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South-East Regional Bar Mock Trial Competition

South-East Regional Bar Mock Trial Competition at Hertfordshire University Saturday 7th December

Eleven Sixth formers represented the school in the prestigious Young Citizens' Bar Mock Trial Competition, held all day on Saturday 7th December. They had to get up early and drive through the wind and rain to compete as barristers, witnesses, jurors, court clerks and ushers in three full trials. Our barristers, Dotty, Nikita, Ali, Lahari, Tiana, Maddie and Scarlett were all really well-prepared and impressive. They led their cases involving a suspect accused of using drugs for enhancing performance in sport and another involved in committing actual bodily harm. William was an excellent court clerk. Pippa, Alanna and Ameera all performed their different roles with professionalism. The team competed against other schools from across the South-East and took part in a Q&A session with five practising barristers. The whole experience gave them a really important insight into the workings of the justice system and what it might be like to work as a lawyer.

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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.