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SCD Virtual Christmas Concert 2020

We regrettably were unable to hold our hugely popular Christmas Concert this year due to the current pandemic; however, due to the mastery of our Head of Music, Miss Stevens alongside our Music teacher, Mr Butterfield, we were able to produce a Virtual Christmas Concert for everyone to still enjoy.

Miss Stevens stated “The recordings for this concert are a combination of socially distance recordings in school and solo and family groups at home. I am so grateful for all the entries that were sent in. I hope this concert will bring a sense of hope to you all and I look forward so much to when we can perform and appreciate music together again.”

Students were asked to send in an audio recording of themselves performing a Christmas themed song, either in the form of playing an instrument, singing, acting, either solo or as a family ensemble. It was truly superb to hear our gifted students performing (and some of their talented families supporting), please click below to hear the final recording of the concert.

Virtual CHRISTMAS Concert 2020

A big thank you to Miss Stevens, Mr Butterfield and the entire Performing Arts faculty, for producing such an astounding concert and keeping the Christmas spirit alive for our students, parents, staff and the wider school community, albeit virtually!

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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.