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Bold Voices

This term, the Bold Voices ambassador programme was launched in school. They will be tackling issues of gender inequality and gender based violence. The students will be raising awareness as part of the 16 days of activism to end violence against women and girls United Nations campaign through assemblies, posters around school and fundraising to support a local women’s centre. We're really looking forward to the following students being involved inthe programme, Sophie D, Rosie M, Hannah D, Izzy H, Asher R and Khushi I. 

Next term, representatives from Bold Voices will be coming into school to facilitate talks and workshops. These will include:

Sixth Form 'Preparing Our Teens for the Unspoken at University' - 22nd February

Year 12 Mentor Workshop - 22nd February  

Year 7 & 8 ‘What is Gender Inequality? Supporting by Year 12 mentors - 23rd February

Year 9 & 10 ‘Thinking Big about Gender Inequality’ - 1st March 

Parent webinar ‘Mind the Gap! Bridging tricky conversations between parents and teens’ - 1st March

More information on Bold Voices can be found at www.boldvoices.co.uk.

 

 

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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.