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Year 13 Geography Field Trip

Our Year 13 Geography students completed a hugely successful trip down on the Devon coast. In true Geography fashion, they tackled the harsh elements on the first couple of days before experiencing some bright blue skies for the remainder of the trip. They saw first-hand the impact of coastal erosion upon residential buildings along the coast, as well as visiting Plymouth city centre and evaluating the effectiveness of projects attempting to regenerate and rejuvenate the local economy of Plymouth.

Students were very appreciative of being able to spend quality time together, whether it was table tennis competitions in the evening or enjoying fish and chips on the beach. They stayed at the Field Studies Council centre in Slapton Ley, a highly environmentally friendly place which taught our students some important life skills to help tackle climate change, for example, students really appreciated seeing the ‘food miles’ or where each item in the canteen came from, giving them an insight into their carbon footprint. The purpose of the trip was to collect data for their coursework, not only was this done but they also managed to convert their data to create some complex graphs and maps as well as using statistical tests to determine the significance of their data. 

The trip proved highly effective at developing their team work, ability to analyse and leadership skills. We, as a department, look forward with great anticipation for next year’s cohort.

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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.