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Rosemary Hadfield awarded MBE for services to education

We are delighted to report that Rosemary Hadfield, formerly Chair of Governors at St Clement Danes and now Member and Trustee of the Danes Educational Trust, has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours List for her services to education over many years as a school governor. Commenting on this award, Rosemary said: “I am so proud to have been awarded this honour; my 30 plus years of governance have been thought provoking, exciting and challenging, enabling me to work with an inspirational head, Dr Valentine and some outstanding and dedicated staff and governors at an excellent school, St Clement Danes. No school can function without a governing body and I am pleased that this personal award recognises the many hours of hard work which volunteers across the country give to our schools.” When Rosemary stepped down as Chair of Governors at the school in Spring 2016, an interview with her appeared in our newsletter which can be read here. The staff and Governors at St Clement Danes are all thrilled that Rosemary has been recognised for her dedication and hard work at the school over many, many years and send our warmest congratulations to her.

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20th March

Impressive low scores as pupils compete at Beaconsfield Golf club

On Tuesday 3rd March, 16 pupils represented the school in the annual SCD Pupil Golf Competition at the prestigious Beaconsfield Golf Club. The day was defined by fine weather and a course in immaculate condition, providing the perfect stage for some truly exceptional performances. It was particularly encouraging to see a mix of new faces joining the regular participants, with all pupils taking full advantage of the world-class facilities on offer throughout the day. The competition remained fierce until the final hole, but it was Josh R (Year 13) who ultimately secured victory, successfully retaining his title with an incredibly impressive score of three under par (69). This victory serves as a fitting milestone for Josh as he prepares for the next chapter of his sporting journey; following his A-levels, he will be moving to the United States to enroll at a university in Idaho, where he will continue to pursue his professional golf career. The leaderboard reflected the high standard of play across the field, with Freddy M (Year 9) taking second place with a solid three over par (75), and Luke M (Year 13) securing third with a resilient five over par (77). The event once again highlighted the depth of sporting talent within the school and the commitment of our pupils to excelling in their extracurricular pursuits.
20th March

Future engineers reach new heights at Cambridge physics experience

Members of the Year 7 and 8 Science Club recently swapped the classroom for the historic halls of the University of Cambridge, taking part in the prestigious Cambridge Physics Experience. The day began with an inspiring tour of Churchill College, where pupils gained a unique insight into the architectural and academic history of the site. This was followed by an engaging presentation on university life, highlighting the long-term benefits of higher education and offering the group a glimpse into the exciting opportunities that await them in the future. The afternoon shifted from theory to practical engineering as the pupils were tasked with a series of high-stakes Martian challenges. Working in competitive teams, they were charged with designing and building model Mars Rovers capable of navigating a simulated rocky and sandy Martian terrain. In addition to the rovers, the teams had to construct landing modules engineered to survive a precarious drop from a high balcony. The competition was fierce, but it was our very own team 'Dux' that claimed the title of overall winners. Their rover outperformed the field by traveling the furthest distance across the challenging surface. Furthermore, their meticulous approach to the mass and structural integrity of their landing module paid off, resulting in a perfectly soft landing that impressed the judges. It was a fantastic day of hands-on science that showcased the ingenuity and teamwork of our junior scientists.