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			<title><![CDATA[National gymnastics success: Oscar shines in Liverpool]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/961/national-gymnastics-success-oscar-shines-in-liverpool</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are thrilled to share some extraordinary news regarding Oscar&rsquo;s performance at the British Gymnastics Championships in Liverpool this past weekend. Competing in the highly prestigious U16 section, Oscar delivered a masterclass in consistency and skill to finish 4th in Great Britain overall. This achievement was made even more special by a massive personal best all-around score of 69.250...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Electric Umbrella Workshop]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/962/electric-umbrella-workshop</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 24th February, we were delighted to welcome back the charity Electric Umbrella for a day of music and performance designed to challenge perceptions and celebrate the unique gifts of every individual. This visit was a vital part of our commitment to dignity for all, providing our Year 9 puppils&nbsp;with a powerful platform to explore our core values of kindness, empathy, and compassion...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A legacy honoured: Renaming the Dr Valentine Learning Resource Centre]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/963/a-legacy-honoured-renaming-the-dr-valentine-learning-resource-centre</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We were delighted to celebrate a truly historic moment recently as we officially renamed our library the Dr Valentine Learning Resource Centre. This special tribute served as the highlight of our annual Easter Concert, where we were privileged to welcome back the school&#39;s former Headteacher, Dr Josephine Valentine OBE, alongside her family and former colleagues.

The evening&rsquo;s performanc...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Duke of Edinburgh update: A busy month for our pupils]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/956/duke-of-edinburgh-update-a-busy-month-for-our-pupils</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It has been a landmark month for the Duke of Edinburgh&rsquo;s Award at the school, with pupils across all year groups pushing their boundaries from the local landscape of Chorleywood Common to the rugged terrain of Scandinavia.

The Gold Award cohort has seen an impressive 54 pupils sign up this year, many of whom recently gathered for a specialised food tasting session. This practical workshop a...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Future engineers reach new heights at Cambridge physics experience]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/957/future-engineers-reach-new-heights-at-cambridge-physics-experience</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Members of the Year 7 and 8 Science Club recently swapped the classroom for the historic halls of the University of Cambridge, taking part in the prestigious Cambridge Physics Experience. The day began with an inspiring tour of Churchill College, where pupils gained a unique insight into the architectural and academic history of the site. This was followed by an engaging presentation on university...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Alice themed scavenger hunt brings Wonderland to life for World Book Day]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/958/alice-themed-scavenger-hunt-brings-wonderland-to-life-for-world-book-day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[To celebrate this year&rsquo;s school production, World Book Day took on a whimsical twist on Thursday 5th March with an Alice in Wonderland themed scavenger hunt. The event saw pupils across the school channeling their inner detectives as they embarked on a mission to track down characters suspected of stealing the Queen of Hearts&#39; tarts.

During break and lunchtime, staff members were statio...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Vaulting to victory: Podium success for the Pole Vaulting brothers]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/959/vaulting-to-victory-podium-success-for-the-pole-vaulting-brothers</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It has been an outstanding month of athletics,&nbsp;with two of our pupils, brothers Isaac and Noah, securing major medals on the regional indoor circuit.

Competing at the South of England Indoor U20 Championships, Isaac delivered a commanding performance against some of the finest young athletes in the region. With an impressive vault of 4.10m, he secured the Silver medal, only narrowly missing...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Impressive low scores as pupils compete at Beaconsfield Golf club]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/960/impressive-low-scores-as-pupils-compete-at-beaconsfield-golf-club</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 3rd March, 16 pupils represented the school in the annual SCD Pupil Golf Competition at the prestigious Beaconsfield Golf Club. The day was defined by fine weather and a course in immaculate condition, providing the perfect stage for some truly exceptional performances. It was particularly encouraging to see a mix of new faces joining the regular participants, with all pupils taking ful...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Amsterdam art and photography trip 2026]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/955/amsterdam-art-and-photography-trip-2026</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We arrived in Amsterdam tired from our early start but excited to start exploring, the city instantly greeting us with its maze of canals, narrow gabled houses, and the constant whizzing by of cyclists. After dropping our bags at the hotel, which would prove to be a comfortable and welcoming base for the next few days, we wasted no time heading back out.

Our first experience was a canal cruise, t...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Wonderland Awaits: Rehearsals Underway]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/951/wonderland-awaits-rehearsals-underway</link>
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The Drama Hall is currently being transformed into a world of talking rabbits, eccentric hatters and temperamental royalty as preparations for the annual school production reach their peak. This year, the Performing Arts department is proud to present a bold and whimsical adaptation of Lewis Carroll&rsquo;s classic, Alice in Wonderland.

This production marks one of the school&#39;s most...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Celebrating our inclusion in National Top 200 Sporting schools list]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/952/celebrating-our-inclusion-in-national-top-200-sporting-schools-list</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are proud to announce our inclusion in the prestigious list of the top 200 sporting schools in the country, achieving an impressive 62nd place ranking nationally. This recognition, recently highlighted by the Watford Observer, places the school among the elite educational institutions for sporting achievement in the United Kingdom. The &quot;Top 200&quot; list is compiled annually by School Spo...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bridging Generations: LRC and history faculty honour Holocaust Memorial Day]]></title>
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On 27th January, the school community came together as the Learning Resource Centre (LRC) and the History Faculty led a series of poignant activities to observe Holocaust Memorial Day. This year&rsquo;s theme, &quot;Bridging Generations,&quot; focused on the vital importance of passing the torch of remembrance to the youth of today, ensuring that the stories of the past continue to...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Student spotlight: Maggie L Stars in New ITV Spy Thriller]]></title>
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The school community recently had a special reason to tune into prime-time television as Maggie , Year 7, made her professional debut in the gripping ITV spy thriller Betrayal. Following a busy summer of filming, Maggie&rsquo;s hard work came to fruition when the two part drama aired on February 8th and 9th.

Produced by Mammoth Screen, the acclaimed team behind hits like Endeavour and P...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 9 F1 Engineering Club Visits DK Engineering]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/946/year-9-f1-engineering-club-visits-dk-engineering</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday 8th January, Mr Miall led the school&rsquo;s Year 9 F1 Engineering Club on a very special, albeit short, journey. The group travelled just &quot;down the road&quot; to visit our neighbours, DK Engineering, a world-renowned specialist in automotive restoration and sales.

Despite being located right next to the school, the facility opens up a global world of high-performance machinery...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 8 Swimmers Make Waves at County Championships]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/947/year-8-swimmers-make-waves-at-county-championships</link>
			<description><![CDATA[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...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Digital Wellbeing: Year 8 pupils Appointed as BootStRaP Ambassadors]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/948/digital-wellbeing-year-8-pupils-appointed-as-bootstrap-ambassadors</link>
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We are proud to announce that Ishaan P and Annie L (Year 8) have been selected as our school&rsquo;s Student Ambassadors for the BootStRaP project this year. This major European initiative involves nine countries and focuses on understanding young people&rsquo;s internet usage and digital habits.

To kick off their new roles, Ishaan and Annie, accompanied by Miss Smith, attended a...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Young Reporters Roar into Action with Visit from âThe Dayâ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/949/young-reporters-roar-into-action-with-visit-from-the-day</link>
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On Friday 16th January, we were privileged to welcome the Editor and team from The Day into school for an inspiring workshop of journalism and debate.

The visit provided a fantastic opportunity for our pupils to step into the shoes of professional reporters. The visiting editors led an engaging journalism and writing workshop, challenging pupils to think critically about how news is const...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sporting Success: A Season of Triumphs for the PE Faculty]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/950/sporting-success-a-season-of-triumphs-for-the-pe-faculty</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It has been an exceptional start to the year for our sports teams, with pupils across Year 7 and Year 11 delivering outstanding performances on the pitch, the court and the track. Here is a roundup of the latest results from the PE Faculty.

Football Successes: The Year 11 Boys football team produced a fantastic display to reach the U16 County Cup Quarter Finals. While all 15 squad members contrib...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Charities Week 2025]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/945/charities-week-2025</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The halls of St Clement Danes School have been buzzing with holiday cheer this week as the annual Charities Week is officially in full swing. As the Autumn Term draws to a close, pupils and staff have united to raise vital funds for three incredible causes: Endometriosis UK, Spread a Smile, and Herts Young Homeless. The school is alive with the spirit of giving, driven by a jam packed &lsquo;Adven...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 Franklin Scholars Launch Mentoring Program]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/943/year-10-franklin-scholars-launch-mentoring-program</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On 12th December, the school&rsquo;s newly appointed Year 10 Franklin Scholars officially met their Year 7 mentees for the first time. This launch event marked the beginning of an inspiring journey for the Year 10 pupils, who have stepped into their roles as mentors and role models to help the younger pupils navigate the transition into secondary school life.

The program operates under the&nbsp;...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD Badminton Tournament 2.0: A Smashing Success!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/944/scd-badminton-tournament-20-a-smashing-success</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Written by Mr Taylor

Following the incredible success of our inaugural tournament last year, the buzz in the sports hall was unmistakable the moment the SCD badminton club started up again this term. Pupils were eager to know if the competition would return, and we were more than happy to make &quot;SCD Badminton Club Tournament 2.0&quot; a reality. This year, the response was overwhelming, with...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Millie S takes Gold in France!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/941/millie-s-takes-gold-in-france</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It is with immense pride that we share the recent international success of Millie S in Year 7. Millie recently travelled to France to compete in a prestigious global cheerleading competition, representing her team and our school community on the world stage.

Competing against elite athletes from across the globe, Millie and her squad delivered a flawless performance that secured them 1st Place in...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[German Immersion Trip 2025]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/942/german-immersion-trip-2025</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Written by Leo K, Year 10

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Recently I went on a school immersion trip to Berlin and it was an amazing and unforgettable experience. During the trip, we visited many famous landmarks including the TV Tower, the Berlin Wall, the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag building, each of which helped me learn about Germany&rsquo;s history and culture. One of the most interesting moments was our vis...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Celebrating Abi Câs Football Success]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/939/celebrating-abi-cs-football-success</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our school community is bursting with pride this week following a special feature by Arsenal Football Club on one of our own talented pupils, Abi C. Recognised in the club&#39;s prestigious &quot;Young Gun&quot; series, Abi has been celebrated for her remarkable decade-long journey with the Gunners, a testament to the dedication and hard work she demonstrates both on the pitch and in the classroom...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[St Clement Danes Attends the Livia Awards: A Powerful Message on Road Safety]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/940/st-clement-danes-attends-the-livia-awards-a-powerful-message-on-road-safety</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On 12th November, staff and Head Prefects attended the deeply moving Livia Awards ceremony held at New Scotland Yard. The annual event, which holds a special significance for the school community, honours the Roads and Transport Policing Command of the Metropolitan Police Service for their outstanding investigative work into serious road incidents, as well as their compassionate support for affect...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[CelebratingÂ Success:Â Anchor Fund Initiative Raises Over Â£12,000]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/938/celebratingsuccessanchor-fund-initiative-raises-over-12000</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are absolutely delighted to announce a tremendous success following the recent Anchor Fund &lsquo;&pound;25 for 25 Year&rsquo; initiative. Thanks to an amazing collective effort from our school community, we have raised a total of &pound;12,709. This is a substantial amount that will make an immediate and positive difference to the learning environment and the opportunities available to our pup...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Future Leaders Elected: Student Ambassador Sees Strong Turnout in Mock General Election]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/937/future-leaders-elected-student-ambassador-sees-strong-turnout-in-mock-general-election</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Pupils went to the polls on Thursday 13th November to elect their new Student Ambassador representatives, completing a campaign period that featured speeches in assemblies and a system designed to replicate a real-life general election. The ballot saw the election of one representative for KS3 and one for KS4/5, providing all pupils who chose to participate with valuable experience in the democrat...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Slapton 2025]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/935/slapton-2025</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Thirty-six Year 13 Geographers travelled to Devon the week before October half term for a five-day residential trip focused on fieldwork and case studies for their coursework. A 7am start on Monday was managed with the help of snacks, pillows, and blankets for the long journey. Upon arrival, students settled into their rooms before heading straight to the coast for their first fieldwork session on...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Alex H. Gains Recognition for Outstanding Chess Playing]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/936/alex-h-gains-recognition-for-outstanding-chess-playing</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The school community was filled with pride following the publication of a recent article by pupil Alexander&nbsp;H&nbsp;Chess.com blog. We were delighted to read Alex&#39;s insights and we are incredibly proud of his achievements so far. We will be&nbsp;eagerly anticipating where his promising chess journey will lead him next...

Words by Alexander H

My Chess and Arbiting Journey

I first discove...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Electric Umbrella delivered a memorable experience for Year 8 pupils.]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/933/electric-umbrella-delivered-a-memorable-experience-for-year-8-pupils</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The atmosphere was buzzing at school on Friday 17th October, as the vibrant, inclusive music organisation Electric Umbrella, alongside Hertfordshire Police, delivered a memorable experience for Year 8 pupils.&nbsp;

Electric Umbrella, a charity dedicated to empowering learning-disabled and neurodivergent people through music and creativity, brought its unique brand of energy and positive social me...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Academic Brilliance to be Published in The Scholar Journal]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/934/academic-brilliance-to-be-published-in-the-scholar-journal</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The entire school community extends its congratulations to&nbsp;Chinmayi&nbsp;R for her&nbsp;outstanding academic achievement.&nbsp;Chinmayi&#39;s essay, produced as part of The Brilliant Club Scholars Programme, has been specially selected for publication in the programme&#39;s highly respected student academic journal, The Scholar.

This prestigious selection is a testament to&nbsp;Chinmayi&#39;...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Nishad M Honoured as Star Performer at Inspire Awards 2025 Gala]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/931/nishad-m-honoured-as-star-performer-at-inspire-awards-2025-gala</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are delighted to share the news that Nishad M has been honoured as the winner of the Inspire Awards 2025 in the highly coveted &quot;Star Performer&quot; designation within the Cultural and Social Category. Nishad&#39;s achievement is truly remarkable.

He is described as: &quot;as&nbsp;a musical prodigy who masters the harmonium, piano, tabla, violin and vocals. He fuses Hindustani classical r...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Isaac Rises to Elite Ranks: Selected for National Youth Talent Programme]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/932/isaac-rises-to-elite-ranks-selected-for-national-youth-talent-programme</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are proud to announce the exceptional achievements of Isaac, a remarkable young athlete whose talent continues to soar to new heights. Already recognised as the Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers U17 Field Athlete of the Year, Isaac has now been selected to join the prestigious 2025-2027 Youth Talent Programme (YTP) for pole vault.

This is an extraordinary honour, as Isaac is one of only two male pol...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Celebrating the Screenwriting Club]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/930/celebrating-the-screenwriting-club</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Screenwriting Club has been thriving this term, giving pupils the opportunity to explore storytelling and creativity through script writing. Under the guidance of Mr Farmer, pupils have been learning the art of screenwriting, from developing characters to shaping compelling dialogue and storylines.

To inspire members, Mr Farmer devised a special competition with clear creative challenges. Pup...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 6 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Gold Duke of Edinburgh: Norway 2025]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/925/gold-duke-of-edinburgh-norway-2025</link>
			<description><![CDATA[35 students headed to Norway in two groups. They arrived in Norway to a heatwave and brilliant sunshine. An adventure packed week ahead of them. On arrival in Bergen they picked up fresh supplies before departing for Finse, a 3 hour train ride into the mountains. The group wild camped on the first night as well as taking a dip in the icy cold lakes. Day 1 was all about acclimatization and getting...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Celebrating our pupilsâ success with Electric Umbrella]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/926/celebrating-our-pupils-success-with-electric-umbrella</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are incredibly proud to celebrate the achievements of three of our new Year 7 pupils,&nbsp;Felix B, Raphael G, and Harriet H, who recently took part in a very special event with Electric Umbrella.

Electric Umbrella is a charity that works with learning-disabled and neurodiverse people to challenge perceptions, break down barriers and promote inclusion through the power of music.

On Tuesday 18...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rhys H Qualifies for the European Triathlon Championships]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/927/rhys-h-qualifies-for-the-european-triathlon-championships</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Rhys H, who has qualified to represent Great Britain as part of the Age-Group Team at the 2026 European Triathlon Championships in Tarragona, Spain.

Rhys secured his place last weekend at the Bournemouth International Triathlon, where he delivered a superb performance to finish 4th in the U20 Sprint Distance category. With the top four...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Football Tour to Maine, USA]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/928/football-tour-to-maine-usa</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This summer, 38 pupils&nbsp;travelled to Maine, USA, for a 10-day football tour,&nbsp;a tradition at our school that has now run for over 30 years. For the first time,&nbsp;for a long time, both boys&rsquo; and girls&rsquo; squads took part, staying with host families from our long-standing friends at River City FC in Bangor, Maine.

Alongside football training and matches, pupils enjoyed a wide r...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[11Â Exeter Raise Â£715 for MIND Charity]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/929/11exeter-raise-715-for-mind-charity</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are delighted to share the fantastic achievement of 11&nbsp;Exeter, who organised a remarkable charity fundraiser last year in support of MIND, the mental health charity.

Over the course of a month, the pupils set themselves the challenge of collectively running, walking&nbsp;and cycling a total of 1,000km. Through their determination, teamwork and commitment, they not only reached their goal...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[GCSE Results Day 2025]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/924/gcse-results-day-2025</link>
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We are delighted to celebrate the outstanding GCSE results achieved by our pupils this year. An impressive 46% of all grades awarded were at 7&ndash;9, with 14% at the highest grade of 9. Remarkably, five pupils achieved a full set of straight 9s. Congratulations go to Slava B, Kaydance C, Sofia K, Kristina&nbsp;McD and Maisie M on this exceptional accomplishment...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Level Results Day 2025]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/923/a-level-results-day-2025</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Today, we congratulate our students on their excellent A-level results. 42% of all grades awarded were&nbsp;A* or A grades, with 14% securing A* and 79% of students receiving A*-B. We are delighted that the vast majority of our students gained admission to their chosen universities or prestigious apprenticeships. Notably, four students secured places at Oxford or Cambridge, one will attend medical...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Brilliant Club: Scholars Programme]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/921/brilliant-club-scholars-programme</link>
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On Tuesday 8th July, I had the pleasure of taking 13 Year 9 students to Magdalene College, University of Cambridge to celebrate their achievement of successfully completing and graduating from the Scholars Programme, organised by the Brilliant Club. The Scholars Programme, run by UK-wide university access charity The Brilliant CLub, supports students aged 8-18 to develop the knowledge, ski...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Interform Speaking Success]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/922/interform-speaking-success</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The highly anticipated Interform Speaking Finals took place on Friday 11th July in the Dance Studio.&nbsp; It involved a fierce contest between 7 Dane and 7 Exeter followed by an equally intense battle between 8 Burleigh and 8 Essex, as the speakers presented their ideas on topics such as &lsquo;The Lochness Monster&rsquo;, &lsquo;Are sharks villains?&rsquo; and &lsquo;Conspiracy Theories&rsquo;.&...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Team Nexus Triumph in Year 8 Herts for Learning Maths Challenge]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/914/team-nexus-triumph-in-year-8-herts-for-learning-maths-challenge</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Team Nexus, who took 1st place in the Year 8 Herts for Learning Team Maths Challenge! Our second team also performed brilliantly, securing an impressive 3rd place in a closely contested final.


It&rsquo;s been a packed and rewarding week of mathematics for our Year 8 students. After competing in the second round of the UKMT Maths Challenge on 10th June, they went on to shine in...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[V&amp;A Museum: Cartier and Design DisabilityÂ ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/915/va-museum-cartier-and-design-disability</link>
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Mrs Twine, Miss Bargh and&nbsp; Ms Georgiou had the pleasure of taking our GCSE and A level students on an exciting trip to the V&amp;A Museum in London to gather valuable primary research for their NEAs. One of the highlights was the exclusive Cartier exhibition, which dazzled us with its stunning collection of exquisite jewels and gems. We also explored the inspiring Design Disability...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Celebrating Our Carnegie Shadowers and Book Review Competition Winners]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/916/celebrating-our-carnegie-shadowers-and-book-review-competition-winners</link>
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The group photo captures some of our enthusiastic Carnegie Shadowers &ndash; students who have been reading and discussing books from this year&rsquo;s Carnegie Medal longlist and shortlist. As part of the programme, they&rsquo;ve written thoughtful book reviews, taken part in lively discussions, and voted for their favourites.

A special congratulations goes to Harriet T and Chloe...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Outstanding Success for Students in the UK Coding Challenge]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/917/outstanding-success-for-students-in-the-uk-coding-challenge</link>
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A group of talented students from St Clement Danes have achieved outstanding results in the UK Coding Challenge, an exclusive event for students aged 10&ndash;19 who earned a Gold Certificate in this year&rsquo;s UK Bebras Challenge, placing them in the top 10% nationally.

A total of 33 students from our school qualified to take part, completing their 45-minute challenge entries i...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Year of Theatre: Drama Students Take Centre Stage]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/918/a-year-of-theatre-drama-students-take-centre-stage</link>
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It&rsquo;s been an exciting and enriching year for Drama students at St Clement Danes, with a packed programme of theatrical adventures across all key stages, showcasing the depth, diversity, and power of live performance.

Our A Level Drama students were truly challenged and inspired by a varied range of productions. The year began with a visit to the National Theatre to see The O...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD Alumni Emily L Making Waves in Sustainable Fashion]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/919/scd-alumni-emily-l-making-waves-in-sustainable-fashion</link>
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We are incredibly proud of former St Clement Danes student Emily L, who completed her A Levels with us in 2022 and has already begun making a name for herself in the world of sustainable fashion.

