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Vibrant Murals Illuminate Humanities

In a collaborative effort to enhance their learning environment students have played an integral role in the design and creation of stunning murals adorning the Humanities corridor. Led by the Humanities prefects, students from Years 8 to 11 actively participated in the creative process, contributing their ideas to bring vibrancy to the shared space united by a common goal: to transform the corridor into an inspiring and visually appealing space for learning.

Students' proposals, brimming with creativity and diverse perspectives, were submitted to a professional design company. The company, in turn, provided a selection of different versions to consider. Students were involved with shaping their learning environment and ensuring that the chosen designs resonated with the vision of the school community.

The Humanities corridor has been transformed into a lively, dynamic space. Thank you to the students who dedicated their time and creativity to make this project a resounding success!

On another note, earlier in the month students and staff celebrated the Hindu and Sikh festival of light, Diwali. Students volunteered to decorate the school's entrances with the traditional Indian art work, Rangoli and delivered a whole school assembly helped by Miss Ramsbottom and Mrs Sivagaran. The key message being that light will always overcome darkness and good will win over evil.

 

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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.