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Model UN Conference 2

On Friday 14th July St Clement Danes School held its second Model UN Conference. 45 students from Years 8, 9,10, and 12 represented 22 countries and convened to discuss global drug trafficking. The students had spent 5 weeks researching the topic and gathering information about ‘their country’.

During the course of the day they used this information to negotiate and debate, with the other delegates, a ‘UN proposal’ with the aim of producing an agreed final report. It was a packed day with ‘Opening statements’ starting at 9.00am followed by various negotiations, proposed amendments and more negotiations so that by the ‘Closing statements’ at 3.15pm, we were on version 4 of the Proposal. The negotiations were hard fought and it highlighted the difficulties of international diplomacy with votes indicating how hard it was for countries to come into agreement; this was particularly the case when funding was being discussed!

It was fantastic to see how students from different year groups were able to engage with the process and apply the diplomatic language needed. With the majority of delegates being made up of Year 12 students, a special mention must go to the Year 8, 9 and 10 students who were more than capable of ‘holding their own’ during the day. The students really enjoyed the conference and apart from a short interruption caused by a fire alarm, it went very smoothly. The students learned valuable skills and we encourage anyone interested in developing their negotiating and diplomatic skills to join up when the next Conference is held.

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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.