Summer Concert 2023

On the 29^th of June St Clement Danes school were delighted to hold their annual Summer concert. It was lovely to see a filled Barbirolli hall with parents, friends and family in attendance to celebrate our many talented students.

The evening started with a performance by the 2^ndOrchestra, followed by solo pieces and greater ensemble performances from the Gospel and Junior choirs throough to the Jazz band.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the students involved for their continued commitment and enthusiasm to the musical life of St Clement Danes. Students and staff, both worked tirelessly to make sure the event was a huge a success. The day was led and organised by Mr Butterfield and Ms Ingleby, a huge thank you to both for all their effort. Mr Butterfield stated "I am incredibly proud of all of the students who took part including the larger ensembles and the solo items. It is a privilege to witness and play a part in their musical flourishing".

We would also like to express our thanks to Miss Parker, Miss Fleming, Mrs Hobbs and Mrs Marubayashi for their contribution to this evening’s concert and the Parents’ Association for providing refreshments.

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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.

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