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Audience Taken to Narnia in Lower School Production

An audience of parents and staff were transported to Narnia yesterday evening in the opening night of this year’s Lower School Production, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.’ In a superb piece of staging, the opening scene took place in the foyer of Student Services to represent the ‘real’ world of the play. Audience members stood to watch this scene before being led, literally, through the wardrobe of the play and into the drama studio, transformed by superb scenery and lighting design into Narnia. The audience were delighted by the performance, with one younger member declaring it ‘totally awesome’. The cast, comprised of students from Years 7 to 10, were directed by Mrs Golding and supported by a large number of talented students fulfilling backstage roles. Siena, Amelie and Eliza, cast members from Year 10, described how the whole cast and crew had worked so well together since rehearsals started after Easter. ‘Despite the challenges of acting whilst manipulating polystyrene legs, playing Aslan was great fun and a totally different experience to anything we’d done before,’ Eliza and Amelie explained, whilst all paid tribute to the hard work and dedication of the teachers who have worked so hard with them. Aslan himself was generously loaned to the drama department by Burnham Grammar School with other props supplied by St Peter Players and Ricky Players. Many thanks go  to all the students and staff who should be congratulated on this superb production.

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19th December

Charities Week 2025

The halls of St Clement Danes School have been buzzing with holiday cheer this week as the annual Charities Week is officially in full swing. As the Autumn Term draws to a close, pupils and staff have united to raise vital funds for three incredible causes: Endometriosis UK, Spread a Smile, and Herts Young Homeless. The school is alive with the spirit of giving, driven by a jam packed ‘Advent’ schedule designed to get everyone involved in the fundraising efforts. This year’s itinerary has been filled with exciting activities, ranging from pupil led lessons and a "Mystery Bucket" challenge to the competitive excitement of the "Elf Auction" and various competitions. Pupils have also enjoyed the classic "Sponge the Teacher" event and a visit to Santa’s Grotto, ensuring the festive atmosphere is matched only by the community’s generosity. Beyond the classroom activities, pupils have been sharing the festive spirit with the wider community. On 18th December, the SCD Senior Choir paid a special visit to Chorleywood Manor Care Home. The residents were treated to a beautiful selection of Christmas carols, featuring performances by members of the Chamber Choir, Evensong Choir, and the Barbershop Choir. Year 12 pupils Immy and Chrissie noted that "it was a very joyful occasion and it was lovely to see the residents joining in and looking so happy." The success of such a busy week relies heavily on pupil leadership, and the school extends a massive vote of thanks to Year 13 for their incredible hard work and dedication. Their enthusiasm have been the driving force behind this week's fundraising efforts. The week is set to conclude on Friday with the Grand Finale: the highly anticipated Sixth Form Revue, promising a spectacular end to a week of community, charity and celebration.