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Inter-house Basketball

Danes Student Journalist, George Hawkins 7B reports ...

On the 14th December, Year 7 took part in an inter-house basketball competition, the second house event since they started at the school. With 5 minute halves, it was a quick-moving, tough competition. The year 7s were split into two groups - Clement, Lincoln, Essex and Burleigh in group one and Dane, Clare, Exeter and Temple in group two. There were some very competitive games in both groups, with the stars being Harry in Dane and Charlie in Clement - Michael Jordans in the making! In the last place play off, but persevering to the end, were Burleigh and Exeter. Fighting it out for 5th was Temple and Essex. The bronze place playoff was Clare and Lincoln and in the final is the classic game of Clement vs Dane. The playoffs will be held next week.

[This is the first article written by one of our newly appointed Year 7 journalists. Watch out for more of their articles in the coming weeks!]

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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