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CERN Trip 2025

 

 

After an early morning flight to Geneva on Friday 25th October, we checked into our hostel and immediately headed to the Red Cross Museum and the United Nations for guided tours. Both experiences were highly engaging, and here are some highlights shared by the students:

  • “The UN tour was really cool. Seeing the conference rooms and their different designs was the best part for sure.”

  • “My highlight for the CERN trip was definitely the Red Cross Museum. I learned how important it truly is for the world. I also really enjoyed the game we played at the end, where we all worked together to save a town from a tsunami.”

Afterward, we returned to the hostel for our evening meal. Some of us chose to take an evening walk to Lake Geneva to enjoy its beautiful lights at night.

The following morning, we visited CERN, which turned out to be a highlight for many students:

  • “I liked learning about the history of how the LHC was built.”

  • “My highlight of the trip was going to CERN and learning about the discoveries made there, like the Higgs Boson, and also seeing the CMS.”

  • “I really enjoyed learning the history of the particle accelerator and diving deeper into its function.”

  • “At CERN, the best part was definitely the interactive games and exhibitions after the tour!”

  • “The tour of CERN was fascinating, especially understanding the science behind accelerating particles to nearly the speed of light.”

  • “The particle accelerator was incredible—it’s amazing how far underground it is.”

In the evening, we dined at a restaurant offering an authentic Swiss experience. We enjoyed cheese fondue accompanied by live music and yodelling, with some of our students even participating in the performance!

Sunday was a more relaxed day. We visited the far side of Lake Geneva to see the iconic Jet d’Eau up close, followed by a walk through the charming Old Town. Later that day, we headed back to the airport for our return flight to the UK.

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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.