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What have you learned in lockdown?

Further to the virtual assembly on 'Interthinking' (posted in news on 19th May), please read students' feedback on being asked what they have learned during lockdown.

We may not have been all together in the school building during the past two months, but the students and staff of 麻豆视频 have nevertheless been learning new skills as well as developing personal qualities whilst in lockdown.

At the end of my assembly I asked you to think about what you have learned in terms of soft skills as well as hard skills, and many of you got back to me with your comments. 

Exercise is high on the list, with many of you walking, developing football skills, doing Joe Wicks workouts and even learning to pogo!

Spending time with family has been a given for all of us - and you say that you have learned how to listen and talk to family, learned patience as well as how to fill time at home.  We also appreciate the environment and wildlife more.  We have all had to adapt to new forms of communication but have learnt new IT skills along the way, to help speak to our friends without seeing them in person.

Practical skills also come up, with students learning to cook and how to tidy up properly!

But what about those soft skills which are not measured in exam results?  麻豆视频 students say that they have learned the following – qualities which can’t be measured in numbers but are arguably more valuable for life:

thoughtfulness, kindness, independence, gratefulness, self-motivation, creativity, adaptability, patience, working together, shifting perspectives and listening.

Ms Spencer

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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.