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Politics Conference

On Monday 11th March St Clement Danes Politics students travelled up to London to attend the A Level Politics Conference. They joined over 1000 students from around the country at the Methodist Central Hall in Westminster for a packed day of speeches from politicians and Human Rights activists. The line-up exposed the students to a broad range of political views including Wes Streeting (Labour Shadow Cabinet), Richard Tice (Reform Party), Jacob Rees-Mogg (Conservative MP), Zack Polanski (Green Party Deputy Leader) and Sarah Olney (Lib Dem MP). The speakers provoked a wide range of reactions, from effusive cheering to loud ‘booing’, from the audience during the Question and Answer sessions at the end of their speeches but the stand out speaker for the audience seemed to be Zack Polanski who was in full campaign mode and spoke with passion. The last session was an open Question and Answer session with Rory Steward and Alastair Campbell who were recording for their podcast ‘The Rest is Politics’. It was a really enjoyable day and the students all agreed it was worth doing again.

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29th January

Year 8 Swimmers Make Waves at County Championships

We are delighted to announce that two of our Year 8 pupils, Sam C and Grace F, have achieved significant success in the pool, qualifying for and competing at the prestigious County Swimming Championships. Qualification for Counties is a major milestone in the swimming world. To be eligible, swimmers must achieve strict published qualifying times and rank within the top 25 competitors in their age group across the entire county. Both students have demonstrated exceptional talent to reach this elite standard. Sam has secured his place in an incredible variety of events, demonstrating his versatility across both sprints and long-distance endurance races. Representing Berkhamsted Swim Club, Sam will be competing at the Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre in St Albans throughout January. His comprehensive schedule includes: Freestyle: 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1500m Butterfly: 50m, 100m, and 200m Individual Medley: 100m, 200m, and 400m Matching this high standard of performance is Grace F, who represents the U13 age group. Grace has already secured a fantastic 9th place ranking in the county for the 100m breaststroke. Beyond this individual success, Grace is a dedicated member of Ricky Swim Club and a vital part of the SCD team, regularly representing the school in the Herts League. Reaching this level requires a sustained and high level of commitment. Over the past eight months, both swimmers have balanced intense training schedules and regular licensed galas alongside their academic studies. Their success is a testament not only to their athletic ability but also to their discipline and excellent time management. Please join us in congratulating Grace on her top10 ranking and wis