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GCSE Fieldwork Trip

126 GCSE Geography students had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of Human and Physical Geography beyond the classroom with two days of fieldwork trips to the River Chess and Milton Keynes earlier this month.

With some students wearing wellies for the first time, the River Chess proved to be an exciting first experience. With the aim of investigating their classroom learning of physical geography and how a river changes downstream, students set off with their metre sticks, clipboards and cork floats. Despite the fear of a yellow weather warning and thunderstorms the night before, the weather was kind and we even got some blue skies.

Slightly further afield in Milton Keynes students were aiming to investigate how quality of life changes within a city. Students were given the opportunity to explore a range of diverse areas and talk to local residents and business owners about where they live and work. One of the most difficult decisions of the day was choosing what to have for lunch - Wagamamas and Nandos proved to be clear favourites!

We would like to commend our GCSE Geography students for their curiosity, enthusiasm and nature in which they conducted themselves representing St Clement Danes on both trips and have had some amazing feedback from the public.

We would also like to take this chance to thank our amazing staff who volunteered their time to help us run such a successful fieldwork trip.

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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.