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Drama Showcase and News!

The Drama Showcase was held on 28th June. There were open auditions for students of all ages to come and perform a monologue, duologue, sing a solo or musical theatre piece or perform as a group. The drama was of their own devising or alternatively a LAMDA examination piece.

The evening was run by the Drama Prefects, Rebecca, Imogen and Daniel.  Twenty groups performed in total, and it was a fantastic evening to showcase many of our wonderfully talented students.

In September the drama department will be offering students the opportunity to take LAMDA examinations. These will be available to students who wish to gain experience of performing, boost their confidence in communication or presentation techniques, or who just love Drama and Musical Theatre. Further information will be sent out to students at the beginning of the Autumn Term.

This month, students have also attended 'As You Like It' auditions for the Shakespeare Schools Festival, with many students coming back from study leave to ensure that they could audition. The annual Festival is the Shakespeare Schools’ Foundation’s flagship project and the world’s largest youth drama festival. The collaborative performances, including our students, will be performed on 7th November 2018 at The Watersmeet Theatre, Rickmansworth.

Congratulations to 7 Dane, who won the Year 7 Interform Competition on Thursday 5th July.

The drama department have also been busy with trips to London theatres. On 4th July, Year 12 students went to see 'The Jungle' at The Playhouse Theatre. Head of Drama, Mrs Ingleby, said the play ‘was one of the best pieces of theatre that I have seen in a long time’.

On Tuesday 10th July, a group of Year 7 students visited the Globe Theatre. Drama teacher Mrs McQuoid reported that the students had a lovely day, visiting behind the scenes at the theatre, and also saw the RAF flyby as an added bonus!

 

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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.