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Charities Week

The schools’ annual charities week is up and running and this year and St Clement Danes school is supporting the following incredible charities, Sal’s Shoes, Mission Employable and Liberty’s Legacy.

This week's 'Advent' schedule features exciting events like student-led lessons, Santa's Grotto, Elf Auction and various other competitions. The week includes daily lead-up events showcasing the incredible students and their support for charities with the festivities starting with a Kristy Kreme sale day which took place on Monday the 11th, the inaugural Christmas Jumper Day on the 14th with lovely photos taken of our Year 7 students and staff who had some amazing jumpers and outfits on display, then finishing with an exciting Student-Teacher vs. Dodge Ball Game in the sports hall on Friday the 15th. The school is buzzing with holiday spirit and engaging activities as we head towards the end of term and work towards raising funds for these incredible charities.

To find out more about these wonderful charities please click on the links below:

https://www.salsshoes.com/

https://www.missionemployable.co.uk/

https://specialfunds.bcrt.org.uk/libertys-legacy/

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18th June

Pupil journalist Sam B secures national 'Student Voices' award

Our  talented pupil, Sam B, Year 9, has been named one of just five winners nationwide in the prestigious ' The Day's Student Voices Young Journalist Awards 2026. Sam B clinched the honour with a compelling, insightful opinion piece titled, “Life Isn't All Sunshine And Rainbows But It's Not Doom And Gloom Either.” The competition judges praised the passion, positivity and exceptional eloquence of Sam’s writing. As part of the winner's package, the article was officially published on The Day’s global Student Voices platform on 15th June, alongside the national announcement of the competition winners. Sam’s award-winning article takes critical aim at the modern media landscape, arguing that mainstream platforms rely on sensationalism and fear to drive reader engagement. The piece contrasts historical anxieties with today's relentless news cycle, which feeds on global catastrophes. While acknowledging real hardships, Sam warns that constant access to bleak updates is mentally exhausting and traps younger generations in a false sense of hopelessness.  Far from advocating for purposeful ignorance, Sam urges readers to stay informed while remembering how far humanity has progressed. The essay highlights that we are living in a golden age of technology and medical achievement.  Ultimately, the award-winning piece serves as a powerful reminder of humanity's inherent resilience and proven ability to thrive in the face of adversity. As Sam beautifully concludes, "It's important to keep positive, because whatever happens, humans always adapt and never lose hope." The entire St Clement Danes community extends its warmest congratulations to Sam on this incredible achievement