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Year 9 students achieve D of E Achievement Certificate!

 The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme at St Clement Danes School is going from strength to strength with increasing numbers of students taking part in this life-changing scheme. Duke of Edinburgh Manager Mrs Kirby is delighted to report that forty seven students have achieved the Duke of Edinburgh Certificate of Achievement -  which recognises that participants have completed 3 or 6 months of the Volunteering, Physical and Skill categories amounting to 48 hours completed in a 6 month period. A further fifty students are almost two thirds on way to gaining their certificates, and are due to complete their respective qualifying categories during the next few months. A further thirteen students have achieved the silver level, accumulating a total of 56 hours worked during a period of six to nine months.

During this academic year 9 students have completed the Gold Award; 13 students have completed the Silver Award and forty-two students have completed the Bronze Award- all students having completed their respective expeditions last year. 

Well done to all the students on their fantastic achievement and many thanks to Mrs Kirby, fellow staff and our wonderful parents who support our students in taking part in this very worthy scheme.

 

 

 

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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.