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Spanish Exchange Trip

Last week saw the first international school trip take place since the pandemic. 23 Year 10 and Year 12 students took part in the Spanish Exchange Trip to Seville during which they spent a week staying with Spanish families whilst taking part in cultural trips. Trips around the area included visiting the 'Mezquita' in Córdoba and a day at the historical city of Cádiz on the coast, during which students had to complete a quest in the local market. Two days were spent exploring the main sites in Seville, such as the Real Alcázar Palace, the Cathedral and its tower, 'La Giralda', a boat trip on the river Guadalquivir, a treasure hunt around the Plaza de Espana and visiting the famous 'Las Setas'. A day was spent in the Spanish partner school in Seville, in which students followed their exchange partners in their lessons for the day. Of course, we could not leave Seville without having sampled 'chocolate y churros'! The students had a wonderful time sampling Spanish culture, family and school life first hand, and we very much look forward to welcoming the Spanish students from Seville to St Clement Danes at the end of March.

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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.