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Students Return to School

We were thrilled to welcome the students back to school on Monday 8th March. Years 11-13 were tested on Monday, Years 9-10 Tuesday and Years 7-8 Wednesday in the first wave of testing. Therefore, the students had a staggered start back into school. A huge thank you to our Facilities Manager, Sam Sharp, who leads the testing programme and all of our support staff and volunteers who made this possible. It was a mammoth effort, processing over 500 tests a day, as well as supporting students who felt nervous or anxious. Ms McGee, (one of our nurses and medical administrators), was also on hand for many testing sessions, to offer additional support and supervision.  

Our thanks to the professionalism of all staff involved and also our thanks to parents and carers for giving their consent and ensuring students arrived promptly to their slots. As you are aware, testing the students and staff, helps ensure we keep our school community safe. The remaining rounds of testing will occur during the school day for one more week, before students conduct tests at home. 

Students were excited to be back in school and see their friends. Although lessons were different, with the introduction of masks in classrooms, students and staff enjoyed being back in the classroom. Next week our extra-curricula programme will begin to slowly resume, while our focus remains to support student wellbeing and continue a love of learning.

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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.