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Year 10 students win Franklin Scholars competition

Huge congratulations to the Year 10 Franklin Scholars who have today won first prize at a Festival of Ideas event held at Copthall School, Edgware. The day saw three teams of our students taking part in a variety of events, all aimed at coming up with solutions for problems. These included issues as varied as elderly people's loneliness and how to get more girls interested in STEM. At lunchtime, an SCD team won a competition to build a tower out of pasta and marshmallows; their tower even had a social inclusion twist as it contained a variety of sweets and was topped off with a flag reading 'Everyone welcome!' At the end of the day, the winning teams were announced and SCD placed both 1st and 3rd, winning a cash prize for the school as well as tickets to the Nelson Madela exhibition. Well done to all involved (listed below), and to Miss Sacks for all her work with the students.

Year 10 Franklin Scholars: Ethan Lashley, Niamh Vienna Bannan , Izy Martin, Chloe Patterson, Daniel Shephard, Olivia-Poppy Alderton, Nicola Anstiss, Jena Smith, Chloe Cousens, Bonita Choda , Ella Cook, Ellie Morgan, Alice Whorlow , Dana Jayakody and Ellen Ford.

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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.