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    A hot weekend for Duke of Edinburgh students

    Well done to eighty two Year 10 students who completed their Duke of Edinburgh Award practice bronze expedition on the weekend of the 7th and 8th May, especially as they were walking in unexpected and exceptionally hot weather conditions. The students walked from St Clement Danes School across the countryside to reach their destination point at Phasels Wood Activity Centre, near Kings Langley. The students cooked a meal on arrival at the centre, and set up camp for the night, before completing their return walk back to school on Sunday.

    Staff members Mrs Kirby and Mr Taylor supported the students behind the scenes, being present throughout the weekend. They have expressed their gratitude to parents and fellow members of staff, who assisted throughout the weekend, and without whom the practice expedition would not have been possible.

    Well done to all the students on completing their practice expedition, and also to all the adult supporters for their help.

    We wish the students every success for their actual expedition in June!

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    18th June

    Pupil journalist Sam B secures national 'Student Voices' award

    Our  talented pupil, Sam B, Year 9, has been named one of just five winners nationwide in the prestigious ' The Day's Student Voices Young Journalist Awards 2026. Sam B clinched the honour with a compelling, insightful opinion piece titled, “Life Isn't All Sunshine And Rainbows But It's Not Doom And Gloom Either.” The competition judges praised the passion, positivity and exceptional eloquence of Sam’s writing. As part of the winner's package, the article was officially published on The Day’s global Student Voices platform on 15th June, alongside the national announcement of the competition winners. Sam’s award-winning article takes critical aim at the modern media landscape, arguing that mainstream platforms rely on sensationalism and fear to drive reader engagement. The piece contrasts historical anxieties with today's relentless news cycle, which feeds on global catastrophes. While acknowledging real hardships, Sam warns that constant access to bleak updates is mentally exhausting and traps younger generations in a false sense of hopelessness.  Far from advocating for purposeful ignorance, Sam urges readers to stay informed while remembering how far humanity has progressed. The essay highlights that we are living in a golden age of technology and medical achievement.  Ultimately, the award-winning piece serves as a powerful reminder of humanity's inherent resilience and proven ability to thrive in the face of adversity. As Sam beautifully concludes, "It's important to keep positive, because whatever happens, humans always adapt and never lose hope." The entire St Clement Danes community extends its warmest congratulations to Sam on this incredible achievement