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Remembrance Day Service 2022

A special Remembrance Day service was held earlier in the month where we welcomed Old Danes, School Governors, Reverend David Hall, Vicar of Christ Church, and special guest speaker Brigadier Matthew Cansdale MBE. We were privileged to welcome back Matthew, a serving ex-student, to deliver our Remembrance address to students.

Matthew was commissioned into the Parachute Regiment in 1998 and is currently the Head of Future Force Development for the British Army.

The end of the service was marked with the last post played by Year 10 student Isla. Ewan MacDonald in Year 11 performed a beautiful a song which he had specifically composed for the service titled 'I Will Always Miss You' and was about loss of a loved one.

 This can be heard through the link below. 

i will always miss you

Poppies were on sale during the course of the week with Sixth Form students visiting classrooms and giving students the opportunity to make a donation to the Royal British Legion. The school assembly was attended by Years 7, 10 and 13, with the other year groups listening to an assembly from Mr Garvey which included reflection on the Falklands War. A wreath was then laid with the playing of the last post, and Old Danes were invited to view some of our archive material provided by Mrs Hirst and have tea with the Head Boy and Girl and their deputies. 

A huge thank you to our Year 13 student photographer, Amy Esposito, for taking photographs of the event. 

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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.