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    Debate Competition

    Twelve intrepid Year 12 pupils represented St Clement Danes School at the annual Bingham Debate Competition in South Hampstead High School on 11th July.  They competed against schools across London and each of our teams won at least one round out of four challenging '15-minutes notice' debates.  The motions included 'This House regrets the popularity of Mr Beast', 'This House believes academics and experts should not openly debate with conspiracy theorists', 'This House would abolish exams and replace them with coursework' and finally, 'This House believes that superheroes should reveal their identity to their loved ones.'  Our debaters all learned how to define a motion, explain who is most affected and to develop arguments by delineating counterfactuals. They also learned how to frame their points in the context of formal debating practices.  Our pupils used humour and flair to persuade the audience and they were a real credit to the school.  They enjoyed meeting other young people from other teams and in particular, they loved the rooftop view of London at the end of the day from the seventh floor.  

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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