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Screen-Free Week

From 6th - 9th May, students across the school took part in Screen-Free Week, a dedicated time to step away from phones and digital distractions and reconnect with themselves, their peers, and the world around them.

The initiative encouraged students to reduce non-essential screen time, particularly on mobile phones and social media, with the aim of promoting better sleep, improved focus, and greater emotional well-being. It was fantastic to see so many students take up the challenge and reflect on their habits.

Well done to all who participated - it was insightful to read your feedback. Many of you noted how freeing it felt to take a break from your phones, with several reporting better sleep, improved concentration, and an overall sense of calm. The week proved a powerful reminder of the benefits of being present and mindful in daily life.

You can read the testimonials on our school’s Instagram post 

Thank you to everyone who embraced the challenge. We hope this experience has inspired some longer-term changes and shown just how much there is to gain by occasionally switching off.

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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