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Student View: Barcelona Trip 2024

Below is a student view from Saskia K in Year 10 who went to Barcelona in May this year

We spent 5 days in Barcelona and we visited lots of interesting places in the area! We also got to try many different traditional spanish foods, including tapas, churros, and of course all of the food in La Boqueria which was delicious. We went to cultural places including La Sagrada Familia where it was very interesting to learn about the history of the building. We took part in a guided tour of the cathedral and took a lot of pictures of the beautiful architecture - especially the stained glass windows. Also, we went to 2 of the famous parks in Barcelona - parc de la ciutadella and parc guell - where we had loads of fun taking photos of the amazing views. Of course, we spent a lot of time at the beach, most of which was spent playing beach volleyball which was definitely one of the highlights of the trip. It was also a really good experience to visit the Picasso museum and it was very interesting to admire all of the famous artwork. However, it goes without saying that my favourite part of the trip was on the last day when we visited the market and were able to roam around and try all of the different foods that we wouldn't be able to find in England.  

All of the five days were spent having fun and it was great to have a balance between visiting cultural sites and being given the time to explore the city on our own. This meant that we were given the freedom to try the foods that we wanted and also to visit other places that weren't on the schedule. The accommodation we stayed in was in a good location as it was close to the metro, but even more, it was really fun to stay in a room with my friends, especially in the evenings where we went up to the common room and probably woke up the entire hostel! 

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19th December

Charities Week 2025

The halls of St Clement Danes School have been buzzing with holiday cheer this week as the annual Charities Week is officially in full swing. As the Autumn Term draws to a close, pupils and staff have united to raise vital funds for three incredible causes: Endometriosis UK, Spread a Smile, and Herts Young Homeless. The school is alive with the spirit of giving, driven by a jam packed ‘Advent’ schedule designed to get everyone involved in the fundraising efforts. This year’s itinerary has been filled with exciting activities, ranging from pupil led lessons and a "Mystery Bucket" challenge to the competitive excitement of the "Elf Auction" and various competitions. Pupils have also enjoyed the classic "Sponge the Teacher" event and a visit to Santa’s Grotto, ensuring the festive atmosphere is matched only by the community’s generosity. Beyond the classroom activities, pupils have been sharing the festive spirit with the wider community. On 18th December, the SCD Senior Choir paid a special visit to Chorleywood Manor Care Home. The residents were treated to a beautiful selection of Christmas carols, featuring performances by members of the Chamber Choir, Evensong Choir, and the Barbershop Choir. Year 12 pupils Immy and Chrissie noted that "it was a very joyful occasion and it was lovely to see the residents joining in and looking so happy." The success of such a busy week relies heavily on pupil leadership, and the school extends a massive vote of thanks to Year 13 for their incredible hard work and dedication. Their enthusiasm have been the driving force behind this week's fundraising efforts. The week is set to conclude on Friday with the Grand Finale: the highly anticipated Sixth Form Revue, promising a spectacular end to a week of community, charity and celebration.