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Year 8 student cycles 52 miles along South Downs for Alzheimer's Research

On Saturday 9th November Year 8 student Hannah Garvey participated in the South East Cycling Down Dementia Event, setting off from Lingfield racecourse. On a very cold and rainy day, Hannah cycled 52 miles on particularly hilly roads to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research, and undertook this challenge despite the fact that twenty miles was the furthest distance that she had previously cycled.  Hannah took part in the event in memory of her Nanna. Hannah told the charity, “My Nanna suffered with dementia which hid her personality away. She died in May this year. I would like to raise money for Alzheimer's Research so that through the charity's work I can help other people in the future, even though I can't change our family's past.”

Hannah's Mum said 'For a twelve year old to undertake this challenge was an amazing achievement and is reflective of an attitude that I think is very much aligned to the values that St Clement Danes nurtures in its pupils'. 

Congratulations to Hannah on this fantastic achievement - Hannah has raised an amazing £500 to date as a result of her participation in this event!

For further information about Alzheimer's research please follow the link below;

ttps://www.alzheimers.org.uk/

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Teachers commended for transforming Design & Technology education

We were delighted to read that our Design and Technology teachers, Miss Yalley and Mr Hadley were featured in the Design and Technology publication.  The article discusses the transformation of the Design & Technology (D&T) department at St. Clement Danes School over the past five years. It discusses how Mr Hadley and Miss Yalley took ownership of the subject, implementing a new subject ethos based on trust, excellence, respect, and safety to foster student responsibility and independence. Key Initiatives & Changes Revamping Projects & Curriculum Introduced more challenging design projects at earlier years (Years 8 & 9). Shifted focus to design skills, problem-solving, and justifying choices over just practical outcomes. Prioritized quality over quantity in student projects. Notable projects: Year 7: Robot concepts Year 8: Articulated lamps Year 9: Branded dispensers & modular speakers Encouraging Inclusion & Diversity Created a girls-only club to boost female participation in GCSE Product Design. Sixth-form girls mentor younger students, building confidence and community. Design Ventura Competition Integrated mock coursework with the Design Ventura competition. Encouraged teamwork and prototyping to improve engagement. Use of AI & Technology Introduced cloud-based tools to make learning more accessible. Leveraged AI for idea development and communication. Professional Development & Industry Links Participating in the Teachers in Residence program to gain industry insights. Adopted industry models like the Double Diamond Design Process and Scrum-based project sprints to enhance student learning. Established workshops with industry professionals to inspire students, especially girls, to pursue design careers. Key Takeaways for Educators Adapt curriculum to student needs and school culture. Pilot new initiatives as clubs first to gauge student interest. Encourage student feedback to refine teaching methods. Be open to change and continuously evolve teaching strategies. The article ultimately encourages educators to embrace creativity, experimentation, and student collaboration in D&T education. We are very proud of our teachers for their continued hard work and dedication for each of their subject areas. Congratulations to Mr Hadley and Miss Yalley for their inspiring article and the incredible work they’ve done to transform Design & Technology at St. Clement Danes! Their dedication to fostering creativity, inclusion, and industry connections is truly commendable, and their impact on students will undoubtedly be long-lasting.