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Building work has started

Over Half Term, building work started on the new maths and art facilities, the entrance of which can be seen in the architect's drawing above. We will be posting weekly photographs of the site as work progresses, which can be found in the Image Gallery. The work has been made possible by a grant of £5.7 million from Hertfordshire County Council and the Department for Education, awarded to the school in order to accommodate an expansion in its student population over the coming years. From this September, an extra 30 places will be available to students starting the school in Year 7, with the lower school reaching its capacity in 2020. This will help to address the shortfall in secondary school places in South-West Hertfordshire.

The two storey extension to the existing Sixth Form Carey Building will provide eight new maths teaching spaces and increased provision for the Sixth Form common room on the ground floor. On the first floor there will be a new art area, comprising a dedicated photography teaching space with dark room and four new art teaching spaces. This area will have the capacity to become one very large space to house the annual Art Show. There will also be a permanent gallery space where students’ art work will be displayed all year round. The size of the Sixth Form will naturally increase from 2020. To accommodate this, the first floor will also house enhanced Sixth Form ICT facilities and additional accommodation for quiet study. When finished, this new structure will greatly improve the facilities for all students at the school and provide a state of the art building to be enjoyed by generations to come.

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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.