St Clement Danes Athletes

St Clement Danes Athletes "Best Ever"

St Clement Danes athletes have had the best season in the history of the school as three out of four of their teams topped the Hertfordshire Area A league. Competing against 25 other schools in the girls’ and 23 schools in the boys’ leagues, these wins represent a remarkable achievement. The Under 14 girls won with 288 points, beating Royal Masonic by 11.5 points; the Under 14 boys won with 358 points with Kings Langley in second on 350 points; the Under 16 girls won, beating Haberdashers’ Aske’s Girls by 9 points and the Under 16 boys came third behind Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys in first and Roundwood Park in second. All four teams will now compete in the County Final on Tuesday 5th July at Jarman Park, Hemel Hempstead, against the best schools from the other half of the county. This is an outstanding result, with points having been accumulated over a series of 6 matches throughout the season. Mr Birkett, Head PE, said “the students’ consistency, commitment and hard work have all paid off. We now hope to follow it up with a League Final victory!”

Good luck to all for the final!

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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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