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Remembrance Service held at SCD

Students, staff, governors and Old Danes gathered at the school this morning to pay their respects at the school’s Remembrance Service. Led by Mr Butler, the Upper School address was entitled Memorials and Stories. Moving stories of Old Danes who lost their lives in the Second World War were recounted, including that of the school’s German master, Geoffrey Norman Arnold. He found himself a participant in a war against a people with whom he shared a deep affinity and was eventually killed in action, leaving a mother who had lost her husband in the First World War and her only son in the Second.  The audience listened to a beautiful arrangement of Dylan’s ‘To make you feel my love’ sung by the gospel choir before the last post was played by Conor Smyth-Chakraborty. Prayers were led by Rev David Hall from Christ Church, Chorleywood. 

After leaving the Barbirolli Hall, wreaths were laid at the school’s memorial by the Head Boy and Girl, before guests and staff enjoyed some time together, reminiscing and looking at the displays of archive documents from both wars in the Learning Resources Centre.

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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