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Emily is currently studying Fashion Design Sustainability at the University of Leeds and has just completed her final assessments. Her passion for ethical fashion and environmental resp...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 12 CSI Careers Day â A Glimpse into the World of Crime and Investigation]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/920/year-12-csi-careers-day-a-glimpse-into-the-world-of-crime-and-investigation</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our Year 12 Psychology and Sociology students recently took part in an exciting CSI Careers Day, designed to give them a hands-on insight into careers within the police and forensic services.

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The day began with fascinating talks from S.Sgt Elaine Colbeck and PCSO Niki Philips, who shared their experiences working in the police and outlined the wide range of roles available within the forc...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Graduate Fashion Week]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/911/graduate-fashion-week-1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Mrs&nbsp;Twine and&nbsp; Miss Georgiou had the pleasure of taking a group of enthusiastic Year 9 and Year 12 students to Graduate Fashion Week at the Truman Brewery in London.&nbsp;The students were immersed in the world of fashion as they watched a live catwalk show, explored the exciting exhibits, browsed through impressive portfolios, and even created their own tote bags. They loved jumping int...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Gagan Mohindra MP Essay Competition: Runner up]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/912/gagan-mohindra-mp-essay-competition-runner-up</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Nikita G, our current Year 12 Politics student, who has been named a runner-up in the Gagan Mohindra MP Essay Competition. Students were invited to write an essay of up to 1,000 words, encouraging depth of thought, clarity of argument, and originality.&nbsp; This competition provides a fantastic opportunity for students across the region to showcase their academic and analytical...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[French Immersion Trip 2025]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/913/french-immersion-trip-2025</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In early June, 45 Year 10 and Year 12 students embarked on a French immersion trip, having previously connected with their pen pals from Coll&egrave;ge Belrem de Beaurainville.

The trip kicked off on June 2nd with a paddle in the sea and beach games in Calais, followed by a &lsquo;Speed Meeting&rsquo; with pen pals and pain au chocolats. We also visited a local snail farm before returning to the...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 8 Design Museum trip]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/908/year-8-design-museum-trip</link>
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On Tuesday 6th June, the Design and Technology faculty accompanied 30 Year 8 students on an educational visit to the Design Museum in London to take part in a Sustainability Workshop.

During the workshop, students were introduced to a range of innovative and sustainable materials, including plastic products made from chewing gum, pineapple leather, and engineered reverse wood. The...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Record-breaking success for St Clement Danes Gold Award students]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/909/record-breaking-success-for-st-clement-danes-gold-award-students</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the 19 current and former students of St Clement Danes School who have successfully completed their Gold Duke of Edinburgh&rsquo;s Award since May last year:

Simran-Lily M, Nicole L, Clementine O, Wendy V, Aydin A, Charlotte B, Sienna B, Phillip D, Oliver G, Oliver H, Esme J, Thomas K, Charlotte M, Milly O, Scarlett P, Olivia S, Ben S, Jessica S&nbsp;and Barnaby H.

This repres...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Pride, Community, and Culture: inspiring assembly leads into June celebrations]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/910/pride-community-and-culture-inspiring-assembly-leads-into-june-celebrations</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday 11th June, students in Years 9, 10 and 12 were treated to a moving and thought-provoking assembly led by Diversity and Inclusion Prefect, Toby L. His articulate and passionate presentation marked the beginning of the school&#39;s Pride Month celebrations and set the tone for the upcoming Culture Day.

Toby&rsquo;s talk centred on the theme of community, using Pride Month as a powerful...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Level Psychology Trip to ZSL London Zoo]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/907/a-level-psychology-trip-to-zsl-london-zoo</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our A Level Psychology students recently took part in an engaging and thought-provoking trip to ZSL London Zoo. This visit provided a unique opportunity to explore key psychological concepts in a real-world setting, including behavioural learning theories, and ethical considerations in animal research and conservation.

During the visit, students were tasked with applying their psychological know...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 5 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Celebrating VE Day]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/902/celebrating-ve-day</link>
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In a week of thoughtful reflection and celebration, the History faculty, led by Miss Fitzpatrick, organised a series of engaging activities across the school to mark Victory in Europe (VE) Day. Special thanks also go to Mrs Hirst, Mrs Warrick, Mr Butterfield, Mr Biswell and Mr Sorrell for their invaluable contributions.

Students from across the school took part in a wide range of events...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sixth Form leavers day 2025]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/903/sixth-form-leavers-day-2025</link>
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Sunshine and laughter marked a memorable leavers&rsquo; day as we bid a fond farewell to our Year 13 students.&nbsp;

The day began with activities on the school field, where students came together one last time for rounders and football tournaments. The relaxed atmosphere was filled with laughter as they reminisced and signed each other&rsquo;s leavers&rsquo; books.&nbsp;

Following the...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Immersion trip to AndalucÃ­a, Spain]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/904/immersion-trip-to-andaluca-spain</link>
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From 11th - 15th May, 2025, students from Years 10 and 12 enjoyed an immersion trip to Ja&eacute;n, in the heart of Andaluc&iacute;a. The trip offered a rich blend of language, culture, and adventure, giving students the chance to deepen their understanding of Spanish life and practise their language skills in real-world settings.

The trip began with a warm arrival in sunny M&aacute;lag...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lanzarote Training Camp 2025]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/905/lanzarote-training-camp-2025</link>
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During the first week of the Easter holidays, from 3rd - 10th April 2025, a group of dedicated student-athletes travelled to Club La Santa in Lanzarote for an intensive Warm Weather Training Camp, led and supported by our committed PE staff, to whom we extend our sincere thanks.

The primary focus of the trip was athletics, with students working hard to prepare for the upcoming 2025 Regi...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Screen-Free Week]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/906/screen-free-week</link>
			<description><![CDATA[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 gre...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Product Design Students Shortlisted for Design Ventura]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/901/product-design-students-shortlisted-for-design-ventura</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are delighted to announce that our Product Design student team: Amar T, Alex S-G, Jack G in Year 10&nbsp;were&nbsp;shortlisted as one of the top ten teams in the prestigious Design Ventura competition. This outstanding achievement placed our students among the very best out of 207 schools from across the country who entered the nationwide challenge.

As part of the final stages of the competiti...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rowing Success: Hettie H]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/896/rowing-success-hettie-h</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In March, Hettie H, a Year 10 student, had an extraordinarily busy week, competing in two of the biggest national rowing events for the Junior category. Hettie participated in both the Schools Head of the River and the Oarsport Junior Sculling Head.

The Schools Head of the River involved over 300 boats time trialling a 7km course on the Thames Tideway. In her age category, Hettie&rsquo;s team pla...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Outstanding Success in LAMDA Exams]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/897/outstanding-success-in-lamda-exams</link>
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Thursday 13th March marked another successful day of LAMDA exams, with everything running smoothly thanks to the dedication and support of the Drama faculty, our LAMDA teachers as well as Mrs Hobbs.&nbsp; Their hard work and kindness ensure these exams run seamlessly, allowing students to showcase their talents at their best.

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The event also highlighted the remarkable talent with...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[STEM Clubâs Trout-in-the-Classroom Project]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/898/stem-clubs-trout-in-the-classroom-project</link>
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This year, students once again had the exciting opportunity to take part in the Trout-in-the-Classroom project, run by Laura from the Chilterns Chalk Stream Project. The initiative provided a hands-on learning experience, allowing students to explore biodiversity, conservation, and the challenges facing local ecosystems.

In the first week after the Christmas holidays, STEM Club took cha...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 Filmmakers Shine in Young Filmmaker Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/899/year-7-filmmakers-shine-in-young-filmmaker-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are delighted to share the fantastic news that four of our Year 7 students, Annabella W, Vy D, Elise K and Carolina R achieved third place in the Chorleywood Film Club Young Filmmaker Competition.

The judges praised the team&rsquo;s ambition and creativity, particularly commending their impressive use of multiple locations in their film. This remarkable achievement is a testament to their team...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dwij UÂ Shines on International Stage in World Junior Cricket League]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/900/dwij-ushines-on-international-stage-in-world-junior-cricket-league</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are thrilled to share the outstanding achievement of Dwij U, Year 8, who recently represented South England in the prestigious World Junior Cricket League, held in the UAE from 8th-14th April. The tournament was hosted by renowned England cricketer Adil Rashid and brought together the best young talent from around the world.

Out of over 1,000 players aged 13-14 across the UK, only 39 were sele...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ESU Regional Final 2025]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/894/esu-regional-final-2025</link>
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Three Year 11 students competed in the Regional Final of the English Speaking Union (ESU) public speaking competition held in the Halle and Holborn rooms.&nbsp; Katie L (Chair), Katherine W (Speaker) and Lars M (questioner) challenged teams from Royal Grammar School (High Wycombe), Bedford School, Bedford Modern School, Oxford High School and Radley College.

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Only one team was ch...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Gold Equalities Awarded for Outstanding Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/895/gold-equalities-awarded-for-outstanding-commitment-to-diversity-and-inclusion</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are proud to announce that our school has been awarded the Gold Equalities Award by EqualiTeach, a national organisation dedicated to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in education.

This prestigious award recognises our commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful school environment, ensuring that all students feel valued and supported regardless of their background. It also a...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 9 Students Take Flight in Engineering Challenge]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/893/year-9-students-take-flight-in-engineering-challenge</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Friday 14th March, our Year 9 students participated in an exciting engineering day hosted by Smallpeice Trust, an educational charity dedicated to inspiring young people to pursue careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).

As part of Science Week, students were challenged to design and build their own aircraft, testing their problem-solving and teamwork skills. Once c...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Iceland Trip 2025]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/890/iceland-trip-2025</link>
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From the 18th - 22nd of February, a group of A level Geography students travelled to Iceland for a packed week of exploring the country&rsquo;s beauty and stunning landscapes. We were so lucky to be able to explore the unique country over the course of the four days that we were there and the teachers and our tour guide made the experience even more special.

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After landing in Rey...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Matilda Production: Student View]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/891/matilda-production-student-view</link>
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Words by Stanley V, Y12 Student who played Mr Wormwood


Attempting a holistic review of something you have doused with emotion and passion is rather difficult, as you have to deal with the possibility of allowing your heart to take over your mind and pump out a wild piece that doesn&rsquo;t quite reflect each stage of the process. Yes, that final week you&rsquo;ve been anticipat...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[World Book Day 2025]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/892/world-book-day-2025</link>
			<description><![CDATA[World Book Day was celebrated in the LRC with two book themed scavenger hunts which challenged the students to decipher clues that would lead them to certain teachers around the school wearing book related badges. This year we were inspired by Roald Dahl&#39;s Matilda to tie in with the school show that was happening the same week. Over 30 teachers kindly gave up their lunchtimes to be the targets...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[French Christmas Trip - December 2024]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/886/french-christmas-trip-december-2024</link>
			<description><![CDATA[44 year 11 students, along with Ms Whitehead, Mrs Baldwin, Mr Reid and Mr Branley took the coach to Lille for a two-day cross curricular French and History Christmas trip.&nbsp;

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On Wednesday 18th December, the students arrived at school at 7am to start the long journey to Lille. We were delighted to catch an earlier ferry, giving us two extra hours in France, thus allowing the students to...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Youth COP Sparks Passion for Climate Solutions]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/887/youth-cop-sparks-passion-for-climate-solutions</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On 11th of February, several Year 13 Geography students attended a Youth COP event at North Hertfordshire College that&nbsp;focused on climate change issues and sustainability career&nbsp;pathways. Amelie W&nbsp;found the experience very rewarding:&nbsp;

&quot;I participated in a flood risk and adaptation workshop, which deepened my interest in flood management and raised my awareness of the seve...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Our studentsÂ impressÂ again at public speaking competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/888/our-studentsimpressagain-at-public-speaking-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Three groups of students had further success at recent public speaking competitions.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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At Sir William Borlase&#39;s&nbsp;School in Marlow, Year 10 students Alina T(Chairperson), Sophie M (Speaker) and Robert G (Questioner ) and Year 11 students Katie L (Chairperson), Katherine W (Speaker) and Lars M (Questioner) impressed the judges with an array of public speaking skills when...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students perform in Spectacular Gym and Dance Show]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/889/students-perform-in-spectacular-gym-and-dance-show</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A total of 150 students demonstrated their skills in the highly anticipated annual Gym and Dance Show, held on the 11th and 12th February. The showcase was the result of months of dedication and hard work, featuring an impressive range of performances, including Trampette routines, Floor Gymnastics, and various dance styles such as Contemporary, Commercial, and Modern.

Miss Tucker commended the s...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Cyberfirst Girls Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/880/cyberfirst-girls-competition</link>
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Written by:&nbsp;By Amelia&nbsp;C and&nbsp;Anushka M, Year 8

On the 18th November the 2024 National CyberFirst Girls competition took place. It is an annual competition and is organised by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), a part of GCHQ. The aim is to raise more awareness of career opportunities in cyber security amongst girls. This is in the hope that they can increase the nu...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Bebras Challenge]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/881/the-bebras-challenge</link>
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This year 755 students from Years 7-13 took part in the Bebras Challenge. The Bebras Challenge introduces computational thinking to students worldwide. This exciting challenge takes place in schools, under the supervision of teachers, over a two-week period in November. Last year, over 3 million students from more than 80 countries participated!

This year we competed against just over 4...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Chorleywood Film Club]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/882/chorleywood-film-club</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nestled in the heart of the village, Chorleywood Film Club is a not-for-profit Community Cinema dedicated to bringing high-quality films to local residents. Run entirely by film enthusiasts and passionate volunteers, the club has been a part of the community since it was established in&nbsp;2013. Over the years, it has curated an impressive selection of more than forty films spanning various genre...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Badminton Tournament 2025]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/883/badminton-tournament-2025</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The school recently hosted an exciting Badminton Tournament, which began on 29th November during lunchtime and concluded with the finals on 24th January. The tournament saw participation from over 50 students across multiple divisions, creating a vibrant and competitive atmosphere in the Sports Hall.

The finals featured intense matchups across four divisions:


	
	Division 1: Aaryan V &amp; Dara...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Matilda - School production]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/884/matilda-school-production</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Drama Department has been rehearsing for the eagerly awaited whole school production &#39;Matilda&#39;. The performance showcases talent from across&nbsp;all year groups, with over 100 students involved&nbsp;as performers, dancers, sound and lighting crew, backstage crew, costume, hair &amp; make-up designers or as the business&nbsp;team who are advertising and organising the programme and tic...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Teachers commended for transforming Design &amp; Technology education]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/885/teachers-commended-for-transforming-design-technology-education</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We were delighted to read that our Design and Technology teachers, Miss Yalley and Mr Hadley were featured in the Design and Technology&nbsp;publication.&nbsp;

The article discusses the transformation of the Design &amp; Technology (D&amp;T) department at St. Clement Danes School over the past five years. It discusses how Mr Hadley and Miss Yalley&nbsp;took ownership of the subject, implementing...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Student View: Christmas Charity Band Concert]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/879/student-view-christmas-charity-band-concert</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When I first voiced my idea for a charity band concert to Mr Hutton, I was sceptical it would even go ahead, let alone attract a decently sized audience to make for a successful event. However, due to the immense support I received and the enthusiasm of students and teachers alike, Wednesday the 11th of December saw St Clement Danes&rsquo; inaugural Christmas Charity Band Concert.

The evening beg...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[German Immersion Trip 2024]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/878/german-immersion-trip-2024</link>
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32 Year 10 students, together with Mrs Fern, Mr Farmer and our German Language Assistant Ina Stambusch, spent the first week of December in Berlin. We had a fabulous time in an action-packed 5 days. We had already exchanged emails with pen pals at the Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart-Schule and we met up with them several times during the week, both at the school (which is about 12 km to the east...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Christmas Concert 2024]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/874/christmas-concert-2024</link>
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The Barbirolli Hall was filled with festive cheer as we hosted our annual Christmas concert on Tuesday 18th December. The evening showcased an array of talent, including captivating student solo performances and pre-concert carols beautifully played by the Brass Band.

The Second Orchestra charmed the audience with a heart-warming rendition of The Russian Dance and Waltz of the Flo...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[South-East Regional Bar Mock Trial Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/875/south-east-regional-bar-mock-trial-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[South-East Regional Bar Mock Trial Competition at Hertfordshire University Saturday 7th December

Eleven Sixth formers represented the school in the prestigious Young Citizens&#39; Bar Mock Trial Competition, held all day on Saturday 7th December. They had to get up early and drive through the wind and rain to compete as barristers, witnesses, jurors, court clerks and ushers in three full trials...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[National Museum of Computing at Bletchley Park Trip]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/876/national-museum-of-computing-at-bletchley-park-trip</link>
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Our Year 10 Computing students recently had the chance to step out of the classroom and into the fascinating world of computing history with a trip to the National Museum of Computing at Bletchley Park. The purpose of this trip was to learn about the journey of how modern technology came to be. From the moment we arrived, we were surrounded by stories of how computing technology wa...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Charities Week 2024]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/877/charities-week-2024</link>
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The annual Charities Week at St Clement Danes School is in full swing! This year, the school is proudly supporting three amazing causes: Chiltern Neuro Centre, Mission EmployAble, and Pumpkin&rsquo;s Wildlife Hospital.

The week&#39;s festive &#39;Advent&#39; schedule is packed with exciting activities, including student-led lessons, Santa&#39;s Grotto, an Elf Auction, Sponge the T...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Double Success for SCD in Public Speaking Competitions]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/872/double-success-for-scd-in-public-speaking-competitions</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The evening of Thursday 21st November saw success for four public speaking teams in different competitions - one in person and one via Zoom.

Two Key Stage 3 teams travelled to Hemel Hempstead to take part in a highly competitive Rotary public speaking competition.&nbsp; Congratulations to Jasmine C&nbsp;(chair), Margaux L&nbsp;(proposer) and Fraser A&nbsp;(opposer) who beat seven other teams to w...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Debating Competition at the Houses of Parliament]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/873/debating-competition-at-the-houses-of-parliament</link>
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On Friday 15th November St. Clement Danes School took a team to a Debating Competition at the Houses of Parliament. The competition was held in the debating rooms off Westminster Hall where official Parliamentary debates also take place, thus giving us a sense of grandeur but obviously adding to the nerves. The competition was being hosted by Gagan Mohindra MP, MP for the South West Hert...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[NEA Year 13 Geography Residential 2024 - South Devon]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/866/nea-year-13-geography-residential-2024-south-devon</link>
			<description><![CDATA[43 Year 13 Geographers travelled to Devon the week before October half term to complete&nbsp;a 5 day residential trip focussing on fieldwork and case studies for their coursework. A 7am start on Monday was navigated with snacks, pillows and blankets for the journey to Devon. Once arrived, the students were then allocated their rooms and set off down to the sea for their first fieldwork session on...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Commemoration 2024]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/867/commemoration-2024</link>
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On 22nd November, the school marked its founding anniversary with a beautiful Commemoration Day service at St. Clement Danes Church in Holborn. This year honoured the 1,138th anniversary since King Alfred the Great&rsquo;s grant of land to the Danes in 886, where the first church, now known as St. Clement Danes, was later established. The school also celebrated its 48th year in Chorleywo...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Duke of Edinburgh Success: Celebrating 248 Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/868/duke-of-edinburgh-success-celebrating-248-bronze-silver-and-gold-awards</link>
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On Tuesday 5th November, we had the pleasure of welcoming our award recipients from Year 10 to Year 13 to celebrate their remarkable achievements; this year, we proudly recognised 163 Bronze, 73 Silver, and 12 Gold award recipients.

It has been a joy to celebrate these accomplishments with our students. We extend our thanks to Sienna B, our DofE prefect, and Thomas K DofE young Leader...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Learner Voice Council Induction Day 2024]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/869/learner-voice-council-induction-day-2024</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 12th November 2024 the Learner Voice Council attended a conference day at Onslow St Audrey. All secondary schools within the Danes Educational Trust were in attendance on this collaborative day.&nbsp; 21 of our students took part in workshops, discussion and led feedback on how they would like to improve their school. The aim of the day is to give students a voice and autonomy over the...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[CERN Trip 2025]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/870/cern-trip-2025</link>
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After an early morning flight to Geneva on Friday 25th October, we checked into our hostel and immediately headed to the Red Cross Museum and the United Nations for guided tours. Both experiences were highly engaging, and here are some highlights shared by the students:


	
	&ldquo;The UN tour was really cool. Seeing the conference rooms and their different designs was the best par...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 12 Students Visit Hunter Lodge Advertising Agency]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/871/year-12-students-visit-hunter-lodge-advertising-agency</link>
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A group of 12 Year 12 students embarked on an exciting trip to Hunter Lodge Advertising Agency in Rickmansworth. The day was designed to give students a behind-the-scenes look at the world of advertising and brand management, providing them with a hands-on opportunity to develop their own creative solutions for a major brand challenge. Advertising Unlocked is an initiative run by the IPA...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Celebrating Success: Evelina Wins GBSA Roller Cup 2024]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/864/celebrating-success-evelina-wins-gbsa-roller-cup-2024</link>
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We are incredibly proud of Evelina E in Year 11 for becoming the champion of the GBSA Roller Cup 2024! Her hard work and dedication have truly paid off, and this accomplishment means a great deal to her as well as to our school community.

Balancing rigorous training with her GCSE studies, Evelina has shown the importance of extracurricular activities alongside academics. Pursuing her pa...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Honouring Remembrance Day 2024]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/865/honouring-remembrance-day-2024</link>
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Students across the school came together in a solemn and sincere tribute on Remembrance Day, engaging in a meaningful mix of live-streamed and in-person events to honour those who have served and sacrificed.

