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Students volunteer at Epilepsy Society at Chalfont St Peter

SCD Sixth Form are very proud that several Year 13 students and Old Danes responded to a recent tweet from @scdsixthform asking for volunteers. The help was sought by the Epilepsy Society situated at their residential centre in Chalfont St Peter.  The centre has been struggling to support their residents due to many carers being in self-isolation or having to care for young children at home. Volunteers are needed to support the residents at the centre, who are unable to self-isolate.  It is inspirational to see our young people step up to support these vulnerable individuals who need to be cared for in their residential setting in the local community. The Epilepsy Centre has emailed the Sixth Form to thank school for their support - ‘Many thanks for your support last week – we received an application from one of your ex-students within a few hours …. more interviews are lined up for today… a fantastic response!’

To find out more about volunteering at the Epilepsy Centre please follow the link below;

https://www.epilepsysociety.org.uk/volunteering-chalfont#.XoH1sEBFw2w

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30th January

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.