Remembrance Service held at SCD

Students, staff, governors and Old Danes gathered at the school this morning to pay their respects at the school’s Remembrance Service. Led by Mr Butler, the Upper School address was entitled Memorials and Stories. Moving stories of Old Danes who lost their lives in the Second World War were recounted, including that of the school’s German master, Geoffrey Norman Arnold. He found himself a participant in a war against a people with whom he shared a deep affinity and was eventually killed in action, leaving a mother who had lost her husband in the First World War and her only son in the Second. The audience listened to a beautiful arrangement of Dylan’s ‘To make you feel my love’ sung by the gospel choir before the last post was played by Conor Smyth-Chakraborty. Prayers were led by Rev David Hall from Christ Church, Chorleywood.

After leaving the Barbirolli Hall, wreaths were laid at the school’s memorial by the Head Boy and Girl, before guests and staff enjoyed some time together, reminiscing and looking at the displays of archive documents from both wars in the Learning Resources Centre.

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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.

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