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Commemoration 2024

 

On 22nd November, the school marked its founding anniversary with a beautiful Commemoration Day service at St. Clement Danes Church in Holborn. This year honoured the 1,138th anniversary since King Alfred the Great’s grant of land to the Danes in 886, where the first church, now known as St. Clement Danes, was later established. The school also celebrated its 48th year in Chorleywood.

The service welcomed students from Years 7, 11, and 13, as well as esteemed guests, Old Danes, Trustees, Staff, and Governors. It began with the Head Boy, Jai B, carrying the Processional Cross, accompanied by Ben S and Chloe P with the Acolyte Torches. Reverend Mark Perry, Resident Chaplain of St. Clement Danes Church, extended a warm greeting to all present.

Musical performances from the Year 7 Choir, Adult Choir, Chamber Choir, and Orchestra, along with a vocal duet by our Year 8 students, Maya S and Anaya M, were a highlight of the day. Head Girl, Yona R, and Headteacher, Mr. Sutherland, shared meaningful reflections, and Reverend Mark Perry concluded with an inspiring address. The school's song, “The Anchor is Our Emblem,” was sung by the entire congregation as well as soloist performances by our Year 7 students, Catherine F and Oliver H.  

It was a memorable morning, live-streamed for students who remained at school. Sincere thanks to all staff involved, especially Mr Butterfield, Mrs Bird, Ms Smart, Mrs Hobbs, Mrs Marubayashi, Miss Ryan, Ms O’ Connor, Ms Cremins and Mrs Marheineke, for their dedication to organising this very special event.

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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.