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ESU Competition

St Clement Danes School showcased an impressive repertoire of public speaking skills in the second round of The English Speaking Union Competition on Thursday 6th February.
 
Held in the Halle and Holborn rooms, the competition was a hugely successful evening that culminated in glowing praise from the judges for all the teams that included students from Aylesbury Grammar School, Abbot's Hill and Icknield Community College.
 
However, the evening belonged to the two teams from St Clement Danes. The judges were unanimous in their decision to give the victory to Team A consisting of Jonny M (Chairperson)  Mirren R (Speaker) and Toby L (Questioner) and Team B made up of Katie L (Chairperson), Matilda H-M (Speaker) and Katherine W (Questioner).
 
The students will now advance to a fiercely contested competition at the Regional Finals in March.
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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.