Years 7, 8, 9, and 13 gathered in their classrooms to watch a live assembly online by the Royal British Legion and the National Literacy Trust. The broadcast brought together studen...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Two Conferences, One Mission: Sixth Formers Unite for Global Understanding and to Counter Hate!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/863/two-conferences-one-mission-sixth-formers-unite-for-global-understanding-and-to-counter-hate</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday 9th October, five A Level Politics students visited Wimbledon High School to attend a Student Leadership Conference,&nbsp;sponsored by Hope Not Hate, an organisation that advocates tolerance, unity, and inclusivity,&nbsp;values that are central to our own school&#39;s principles of Success, Character and Dignity.&nbsp; Speakers included Baroness Warsi and representatives&nbsp;from Cha...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Level Fashion and Textiles Students, Pleat with Ciment PleatingÂ ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/862/a-level-fashion-and-textiles-students-pleat-with-ciment-pleating</link>
			<description><![CDATA[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...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students Embrace Creativity at Design Museum: A Recap of Year 10 and 12 Trip]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/859/students-embrace-creativity-at-design-museum-a-recap-of-year-10-and-12-trip</link>
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On 1st October, and for the third consecutive year, our Year 10 and 12 students visited the Design Museum. The experience once again proved to be highly engaging and inspiring.&nbsp;

The visit plays a crucial role in preparing Year 10 students for the Design Ventura competition, a national design challenge that tasks students with creating a product for the Design Museum Shop. See...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 Fine Art Students Find Inspiration at Tate Britain]]></title>
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Our Year 10 Fine Art students recently visited Tate Britain in London, where they explored the gallery as part of their coursework. The trip, designed to complement their studies, focused on key works of art that will serve as inspiration for their upcoming projects.

A major highlight of the visit was the chance to engage deeply with the works of Henry Moore, a renowned British sc...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tri-Golf Tournament Brings Local Schools Together]]></title>
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Recently, Year 4 students from three local primary schools - Russell, Chorleywood Primary, and Sarratt Primary - came together for an exciting tri-golf tournament hosted by Three Rivers and Watford School Sports Partnership. The event was led by our Year 9 and 10 Sports Leaders, who did a fantastic job organising and guiding the younger students through the competition.

Despite concerns...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Imogen B Awarded Prestigious Scholarship for Hertfordshire County Youth Choir]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/858/imogen-b-awarded-prestigious-scholarship-for-hertfordshire-county-youth-choir</link>
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Immy&nbsp;B, a talented young vocalist in Year 11, has been awarded the prestigious Chipperfield Choral Society Hammond Award, securing a scholarship to the Hertfordshire County Youth Choir. After a successful audition process, Imogen will have vocal lessons and numerous solo performance opportunities within the choir.

In addition to these benefits, the scholarship also provides Imogen...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Celebrating European Day of LanguagesÂ ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/857/celebrating-european-day-of-languages</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On 26th September, students and staff at St Clement Danes came together to celebrate the European Day of Languages, engaging in a variety of activities. The event was a vibrant celebration, encouraging the school community to explore and appreciate the value of different languages and cultures.

One of the day&rsquo;s highlights was a cross-curricular challenge that saw students explore languages...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bronze and Top-5 Finish for our Students at British Rowing Championships]]></title>
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The British Rowing Championships, the pinnacle event of the rowing season, delivered an exciting weekend of competition as young athletes from across the UK showcased their skills on the water. The championships, held annually in summer, saw standout performances from local athletes, in particular, sisters Ellie H and Hettie H, who had standout performances in their age categories.

On t...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 and Year 11 Students Inspired by Dr Frost Maths Talk]]></title>
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On 18th September, Year 10 and Year 11 students had the exciting opportunity to attend an insightful talk led by the renowned Dr Frost. The event was held in the Barbirolli Hall.&nbsp;

Dr Jamie Frost, the founder of Dr Frost Maths, captivated the audience with his unique approach to explaining complex mathematical concepts in a clear and engaging way. Known for his passion for teaching...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Speech Day: A Celebration of Excellence and Achievement]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/854/speech-day-a-celebration-of-excellence-and-achievement</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Friday 13th September 2024, the entire school community, from students to staff, gathered for our annual Speech Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the remarkable achievements of our students. The event was filled with inspiration, recognition, and encouragement in the presence of distinguished guest speakers and award recipients.

The day began with the Junior Prize Giving in the morning, foll...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[US Students Shine in UK Football Exchange: A 10-Day Adventure of Sport, Culture, and Friendship]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[From 12th - 22nd July, a group of excited students from the United States participated in a unique football exchange programme hosted by the school. Over 10 days, these budding athletes experienced intensive football training, explored iconic UK stadiums, and immersed themselves in British culture.

The trip kicked off with training sessions at St Clement Danes&#39; facilities, followed by visits...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students Complete Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award in Norway's Rugged Terrain]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[From 12th - 19th July, 23 students embarked on an unforgettable journey to complete their Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. The group began their adventure in Bergen, where they boarded a train to Finse, a remote area known for its stunning, untouched landscapes. The students set up camp in tents and spent the next day acclimatising to the terrain, learning how to safely cross snow-covered areas.

The...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Teacher Spotlight: Meet Mr Barrett]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/851/teacher-spotlight-meet-mr-barrett</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As the new academic year begins, we are excited to welcome Mr. Barrett, our new Deputy Headteacher. In this Q&amp;A, he shares what inspired his career in education, his excitement about joining our school, and his approach to building strong relationships with students, staff, and the wider community.

1. Can you share a bit about your background and what led you to pursue a career in education?...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[GCSE results: Well done to our students]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/850/gcse-results-well-done-to-our-students</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are very proud to congratulate our students on their exceptional GCSE results this year. 46% of all grades achieved were graded 7-9, with a number of students achieving all grade 8 or 9 outcomes. Results are broadly comparable to the successes achieved last year and we are delighted that this means our outgoing Year 11s now have the opportunity to move onto their next exciting steps.

Headteach...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A-level results: Congratulations to our students]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/849/a-level-results-congratulations-to-our-students</link>
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Today, we congratulate our students on their excellent A-level results. 44% achieved A* or A grades, with 16% securing A* and 76% of students receiving A*-B. We are delighted that the vast majority of our students gained admission to their chosen universities or prestigious apprenticeships. Notably, five students secured places at Oxford or Cambridge, four will attend medical schoo...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[World Scholarâs Cup trip to Stockholm: 11th-17th July]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/848/world-scholars-cup-trip-to-stockholm-11th-17th-july</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Eight Year 8 and 9 students accompanied by their &lsquo;coach&rsquo; Anaka M travelled to Stockholm in Sweden to take part in a Global Round of the World Scholar&rsquo;s Cup (WSC).

As well as fierce debating on topics such as &lsquo;We should build &lsquo;halls of wisdom&rsquo; in which people can consult AI simulations of their own ancestors for advice&rsquo;, students took part in a mass-quiz...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Celebrating 14 Year 9 students as they graduate from unique university access programmeÂ ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/847/celebrating-14-year-9-students-as-they-graduate-from-unique-university-access-programme</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are very proud of our Year 9 students who graduated from The Scholars Programme, a national university access programme.

Our Year 9 students were encouraged to think and work independently across seven tutorials with a subject expert PhD researcher. During the programme, they learnt about&nbsp;&quot;Are All People Persons? An Anthropology of Personhood&quot;&nbsp;and then completed a challengi...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Debate Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/846/debate-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Twelve intrepid Year 12 pupils represented St Clement Danes School at the annual Bingham Debate Competition in South Hampstead High School on 11th July.&nbsp; They competed against schools across London and each of our teams won at least one round out of four challenging &#39;15-minutes notice&#39; debates.&nbsp; The motions included &#39;This House regrets the popularity of Mr Beast&#39;, &#39;Th...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Student View: Lanzarote Sports Trip 2024]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/840/student-view-lanzarote-sports-trip-2024</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Below is a student view&nbsp;from&nbsp;Olivia J in Year 10&nbsp;who went to Lanzarote during the May half term holidays.


Sun, Sport and Smiles!

We began the week off by running the pole vault through the airport, losing a boarding pass and a well deserved buffet dinner, preparing ourselves for the week of training ahead.

For our intense training sessions, we were split into training groups led...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 5 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Student View: Barcelona Trip 2024]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/841/student-view-barcelona-trip-2024</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Below is a student view&nbsp;from Saskia K in Year 10 who went to&nbsp;Barcelona in May this year


We spent 5 days in Barcelona and we visited lots of interesting places in the area! We also got to try many different traditional spanish foods, including tapas, churros, and of course all of the food in La Boqueria which was delicious. We went to cultural places including La Sagrada Familia where i...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 5 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DET Public Speaking Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/842/det-public-speaking-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Teams from schools across the Danes Educational Trust met for an evening of high quality public speaking hosted at Croxley Danes.&nbsp; We were treated to debates on topical subjects chosen by the students including Human Cloning, National Service, Lowering the Voting Age and Euthanasia.

The Junior Team from St Clement Danes came away with the trophy for their speeches debating &#39;The Olympic G...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 5 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 12 Students Make a Difference with Charity Mission Employable]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/843/year-12-students-make-a-difference-with-charity-mission-employable</link>
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Earlier this year, our Year 12 students took part in a volunteering initiative with one of our partnered charities, Mission Employable. Mission Employable is a remarkable charity that works with young adults with learning difficulties. It provides a comprehensive programme for its interns, offering a mix of work experience, soft skills training for the workplace, and essential less...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 5 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD Pageturners Celebrate Carnegie Awards]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/844/scd-pageturners-celebrate-carnegie-awards</link>
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The SCD Pageturners have been meeting weekly since March to read, write reviews, and discuss this year&#39;s nominations for the Carnegie Medal for Writing.

Thanks to the support of the PA, we were able to run one of the largest shadowing groups we have ever had, with participants from Years 7, 8, and 9.

As always, the Carnegie shortlist was filled with thought-provoking books, including...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 5 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Celebrated Culture Day]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/845/celebrated-culture-day</link>
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On Friday, 28th June, we celebrated our annual Culture Day. This vibrant event, organised primarily by our Year 12 Diversity Prefect, was a day of enrichment, awareness, and celebration of the diverse cultures within our school community.

In preparation for the event, the Year 12 Diversity Prefect assigned students the task of creating poster presentations on the theme &quot;inspiration...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 5 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[German Exchange: Trip to Potsdam 2024]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/837/german-exchange-trip-to-potsdam-2024</link>
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In early June, 19 Year 9 and 10 students, accompanied by Mrs Fern and Mrs Floyd, spent a fabulous week staying with their German exchange partners from Helmholtz Gymnasium in Potsdam.&nbsp; It was a really interesting experience living with a German family and trying to speak as much German as possible (not always easy as they speak such good English!). We visited the beautiful par...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Duke of Edinburgh Volunteers' Week]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/838/duke-of-edinburgh-volunteers-week</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As part of Duke of Edinburgh&#39;s (DofE) celebration of Volunteers&#39; Week, the charity shared with us the number of hours our students have spent volunteering this year and the social value attributed to their hard work. This year, our students have collectively contributed an impressive 5,811 hours of volunteer work, which translates to a remarkable social value of &pound;30,681. This figure...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Celebrating the Artistic Achievements of Our GCSE and A-Level Students]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/839/celebrating-the-artistic-achievements-of-our-gcse-and-a-level-students</link>
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On the evening of 19th June, the school community gathered to celebrate the exceptional creativity and talent of our GCSE and A-Level Art and Photography students.The evening was enjoyed by students, families and teachers who were all thrilled to see the students work on display in the Art faculty. The exhibition showcased a stunning array of works, each reflecting the unique theme...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Our Lower School Drama students perform âA Read Through Timeâ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/836/our-lower-school-drama-students-perform-a-read-through-time</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On 4-6th June, our Year 7, 8, and 9 drama students delivered a fantastic performance titled &quot;A Read Through Time&quot; for friends and families to enjoy. Inspired by the works of Paul King, the production was a fantastic display of the talent of our young cast members.&nbsp;

&quot;A Read Through Time&quot; brought four distinct stories to life, ranging from a melodramatic Parisian love aff...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Graduate Fashion Week 2024]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/835/graduate-fashion-week-2024</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Monday 10th&nbsp;June, forty eight students attended Graduate Fashion Week. The annual event, held&nbsp;at The Truman Brewery in East London, showcases the work of thousands of the very best graduates from the most influential and inspiring universities in the UK.&nbsp;Our students were able to experience a live catwalk show, see examples of graduate work and attend workshops on sustainability&...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Prince's Trust Students Shine in Tesco-Sponsored Competition!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/834/princes-trust-students-shine-in-tesco-sponsored-competition</link>
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Prince&#39;s Trust Students Shine in Tesco-Sponsored Competition!

We are delighted to announce that several of our talented Prince&#39;s Trust students have been awarded gift vouchers from Tesco for their outstanding performance in a recent competition. Sponsored by Tesco, a proud partner of the Prince&#39;s Trust, this competition challenged students to design a healthy meal deal and c...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 7 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 12 Theatre production trips]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/832/year-12-theatre-production-trips</link>
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The drama department has been busy visiting various drama productions. Thank you to our students who watched the productions and did a fantastic job representing our school in the community.&nbsp;

On Thursday 2nd May our Year 12 students went to the Garrick theatre, London to watch &lsquo;Black Boys who&hellip;&rsquo;. It was a challenging, vibrant, fast paced and ultimately uplifting p...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[County Finals]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/833/county-finals</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The SCD u16 and u18 girls football teams had both reached their respective County Cup Finals, kindly hosted by Harpenden Town FC.

The u16 team faced Sandringham and were unfortunate to make a slow start to the game, finding themselves 4-0 down. Sandringham had been highly clinical with their opportunities and this score did not reflect the more equal balance of the game. St Clement Danes grew i...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[German Exchange 2024]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/827/german-exchange-2024</link>
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In the spring term, 20 students and two teachers from the Helmholtz Grammar School in Potsdam arrived in Chorleywood to spend a week staying with students in Years 9 and 10. They went on trips to London for four days, visiting all the main tourist sights and also spent a lovely afternoon at Camden Market and Greenwich. On their final day, they spent the day at school, attending...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD Fashion Week]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/828/scd-fashion-week-1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In the spring term we hosted our annual SCD Fashion week, with over 150 students participating. The fashion show took place during our weekly three assembly slots. Showcasing work from students in Years 9 to 13, and students in all years across the school modelling. In particular it was an opportunity for KS4 and KS5 Fashion and Textiles students to showcase work from their NEA controlled assessme...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Farewell to our Year 13's]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/829/farewell-to-our-year-13s-1</link>
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Farewell and good luck to our wonderful Year 13s as the official exam season begins

St Clement Danes School bid an emotional farewell to our wonderful Year 13 students who began their study leave on 8th May.&nbsp; The day was marked by fun and games on the field followed by a Leavers&rsquo; Assembly in the Barbirolli Hall where everyone gathered to remember and celebrate their learning...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Duke of Edinburgh: Silver Expedition May 2024]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/830/duke-of-edinburgh-silver-expedition-may-2024</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On 9th - 11th May our 64 Year 10 students took on the challenge of completing their Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award. This entailed a 3-day excursion in the Chiltern Hills. Luckily, the weather was on their side as they enjoyed the sunshine during their trek. The group were very lucky to witness a once in a lifetime experience witnessing the Northern Lights on Friday evening. The students did a fant...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[STEM Event 2024]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/831/stem-event-2024</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On 3rd May a STEM event was held for just over 60 year 9 students. The day was funded by the engineering firm Leonardos and delivered by the Smallpeice Trust education charity (It is indeed spelt this way!). The students worked all day in teams to complete challenges, including designing, building and trialling a motorised aircraft. Students used teamwork, design, problem solving, science knowledg...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Charity Football Match]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/824/charity-football-match-1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Friday 22nd March, Year 11&rsquo;s led by Jonny May and Cameron Traill organised our third charity football match to raise funds for Alzheimer&#39;s Society. &nbsp;It was a very successful event and a close and entertaining game of football. &nbsp;The two teams were evenly matched and there were some stand out moments of football: &nbsp;Charlie Kindell&rsquo;s second goal of the match was outst...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[World Scholars Cup]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/825/world-scholars-cup</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On the 2nd - 3rd April, 8 students took part in the Cardiff Round of the World Scholars Cup, and did exceptionally well, gaining 12 trophies and 87 medals and qualifying for the Global round of the World Scholars Cup, which will see them potentially going to Stockholm in July. The World Scholars Cup is a global academic competition which gives students the ability to participate in academic events...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Week Junior]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/826/the-week-junior</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 9 student Prisha&nbsp;Yadav has written an article for The Week Junior, &#39;How books can be your best friends&#39;. Congratulations Prisha, this is an amazing achievement.

How books can be your best friends
Name: Prisha
&quot;Books are like fellow friends that improve our knowledge and wisdom. They help us wander into the depths of our imagination and we are never alone in the company of a...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Easter concert]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/823/easter-concert</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On the 26th March St Clement Danes School were delighted to hold their annual Easter Concert. It was an evening filled with phenomenal solo and group performances which the late Sir John Barbirolli - a former student of the school who later went on to be the conductor of the Halle Orchestra in Manchester, and after which the Barbirolli Hall is named - would have been extremely proud.

For those st...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ESFA Success for Year 9 Boys]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/821/esfa-success-for-year-9-boys</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We would like to congratulate our Year 9 boys after a fine season, reaching&nbsp;the last 8 of the National Cup and the sem-finals of the County Cup.

The Year 9s produced one of the finest runs in&nbsp;the National Football competition the school has ever seen with 7 wins, falling at the 8th hurdle with defeat to a very strong Cleeve School in Cheltenham.

The boys have&nbsp;shown great effort an...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Politics Conference]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/822/politics-conference</link>
			<description><![CDATA[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 Sha...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[MFL Conference: Becoming an E.P.I Teacher]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/820/mfl-conference-becoming-an-epi-teacher</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 14th March, St Clement Danes School played host to the &#39;Becoming an E.P.I Teacher&#39; Language conference. Drawing in over 40 teachers from across Hertfordshire and London, the conference, organised by Mrs Floyd, was crafted to inspire teachers to adopt a new methodology in their classrooms aimed at assisting students in chunking information and reducing cognitive overload. This i...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Celebrating World Book Day]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/819/celebrating-world-book-day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes School celebrated World Book Day on the 7th March. It&#39;s a day dedicated to promoting the joy of reading and the power of books to inspire, educate and entertain. In schools and communities around the world, World Book Day is marked with various activities and events aimed at encouraging and celebrating reading. St Clement Danes School held a wide range of activities which were...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ESU Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/814/esu-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes School showcased an impressive repertoire of public speaking skills in the second round of The English Speaking Union Competition on Thursday 6th February.

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Held in the Halle and Holborn rooms, the competition was a hugely successful evening that culminated in glowing praise from the judges for all the teams that included students from Aylesbury Grammar School, Abbot&#39;s...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Art and Photography Department Trip]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/815/art-and-photography-department-trip</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Thirty five Year 12 and 13 students participated in another amazing Art and Photography Department trip to Amsterdam last week. The days were packed with walking, dodging bicycles and trams, galleries, eating and laughter.

With four galleries in total to explore, the students were able to experience work spanning from the 17th to the 21st Century. Famous works by Rembrandt and Vermeer were astoni...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 9 Ski Trip a Success!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/816/year-9-ski-trip-a-success</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Year 9 ski trip proved to be an extraordinary success, as students not only honed their skiing skills but also immersed themselves in the rich Austrian culture. The trip was marked with many memorable experiences.

Beyond the ski slopes, the students engaged in various recreational activities, fostering a sense of unity and camaraderie. A lively bowling session brought laughter and friendly co...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Gym and Dance Display 'Kaleidoscope' 2024]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/817/gym-and-dance-display-kaleidoscope-2024</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Over two hundred students at St Clement Danes School showcased their prowess in the annual Gym and Dance Display held on February 13th and 14th. The event, a culmination of months of dedicated preparation, featured an array of performances, including Trampette work, Floor Gymnastics, Contemporary, Commercial and Modern dance. This year&#39;s thematic focus on colour allowed students to convey the...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Upper School Production of 'Her Naked Skin']]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/818/upper-school-production-of-her-naked-skin</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The recent Upper School production of &#39;Her Naked Skin&#39; by Rebecca Lenkiewicz captivated audiences earlier this month, drawing enthusiastic responses, including from GCSE students at Onslow St Audrey&rsquo;s School. Set against the backdrop of the British women&rsquo;s fight for voting rights in the early 20th century, the play not only showcased the talent of the cast but also served as a...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Exciting Apprenticeship Fair at St Clement Danes School]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/813/exciting-apprenticeship-fair-at-st-clement-danes-school</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes School recently hosted an informative and engaging Apprenticeship Fair on the afternoon of Tuesday 30th January, opening its doors to students eager to explore a range of career possibilities through apprenticeships and traineeship schemes.

The event saw over 30 exhibitors representing a variety of diverse sectors, including prominent names like TUI, The Grove, Virgin Media o2, M...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Spring Term Sporting Success at SCD]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/812/spring-term-sporting-success-at-scd</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes School is celebrating a wave of sporting success, with the Year 9 boys&#39; football team taking centre stage in the ESFA National Cup. In a thrilling match against Shenfield High, they secured a remarkable 4-3 victory. The heroics unfolded with Sammy Lees levelling the score three minutes before the final whistle and Rory O&#39;Dwyer sealing the win with a last-minute goal. The t...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Brilliant Student Slava Publishes Article]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/809/brilliant-student-slava-publishes-article</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Slava Bragina, our talented Year 10 student, had her article selected for publication in The Brilliant Club&#39;s prestigious annual youth academic journal, The Scholar. Slava&rsquo;s thought provoking article is titled &lsquo;Could bacteria and their enzymes be a viable option to tackle the plastic waste crisis?&rsquo; and was published in the Autumn issue 2023/24.

The Scholars Programme, run by...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Christmas Concert 2023]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/810/christmas-concert-2023</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Barbirolli Hall came alive with festive cheer as St Clement Danes School hosted its annual Christmas concert on Monday, December 18th. A showcase of talent unfolded, featuring captivating student solo performances and pre-concert carols by the Brass band.

