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Art and Photography Department Trip

Thirty five Year 12 and 13 students participated in another amazing Art and Photography Department trip to Amsterdam last week. The days were packed with walking, dodging bicycles and trams, galleries, eating and laughter.

With four galleries in total to explore, the students were able to experience work spanning from the 17th to the 21st Century. Famous works by Rembrandt and Vermeer were astonishing and the Modern Art and Photography gallery proved to be extremely engaging and thought provoking. At the photography gallery students were encouraged to engage and discuss the works which is an important part of the photography curriculum. Students also learnt about managing and curating the space within the gallery and were informed on how artists sell their work. In addition to gallery visits, we also toured the house of Anne Frank. This became a sombre yet captivating and moving experience. 

An all-inclusive trip; students enjoyed the restaurants and the food was excellent. Free time was spent exploring shops, eateries, sketching and taking photographs in the city centre. There will be a small exhibition of some of the fantastic photographs taken during the trip, these will be displayed in school in the foyer of the Hadfield Art Suite at a later date. 

Many thanks to the students who behaved impeccably and to Mrs Giles and Mr McKeown for their utter professionalism and for giving up their time.

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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.