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Thank you for your supporting the Anchor Fund

Thank you to all the new Year 7 and Sixth form parents who have donated to the school's Anchor Fund this term, as well as to all of our parents who donate to the Anchor Fund. Many of our parents choose to donate by standing order each month- this is our preferred method as it is a consistent source of funds which helps to enhance the resources that our faculties provide for your children.

We are also hugely grateful to all the parents who have donated through the more recent method of payment - via the ParentPay portal. Parents can top up their child's cashless catering at the same time as donating to the Anchor Fund- what could be easier!

The Trustees of the Anchor Fund meet each term and consider applications for funds from across our faculties- all of which directly improve our students' education. Last week the Anchor Fund committee met and granted £8,000 to the faculties and the school.  This makes a massive difference to the students’ learning experience.  This additional support for the school has never been more needed as we face increased costs and are having to find new ways to provide the full curriculum experience to the students. 

Please see the gallery below for a snapshot of some of the fantastic items that have been purchased as a result of your donations.

Thank you!

Please do consider donating to the Anchor Fund- if you are not donating and would like to do so please click here for further information about donating via regular standing order. You can also make donations by ParentPay and also by Virgin Money Giving.

 

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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.