The 2nd orchestra captured the audience with a heart-warming rendition of &#39;Walking in the Air,&#39; setting a magical tone for the even...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Apprenticeship Day]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/811/apprenticeship-day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Earlier this month we were delighted to welcome Max McGarvie, a degree apprentice from Zenopa, a leading recruitment agency established in 1991, to deliver a talk to students from Years 10 to 13. Max spoke about the fantastic degree apprenticeships they offer in Business and Marketing, including how and when students should apply, and what happens if they make it to the next stage. It was really e...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Charities Week - Update]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/808/charities-week-update</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In the two weeks leading to the end of last term our annual fundraising for charity began, organised and led by our Year 13 Charities Prefects and the Charities Team. Events such as student-led lessons, Santa&#39;s Grotto, Elf Auction and various other competitions were held, finishing with an exciting&nbsp;Student vs Teacher Dodge Ball Game in the sports hall.

The final day of term was a non-uni...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sociology and Psychology Trips]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/806/sociology-and-psychology-trips</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Mrs Harrison and Mr Hutton led fifteen Sociology students for an enriching experience at a writing workshop held at the British Library. The session, focusing on the power of punctuation and the importance of essay paragraphs, proved to be superb. The students showcased their credit to the school by actively participating in discussions and making valuable contributions. The day concluded with an...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[St Clement Danes School Athletes Shine Bright]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/807/st-clement-danes-school-athletes-shine-bright</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In a season filled with triumphs and remarkable achievements, St Clement Danes School is proudly showcasing its prowess on the football field. Twitter has been buzzing with success stories, but the spotlight is undeniably on the recent milestones of the U15 girls and U14 boys football teams.

Both teams have navigated through intense competition to reach Round 5 of the prestigious ESFA National Cu...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Charities Week]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/805/charities-week-1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The schools&rsquo; annual charities week is up and running and this year and St Clement Danes school is supporting the following incredible charities, Sal&rsquo;s Shoes, Mission Employable and Liberty&rsquo;s Legacy.

This week&#39;s &#39;Advent&#39; schedule features exciting events like student-led lessons, Santa&#39;s Grotto, Elf Auction and various other competitions. The week includes daily l...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 Student wins âYoung Chef Competition']]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/804/year-10-student-wins-young-chef-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Gracie Stack, a talented Year 10 student, clinched victory at the Rotary Club of Watford &#39;Young Chef Competition&#39; held at West Herts College. Her winning menu featured a delectable seared sea bass on minted pur&eacute;e with salsa verde and parmentier potatoes, followed by a delightful raspberry and white chocolate br&ucirc;l&eacute;e with shortbread and raspberry coulis.

Gracie&#39;s cul...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 7 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Commemoration Service 2023]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/803/commemoration-service-2023</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Commemoration Day on 24th November marked the celebration of the school&#39;s founding with a splendid service at the St Clement Danes Church in Holborn.&nbsp;It marked the 1,137th anniversary of the land allocation to the Danes by King Alfred the Great in 886, where the first church, later known as St. Clement Danes, was built. The school celebrated its forty-seventh year on its current site in C...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Triumph in Germany for Year 10 Student Isobel Davies]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/801/triumph-in-germany-for-year-10-student-isobel-davies</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In a spectacular display of skill and dedication, Year 10 student Isobel Davies and her partner Sadie Rickerby have earned well-deserved recognition for their outstanding performance at the Gutenberg Acro Cup in Germany, representing Great Britain in the 11-16 Women&#39;s Pairs category.

The dynamic duo showcased their prowess in the competition, clinching impressive results across various catego...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Vibrant Murals Illuminate Humanities]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/802/vibrant-murals-illuminate-humanities</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In a collaborative effort to enhance their learning environment students have played an integral role in the design and creation of stunning murals adorning the Humanities corridor. Led by the Humanities prefects, students from Years 8 to 11 actively participated in the creative process, contributing their ideas to bring vibrancy to the shared space united by a common goal: to transform the corrid...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCDPA Winter Market 2023]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/800/scdpa-winter-market-2023</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Approaching the SCDPA Winter Market on Saturday 11th November, the arrival of Christmas could not be doubted. So many visitors commented on how beautifully festive it was to be greeted by the school brass band at the entrance, playing in the crisp&nbsp;winter sunshine.

This year&#39;s market felt like an exceptionally heart-warming coming together of so many layers of our community.&nbsp;

Just a...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 11 Prince's Trust Achieve Group Creates Nutrient-Packed Mealsâ¦ on a Budget]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/799/year-11-princes-trust-achieve-group-creates-nutrient-packed-meals-on-a-budget</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In a remarkable demonstration of independence and culinary flair, the Year 11 Prince&#39;s Trust Achieve Group embarked on a journey to promote healthy eating while mastering essential life skills. This recent activity saw the students taking the reins, researching their individual meals, creating unique recipes&nbsp;and meticulously calculating costs - all within our school&#39;s Food Technology...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Reflecting on Remembrance Day: A Solemn Tribute to Service and Dr Jackie Murray, Chair of Governors]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/798/reflecting-on-remembrance-day-a-solemn-tribute-to-service-and-dr-jackie-murray-chair-of-governors</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A poignant Remembrance Day service was held on Friday the 10th November, the school community came together to honour the theme of service and pay tribute to the late Chair of Governors, Dr Jackie Murray, who passed away unexpectedly last month.

The assembly was led by the Headteacher, Mr Toby Sutherland, and Assistant Headteacher, Miss Faye Ramsbottom, welcoming&nbsp;the distinguished guests; go...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Success, Character, and Dignity for All: Celebrating 245 Recipients of Bronze, Silver, and Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/797/success-character-and-dignity-for-all-celebrating-245-recipients-of-bronze-silver-and-gold-duke-of-edinburgh-awards</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 2nd November, we had the honour of welcoming our award recipients from Year 10 to Year 13 to celebrate their remarkable achievements; this year, we proudly recognised 159 Bronze, 84 Silver&nbsp;and 9 Gold award recipients.

It has been a joy to celebrate these accomplishments with our students. We extend our gratitude to Ben Willis, our DofE prefect, and Lottie Park, for their inspirin...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[NEA Geography Residential to Devon]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/796/nea-geography-residential-to-devon</link>
			<description><![CDATA[53 Year 13 Geographers travelled to Devon the week before October half term to embark on a residential trip to conduct some fieldwork for their coursework. After an early start, the M25 was kind and we made it to Devon in time for lunch. Once we arrived&nbsp;the students were underway with their first task of the week: bed making for the first time.

Students immersed themselves in a comprehensive...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 9 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[European Day of Languages Celebrated at SCD]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/791/european-day-of-languages-celebrated-at-scd</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On the 26th September SCD students and staff came together to celebrate the European Day of Languages with great fervor. The day was marked by a variety of activities that showcased the rich linguistic and cultural diversity Europe offers.

One of the highlights of the day was a cross-curricular challenge that encouraged students to explore languages in innovative ways. Quizzes were organized, tes...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Open Day 2023]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/792/open-day-2023</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes School held its highly anticipated Open Day event on the 30th September for prospective parents and students.

The Headteacher, Mr Toby Sutherland, eloquently shared the school&#39;s vision and commitment to providing an environment for students to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. His words resonated with the audience, setting a positive tone for the day ahead.

What...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Design Museum Trip]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/793/design-museum-trip-1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Design Museum trip was a very enriching experience. The workshop offered, allowed the children to practically respond to a brief&nbsp;and learn all the stages of a design process in a practical way. The workshop enforced what we are teaching in school and the pupils realised what we had been explaining but saw how it was done practically. The sessions were led by designers in industry and they...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Performing Arts Faculty]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/794/performing-arts-faculty</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Drama department has had an incredibly busy start to the academic year with some highlights below.

The Year 13 students attended a Drama Trip to The Old Vic to see Pygmalion, a picture of the group is highlighted above. Pygmalion is studied for C1 of the A Level course and&nbsp;the story reimagined in the style of the practitioner, Emma Rice. The students have their performance in November an...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Level Fashion and Textiles Trip to Paris]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/795/a-level-fashion-and-textiles-trip-to-paris</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On 29th September 2023 A Level Fashion and Textiles students flew to Paris, France. The trip offered students the unforgettable opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of couture during Paris Fashion Week. During our three day trip we visited the Musee Yves Saint Laurent, where we explored the couturier&#39;s body of work on the legendary premises of his former haute couture house. With a f...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ishvaa Shines Bright!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/788/ishvaa-shines-bright</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are delighted with our Year 7 student, Ishvaa, who recently participated in the Shine Night Charity Walk for Cancer Research UK, walking 10 kilometres in at times, challenging weather conditions.

The Shine Night Charity Walk for Cancer is an event that raises funds and awareness for cancer research and support with participants gathering under the night sky to walk varying distances.&nbsp;

Wa...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[USA Football Exchange Trip 2023]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/789/usa-football-exchange-trip-2023</link>
			<description><![CDATA[From July 18th to July 29th&nbsp;a group of enthusiastic SCD students embarked on an unforgettable journey to Maine, United States as part of a football exchange programme. Their 10-day adventure took them from training sessions at Husson University to thrilling outdoor activities.

The trip kicked off with football training sessions at Husson University under the guidance of two elite coaches, th...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[GCSE Fieldwork Trip]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/785/gcse-fieldwork-trip</link>
			<description><![CDATA[126 GCSE Geography students had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of Human and Physical Geography beyond the classroom with two days of fieldwork trips to the River Chess and Milton Keynes earlier this month.

With some students wearing wellies for the first time, the River Chess proved to be an exciting first experience. With the aim of investigating their classroom learning of p...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Celebrating Excellence: Speech Day Junior and Senior Prize Giving 2023]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/786/celebrating-excellence-speech-day-junior-and-senior-prize-giving-2023</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Speech Day took place on the 15th September 2023 where we celebrated the remarkable achievements of our students. It was a day filled with inspiration, recognition and encouragement for our students in the presence of our distinguished guest speakers Old Dane, Mr Tony Smith CBE and the Chair of Governors, Dr Jacqueline Murray.

We recognised the achievements of our junior and senior students who h...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Year 7 Students]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/787/new-year-7-students</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As we undertake this new academic year we wanted to celebrate the remarkable start that our Year 7 students have had.

From their first day our Year 7 cohort have been brimming with potential, positivity and a true commitment to excellence.

Many of the students have already taken the initiative to get involved in the many unrivalled extracurricular activities, clubs and volunteering opportunities...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Summer Concert 2023]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/784/summer-concert-2023</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On the 29th&nbsp;of June St Clement Danes school were delighted to hold their annual Summer concert. It was lovely to see a filled Barbirolli hall with parents, friends and family in attendance to celebrate our many talented students.

The evening started with a performance&nbsp;by the 2nd Orchestra, followed by solo pieces and greater ensemble performances from the Gospel and Junior choirs throou...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[End Of Year Sporting Successes!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/782/end-of-year-sporting-successes</link>
			<description><![CDATA[National Athletics Championships 

We proudly congratulate our outstanding athletics team on their remarkable performance at the National Track and Field Athletics Final in Chelmsford. They secured an impressive 5th place out of 13 schools with a fantastic score of 535 points, surpassing their previous round. James O&#39;Connor, Callum Egan, and Jake Palmer-Shaw were standout top scorers, each con...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sports Day 2023]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/783/sports-day-2023</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We held one of the best Sports Days of all time last week with our brilliant Year&nbsp;10s &amp; 12s showing what great&nbsp;role models they are&nbsp;to the younger students.&nbsp;

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Congratulations&nbsp;to the overall winners - Exeter.

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James O&rsquo;Connor &amp; Izzy Martin were winners of Year&nbsp;10 pentathlons and&nbsp;Callum Egan won Senior Athlete of the Year.

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The...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Whipsnade Trip 2023]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/777/whipsnade-trip-2023</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On the 7th of July we took our Year 8 students to visit Whipsnade Zoo, the largest zoo in the UK.

The students had a wonderful time exploring and learning about some unique habitats. They saw an abundance of animals, including cheeky chimps and bold ostriches. The highlights of the visit were meeting a baby giraffe and the fantastic bird show. Whipsnade Zoo is a hub of conservation activity, from...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Model UN Conference 2]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/778/model-un-conference-2</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Friday 14th July St Clement Danes School held its second Model UN Conference. 45 students from Years 8, 9,10, and 12 represented 22 countries and convened to discuss global drug trafficking. The students had spent 5 weeks researching the topic and gathering information about &lsquo;their country&rsquo;.

During the course of the day they used this information to negotiate and debate, with the o...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Culture Day 2023]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/779/culture-day-2023</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We celebrated our second Culture Day and it was fantastic to have such a positive atmosphere of celebration and learning. Students and staff were invited to wear cultural dress if they so wished or wear colours of their flag; it was wonderful to see such an array of saris, kurta pajamas, football shirts, and influences from so many different parts of the world and backgrounds: Polish, Japanese and...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Multi-activity Paddlesports Day]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/780/multi-activity-paddlesports-day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Last week students from Year 8 attended a multi-activity paddlesports day run by the Canoe Sports Trust at the Aquadrome in Rickmansworth. They had the opportunity to do&nbsp;kayaking, canoeing, stand up paddle boarding and raft building.&nbsp;

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Students had a lot of fun doing the activities in their different&nbsp;groups along with playing games and doing tricks on the equipment, a few ev...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Charity Football Match]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/781/charity-football-match</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Article by Jonny May and Cameron Traill 

On Friday June 23rd the Year 10&rsquo;s led by Jonny May and Cameron Traill organised our second charity football match to raise funds for Parkinson&rsquo;s UK.&nbsp;It was a very successful event and a close, entertaining game of football.&nbsp;The two teams were evenly matched and there were some stand out moments of football - Brayden O&rsquo;Connor&rsq...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD Students Celebrate DofE Success]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/775/scd-students-celebrate-dofe-success</link>
			<description><![CDATA[18 young people from St Clement Danes School in Chorleywood attended a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on the 15th&nbsp;of May, where they celebrated achieving their Duke of Edinburgh Gold&nbsp;Awards. HRH, The Duke of Edinburgh, was in attendance at his first award presentation since inheriting the title. He addressed the people on the stairs and congratulated them on their achievements. He too...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Summer Sporting Success at SCD!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/776/summer-sporting-success-at-scd</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Please find a roundup of all our incredible summer activities the students have been involved with, on and off the track:

English Schools Track &amp; Field Cup Championships:

Outstanding day from our athletes at the Track &amp; Field Cup. All 65+ students competed brilliantly&nbsp;at the English Schools Track &amp; Field Cup Regional.

Junior Girls 11th - 323 pts Inter Girls 4th -434 pts Inter B...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Art and Photography Exhibition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/771/art-and-photography-exhibition-1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Art and Photography Exhibition was a joyful evening enjoyed by all. The show of all GCSE and A level candidates is the highlight of our year because seeing our students&#39; creativity and skill displayed, is both amazing and humbling. The variety of themes studied within the projects illustrated the level of autonomy and independence that the Art and Photography courses have to offer our youn...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Social Issues]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/772/social-issues</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 12 sociology students were invited to create placards on a wide range of social issues. Some chose to recreate placards used in historical protests, others designed their own. Students had to explore the particular social issue chosen and find out whether the protests then led to social change! We have examples from all over the world, including; gun violence, abortion rights, amazon rainfore...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Success for St Clement Danes at Public Speaking Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/773/success-for-st-clement-danes-at-public-speaking-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Kristina McDougall, Nayna Pandya and Katherine Willis in Year 9 for taking home the Junior trophy in the inaugural Danes Educational Trust competition which took place on Thursday 15th June at Croxley Danes School.

The winning team chose to debate the topic &ldquo;Should we separate the art from the artist&rdquo; and the judges were impressed by both the content of their speech...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ELDP (Educator Led Development Programme)]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/774/eldp-educator-led-development-programme</link>
			<description><![CDATA[During this academic year, 3 members of staff have undertaken projects following the Educator Led Development Programme. The programme is in its 3rd year at St Clement Danes and has the aim of giving all staff (teaching and non-teaching) an opportunity to develop an idea or project - furthering their Leadership and professionality.

Louise Fennessy, Emma Brown and Mark Sorrell presented their proj...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Learning Resource Centre Activities]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/766/learning-resource-centre-activities</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There has been a flurry of activities in the Learning Resource Centre (LRC) throughout the month of May.

SCD Carnegie Club:

The month started with the SCD Carnegie Club meeting to read and review a variety of books nominated for The Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing Shortlist 2023.&nbsp;The Yoto Carnegie Shadowing Scheme is a national reading for pleasure initiative that invites young people to re...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Reading Boys Club]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/767/the-reading-boys-club</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 12 Sociologists are being encouraged to engage with a wider range of academic reading to support their learning. We are currently running a pilot scheme for 9 Year 12 boys, The Reading Boys Club, with a view to teaching the habit of reading. This is running across 2 study periods a fortnight where students are reading&nbsp;a range of texts from &#39;Prisoners of Geography&#39; to &#39;The Tat...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Farewell to Our Year 13s!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/768/farewell-to-our-year-13s</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The time finally arrived for St Clement Danes to say a fond farewell to our Year 13 students and to wish them luck for their upcoming A level examinations.&nbsp;The last day went brilliantly with everyone tropically attired to match a Hawaiian theme with bright coloured shirts and floral necklaces on display. All students gathered in the Barbirolli Hall in the morning before heading outside to enj...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Danes Anchor Award]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/769/the-danes-anchor-award</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This year the students in Years 7 and 8 have been working towards their Bronze (Year 7) and Silver (Year 8) Danes Anchor Award run by Mrs Kirby, the Danes&nbsp;Baccalaureate Programme Manager. The award aims to celebrate all that the students do in and out of the classroom and in and out of school. The aim of the award is to encourage the students to develop their character traits of Confidence, C...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hertfordshire Schoolsâ Gala 2023]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/770/hertfordshire-schools-gala-2023</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The school was extremely proud of their students who recently took part at the 2023 Hertfordshire Schools&rsquo; Gala &#39;Give Life to Music&#39; at Royal Albert Hall. The event celebrates the quality and diversity of music-making in primary and secondary schools and network of music centres and ensembles.

On Sunday 30th April 19 students from across Year groups 7-11 participated in front of an...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Scholars Programme]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/765/the-scholars-programme-1</link>
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This term 14 of our Year 9 students have been taking part in The Scholars Programme, run by The Brilliant Club. This is a programme designed to support students to develop skills and knowledge to make ambitious and successful applications to universities, should that be what they decide they want to do. At the same time, students develop great academic skills, such as developing their wri...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 Celebrate Cultural Diversity]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/764/year-7-celebrate-cultural-diversity</link>
			<description><![CDATA[&lsquo;The British Library&rsquo; by Yinka Shonibare CBE is a celebration of the diversity of the British population. This presentation transforms the space into a place of discovery and debate. It consists of an installation of thousands of books covered in the artist&rsquo;s signature Dutch wax printed cotton textile. On the spines of many of these books are printed the names of notable 1st and...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 5 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Model UN Conference]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/759/model-un-conference</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St. Clement Danes School held its first Model UN Conference on March 20th and 21st. Students from Years 10, 11 and 12 represented 15 countries and convened to discuss the global refugee crisis. The students had spent 5 weeks researching the topic and gathering information about &lsquo;their country&rsquo;. Over the course of two afternoons, they used this information to negotiate and debate, with...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Legacy of Stephen Lawrence - 30 Years On]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/760/the-legacy-of-stephen-lawrence-30-years-on</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We marked the tragic anniversary of Stephen Lawrence&rsquo;s death in News Story - Marking 30 years since the tragic death of Stephen Lawrence&nbsp;assembly. The Stephen Lawrence Foundation describes how Stephen was &ldquo;born and grew up in south-east London, where he lived with his parents Neville and Doreen, his brother Stuart and sister Georgina.

Like most young people, he juggled an active...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[International Day for Street Children]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/761/international-day-for-street-children</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes students were honoured to take part in a song written by Vartan Melkonian to mark the International Day for Street Children, 12th April 2023. The day is designed to carry the message to every government around the world that &#39;children are too often denied the rights owed to them. Things that most of us take for granted such as healthcare, access to justice when harmed and f...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ESU Regional Finals]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/762/esu-regional-finals</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes School was well-represented at the Regional Finals of the English Speaking Union (ESU) Competition.

Having succeeded in the previous three rounds, the team of Year 10s showed admirable speaking skills at the competition held at Wycombe Abbey on 11th March, 2023.&nbsp;

The team was comprised of Johnny May, Chairperson; Mirren Renganathan, Speaker and Toby Lidster, Questioner.

Sp...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[School Riding Team Success]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/763/school-riding-team-success</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In early April we were delighted to hear of our students May Mooney (Year 10), Amy Poulton (Year 9) and Saskia Flood (Year 8) compete for the school in Dressage. May won, Saskia came 4th and Amy came 5th. Unfortunately it was only 1st - 4th Place that qualified, so Amy, despite&nbsp;riding&nbsp;a fabulous test, narrowly missed out on a place at the Championships, however, May and Saskia will now b...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCDPA Quiz Night Success!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/754/scdpa-quiz-night-success</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A brilliant range of hilarity and brain-stretching emerged from the SCDPA quiz night on the 18th March. The practical round involved each team nominating a member to hula-hoop competitively. Let&#39;s just say the secret practising in the lobby didn&#39;t seem to bring any extra success but the&nbsp;onstage line-up was certainly entertaining, both for those parents doing it and those that were che...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD Fashion Week]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/755/scd-fashion-week</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Over 100 students participated in SCD Fashion Week. Our annual fashion show took place during&nbsp;our three assembly slots. Showcasing work from students in Years 9 to 13, and students modelling for Year 7 to Year 13. In particular it was an opportunity&nbsp;for KS4 and KS5 Fashion and Textiles students to showcase work from their NEA controlled assessments.&nbsp;

As a whole school event the stu...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[CyberFirst Girls Competition 2022 - 23]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/756/cyberfirst-girls-competition-2022-23</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The 2023 CyberFirst Girls Competition is run by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), a part of GCHQ. The competition aims to inspire girls aged 12 and 13 (Year 8)&nbsp; to pursue their interests in technology and pursue a career in cyber security, where women make up just 22% of the workforce.

