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A Level Fashion and Textiles Students, Pleat with Ciment Pleating 

On Monday 14th October, A level Fashion and Textiles students were offered an invaluable opportunity to deepen their understanding of specialised manufacturing processes, particularly within the textile and fashion industries. Ciment Pleating, a renowned pleating studio known for its innovative techniques, provided students with first hand insight into the intricacies of fabric manipulation, from traditional hand-pleating to cutting-edge technologies. This experience not only enhanced their practical knowledge of manufacturing but also highlighted the range of creative and technical career opportunities available in fashion production, design, and textile engineering. The studio has over 100 years worth of experience and students were fortunate enough to even witness fabric sent from the Alexander McQueen studio being pleated. We look forward to seeing Matt and his team once again next year! 

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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