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Year 10 and Year 11 Students Inspired by Dr Frost Maths Talk

 

On 18th September, Year 10 and Year 11 students had the exciting opportunity to attend an insightful talk led by the renowned Dr Frost. The event was held in the Barbirolli Hall. 

Dr Jamie Frost, the founder of Dr Frost Maths, captivated the audience with his unique approach to explaining complex mathematical concepts in a clear and engaging way. Known for his passion for teaching and innovative methods, Dr Frost shared insight into his career and problems that appear in everyday life that have surprisingly mathematical solutions. Many students found the talk both inspiring and helpful as they prepared for their upcoming GCSEs.

DR Frost also held a workshop with teachers from St Clement Danes as well as schools within the Trust and surrounding area. The workshop gave teachers a better understanding of how to use the platform. 

The school was thrilled to host Dr Frost Maths and is looking forward to offering more such enriching experiences to inspire and support students in their academic journey.

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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.