Last term, we were invited by Mrs Parker to sign up for this competition. We had plenty of fun pre...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[RE23 Sustainable Fashion Show in Chorleywood]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/757/re23-sustainable-fashion-show-in-chorleywood</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 12 Fashion and Textiles students recently participated in Chorleywood&rsquo;s first sustainable event, RE23, a fashion show with an&nbsp;environmental&nbsp;message. The show took place in the memorial&nbsp;hall on Saturday 25th March. Students&nbsp;designed and modelled outfits for the event. In keeping with the sustainable theme, students decided to focus their collection on the idea of repu...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Shrek The Musical]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/758/shrek-the-musical</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Performing Arts Faculty were delighted to showcase Shrek The Musical over three evenings at the end of February and the beginning of March this year.
This was the school&rsquo;s first large scale production since the pandemic with students and staff having worked tirelessly to bring the joy of Drama, Music and Dance back to the St Clement Danes stage.
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As usual, our Parents Association...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 13 Psychology Students See Derren Brown]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/752/year-13-psychology-students-see-derren-brown</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On the 9th of March Year 13 Psychology students, Mrs Nasar, Mrs Dalton &amp; Mrs Harrison went to see Derren Brown : Showman at The Apollo. We were truly unprepared for what we experienced. Derren used mind control, psychological illusion and hypnosis to pull off some incredible tricks. One of our students, Luke May, was lucky enough to be called up onto the stage to take part in a mind boggling p...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Who Doesnât Love a Non-uniform Day? By Selvi Aydemir]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/753/who-doesnt-love-a-non-uniform-day-by-selvi-aydemir</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes, thank you for your support! With your help we have managed to raise &pound;3032.62 and support those affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

On the 6th February 2023, I was told the awful news that Turkey has been hit by an emergency disaster and had been left devasted by not one, but two earthquakes and over 9,100 aftershocks. Watching the news unfold I was left feelin...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[World Book Day 2023]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/750/world-book-day-2023</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We celebrated world book on the 2nd March with a flurry of activities ranging from online quizzes, a big book quiz, missing words and guess the book by its cover with prizes awarded for the most correct answers.

There were two themed scavenger hunts, Harry Potter and Percy Jackson, with students attempting to track down the teachers wearing the name badges of characters from the books from the cl...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DofE March Expeditions]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/751/dofe-march-expeditions</link>
			<description><![CDATA[178 Year 9 students undertook a two day expedition over the weekend of 10th - 13th March. The group was split in half and each group experience was different due to the challenging weather conditions.

All the students walked from school to Phasels Wood Scout Campsite near Apsley. On the first day they were accompanied by staff, parent volunteers and sixth formers who trained the group to read a m...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Florence A level Art &amp; Photography Field Trip]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/747/florence-a-level-art-photography-field-trip</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Twenty two Sixth Form students flew to Florence on 8th February for 4 days. Year 12 were using work created in Italy to add to their coursework portfolio and Year 13 were using inspiration from Florence for their exam projects. The trip was designed to make maximum use of time to visit as many places of interest as possible. We had a tour guide with us to explain the cultural history of this amazi...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DofE Silver Training Day]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/748/dofe-silver-training-day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In early February we held a DofE Silver Training day for eighty&nbsp;Year 10 students on site. The students were split into their expedition groups where half the group went out in the morning to complete a micro-navigation course on Chorleywood common and the other half stayed on site to plan their qualifying routes for their expedition in May which will be taking place in the Cotswolds. In the a...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 Thavish Plays for Tottenham!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/749/year-7-thavish-plays-for-tottenham</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I recently had the wonderful opportunity over the Christmas break to travel to Germany with my football academy, Tottenham Hotspur, as an Under 12 to take part in a Futsal competition against really good teams from all over the country and a 9-aside match against Hertha Berlin.

It was a great opportunity and good to experience a different culture. We managed to tour the city of Berlin where we vi...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Iceland Trip 2023]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/744/iceland-trip-2023</link>
			<description><![CDATA[50 KS5 students embarked on a trip of a lifetime to Iceland over the February half-term. On the first full day, they completed the famous &lsquo;Golden Circle&rsquo;. Immediately they were exposed to the power of geothermal activity, located in the small village of Fludir, they started their journey with a swim in the Secret Lagoon which was a staggering 38-40 Celsius. This underlying heat also po...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Gym and Dance Display]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/745/gym-and-dance-display</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to nearly two hundred students who took part in the annual Gym and Dance Display which was held in the Barbirolli Hall on Wednesday&nbsp;8th&nbsp;and&nbsp;Thursday&nbsp;9th&nbsp;February 2023. The students performed twenty pieces including Vaulting, Trampette work, Floor gymnastics, team gymnastics, Contemporary dance, Street dance, Lyrical and Modern dance.&nbsp;

The Elite Dance...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bold Voices]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/746/bold-voices-2</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Miss Ramsbottom, Associate Assistant Headteacher and Personal Development Lead, organised talks to be delivered to Years 7, 9 and 12 this week by Bold Voices. We have worked with this organisation for a couple of years to help support our work on gender equality and tackle gender based violence.&nbsp;The team who lead the workshops are very articulate, approachable and knowledgeable; as well as ex...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Spanish Exchange Trip]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/741/spanish-exchange-trip</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Last week saw the first international school trip take place since the pandemic. 23 Year 10 and Year 12 students took part in the Spanish Exchange Trip to Seville during which they spent a week staying with Spanish families whilst taking part in cultural trips. Trips around the area included visiting the &#39;Mezquita&#39; in C&oacute;rdoba and a day at the historical city of C&aacute;diz on the c...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Holocaust Memorial Day]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/742/holocaust-memorial-day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Holocaust Memorial Day, 27th January, is a day to remember the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust, alongside millions of other people, persecuted due to their beliefs, ethnicity, political views, sexuality or for standing against the Nazis. The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust also encourages remembrance and&nbsp; reflection about other more recent genocides including: Cambodia, Rwanda...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students Excel in Computing Competitions]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/743/students-excel-in-computing-competitions</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We have had much Computing success to report in recent competitions. St Clement Danes entered 578 students for Bebras, of which there were 341,652 entries nationally. Out of these, we achieved 151 merits, 144 distinctions and an amazing 70 Golds, putting us in the top 10% nationally and qualifying for the 2nd round which is an Oxford University for the coding challenge. We will update you on their...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sofiaâs Sporting Success]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/740/sofias-sporting-success</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A huge congratulations to our Year 13 Student Sofia L for her sporting success at the weekend.

Sofia ran the 6k Middlesex Cross Country race up, down and around a very cold icy and muddy Parliament Hill.&nbsp;Despite the difficult weather conditions, she persevered and won her under 20 race. She is now the Middlesex U20 Champion!

Sofia has now been selected to race for her home county Middlesex...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Design Museum Trip]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/739/design-museum-trip</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Product Design Department organised a trip to the Design Museum on the 12th January 2023&nbsp;as part of a location study for their practice Non Examination Assessment (Coursework). To provide focus and improve pupil engagement we linked the project to a nationally recognised competition, Design Ventura, in which pupils are challenged to design a sustainable and entertaining product to sell in...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Parliamentary Debating Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/737/parliamentary-debating-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Friday 21st October St Clement Danes School took a team to a Debating Competition at the Houses of Parliament. The competition was held in the debating rooms off Westminster Hall where official Parliamentary debates also take place, thus giving us a sense of grandeur but obviously adding to the nerves. The competition was being hosted by Dean Russell MP and Gagan Mohindra MP, both MPs for Watfo...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Christmas Concert]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/738/christmas-concert</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We were delighted to hold our annual Christmas Concert last night as part of our seasonal celebrations.&nbsp;

The concert opened with pre-concert carols performed by the Brass Band followed by a welcome by the Deputy Head Boy and Girl. There were outstanding solo recitals during the first half, with the Junior choir, String Quintet and the Gospel choir all performing after the interval. The conce...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Charities Week 2022]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/736/charities-week-2022</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In these final few days of this term, our annual fundraising for charity has begun, organised and led by our Charities Prefects and ably assisted by an army of Sixth Formers. This year will see a return to whole-school fundraising events, after two years of activities that had to be adapted to comply with Covid safety procedures. The fundraising will begin on Friday 16th December with a series of...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rotary Club Youth Speaks Debate]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/735/rotary-club-youth-speaks-debate</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 22nd November a team of Year 9 students competed in the Decorum Area heat of the Rotary Club Youth Speaks Debate Competition.&nbsp;The team consisted of&nbsp;&nbsp;Rowan How (Chairperson), Katherine Willis (Proposer) and Matilda Harrison-Maggs (Opposer).&nbsp;They emerged winners, beating the teams from Kings Langley and Ashlyns School.&nbsp;They will now proceed to the semi-final round...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 Warner Bros. Studio Tour]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/734/year-10-warner-bros-studio-tour</link>
			<description><![CDATA[48 Year 10 GCSE Computer Science students had the exciting opportunity to attend the Warner Bros. Harry Potter studios on Tuesday 29th November. The day began with a talk in the educational department where the role of a Foley artist was explained as someone who creates all the sound effects for films, and the students were then given the opportunity to re-create sounds to add to various Harry Pot...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 8 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Livia Awards]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/733/livia-awards</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday 16th November, students and staff from St Clement Danes School attended the Livia Awards held at Portcullis House, Westminster. The award honours outstanding investigative work by police officers in the Roads and Transport Policing Command of the Metropolitan Police Service. The officers investigate serious injury and death on the roads, and also offer support to families of those aff...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Winter Market 2022]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/728/winter-market-2022</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The St Clement Danes Parents Association (SCDPA) were delighted to hold their ever popular annual Winter Market on Saturday 12th November. The Market hosted a wonderful selection of beautiful and unique gifts on sale, supporting local producers where possible.

There were delicious food and drink items also available, including locally produced gin and the incredible stall, Mr Biswell of SCD Food...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Anchor Fund]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/729/the-anchor-fund</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Anchor Fund is a charity established by St Clement Danes school over 20 years ago, with the aim of enhancing the experience of all our students as they journey from being small newbies in Year 7 through to the young, confident adults of Year 13. &nbsp;&nbsp;

It operates primarily through regular parental contributions, although one-off payments are also possible. These parental donations, inc...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to Jai and Jack!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/730/congratulations-to-jai-and-jack</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to students&nbsp;Jai&nbsp;and Jack for the successful completion of their Prince&#39;s Trust Level 1 Award in Employability Skills and Personal Development. Both students have worked very hard to achieve their Level 1 and are looking forward to completing their next modules.

The Prince&rsquo;s Trust is an organisation open to young people aged 11 to 30 from all over the UK who wor...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Commemoration Day 2022]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/731/commemoration-day-2022</link>
			<description><![CDATA[With much delight we held our annual Commemoration Day on Friday, 18th of November. Students in Years 7, 11, along with the Year 13 prefects were in attendance at the service which took place at St Clement Danes Church in The Strand. The remaining students were able to watch the live streamed service at school.

The service commemorates the founding of St Clement Danes School in 1862. The day of t...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Remembrance Day Service 2022]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/732/remembrance-day-service-2022</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A special Remembrance Day service was held earlier in the month where we welcomed Old Danes, School Governors, Reverend David Hall, Vicar of Christ Church, and special guest speaker Brigadier Matthew Cansdale MBE. We were privileged to welcome back Matthew, a serving ex-student, to deliver our Remembrance address to students.

Matthew was commissioned into the Parachute Regiment in 1998 and is cur...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Cheerleading Wins for Keira and Sienna!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/723/cheerleading-wins-for-keira-and-sienna</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are delighted with our two Year 10 students, sisters Keira &amp; Sienna Walker, who have been selected to represent team England 2022 - 2023 for cheerleading!

Both girls have shown a great deal of dedication and on top of their busy training schedules, Keira and Sienna have made an outstanding contribution to extra-curricular sports such as netball, football, athletics and gymnastics. The girl...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[African Dance Celebrating Black History Month]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/724/african-dance-celebrating-black-history-month</link>
			<description><![CDATA[To celebrate Black History Month, we invited the Zamble African Dance Company&nbsp;to teach students traditional West African dances and explore the history behind them.

In total 160 students volunteered across Years 7 to 12, with 40 students attending each session.&nbsp; Two different routines were taught in each setting and each group managed to learn and perform at least one of those routines...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 11 Drop-Down Day]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/725/year-11-drop-down-day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Monday 17th October the Religious, Ethical and Philosophical studies department held a drop-down day for all Year 11 students on &lsquo;Religion and the Workplace&rsquo;.

In the morning, the students attended four talks from four religious professionals, Ron Piramide, Richard Walton, Ben Holbrook and Santhya Durg.

We invited these professionals&nbsp;ranging from therapists, bankers, police an...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[INSET Day Training with Bold Voices]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/726/inset-day-training-with-bold-voices</link>
			<description><![CDATA[During our training days, colleagues continued their work on curriculum development, embedding literacy and challenge into our teaching, and considered how we can continue to tackle gender discrimination. As part of this training, we invited in Bold Voices to deliver a workshop to all staff at St Clement Danes School. The focus of this training centred around the continuum of gender-based violence...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Jesse Triumphs in Triathlon]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/727/jesse-triumphs-in-triathlon</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are extremely proud of our Year 9 student, Jeese Keen, who earlier this month raised funds for his football team, Hemel Greens, to help fund a replacement kit.

Jesse decided, through his own initiative, to set himself a target of raising &pound;500 by completing a &lsquo;Jesse Triathlon&rsquo;.

Jesse swam an astonishing 5km, cycled 32km and ran 5km, all before lunchtime, achieving his target...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[European Day of Languages Assembly]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/722/european-day-of-languages-assembly</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This week we celebrated the European Day of Languages. Year 7 students took part in a Bake-Off competition and made a fabulous number of delicious cakes and biscuits with a European theme. We raised &pound;130 from visitors&rsquo; voluntary donations at Open Day and will be donating most of the proceeds to one of the school&rsquo;s charities. In assembly, Mrs Fern talked about the benefits of trav...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Speech Day 2022]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/718/speech-day-2022</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Friday 16th September St Clement Danes held their annual Speech Day for the first time in three years. We were delighted to have guest speakers Mr Terry James, Chair of Governors, and Mr Richard Walton, Trustee of Mission Employable attend for the Junior and Senior Prize giving ceremonies.

The event opened with a minute&rsquo;s silence to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II followed by the...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Queen Elizabeth II]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/719/queen-elizabeth-ii</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On hearing of the very sad death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, our school Archivist Fiona Hirst, was keen to research the school&#39;s connection with Her Majesty.&nbsp;

The school archives record Royal visits to St Clement Danes Church and to the Holborn Estate Charity almshouses and the official opening of the Chorleywood site by His Royal Highness, the Duke of Gloucester.&nbsp;

Below is...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Open Day Event 2022]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/720/open-day-event-2022</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Saturday 24th September St Clement Danes held their Open event with a Secondary Transfer 2023 Open Morning and a Sixth Form Open Afternoon. It was wonderful to see so many prospective students and parents attend. Mr Sutherland, Headteacher, gave a warm welcome at the three Headteacher&rsquo;s speeches which took place throughout the morning.

We are extremely proud of our students who were impe...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Queen Elizabeth II Assembly]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/721/queen-elizabeth-ii-assembly</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Mrs Savin, Head of the Mathematics Faculty, led poignant assemblies to all students last week in remembrance of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth.

The focus was very much on the Queen&#39;s faith and her incredible, dutiful service. Mrs Savin followed the thoughts of The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby&#39;s, sermon, which described the Queen&#39;s serving as following in the steps of Christ -...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10s Raise Money for Charity]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/717/year-10s-raise-money-for-charity</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Monday 5th September Cameron Traill and Jonny May held what we hope to be the annual St Clement Danes charity football match. It began with an idea that Cameron came up with. The charity we chose to fundraise for was Cancer Research UK, as both of us have had family members that have had battles with cancer. Our original goal was &pound;250, and that even seemed like a stretch, but through the...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sporting Success at SCD]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/716/sporting-success-at-scd</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We had a fantastic all school sports day earlier this month, with the weather on our side and the students enthusiastic and raring to go for the first time in two years. It was wonderful to see everyone eager to participate and support their fellow team mates and friends.

The overall winner of the day was Lincoln&nbsp;&ndash; but this was no easy feat with heavy competition from the other houses...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bude 2022]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/714/bude-2022</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Year 7s were in Bude last week for their first residential school trip at SCD. For some this was their first time being away from home! Students took part in surfing, body boarding, climbing as well as many other adventurous activities. We also had a fantastic achievement as Mr O&#39;Dowds group won the &quot;superteam&quot; prize for only the second time in SCD history! It was a deeply reward...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[V &amp; A MUSEUM 2022]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/715/v-a-museum-2022</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Fashion and Textiles department were fortunate enough to take thirty students in both KS4 and KS5 to the&nbsp;V&amp;A&nbsp;Museum on Thursday 7th&nbsp;July 2022. Our students explored the Africa Fashion and Fashioning Masculinities: The Art of Menswear exhibitions.&nbsp;

Spanning iconic mid-20th&nbsp;century to contemporary creatives through photographs, textiles, music and the visual arts, A...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Scholars Programme]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/710/the-scholars-programme</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Monday 18th July, Mrs Beavis, Assistant Headteacher, had the pleasure of taking 12 Year 9 students to St John&rsquo;s College, University of Oxford to celebrate their achievement of successfully completing and graduating from the Scholars Programme, organised by the Brilliant Club. The Scholars Programme, run by UK-wide university access charity The Brilliant Club, supports students aged 8-18 t...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 Careers and Enterprise Day]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/711/year-7-careers-and-enterprise-day-1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[All students in Year 7 attended a Careers and Enterprise day in school on Thursday 7th&nbsp;July.

A large number of employers from a range of companies ran a series of interactive workshops including:


	NHS
	Herts Police
	Align
	Tesco
	West Herts College- &nbsp;Food and Hospitality, Sport, Travel, Tourism and &nbsp;Aviation


We were so grateful to all the employers who organised such amazing wo...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 13 Prom]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/712/year-13-prom</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Smart suits and glamorous gowns were on display as our Year 13 students attended their leavers&rsquo; prom. The event was held at Hunton Park Hotel on Saturday, 25th&nbsp;June to celebrate the end of A Level exams and two years of hard work. The prom was made even more special given the impact of the pandemic on the students&#39; sixth form experience, and we were delighted that this event was abl...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Amarâs Gymnastic Success]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/713/amars-gymnastic-success</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to our Year 7 student Amar T who successfully participated in a regional final gymnastics competition earlier this month.

After achieving 3 bronze medals in the county qualifier, Amar went on to compete in the British Gymnastics Eastern Counties Gymnastics Association Level 3 individual apparatus regional final, where he came away with a silver medal in bars.&nbsp;He was so proud...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Culture Day 1st July]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/709/culture-day-1st-july</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The school took part in its first annual Culture Day on the 1st&nbsp;July. The day was led by the&nbsp;diversity prefect, Adnan Abdulkader, and the diversity society; it was a day requested by students and was an&nbsp;opportunity to deepen social awareness, celebrate different cultures and enrich students&rsquo; understanding of the world around them. A lot of work has been undertaken regarding pr...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 1 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DofE June Expeditions]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/705/dofe-june-expeditions</link>
			<description><![CDATA[May and June have been extremely busy months for students involved in the Duke of Edinburgh Award schemes. Year 9 students have had their Qualifying expeditions (split over two trips due to the vast numbers) and half of Year 10 have had their practice silver expedition, which due to covid, counted as their qualifying for Bronze.

294 students in total have completed a Bronze expedition which is gr...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 Students Rise to the 3 Peaks Challenge]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/706/year-7-students-rise-to-the-3-peaks-challenge</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are delighted with our Year 7 students Alice Hall, Lara Murray and Sophia Malmed who successfully completed the Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge and collectively raised over &pound;3000 for the North London Hospice, RSPCA and&nbsp; Dogs Trust.

Well done Alice, Lara and Sophia, we are extremely proud of your achievements. It&rsquo;s wonderful to see our students&#39; commitments to such worthwhile c...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Art and Photography Exhibition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/707/art-and-photography-exhibition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Earlier this month the school held an Art &amp; Photography exhibition evening in the 6th form centre showcasing some of the wonderful work completed by the students. It was a great opportunity to &nbsp;celebrate the hard work and&nbsp; creativity of our talented students and teachers for the first time in what has been a challenging two years.

The pictures within the gallery below highlight some...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD re-accredited as 'World Class']]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/708/scd-re-accredited-as-world-class</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are delighted that the school has been re-accredited as &#39;World Class,&#39; by World Class Schools. Our thanks to all involved, particularly Mrs Kirby, who collected evidence and our sixth form prefect team in Year 13. Students had to demonstrate skills including: students are dedicated to lifelong learning, can lead, contribute to the community, are committed to self-improvement and continu...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 Student Interviews Carol Kirkwood]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/704/year-10-student-interviews-carol-kirkwood</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 10 student, Olivia Shephard, recently had the exciting opportunity to interview the BBC&#39;s Carol Kirkwood as part of her DofE Silver Award.&nbsp;Olivia chose broadcasting as her skill and with the help of a mentor, she learnt how to research, write and broadcast trails and reports on Hospital Radio Hillingdon.&nbsp;Her 6 month &quot;apprenticeship&quot; ended with her interviewing the nati...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Graduate Fashion Week]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/703/graduate-fashion-week</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Monday 20th&nbsp;June, thirty students attended Graduate Fashion Week. The annual event, held 20th - 24th June 2022 at Coal Drops Yard in Kings Cross, showcases the work of thousands of the very best graduates from the most influential and inspiring universities in the UK. Our students were able to experience a live catwalk show, see examples of graduate work and attend a talk with Alec Maxwell...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fundraising for Ukraine - Update!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/695/fundraising-for-ukraine-update</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Update May 2022: We are&nbsp;delighted that a total of &pound;6928.99 was raised for UNICEF! A special mention for the Student Ambassadors, Indy &amp; Hope, who organised the non-uniform day which raised the bulk of the donations last term!

