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Model UN Conference

St. Clement Danes School held its first Model UN Conference on March 20th and 21st. Students from Years 10, 11 and 12 represented 15 countries and convened to discuss the global refugee crisis. The students had spent 5 weeks researching the topic and gathering information about ‘their country’. Over the course of two afternoons, they used this information to negotiate and debate, with the other delegates, a ‘UN proposal’ with the aim of producing an agreed final report. The negotiations were hard fought and it highlighted the difficulties of international diplomacy with some delegates indicating ‘how hard it is for countries to come into agreement with anything’.

The students really enjoyed the process, with one student saying "I learned an extremely useful insight into the world of foreign politics. I’m interested in International Relations; Model UN was the perfect opportunity for me as a Year 12 student. On top of this, the research process, along with the actual conference was highly informative and enjoyable."

The group is planning for another conference in the Summer term and is hoping to recruit more people who might be interested in developing their negotiating and diplomatic skills.

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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.