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World Scholars Cup

On the 2nd - 3rd April, 8 students took part in the Cardiff Round of the World Scholars Cup, and did exceptionally well, gaining 12 trophies and 87 medals and qualifying for the Global round of the World Scholars Cup, which will see them potentially going to Stockholm in July. The World Scholars Cup is a global academic competition which gives students the ability to participate in academic events and meet scholars from all over the world, broadening their horizons and giving them an incredible experience like no other. 

The two days consisted of rigorous academic events which they had been preparing for months in advance, coached by sixth-form student Anaka Malalgoda Weerakoon and other sixth-form helpers.  They had to learn how to debate and study effectively , with a 6 subject curriculum to learn prior to this event. The competition consisted of various tests and essay writing events, as well as team debating, which required a lot of dedication and quick thinking, in which all our scholars excelled! Two of our students, Alexsija Warde-Perkovic and Alina Tretieu, were selected for the Debate Showcase as some of the best debaters of the round. 

Every scholar did exceptionally well and qualified for the next round, which if completed successfully, will allow them to get to the prestigious Tournament of Champions held at Yale University. Some achievements include the incredible results of the Junior Round team, (Lois Bance-Percy, Daria Ringel and Jasmine Chan), who gained 1st place in every event and overall placing as the 1st place team of the entire round, with 7 trophies between them and dozens of medals. The Senior Round team, who consisted of Alina Tretieu, Sophie Malhotra, and Arjun Di Punto, also did exceptionally well, with Arjun Di Pinto gaining the top scholar trophy in the Scholars Challenge, Sophie Malhotra gaining the top scholar overall in debating, and the team overall gaining 2nd place and 4 trophies in the Senior Round - an incredible achievement as they were the youngest senior team at the event! Aleksija Warde-Perkovic and Gabrielle Anderson also attended as individuals and they too achieved highly, with Gabrielle achieving many medals and Aleksija gaining 1st place scholar for the essay writing event, receiving a trophy and many other medals in other events. Lois Bance-Percy achieved the Best Performance of the entire round, as well as 1st place in the Scholars Challenge and top debater of the Junior Round. 
 

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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.