The school held a non-uniform day on the last day of the Spring term which raised an outstanding &pound;3994 for humanitarian aid to the Ukraine. Together wit...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 11 and Year 13 Leaversâ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/699/year-11-and-year-13-leavers</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Earlier this month we sadly said goodbye to our Year 11 and Year 13 students as they left to go on study leave.

The Year 11 students had a final assembly where they sang a resounding version of The Anchor and many thanked their teachers with flowers and cards.&nbsp;

Our Year 13&rsquo;s participated in an end of year assembly led by Head Boy, Ned Cardogan, and Head Girl, Niamh Vienne Bannan, wher...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[3G Pitch Opening Event]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/700/3g-pitch-opening-event</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Saturday the 14th May we were delighted to hold an open event for our brand new state of the art 3G pitch. The event had initially been scheduled for last year but due to Covid restrictions in place had to be postponed.&nbsp;

&nbsp;

The bright. sunny day saw many staff, students, school families and members of the local community turn out to watch the opening ceremony presided over by John Mc...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[History and Geography Clubs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/701/history-and-geography-clubs</link>
			<description><![CDATA[History Club:

The History&nbsp;Club&nbsp;have met every fortnight this term and we have enjoyed a number of activities developing students&#39; knowledge of the subject. They have built D-Day launch boats to float in the Learning Resource Centre courtyard and sent messages using Nelson&#39;s flag coding system including &quot;England expects that every man will do his duty&quot;. Students have al...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mission EmployAble]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/702/mission-employable</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Having supported this local charity in this academic year, we are looking forward to increasing opportunities for our students to be involved with Mission EmployAble. The charity will continue to benefit from a number of our whole school fundraising efforts as our relationship develops over the coming years. In addition we will see a number of our Sixth Form students extending their community serv...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Congratulations Chloe!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/698/congratulations-chloe</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are delighted with our Year 7 student, Chloe Styles, who took part in a figure skating competition at Spin, Spiral, Jump at Planet Ice in Hemel Hempstead earlier this month and came first in her category.

Chloe has been skating for two years now, with clearly her dedication and resilience&nbsp;paying off as she&nbsp;also came first in the group show with her skating team last September.

Well...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Carnegie Shadowing Group]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/697/carnegie-shadowing-group</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This year&rsquo;s Carnegie Shadowing Group is now in full swing. Students get together once a week to read, discuss and review the books that have made the Carnegie Awards shortlist this year and then vote for their favourites to win the Shadowers&rsquo; Choice Awards. The scheme has thousands of registered reading groups across the UK and internationally &minus; engaging tens of thousands of chil...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[St Clement Danes Student Golf Open]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/696/st-clement-danes-student-golf-open</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Recently 14 students took part in the inaugural St Clement Danes Student Golf Open. Students from across Years 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 made up a competitive field. The outright winner was Adam Ward with an incredible 3 under par gross score of 65. Adam&#39;s name will forever be etched in history as the first winner of the student open Claret jug! Other impressive performances came from Connor Sco...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[HCL Wins Catering Contract]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/694/hcl-wins-catering-contract</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are delighted to confirm that Herts Catering Limited (HCL) have been appointed as our Trust wide catering provider.

HCL are already the existing provider in&nbsp;most of the Trust schools. All schools will now fall under&nbsp;one contract manager with HCL, and with one contract manager it will help provide a consistent excellent catering service at all our schools.

HCL will liaise with the sc...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DofE Exciting Easter Expeditions]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/693/dofe-exciting-easter-expeditions</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Over the Easter period we had two exciting DofE trips which took&nbsp;place, enabling students to continue developing skills such as communication, commitment, leadership and teamwork.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gold Practice Expedition&nbsp;30th&nbsp;March &ndash; 3rd&nbsp;April 2022

21 students travelled to Derbyshire to undertake two&nbsp;days of training and a three day practice Gold expedition. The weathe...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Easter Concert 2022]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/691/easter-concert-2022</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We had a wonderful Easter concert on Tuesday evening held in the Barbirolli Hall. Our students showcased an array of talent, with many solo and group performances. The evening started with the 1st Orchestra playing the Imperial March, the Junior choir sung Lennon and McCartney&rsquo;s Let it be, with the Jazz and Wind band also performing. The solo performances were equally exceptional, from singi...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Prefect Organises Charities Assembly]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/692/prefect-organises-charities-assembly</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Earlier this month our charities prefect, Jensen Davies, organised an assembly whereby representative of the charities we had raised funds for in December were invited to the school to talk about their organisation and a little on where the funds would be utilised.&nbsp;

Thank you to Carol (Herts Mind Network), Philip (Mission EmployAble)&nbsp;and Chris (CW Wildlife Rescue) for attending and spea...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 Boys Football Team Crowned County Cup Winners 2022]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/689/year-7-boys-football-team-crowned-county-cup-winners-2022</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our fantastic group of Year 7 boys were 1-0 winners over Aldenham in the U12 Hertfordshire Presidents Cup Final.

After winning through tough matches v Sir John Lawes, roundwood park &amp; St Edmunds the Year team, who were crowned District Champions earlier in the term, won a tight game played at great intensity with a single goal from Rory, after great work from player of the match - Sam and a g...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[World Book Day Winners 2022]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/690/world-book-day-winners-2022</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Thank you to everyone who took part in the LRC activities celebrating World&nbsp;Book&nbsp;Day&nbsp;earlier this month, especially all the staff and students who &lsquo;Dropped Everything and Read&rsquo; during form time and to everyone who entered the LRC competitions.

Other exciting events on the day included a lunchtime book quiz, a scavenger hunt at break and short film clips shown in the Sem...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Aldeburgh Young Musicians - Article by Maryasha Keiles Year 12]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/688/aldeburgh-young-musicians-article-by-maryasha-keiles-year-12</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The following article was written by our talented Year 12 student Maryasha Keiles. The picture of Maryasha is with her&nbsp;electric bass in the Britten Pears Studio, named after Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears, founders of Britten Pears Arts.

Aldeburgh Young Musicians (AYM) is a progressive artist development programme for musicians aged 10-18, based at Snape Maltings Concert Hall in Suffolk. P...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Aoife Tours with the Londonâs Children Ballet]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/687/aoife-tours-with-the-londons-children-ballet</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Aoife Phelan, a Year 10 student, had the opportunity to tour with the London Children&#39;s Ballet earlier this month. From 600 auditions over two rounds, only 80 children were chosen to form the main company or one of the three touring companies of 2022.&nbsp;

As a member of London Children&#39;s Ballet touring company, Aoife was one of ten Ballet dancers chosen to take a reduced version of &#39...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Gym and Dance Display 'Project:Diversity' 2022]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/686/gym-and-dance-display-projectdiversity-2022</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations&nbsp;to nearly two hundred students who took part in the annual Gym and Dance Display, which was recorded in the Barbirolli Hall on Monday 21st&nbsp;February.

The students performed pieces including Trampette work, Floor gymnastics, Contemporary dance, Tap dance and Modern dance. This year we themed the show to highlight diversity within the world. We made a decision to explore th...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What is Love?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/685/what-is-love</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our Year 13 students put together a virtual assembly to coincide with Valentine&rsquo;s Day and Feeling Good Week earlier this month on &lsquo;What is Love?&rsquo;.

People&rsquo;s definitions and perceptions of love can vary a great deal, so students and teachers were asked on their thoughts on what love means to them, some interesting, funny and endearing responses were received, as you can see...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bold Voices Workshop]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/683/bold-voices-workshop</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 22nd February, Bold Voices, an organisation which tackles gender inequality, came into St Clement Danes School, and spoke to the Sixth Form students about gender-based violence at University. Yosh, the representative, talked about her own experiences at University as well as ways we can tackle gender-based violence that we may encounter in our later lives.

Following this, a selection o...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Girls Rugby Super Stars]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/684/girls-rugby-super-stars</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In only their second competitive fixture, the U15 girls&rsquo; team displayed at times some text book&nbsp;rugby&nbsp;as they competed in a tournament against strong opposition from the South West Herts region.

The squad have worked hard in training on identifying space on the pitch when in attack and being both aggressive and disruptive to contest possession in defence.
The squad is a mix of sev...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Old Dane Alicia Plays for BVI Football Team]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/682/old-dane-alicia-plays-for-bvi-football-team</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Old Dane Alicia King delighted us with her skills on the pitch this week as part of the&nbsp;22 member National Women&rsquo;s Football team selected to represent the British Virgin Islands (BVI) in their upcoming CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers in Honduras.

The first game was against Cuba on 19th February and their second game on 22nd February against the home team Honduras. Unfortunately Honduras...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Cheer for Scarlett and Paige!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/681/a-cheer-for-scarlett-and-paige</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A huge congratulations to our Year 7 students, Scarlett Brundritt and Paige Hiles, for competing nationally at the ICC Southern Cheerleading Competition, held in Guildford, Surrey over the weekend.&nbsp;

Their team &lsquo;Renegades&rsquo; for Twisted Cheer and Dance came 2nd&nbsp;and won a bid to the battle of the champs. The competition proved to be energetic and fun with an incredible atmospher...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 Boys Football Team Set High Standards!Â ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/679/year-7-boys-football-team-set-high-standards</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Mr Birkett, Head of PE Faculty,&nbsp;writes the following account of how well the Year 7 boys have progressed since the start of the academic year.&nbsp;

The Year 7 boys have made a fantastic start to their time at St Clement Danes.&nbsp;

After an early defeat to Croxley Danes School, the boys have been unbeaten in competitive games after District league wins over Parmiters, Queens, St Joan of A...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Art of Letter Writing]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/680/the-art-of-letter-writing</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Last term in English, Year 7 were studying the art of letter writing. After practicing some letter writing skills, students were tasked with writing a letter and posting it to anyone of their choice. Some students decided to write to family members, others wrote to friends and many students chose to write to their heroes. We have been delighted to learn that two students received responses from so...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Agents for Change]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/678/agents-for-change</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are very proud of our Year 9 Agents for Change who worked with Equaliteach for a day&rsquo;s workshop on relationships, identity, bullying and tackling prejudice. The Year 9 students volunteered to take part, representing their form groups and discussing a range of issues and ideas including racism, gender, unconscious bias and how we can support each other as a school community. Ms Giles, thei...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Charities Week 2021 Update]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/674/charities-week-2021-update</link>
			<description><![CDATA[During December we held our annual Charities week for the first time in two years, fundraising to support local charities. The Charities Prefect Team did an exceptional job of ensuring all students in the school had the opportunity to have fun and contribute to fundraising efforts. Ably led by Jenson, many Year 13 students stepped up to become goalies for the football challenge, TikTok judges for...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Headâs Welcome Back 2022: Broadening Horizons]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/675/heads-welcome-back-2022-broadening-horizons</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Headteacher Mr Sutherland welcomed students back at the start of the term with a virtual assembly where he spoke upon expectations required from the very start and how focusing on what matters will continue to ensure success, character development and dignity for all during 2022.

Mr Sutherland candidly spoke about the recent death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, someone who had inspired himself, and...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bold Voices]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/676/bold-voices-1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 27th January we will be having a non-uniform day in support of SAHWR Specialist Domestic Abuse Services. The Bold Voices ambassadors have selected the charity as part of their work on addressing gender-based violence and gender inequality.

During the same week, they will also provide resources for tutors to use in form time to discuss the charity&rsquo;s work. They will also be placin...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Teacher Publishes Book!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/677/teacher-publishes-book</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our congratulations to Mr Assaye who has recently written and published a book entitled &lsquo;Teaching and Learning Physics&rsquo;.&nbsp;The book imparts all the experience and best practice of Mr Assaye&rsquo;s many years of teaching and is focused on practical solutions.&nbsp;

Mr Assaye has played a pivotal role in the development of departmental policy and practice in order to secure exceptio...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Roraigh Achieves Scholarship at Watford FC]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/673/roraigh-achieves-scholarship-at-watford-fc</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We were delighted with our Year 11 student, Roraigh Browne, who was awarded a scholarship at Watford Academy.

Roraigh is a keen sportsman and has been playing football for the past 5 years, namely in goal. He was scouted in a Saturday league game in the end of the season in Year 8. He then underwent a four week trial, which usually lasts 8 weeks but due to the interest he had generated from top c...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Christmas Concert 2021]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/671/christmas-concert-2021</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This year we were unfortunately unable to hold our usual Christmas Concert due to the change in covid restrictions. Instead, Ms Stevens Director of Music, ensured the students were still able to enjoy mini performances put on for Year groups with various groups and soloists performing in Christmas concerts throughout the day on Friday 17th&nbsp;December.

The concerts were a huge success and thoro...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Diversity and Inclusion Society Assembly]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/672/diversity-and-inclusion-society-assembly</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In early December the Diversity and Inclusion Society presented an interesting assembly on how consent is portrayed in the media. &nbsp;

Music and TV shows have long been influential in shaping our culture and social norms, however, this often means the depiction of consent is incorrect. Often, music, films and TV shows do not show consent in the correct way, which can influence us all in differe...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Santa Fun Run]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/670/santa-fun-run</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As part of Charities week Ms Clarke, Head of Year 8, organised this year&rsquo;s fantastic charity Santa Fun Run which took place on Thursday 16th December.

The KS3 students, Year&rsquo;s 7, 8 &amp; 9, were asked to come to school dressed in their PE kit and Christmas fancy dress. Students and teachers then participated in a fun run around the school fields whilst listening to Christmas music. Th...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Charities Week December 2021]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/668/charities-week-december-2021</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Sixth form charities prefects worked tirelessly to ensure that students did not miss out on our hugely anticipated annual Charities Week which usually happens in the last weeks of December each year. Charities Week is where the whole community come together to raise funds for nominated charities.&nbsp;

Each year group were appointed their own day where they could come to school in non-school...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Revue Filming]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/669/revue-filming</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Sixth formers have been filming multiple sketches for their annual Revue which will be shown on the last day of term. The students had lots of great ideas and approached members of staff to be filmed for various sketches.&nbsp;

One of these involved a game of &lsquo;Grandmother&rsquo;s footsteps&rsquo; with Headteacher Mr Sutherland vs staff. Staff also participated in filming as the &lsquo;M...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students Awarded Level 1 Princeâs Trust Award]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/667/students-awarded-level-1-princes-trust-award</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Mrs Kirby was&nbsp;thrilled to be able to hand out certificates to our students this week in respect of their Level 1 Prince&rsquo;s Trust Award in Personal Development and Employability Skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Many&nbsp;congratulations&nbsp;to Henry, Amarjot, Malachi, Will, Jack, Liam, Shay, Kyle, Connor, Archie, Demyan, Jess, Max and Freddie for working so well throughout the last year, despite the...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 8 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 9 Student Invited to Open Local Play Area]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/666/year-9-student-invited-to-open-local-play-area</link>
			<description><![CDATA[William, a student in Year 9, was invited to open a new play area at Maple Cross JMI School after he wrote a letter when he was in Year 6 asking HS2 for their spare earth from the local excavations so that hills could be made for the children to roll down.&nbsp;The letter initiated a whole school project which involved Align and an external artist/landscape designer over the last three years. The...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 2 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bold Voices]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/664/bold-voices</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This term, the Bold Voices ambassador programme was launched in school. They will be tackling issues of gender inequality and gender based violence. The students will be raising awareness as part of the 16 days of activism to end violence against women and girls United Nations campaign through assemblies, posters around school and fundraising to support a local women&rsquo;s centre. We&#39;re real...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 1 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Inter Faith Week]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/665/inter-faith-week</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Ms Doyle, Assistant Headteacher, led the engaging assembly for Inter Faith week. The assembly focused on celebrating our differences, with a time to share and celebrate different faiths. The aims of the week were three fold, to strengthen interfaith relations, to increase awareness of the distinct faith communities in the UK, and increase understanding between people of religious and non-religious...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 1 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Winter Market &amp; Comedy Night Success]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/663/winter-market-comedy-night-success</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Parents Association held a Comedy Night in early November. Comedy Night was a great evening with a chance to finally be social, interact with other parents, while raising funds for the school. The acts were varied and hilarious and the compere managed to get everyone involved, including getting a few parents onstage to play an unusual version of heads or tails &ndash; a bonus moneyspinner - at...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 13 Geography Field Trip]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/662/year-13-geography-field-trip</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our Year 13 Geography students completed a hugely successful trip down on the Devon coast. In true Geography fashion, they tackled the harsh elements on the first couple of days before experiencing some bright blue skies for the remainder of the trip. They saw first-hand the impact of coastal erosion upon residential buildings along the coast, as well as visiting Plymouth city centre and evaluatin...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Remembrance Day Service 2021]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/659/remembrance-day-service-2021</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The school held their annual Remembrance Day Service on Thursday the 11th of November. The day started with an all school assembly led by Mr Harris, Deputy Headteacher and Ms Doyle, Assistant Headteacher. Years 12 and 13 were present, and the assembly was live streamed to the remaining year groups in their classrooms due to current Covid restrictions. Mr Harris and Ms Doyle spoke on the who, how a...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 11 Student Plays the Last Post at Tottenham]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/660/year-11-student-plays-the-last-post-at-tottenham</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Sunday 14th November Year 11 student Shiv Khanna was ecstatic to have been asked to play the &#39;last post&#39; at a Remembrance service before football matches played by Junior teams at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Shiv played superbly in front of a large audience made up of players and their parents. Shiv&rsquo;s no stranger to playing having earlier in the week performed at the school&rsquo;s...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Commemoration Day November 2021]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/661/commemoration-day-november-2021</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On the 19th of November we were delighted to host commemoration day for the first time in two years at The Church of St Clement Danes, albeit with a scaled down audience in attendance due to covid restrictions still place. The service commemorates the founding of St. Clement Danes School in 1862. The day of the service is a Friday close to the 23rd November, being the day of St. Clement, Patron Sa...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Black History Month]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/657/black-history-month-1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[October is Black History Month (BHM), an opportunity to share, celebrate and understand the impact of black heritage and culture. A fascinating assembly was given to all students by Headteacher, Mr Sutherland, which highlighted the new theme launched by BHM inspiring Black and Brown people of all ages through the UK to share what they are proud of.

Mr Sutherland referred to what makes us proud at...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Archives: Flood of 1992]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/658/archives-flood-of-1992</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dramatic pictures from the school magazine of 1992!&nbsp; We are all conscious of the current concerns about climate change bringing us heavy rainfall and flooding but one night almost 30 years ago brought watery chaos to the school. The Headmaster, Mr Conway, wrote a personal account of the experience.

On the evening of Sunday 31st May he had just finished writing his report to the Governors hai...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Chloeâs Skating Delight]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/652/chloes-skating-delight</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are always so proud of our students&rsquo; external talents and achievements and are always very pleased to report on them. We are delighted with our Year 7 student, Chloe Styles, who took part in the National Inter- rink Championships Artistic competition for figure skating at Milton Keynes. &nbsp;

Chloe came 3rd out of 13 rinks for her solo routine, &lsquo;The little mermaid&rsquo;, and came...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[National Poetry Day 2021]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/653/national-poetry-day-2021</link>
			<description><![CDATA[National Poetry Day took place earlier this month on the 7th October, which encourages everyone to enjoy, discover and share poetry.&nbsp;This year the theme was&nbsp;Choice. We unfortunately couldn&rsquo;t celebrate the day as we have done in previous years, however, staff were encouraged to share their favourite poems with students and these were displayed outside our Learning Resource Centre (L...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD School Board and Governors]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/654/scd-school-board-and-governors</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes School changed from a Single Academy Trust to a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) on 23rd August 2016. The MAT was named the Danes Educational Trust (DET), more information which can be found on their website www.daneseducationaltrust.org.uk .

The Trust now comprises of nine schools and all schools have their own School Boards.

As we start a new school year and welcome some new parents...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Grace Jumps Forward at the Schools Equestrian Games]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/655/grace-jumps-forward-at-the-schools-equestrian-games</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our talented Year 11 student, Grace Haig, recently qualified to represent St Clement Danes at the Schools Equestrian Games (SEG) Championships at 100cm on her horse Roo. Grace came 4th in a large class at Calmsden and was delighted to once again ride under the school banner.

We are extremely proud of Grace and her achievements, on and off the race course. Well done Grace and we look forward to he...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Careers Talk]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/656/careers-talk</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We welcomed back Old Dane, Darren Coombs, who came in this week to give a Careers talk to current sixth form students studying Psychology and Sociology.

Darren left SCD in 2006 to study Criminology and International Security at Plymouth University. He left with a degree and after spending a few years working and travelling in the events industry, he applied to join the British Army as an Officer...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Kian Wins Jack Petchey Award]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/651/kian-wins-jack-petchey-award</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Kian, our student in Year 7, has&nbsp;won the Jack Petchey Award through his work with the limitless group at UNITAS&nbsp;and for the outstanding support&nbsp;Kian&nbsp;provides to his Autistic brother Darius. With the award&nbsp;Kian&nbsp;also won &pound;250 that he will be able to spend for the UNITAS Center for equipment or musical instruments or for the children at the Center for a day out.

