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Jesse Triumphs in Triathlon

We are extremely proud of our Year 9 student, Jeese Keen, who earlier this month raised funds for his football team, Hemel Greens, to help fund a replacement kit.

Jesse decided, through his own initiative, to set himself a target of raising £500 by completing a ‘Jesse Triathlon’.

Jesse swam an astonishing 5km, cycled 32km and ran 5km, all before lunchtime, achieving his target of £500 and raising in excess of £1800! The money raised will not only cover the cost of the replacement kit but Hemel Green football club are now in a position to also pay a professional referee for all of their home games this season and will still be able to donate £500 to a Ukrainian family support fund.

A huge congratulations to Jesse, who having never done a triathlon before, has shown his motivation, commitment and bravery!  

 

 

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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.