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Engineers of the future flock to St Clement Danes

A day’s events to celebrate “2018: The Year of Engineering” took place at St Clement Danes School on Tuesday 20th March. STEM ambassadors provided activities for children from 6 local primary schools during the afternoon which ranged from a careers carousel to building a bobsleigh out of Knex. In the evening, 30 engineers from 25 companies provided stalls in a huge range of fields, from the armed forces to virtual reality technology. With over 500 visitors, the event proved hugely popular, with students and their parents able to ask questions and take part in hands on activities such as 3D imaging of visitors’ hands. Event organiser Mrs Quinton said “We were delighted with the response to this event and thrilled to see so many students from St Clement Danes and surrounding schools at the evening. All our visitors were able to take advantage of the opportunity to find out more about how they can apply their STEM learning from school to careers they might pursue in later life. The engineers gave their time freely and we are very grateful indeed to them all for taking part in this celebration of Engineering.”

To find out more about STEM, please follow the link below:

https://www.stem.org.uk/

 

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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.