W...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Eva Wins Rosettes at Hickstead]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/647/eva-wins-rosettes-at-hickstead</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are extremely pleased with our Year 9 student, Eva Bennetts, who has had great success in qualifying for horse show jumping and ridden classes at Hickstead last weekend.

With over 1,500 competitors over the weekend, Eva and Luna, (her horse), were awarded with two rosettes; 2nd place for Family Ridden Horse and 4th place for Starters Showing Ridden.

This was a great competitive opportunity fo...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Speech Day Event 2021]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/648/speech-day-event-2021</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday 15th September St Clement Danes were delighted to be able to host their inaugural Speech Day event for the first time since the start of the pandemic.

Although scaled down from previous years, it was still a wonderful opportunity to be able to recognise and celebrate our students and their amazing achievements.

The event commenced with Chair of Governors, Mr Martin Day, welcoming th...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Elke invited by HRH The Prince of Wales]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/649/elke-invited-by-hrh-the-prince-of-wales</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Elke&nbsp;Acornley was invited, along with her family, on behalf of HRH The Prince of Wales for the unveiling of the &lsquo;Knitwise Project&rsquo; taking place at Dumfries House in Scotland. Elke and her family have been heavily involved in the community project, launched by Isabel Ettedgui, encouraging the craft of hand knitting, a highly valued skill in the fashion industry and is hugely benefi...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Open Day Event September 2021]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/650/open-day-event-september-2021</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We were delighted to once again open our doors to prospective parents and students last weekend for our Open Day event. The morning was allocated for secondary transfer students for 2022 and the afternoon for prospective 6th form students.

Mr Sutherland, during his headteacher&rsquo;s speeches, commentated on how wonderful it was to see so many parents and potential students attend once more. Dep...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Duke of Edinburgh 2021 - Lasting Memories]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/646/duke-of-edinburgh-2021-lasting-memories</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As Duke of Edinburgh Manager here at St Clement Danes School, I feel privileged to be part of such a wonderful programme. The Award has had much publicity since the passing of HRH Prince Phillip. The award at St Clement Danes has gone from strength to strength with now over 700 students who have completed their Bronze Award, 97 Silvers, 24 Gold with many more awaiting to finish this year, delayed...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ELDP (formally TLDW) Educator Led Development Programme]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/643/eldp-formally-tldw-educator-led-development-programme</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The ELDP is a programme for professional development and leadership for both teachers and non-teachers. The programme involves supporting and coaching colleagues about how to lead an initiative: how to identify, implement and evaluate progress effectively, while fostering collaboration across schools nationally. This creates a strong foundation on which colleagues can confidently base their leader...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New eBooks Platform in the LRC]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/644/new-ebooks-platform-in-the-lrc</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) is delighted to announce a new eBook platform available for students to access 24/7. The Wheelers ebook collection complements the present selection of interesting and fascinating books already available. Students are now able to access over 1500 titles via RM unify or by simply downloading the ePlatform app on their tablet or mobile device. A big thank you to ou...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Summer Concert 2021]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/645/summer-concert-2021</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On the 30th&nbsp;June the St Clement Danes Music faculty were delighted to host the Summer Concert, one of our first live music events in well over a year.&nbsp;

The concert was performed from&nbsp;the steps of the Barbirolli Hall, with the Parents Association on hand to provide refreshments. There were magnificent performances&nbsp;from&nbsp;Junior choir&nbsp;and&nbsp;&nbsp;2nd&nbsp;orchestra. W...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sports Day Returns!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/642/sports-day-returns</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 8, 9 &amp; 10 had their Sports Day this week after missing last year&#39;s with the pandemic. We were delighted to see the students compete so well in their house colours and to hear them getting cheered on by their house mates as well as the dulcet tones of Mr Brown calling them in. We had some fantastic performances and some great efforts from students who wouldn&#39;t normally. It was part...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 9 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 and 8 Interform Speaking Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/640/year-7-and-8-interform-speaking-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Earlier this month Year 7 and Year 8 students participated in an Interform Speaking Competition.

The students took the competition very seriously, although lots of fun was had too! Students competed against each other, then the winning group for each form entered the semi-finals before the final took place, with primary judge appointed as Headteacher, Mr Sutherland.

Year 7 were debating &lsquo;c...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 8 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Inspire 9]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/641/inspire-9</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Inspire 9 is a wellbeing intervention group run by Ms Whiteman. A selected group of some wonderful Year 9s attended a weekly session with the purpose of improving confidence, motivation, resilience and a growth mindset. Taken out of their comfort zone at times in a safe, nurturing environment to encourage thoughts and ideas has had a noticeable impact on these young people. Checking in with each o...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 8 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 11 Post Assessment Programme]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/639/year-11-post-assessment-programme</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We have been delighted to provide students with a post assessment enrichment programme after their GCSE studies to prepare them for their next steps and provide them with opportunities to engage with issues outside of the curriculum. &nbsp;

The Year 11s began with workshops on Inequality in Gender where they created pyramids to make links between the inequality that exists and its roots and found...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Danes Staff take on Local Parents' Team in Charity Game]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/637/danes-staff-take-on-local-parents-team-in-charity-game</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The following article was written by Mr&nbsp;Birkett, Head of PE Faculty at St Clement Danes School:

Saturday afternoon saw the inaugural Danes Staff v Sausage FC football match, which helped raise money for a very worthy cause.&nbsp;

As part of my fundraising for CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) for which I am running the London Marathon for on the 3rd October, both sides agreed to meet in an ea...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Student Composes Anthem for Primary School]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/638/student-composes-anthem-for-primary-school</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We have been delighted to learn of our Year 9 student, Phil Deeley, who has been busy composing and producing a new school anthem for his previous primary school, The Russell.

Phil&rsquo;s anthem is a&nbsp; huge hit with staff, students and parents, with the students set to perform it at their summer fair. The Year 6 pupils at the school wrote the words to go alongside the anthem based on their s...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Q &amp; A Session with Actress Indra OvÃ©]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/635/q-a-session-with-actress-indra-ov</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On the 22nd March our Year 11, 12 &amp; 13 students were thrilled to participate in a Q &amp; A session with the acclaimed actress Indra Ov&eacute;.

Indra previously played the role of Mrs Shears in the set text the students have been studying &#39;The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time&#39; and is currently filming the critically acclaimed Netflix series Sex Education. Indra agreed to...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 13 Student in National Covid-19 Campaign]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/636/year-13-student-in-national-covid-19-campaign</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are delighted that one of our Year 13 Drama students, Anusha Devani, was selected and participated in a major NHS national covid-19 advertising campaign.

The advert, produced earlier this year, can be seen in the link below and reinforced the government&rsquo;s message in safeguarding against the risk of covid-19. The powerful messaging is quite relevant with current cases on the rise within t...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 Student Support Group]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/634/year-7-student-support-group</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This past year has seen us all struggle in different ways, at St Clement Danes School we have been conscious of the impact this has had on our students, especially those new to the school.

Starting secondary school can be a daunting event, even more so during a pandemic. Mrs Lloyd-Adams, Support Group Lead, and Mr Harris, Assistant Headteacher, selected a small group of students who had recently...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Snippets from the Archives - The School Sailing Club]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/633/snippets-from-the-archives-the-school-sailing-club</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Please see the fascinating article below from the school archivist,&nbsp;Ms Hirst, on the school&#39;s sailing club which started during the 1950&#39;s:

In the days of the Grammar School in London the boys enjoyed and achieved success in a variety of sporting activities that we no longer have &ndash; notably boxing, rowing and fencing. But did you know that one such activity bridged the gap betwe...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Thinking Programme]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/632/the-thinking-programme</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A range of support and challenge programmes have been put in place to support students on their return to school after Lockdown, alongside the tutorial programme and the school&#39;s focus on wellbeing.&nbsp;

Mr Harris, Assistant Headteacher,&nbsp;has overseen a range of measures and initiatives. One of these has been run by Miss Sacks who for the past 6 weeks has been working with a group of Yea...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New 3G Pitch at SCD]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/631/new-3g-pitch-at-scd</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are delighted to announce the launch of our brand new state of the art LED floodlit 3G Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP) on site. The pitch has been a long time in the planning and we are extremely thankful to have been awarded the grant to help complete this project by the Premier League &amp; The FA Facilities Fund (PL/FA:FF). The Anchor Fund and the St Clement Danes Parents&rsquo; Association hav...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Student Awarded Place at The Royal Academy of Music]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/630/student-awarded-place-at-the-royal-academy-of-music</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are extremely proud of our Year 9 student, Ellen G, in having been awarded a place at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music this coming September.

Ellen has been playing the double bass for the past three years and has been involved in a variety of local music ensembles. She is currently a member of the Hertfordshire Schools Symphony Orchestra with whom she took part in the Hertfordshire Scho...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Student Fundraises for the Pandemic]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/629/student-fundraises-for-the-pandemic</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are delighted to hear of our student, Harmani T, in Year 7 who has been fundraising in aid of the current humanitarian crisis engulfing India.

Harmani, along with her 2 brothers, decided to do a non-stop 80k bikeathon as a relay over the May bank holiday weekend. The siblings completed their non-stop relay ride in 6 hours and have raised over an astonishing &pound;3,600 so far!&nbsp;All the mo...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Grit &amp; Resilience Assembly]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/628/grit-resilience-assembly</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Earlier this month the students were shown an interesting assembly on &lsquo;Grit and Resilience&rsquo; presented by Mr Birkett, Head of PE Faculty. The assembly focused on the lessons learnt from these past 13 months, since the start of the pandemic and how we, as individuals, have had to show resilience in overcoming different adversities: some from not seeing friends and family, to not being ab...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Official Opening of St Clement Danes School, 5 May 1978]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/627/the-official-opening-of-st-clement-danes-school-5-may-1978</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Please find below a fascinating article written by our school archivist, Fiona Hirst, on the School&rsquo;s formal opening at its current site in Chorleywood which took place on 5th May 1978.

The school in Chorleywood was officially opened by HRH The Duke of Gloucester on 5 May 1978. To mark the anniversary here is the fascinating story behind his visit.

In the summer of 1975 the Headmaster, Dr...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[St Clement Danes is Awarded the Silver Equalities Award]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/626/st-clement-danes-is-awarded-the-silver-equalities-award</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are delighted to have been awarded the Silver Equalities Award by Equaliteach following a vigorous audit process. The award was designed by a team of equality and education experts to help enable schools to fulfil their statutory duties to eliminate discrimination, promote community cohesion, safeguard children and advance equality of opportunity. The Silver Award recognises &lsquo;strong found...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[May Interform Competitions]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/625/may-interform-competitions</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Well done to all Year 7 &amp; Year 8 students who took part in interform competitions this past week. The competitions were planned and lead by our current Year 12 sports leaders group. The Year 12&rsquo;s were split into groups of 6 and oversaw the Year 7 and Year 8 boys rugby and Year 7 &amp; Year 8 girls football. It was fantastic to see over 300 students taking part over two days. The leaders...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 6 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Old Dane Griff Wins Brit Award!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/624/old-dane-griff-wins-brit-award</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A huge congratulation to Old Dane, Sarah Griffiths, a.k.a Griff, who was recently awarded the highly acclaimed Rising Star 2021 Brit award.

Griff attended St Clement Danes School, leaving in 2019 after finishing her A Levels, since then her music career has gone from strength to strength. Having signed a record deal with Warner Records, she released her stunning debut single &lsquo;Mirror Talk&rs...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Diversity Assembly]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/622/diversity-assembly</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes is proud to have a Diversity and Inclusion Society led by our Sixth Form and earlier this month the student body were introduced to a fascinating assembly on&nbsp;Diversity and Inclusion.

One of the objectives of the assembly was to introduce the Society to the school community and explain what&nbsp;Diversity&nbsp;and Inclusion are. The assembly included statements and various di...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[St Clements Danes Spring Concert 2021]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/623/st-clements-danes-spring-concert-2021</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our Music Faculty, led by Director of Music Miss Stevens, once again organised and executed a fantastic Virtual Spring Concert which can be viewed at the link given below.

The concert consists of a combination of video and audio recordings from many of our talented students across all Year groups with a wide variety of styles and genres, solos and ensembles on display.

Miss Stevens commented, &l...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Extra-curricular Activities and Clubs St Clementâs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/621/extra-curricular-activities-and-clubs-st-clements</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We were delighted to see our students participate with extra-curricular activities and inter-form sports once again, which commenced just before the Easter break.

It has been fantastic to see so many of our students from each year group enjoying competitive school sports following the lockdown period, with our Year 10 girls recently playing rounders after school, the Year 8 students practising at...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Oranges and Lemons Let's Repair the Bells of St Clementâs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/620/oranges-and-lemons-lets-repair-the-bells-of-st-clements</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes Church has a long standing affiliation, not only by name, to St Clement Danes School. The school was originally located in Hougton Street, founded in 1862 by the church wardens of St Clement Danes&nbsp;Parish in Aldwych&nbsp;and funded from income from the St Clement Danes Holborn Estate. The church itself is a historical Grade I listed monument, rebuilt by the highly acclaimed ar...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[National Day of Reflection]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/619/national-day-of-reflection</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tuesday 23rd&nbsp;March was a&nbsp;Day&nbsp;of&nbsp;National&nbsp;Reflection. The&nbsp;day&nbsp;had been put forward by Marie Curie as the first anniversary&nbsp;of&nbsp;the first UK lockdown. In their words:&nbsp;&nbsp;

&ldquo;Since the first lockdown began in 2020, hundreds&nbsp;of&nbsp;thousands&nbsp;of&nbsp;people have died. Too many lives have been cut short and millions have been bereaved.&...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Innovations for the Future and KS3 Poster Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/616/innovations-for-the-future-and-ks3-poster-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Miss Bonwick, Science Teacher, gave an exciting assembly during British Science Week on innovations in science, how science is applied and can impact everyday life. The assembly talked about previous inventions such as the light bulb by Thomas Edison, to the creation of the World Wide Web by Tim Burners Lee and how they have dramatically changed and influenced our lives to date. The assembly also...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Virtual Book Day Challenge March 2021]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/617/virtual-book-day-challenge-march-2021</link>
			<description><![CDATA[For our &lsquo;Virtual World Book Day Challenge&rsquo; on March 4th the Learning Resource Center invited students to send in a photo of themselves reading in the most unusual place during lockdown.

Thank you to everyone who submitted their entries, there were some fantastic and definitely unusual places you found to read!

We are delighted to announce the winner is Luke P in 8C. His entry and som...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Language and Identity Assembly]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/618/language-and-identity-assembly</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Ms Doyle, Assistant Headteacher, delivered an assembly on languages and how they impact upon our identity, communication and social connections. Ms Doyle spoke on the importance of languages in maintaining culture, history and showcased a timeline of the evolution of the English language as we know it today. It was highlighted how numerous invasions by the Romans, the Angles, the Saxons and the Fr...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students Return to School]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/614/students-return-to-school</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We were thrilled to welcome the students back to school on Monday 8th&nbsp;March. Years 11-13 were tested on Monday, Years 9-10 Tuesday and Years 7-8 Wednesday in the first wave of testing. Therefore, the students had a staggered start back into school. A huge thank you to our Facilities Manager, Sam Sharp, who leads the testing programme and all of our support staff and volunteers who made this p...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Headteacher, Mr Sutherland, Welcomes Students Back to School]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/615/headteacher-mr-sutherland-welcomes-students-back-to-school</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Mr Sutherland recorded a virtual assembly to welcome the students back to school at the end of their first week. He talked about the loss and mixed emotions some may feel, but also commended the efforts of the staff and the start the students had made.

In the assembly Mr Sutherland discussed the school motto &#39;Loyaut&eacute; m&rsquo;oblige,&#39; (loyalty binds me), saying &#39;we believe we ha...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Brilliant Club]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/613/the-brilliant-club</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are delighted to announce that a selection of Year 9 students&nbsp;were asked to particpate in&nbsp;the Scholars Programme, one of the core programmes run by our partnership with&nbsp;The Brilliant Club, a university access charity.

The Scholars Programme provides pupils the opportunity to work with a PhD researcher to experience university-style learning. It helps them to develop the skills,...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 3 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 Girls Attend Women in STEM Taster Day]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/612/year-10-girls-attend-women-in-stem-taster-day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Some of our Year 10 girls attended a Virtual Taster Day for STEM subjects delivered by Selwyn College, Cambridge on the 17th&nbsp;February. The term STEM covers Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. On the day, students were given a taste of what it is like to undertake study in these academic fields at the University of Cambridge. Among the speakers were:&nbsp;PhD student Francesca Fi...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 2 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Poster Competition Results]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/609/poster-competition-results</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Earlier this month the Performing Arts Faculty, led by Mrs Ingleby, launched a poster competition where they challenged students (and their families!) to create a poster of a well known movie or theatre production of their choice.

Thank you to everyone who submitted their entries, there were some fantastic, creative pieces sent through.

We are delighted to announce the winners are Tobias &amp; L...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Old Danes Lockdown Challenges Part 2]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/610/old-danes-lockdown-challenges-part-2</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We have been delighted with all the challenges which have been set so far by our Old Danes community and with the number of students who have eagerly participated in them.

Below are links to more of these exciting challenges, do click to take a look and see if you can match them. We have a celebrity challenge as well from well-known TV Sports presenter Tim Lovejoy. Tim is an Old Dane and was a st...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[LGBT+ History Month]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/611/lgbt-history-month</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes School always strives to ensure we have a culture of respect, kindness and inclusion. We hope we provide a warm environment for our students and help students make links to the wider community and understand wider contexts. This month encourages students to consider the history of the LGBT+ community in securing rights, freedoms and recognition as well as giving visibility and voi...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Remembrance of Senior Master and Acting Headmaster, Mr Don Palmer]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/607/remembrance-of-senior-master-and-acting-headmaster-mr-don-palmer</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The school recently received the sad news that former Senior Master and acting Headmaster, Don Palmer, had passed away. He joined the school in 1955 to teach maths and stayed until he retired. He played an important role in the transition of the school to Chorleywood and was acting Headmaster of the school that remained in London before the merger with Burlington School. Football was his passion b...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 9 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Inspirational SCD Student Rhys Hanson]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/608/inspirational-scd-student-rhys-hanson</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our student, Rhys Hanson, was recently awarded a coveted Medal from the Chorleywood Scouts for Meritorious Conduct.

In 2019 Rhys donated his bone marrow to his little brother, Sam, who had Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, but sadly died when it returned. His bravery in conducting such a selfless deed for his brother has been recognised through the receipt of the award.&nbsp;

Rhys you are an absolu...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 9 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Good 'Vibes' Continue]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/605/the-good-vibes-continue</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We recently featured an article on the talented local music band Vibes, made up of our Year 10 student Joshua D and friends.&nbsp;We now have the pleasure of announcing Vibes have just released their new single &lsquo;Bye&rsquo;. Vibes have already achieved 350 streams online with this fabulous new track. Vibes was formed two years ago and previous tracks include &#39;Can we be more than this?&#39...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 5 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Performing Arts Faculty Launch Poster Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/606/performing-arts-faculty-launch-poster-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Performing Arts Faculty, led by Mrs Ingleby, have launched an exciting and fun poster competition where they have challenged students (and their families!) to create a poster of a well known movie or theatre production of their choice.

The poster will need to be submitted as a photo and is a great creative opportunity for all the family to get involved during this period of lockdown. Why not...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 5 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[MFL Competition 2021 Update]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/604/mfl-competition-2021-update</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We previously highlighted the interesting assembly Modern and Foreign Languages (MFL) had given to all our students based upon the fascinating aspect of using every day coined phrases and how these translate in different languages. There was also the launch of an exciting MFL competition for students to enter in.

We have since had a fabulous response to the competition to invent a new English wor...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Old Danes Lockdown Challenges]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/603/old-danes-lockdown-challenges</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The PE Faculty remain committed to supporting both mental health and physical fitness throughout lockdown and have set students additional challenges, some of which are from our Old Danes community.&nbsp;

Below you will see a number of videos from our Old Danes setting our students a series of different challenges, be it Charlotte&rsquo;s challenge of travelling to Tokyo or one handed golf puttin...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Work Begins on the 3G Pitch]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/602/work-begins-on-the-3g-pitch</link>
			<description><![CDATA[After 3 years at St Clement Danes, (and 15 years for those involved at Chorleywood Common Youth Football Club, the CCYFC), we are pleased to announce that work began on the 25th January 2021 on our new 3G pitch. There has been a degree of &ldquo;never-ending shade&rdquo; regarding whether we could provide the full size floodlit 3G pitch for both, the students of St Clement Danes School and the wid...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD School Making their Mark in Music]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/601/scd-school-making-their-mark-in-music</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are delighted to announce that St Clement Danes School has been nominated for a second time as a Music Mark School, the first being in 2018-2019.

Music Mark is an organisation, subject association and charity. All Music Mark schools demonstrate the following benefits of music education:


	boosts school improvement
	improves learning skills
	fosters team working
	builds life skills
	underpins...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Launch of the SCD Eco-Team!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/600/launch-of-the-scd-eco-team</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Last term our Year 9&nbsp;students Rosa P,&nbsp;Armajot&nbsp;S, Harry G&nbsp;and Tamsyn W,&nbsp;along with the&nbsp;support of the Duke of Edinburgh prefects, Evie M&nbsp;and Thomas M celebrated the creation of&nbsp;St&nbsp;Clement Danes&rsquo;&nbsp;(SCD)&nbsp;very first ECO-team, led by Mrs Kirby Duke of Edinburgh manager. Please watch the&nbsp;video&nbsp;that was&nbsp;shared in&nbsp;assembly rec...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Welcoming Positivity in 2021]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/599/welcoming-positivity-in-2021</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Students were inspired by the second assembly of the year presented by Miss Laporta, English teacher, reflecting on the more positive events which took place in 2020 and how to enter 2021 productively and with a greater positive mindset.

