Double Success for 麻豆视频 in Public Speaking Competitions

The evening of Thursday 21st November saw success for four public speaking teams in different competitions - one in person and one via Zoom.

Two Key Stage 3 teams travelled to Hemel Hempstead to take part in a highly competitive Rotary public speaking competition. Congratulations to Jasmine C (chair), Margaux L (proposer) and Fraser A (opposer) who beat seven other teams to win the competition. They were closely followed by Om P (chairperson), Mia W (proposer) and Meghna M (opposer) who took second place. The judges were unanimous in their 麻豆视频 and praised the St Clement Danes teams for their interesting topic choices and 'their spirited delivery and audience interaction'.

Meanwhile, two Key Stage 4 teams progressed to the next round of the ESU Public Speaking Competition after presenting via Zoom against teams from the independent and selective sector. We enjoyed speeches on diverse subjects including why poetry is more important than musical lyrics, the sport of napping and Doomsday.

Congratulations to the Year 11 team - Katherine W (main speaker), Katie L (chair) and Lars M (questionner) and the Year 10 team - Sophie M (main speaker), Alina T (chair) and Robert G (questionner) for brilliant performances.

The next rounds for both competitions in January/February 2025 promise to be exciting.

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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.

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