New 3G Pitch at SCD

We are delighted to announce the launch of our brand new state of the art LED floodlit 3G Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP) on site. The pitch has been a long time in the planning and we are extremely thankful to have been awarded the grant to help complete this project by the Premier League & The FA Facilities Fund (PL/FA:FF). The Anchor Fund and the St Clement Danes Parents’ Association have also pledged significant support of £20,000 and £15,000 respectively. The PA and Anchor Fund will need your continued support to realise these targets. CCYFC are the key partner club in the project and contributed £15,000 to the project. We are thrilled to provide so many local children and families such a wonderful facility in the evenings and weekends. The project would not have been possible without the considerable support of the Holborn Estate Charity. Their generosity and commitment to St Clement Danes continues to make a real and lasting difference to young people’s lives and experiences.

The pitch will provide a fantastic teaching, training and sporting facility for our school and will also be a high quality asset to be used by local clubs and community groups during the evening, weekend and holiday periods. This is an exciting an opportunity for SCD students on their school journey, who will primarily benefit in having access to such to a high-quality playing surface.

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30th January

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.

30th January

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