Going for Gold in Maths Challenge!

Congratulations to the 136 students in Years 9, 10 and 11 who took part in the Intermediate Maths Challenge, which was held on Thursday 6th March. Special congratulations go to sixty percent of our entrants who received a certificate following their participation in the challenge, compared to the national average of forty percent of entrants receiving certificates! In total the students achieved 41 Bronze, 28 Silver and 11 Gold Certificates. All of the recipients of Gold Certificates have qualified for the follow-on round, which will be held on Thursday 19^th March.

Particular congratulations go to Freddy Nash in Year 9 and Mia Bentham in Year 11 who have qualified for the Maths Olympiad. Only the top 600 students nationally in each year group qualify for the Olympiad. In addition, Mia’s excellent performance has resulted in Mia receiving an invitation to attend a week-long residential summer school, run by United Kingdom Mathematics Trust in July.

Well done to all our students, and good luck to those going through to the next round on 19th March, and also to Freddy and Mia for their next round of the Olympiad.

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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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