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Charities Week 2022

In these final few days of this term, our annual fundraising for charity has begun, organised and led by our Charities Prefects and ably assisted by an army of Sixth Formers. This year will see a return to whole-school fundraising events, after two years of activities that had to be adapted to comply with Covid safety procedures. The fundraising will begin on Friday 16th December with a series of events at lunch time, including “Sponge a teacher”, “Elf Auction”, and a tuck shop – to name but a few.

Events will carry on into the next week on Monday and Tuesday, with the final day of term being a non-uniform day for which each student should bring in a £1.00 donation. 

Our prefects have chosen three local charities to support through these fundraising events. They are: 

Mission EmployAble is a charity that St Clement Danes have proudly supported in previous fundraising events and continue to raise money for this year. The charity trains young adults with learning disabilities to make the most of their individual talents and help them find paid employment. The charity has worked alongside Chorleywood Cricket Club to construct the new cricket pavilion, which will act as a training facility for Mission EmployAble’s interns.

Part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, Rickmansworth Foodbank is working to combat poverty and hunger across the local area. They provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to the charity in crisis. St Clement Danes are delighted to support such a fantastic cause at a time when food costs are rising.

The final charity chosen this year is Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity. Based in Amersham, and working in partnership with the NHS, this charity aims to provide specialist nurses for seriously ill children living with complex, lifelong conditions. This includes trying to find innovative ways to ensure these children, and their families, have the care and support they need, and we are proud to be donating to such a worthy cause.

The Sixth Form Student Charities Committee has asked to thank you in advance for any support you are able to give, especially given the current cost of living crisis. We donated over £9,000 shared between our chosen charities in 2021 and hope to achieve similar heights this year.

 

 

 

 

 

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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.