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Learning Resource Centre Activities

There has been a flurry of activities in the Learning Resource Centre (LRC) throughout the month of May.

SCD Carnegie Club:

The month started with the SCD Carnegie Club meeting to read and review a variety of books nominated for The Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing Shortlist 2023. The Yoto Carnegie Shadowing Scheme is a national reading for pleasure initiative that invites young people to read a shortlist of nominated books and vote for their favourite book to win the Shadowers’ Choice Awards which are announced alongside the Medal winners at the annual winners’ ceremony. This year we are enjoying reading books based on Greek mythology, as well as those about family changes, friendships, secrets and betrayal. More information can be found here:

https://yotocarnegies.co.uk/ .

 

Year 7 Reading Challenge:

This term we are asking our current Year 7 students to become Reading Ambassadors by choosing to read and review a book that is new to them which they have borrowed from the LRC. These recommendations will then be displayed in the form rooms of the new Year 7 students when they join the school in September. 

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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.