Miss Laporta discussed momentous events, to name a few, the US presidential elections which saw the first woman vice president elected from Black and Asian desce...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Year MFL Assembly and Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/598/new-year-mfl-assembly-and-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[At the start of this term we had the Modern and Foreign Languages Faculty (MFL) present our very first school assembly of 2021. Mrs Fern, Head of MFL Faculty, spoke about the interesting aspect of using every day coined phrases and how they translate in different languages, from German to Hawaiian.

Mrs Fern also launched the exciting MFL competition, where students were asked to invent a new word...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Provision for Our Critical Worker Students]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/597/provision-for-our-critical-worker-students</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In addition to the remote learning taking place and live lessons, staff have been supporting some students in school. We have had between 30-40 students in school each day who are children of critical workers and/or meet the DfE criteria. Students have continued their learning online, but with support from staff in Learning Support or teachers. LSPs have been superb in providing expert support and...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Charities Week 2020 Update]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/596/charities-week-2020-update</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Last term our Sixth Form Prefects organised the annual Charities week. The overall amount raised was in the region of a staggering &pound;7000! The money raised will go to the following two worthwhile causes, Playskill UK https://playskill.org/ and Parkinson&rsquo;s UK &ndash; West Herts Branch https://parkinsonswestherts.org.uk/.

We are so proud and thankful of our Charities team which includes...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[End of Term Reflections Assembly 2020]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/595/end-of-term-reflections-assembly-2020</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As we come to the end of this first&nbsp;term and the year, please see a link to the assembly given today by the Headteacher, Mr Sutherland, reflecting upon the year which has just passed and the year ahead. There are some wonderful words and quotes, inspiring and encouraging, so please do click and take a look.

We wish you all very peacful and safe Christmas.&nbsp;

&nbsp;

End of Year Assembly&...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD Virtual Christmas Concert 2020]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/592/scd-virtual-christmas-concert-2020</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We regrettably were unable to hold our hugely popular Christmas Concert this year due to the current pandemic; however, due to the mastery of our Head of Music, Miss Stevens alongside our Music teacher, Mr Butterfield, we were able to produce a Virtual Christmas Concert for everyone to still enjoy.

Miss Stevens stated &ldquo;The recordings for this concert are a combination of socially distance r...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Letter from the Past]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/593/a-letter-from-the-past</link>
			<description><![CDATA[&nbsp;

Fiona Hirst, our school&#39;s archivist, found the letter below which was published in the school magazine of July 1928. It was written by one of the boys who was leaving the school for good but the sentiment is perhaps very appropriate for these difficult times. Incidentally, 1928 marked the end of the school&rsquo;s life at Houghton Street &ndash; it would reopen in more modern and spaci...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Essex Win Year 7 Fitness Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/594/essex-win-year-7-fitness-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our Year 7 students took part in a week long fitness competition where the aim was to see which form could travel the furthest. Students were asked to either cycle, run or walk in their spare time and upload their scores to the competition. The competition was created in order to have a focus on improving mental and physical health over lockdown. The competition was fiercely contested, with even t...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Charities Week 2020]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/591/charities-week-2020</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our Sixth Form Prefects organised the annual, and very exciting, Charities week this month. The money raised this year will go to the following two worthwhile causes, Playskill UK https://playskill.org/ and Parkinson&rsquo;s UK &ndash; West Herts Branch https://parkinsonswestherts.org.uk/.

Playskill is a specialist group for parents and carers who have children with special physical needs. Parkin...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 Interhouse Sports Competition Returns]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/590/year-10-interhouse-sports-competition-returns</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Earlier this week we saw the exciting return of Interhouse sports competitions for our Year 10 students.

Competition in the Girls&rsquo; Benchball and the Boys&rsquo; Football was packed full of enthusiasm and a commitment to win. Benchball bubbled with excitement and drive as girls jostled for position and took careful aim. Temple finished on top and beat Burleigh to the finish. &nbsp;

Amazingl...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Christmas Card Campaign 2020]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/589/christmas-card-campaign-2020</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The sixth form at St Clement Danes School organised their annual Christmas Card Campaign, albeit in a slightly different format this year. The Christmas Card Campaign aims to support the elderly and vulnerable members of our local community. The sixth form Charities Committee teamed up with local care providers, Sunrise and Beaumont, and Christchurch to help organise and deliver Christmas Cards to...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Commemoration 2020]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/588/commemoration-2020</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Things are far from normal, but our annual Commemoration Day could not go unmarked! Although the St Clement Danes School Community was not able to travel to Central London today, staff and students were able to celebrate Commemoration Day here in Chorleywood. &nbsp;The day is a celebration of the school&rsquo;s heritage, commemorating the founding of the school in 1862, and is also an opportunity...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Inter House Sports]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/587/inter-house-sports</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 12th November a superb day of inter house netball and football took place when the PE faculty ran the competition&nbsp;for&nbsp;Year 7, 8 &amp; 9 students.&nbsp;The&nbsp;competitions ran across two periods for each year group.

Well done to the&nbsp;winners -

Year 7 Netball- Burleigh

Year 7 Football-Lincoln

Year 8 Netball- Dane

Year 8 Football -Clare

Please see the gallery below f...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Thank you for your supporting the Anchor Fund]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/584/thank-you-for-your-supporting-the-anchor-fund</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Thank you to all the new Year 7 and Sixth form parents who have donated to the school&#39;s Anchor Fund this term, as well as to all of our parents who donate&nbsp;to the Anchor Fund. Many of our parents choose to donate by standing order each month- this is our&nbsp;preferred method as it is&nbsp;a consistent source of funds which helps to enhance the resources that our faculties provide for&nbsp...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Winter Market 2020 Online!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/585/winter-market-2020-online</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The school&#39;s Christmas Market is one of the major fundraising events of the school year, and is also an opportunity for the school community to support local businesses.

Our amazing Parents&#39; Association have&nbsp;created a fantastic virtual Winter Market 2020 brochure which gives our parents and students an opportunity to support the school in a different way to last year, as a result of...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Remembrance Day 2020]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/586/remembrance-day-2020</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Remembrance Day was commemorated in the school courtyard this morning, when a small number of attendees from the school community were able to pay their respects at the school&rsquo;s Remembrance Service. The service was led by the Reverend David Hall from Christ Church, Chorleywood, with Headteacher Mr Sutherland and a small number of staff members in attendance at the poignant service.

Wreaths...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Black History Month]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/583/black-history-month</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes School has celebrated Black History Month with three assemblies dedicated to this event. Black History Month was first launched in London in the 1980s, when&nbsp;the aim was for the local community to challenge racism and educate themselves and others about the British history that was not taught in schools. The month began with an assembly exploring the events of George Floyd&rsq...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Alex awarded prestigious Arkwright Engineering Scholarship]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/579/alex-awarded-prestigious-arkwright-engineering-scholarship</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 12 student&nbsp;Alex Poole has received&nbsp;a highly respected accolade on been awarded a scholarship with&nbsp;the Arkwright Engineering Scholarship Scheme.&nbsp;The scholarship&nbsp;is the most prestigious scholarship of its type in the UK to inspire and nurture school-age students to be the country&rsquo;s future leaders of the Engineering Profession. Alex wins&nbsp;a &pound;600 financial...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 Franklin Scholars gain mentoring skills]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/581/year-10-franklin-scholars-gain-mentoring-skills</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Franklin Scholars organisation was founded in 2013 with the goal of using peer mentoring to help students in the transition into secondary school. St Clement Danes School participates in this scheme and has successfully run mentoring schemes in which Year 10 students offer&nbsp;peer support to our new Year 7 students, The scheme has been beneficial for both year groups, with our Year 10 studen...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Getting good 'Vibes' on SoundCloud!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/582/getting-good-vibes-on-soundcloud</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It&nbsp;is&nbsp;fascinating to hear&nbsp;about the breadth of skills that our students possess across a broad spectrum of areas, and we would like to share news of&nbsp;talented Year 10 student Josh Denning&nbsp;who is guitarist in local music band &#39;Vibes&#39;. Josh and&nbsp;fellow musicians, George, Inaara, Jago and Jasper, who all&nbsp;attend the Buckinghamshire Music Trust, formed the band...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students achieve accreditation with The Prince's Trust Awards]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/580/students-achieve-accreditation-with-the-princes-trust-awards</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Well done to Learning Support Practitioner Sally Kirby on leading the&nbsp;first ever cohort of Year 11 students&nbsp;to achieve&nbsp;accreditation at Level 2 with the Prince&#39;s&nbsp;Trust programme.

Congratulations to former Year 11 students Harry, James, Nathan, Sasha and Abbie, who participated in a range of modules over a two-year period to achieve the&nbsp;Prince&#39;s Trust Level 2 Certi...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Medals for Swimming team!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/578/medals-for-swimming-team</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to St Clement Danes students who have represented the school in the 2019- 2020 Herts&nbsp;Swim League earlier this year. The&nbsp;confirmed results have now been received and we are delighted to share news of the success of our junior teams.

Junior Boys: 1st place (tied) overall, most improved trophy, relay medals from the finals night (Daniel Goldstein, Zac Wallace, Nathan Hedges...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[GCSE and A Level Art and Photography Showcase]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/577/gcse-and-a-level-art-and-photography-showcase</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As&nbsp;our renowned&nbsp;annual art show was unable to be held in the summer term, we would therefore like to take this opportunity to share the fantastic work produced by our GCSE and A level students.&nbsp;

Please follow the links below to the A level Art, A level photography and GCSE Art and Photography Galleries for the 2019/2020 GCSE and A level candidates.

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			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sixth form student starts upcycling business during lockdown!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/576/sixth-form-student-starts-upcycling-business-during-lockdown</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It is fantastic to hear news of what our students have been doing during lockdown, and Year 13 student Sana Deshpande has certainly been making the most of her time at home!

At the start of lockdown Sana bought a sewing machine and started upcycling clothes for herself and her family. Sana enjoyed recreating&nbsp;the designs and decided to start her own upcycling business.

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			<pubDate>Thu, 3 Sep 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Grace qualifies for School Equestrian Games Championships]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/575/grace-qualifies-for-school-equestrian-games-championships</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Year 9 student Grace Haig, who represented St Clement Danes School at&nbsp;Calmsden Unaffiliated One Day Event during the August Bank Holiday weekend in the Schools Equestrian Games (SEG) section. Grace competed in&nbsp;the 90cm event riding&nbsp;her brother&#39;s horse, &#39;Kit &lsquo;n&rsquo; Kaboodle&nbsp;&#39;, and the&nbsp;pair achieved a Double Clear. (No time/jump penalt...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Headteacher's End of Term Assembly]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/574/headteachers-end-of-term-assembly</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Headteacher Mr Sutherland addresses the St Clement Danes School community in his end of term assembly.

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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD Virtual Sports Week Results]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/568/scd-virtual-sports-week-results</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to all the students and staff who took part in the SCD Sports Week Challenges. There were some fantastic efforts throughout the week shared with us. Congratulations also to all the winning houses - you now have a better chance of winning the overall trophy for the school year! Attached are the results, as is tradition, read out by our Sports day announcer- Mr Brown!

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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 9 students achieve D of E Achievement Certificate!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/569/year-9-students-achieve-d-of-e-achievement-certificate</link>
			<description><![CDATA[&nbsp;The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme at St Clement Danes School is going from strength to strength with increasing numbers of students taking part in this life-changing scheme. Duke of Edinburgh Manager Mrs Kirby is delighted to report that forty seven students have achieved the Duke of Edinburgh Certificate of Achievement -&nbsp; which recognises that participants have completed 3 or 6 months...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Carl wins Faldo Golf Series to compete in finals in UAE!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/572/carl-wins-faldo-golf-series-to-compete-in-finals-in-uae</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Year 12 student and elite golfer Carl Banner who won the Faldo three-day England Midland Golfing Championships, which was held at Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire, between the 13th to 15th July. The event was held for entrants under the age of 21 years.

Carl won the event (in addition to the Under 18 category) &nbsp;and now &nbsp;goes onto compete in the international Grand Final &nb...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mrs Kirby wins Herts FA Grassroots Volunteer 2020 Award!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/573/mrs-kirby-wins-herts-fa-grassroots-volunteer-2020-award</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Maths Teacher and Duke of Edinburgh Manager Mrs Kirby, whose commitment to volunteering has been recognised by Hertfordshire Football Association- as winner of the Herts FA Grassroots Volunteer of the Year 2020!

The award is given to someone who positively contributes to football in the community for the enjoyment of others, and whom is recognised as a role model in their commu...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD Virtual Summer Concert 2020]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/571/scd-virtual-summer-concert-2020</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Miss Stevens, Head of Performing Arts and Music Faculty, has produced a fabulous Virtual Summer 2020 Concert for the enjoyment of the St Clement Danes School Community, which is available to listen online via SoundCloud. The concert begins with the virtual choir* performing &#39;Someday&#39;, followed by two Year 13 performances which were recorded in the Barbirolli Hall before lockdown. This is f...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mr Hutton wins 2nd St Clement Danes Golf Day!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/570/mr-hutton-wins-2nd-st-clement-danes-golf-day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Head of Year 8 Mr Hutton who not only organised the Second St Clement Danes Golf Day but also achieved 1st place in the competition!&nbsp; Well done to runners up - Head of PE Mr Birkett, who achieved 2nd place, and also to Headteacher Mr Sutherland who achieved 3rd place!&nbsp;

A sterling effort was made by all with records made by Mr Conway, Mr Haynes and Mr Birkett&nbsp; for...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Experiencing Lockdown]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/566/experiencing-lockdown</link>
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During lockdown many of our students have begun to find new skills, read more widely&nbsp;and develop new ideas. If you have found a new interest, we would love to hear from you. Attached is a review of a play one of our A level students has written from watching a production of A Streetcar Named Desire.&nbsp;


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			<pubDate>Thu, 9 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[PA raise Â£432 from Second Hand Uniform Sale!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/567/pa-raise-432-from-second-hand-uniform-sale</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our amazing team of St Clement Danes School Parents&#39; Association members held a Second Hand Uniform Sale on Saturday 4th July and raised the fantastic sum of &pound;432! Not only have they raised funds for the benefit of all our students but the sale also gave parents an opportunity to buy uniform at bargain prices!

The school is very grateful for all the hard work and time given by members o...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 9 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 8 Mathematicians success in Junior Maths Challenge!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/565/year-8-mathematicians-success-in-junior-maths-challenge</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Another great result has been achieved by eighty one Year 8 mathematicians who entered the remotely held&nbsp; UK Junior Maths Challenge.

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Maths Teacher Mrs White organised the students&#39; participation in the national challenge and is delighted to share the&nbsp; great news that over two thirds of the students were awarded a Gold, Silver or Bronze certificate! This is particularly impre...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 8 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA['Conspiracy Theories' Assembly]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/564/conspiracy-theories-assembly</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our assembly series continue with Mr Harris&#39;s assembly which discusses conspiracy theories.

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			<pubDate>Mon, 6 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Madame MassÃ© receives Fellowship from Chartered College of Teaching]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/563/madame-mass-receives-fellowship-from-chartered-college-of-teaching</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The school is delighted to share the news that Madame Mass&eacute; has become a Fellow of the highly prestigious Chartered College of Teaching. A fellowship is the highest accolade of the professional body of teachers.

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The standards expected of the Chartered College are very high and to become a Fellow a candidate has to demonstrate a wide range of skills -&nbsp; professional excellence,...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 1 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA['The Importance of Creativity' Assembly]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/562/the-importance-of-creativity-assembly</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our assembly series continue with Miss Stevens and Mrs Ingleby&#39;s assembly which discusses the importance of creativity.

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			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Aoife offered place as Senior Ballet Associate at Ballet Boost Associates]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/560/aoife-offered-place-as-senior-ballet-associate-at-ballet-boost-associates</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Year 8 student Aoife Phelan whose commitment to two-hour daily ballet training sessions during lockdown has resulted in Aoife being offered two fantastic opportunities following online auditions. Aoife has been offered places as a senior ballet associate at both the London Ballet Company and Ballet Boost Associates. Both companies provide vocational&nbsp;training two Sundays per...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Literacy Assembly]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/558/literacy-assembly</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our assembly series continue with Ms Leonard&#39;s assembly which examines etymology and the connections we make through language.

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			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fashion and Textiles students recognised at UK Young Fashion Designer Awards 2020!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/559/fashion-and-textiles-students-recognised-at-uk-young-fashion-designer-awards-2020</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are thrilled to announce that two of our Year 13 Fashion and Textiles students have been awarded places in the Young Fashion Designer UK 2020&nbsp;competition. Lydia Artimati and Nell Heys were&nbsp;both selected by the&nbsp;judges&nbsp;for their creative designs and visual presentations. The&nbsp;judges commented on&nbsp;the comprehensive and opulent presentation of the work submitted, which i...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD remembers Old Dane Sir John Barbirolli on 50th Anniversary of his death]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/557/scd-remembers-old-dane-sir-john-barbirolli-on-50th-anniversary-of-his-death</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Many thanks to our school archivist Mrs Fiona Hirst, who provides some very interesting research about Old Dane Sir John Barbirolli on the 50th anniversary of his death. Please also follow here to find out more about the Barbirolli Society.

SIR JOHN BARBIROLLI (1899 &ndash; 1970)

Knight Bachelor, Companion of Honour, Commendatore of the Italian Republic, Bearer of the Star and Collar of Commande...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA['This Too Shall Pass' Assembly]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/556/this-too-shall-pass-assembly</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our assembly series continue with Mr Disley&#39;s assembly &#39;This Too Shall Pass&#39;, which considers perspective.

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			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students contribute to World Class Schools Symposium]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/555/students-contribute-to-world-class-schools-symposium</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Well done to two very talented students whose work has been selected for inclusion in the World Class Schools Quality Mark (WCSQM) Virtual Symposium, which will be held on 8th July 2020.&nbsp;Further to the recent news story about Year 13 Student Isla Leach, whose 30 second music composition is featured on the BBC Proms website, Isla&#39;s composition will also be included in the symposium.&nbsp;...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Our Planet Our Future]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/554/our-planet-our-future</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our assembly series continue with Mr Oulton&#39;s assembly &#39;Our Planet,Our Future,&#39; on Global citizenship and how nature is reclaiming the world during lockdown. &nbsp;

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			<pubDate>Mon, 8 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Emilie achieves D of E  Gold Award during lockdown!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/553/emilie-achieves-d-of-e-gold-award-during-lockdown</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A great achievement has been accomplished by Year 13 student Emilie Ratcliffe who has successfully completed her Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award during lockdown! Having previously completed her bronze award, Emilie was eligible to become a direct entrant to the Gold Award scheme, which requires longer timescales to achieve each category. Emilie completed 12 months volunteering at her church cafe in C...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 5 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Isla's composition is featured on BBC Proms Website!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/552/islas-composition-is-featured-on-bbc-proms-website</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Well done to Year 13 student Isla Leach who entered the BBC&#39;s 30 Second Composition Challenge to compose a thirty second composition of music. Isla&#39;s entry is featured on the BBC website and Proms Facebook page. Isla&#39;s composition &#39;Send to Sleep&#39; was performed by Cellist Beth Porter. Isla said, &quot;Send to Sleep was composed and recorded from my cello connected to a loop peda...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 3 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Assembly series continues -  'Disenfranchised and Disempowered']]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/549/assembly-series-continues-disenfranchised-and-disempowered</link>
			<description><![CDATA[After half term our Assembly Series continues with Ms Doyle discussing the &#39;Disenfranchised and Disempowered&#39;.



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			<pubDate>Mon, 1 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What have you learned in lockdown?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/551/what-have-you-learned-in-lockdown</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Further to the virtual assembly on &#39;Interthinking&#39; (posted in news on 19th May), please read students&#39; feedback on being asked what they have learned during lockdown.

We may not have been all together in the school building during the past two months, but the students and staff of SCD have nevertheless been learning new skills as well as developing personal qualities whilst in lockdow...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 1 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Musical Extravaganzas  performed by Old Danes on BBC!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/548/musical-extravaganzas-performed-by-old-danes-on-bbc</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Following a recent performance by Old Dane Alex Pullen in the percussion category finals of the BBC Young Musician of the Year 2020 Competition broadcast on Sunday 24th May, and performances by&nbsp; Old Danes Jack Garratt and Griff (Sarah Griffiths) in the BBC Virtual Big Weekend held over the Bank Holiday Weekend- please follow the links below to watch their amazing performances! (Please see pre...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Don't forget to watch Alex in BBC Young Musician on Sunday 24th May!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/537/dont-forget-to-watch-alex-in-bbc-young-musician-on-sunday-24th-may</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Do not forget to tune into BBC Four on Sunday 24th May at 7pm to see Old Dane Alex Pullen perform in the percussion category finals of the BBC Young Musician of the Year Competition 2020!

Congratulations to Alex, who was selected as a category finalist in the final 25 young musicians of the BBC Young Musician of the Year Competition 2020. After taking his GCSE examinations at St Clement Danes Sch...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Assembly Series Resumes remotely with Ms Spencer discussing Interthinkingâ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/547/assembly-series-resumes-remotely-with-ms-spencer-discussing-interthinking</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This week is the beginning of our Assembly Series to be held remotely each week. Please click on link below to listen to this week&#39;s assembly with Ms Spencer discussing &lsquo;Interthinking&rsquo;.

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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Textiles students make scrubs for NHS Heroes!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/544/textiles-students-make-scrubs-for-nhs-heroes</link>
			<description><![CDATA[More of our very talented and industrious students have been putting their skills to excellent use during lock down!

Year 11 textile students have been very busy in the Technology Department making scrubs for NHS workers in their own time. Well done to students Alex and Emily, who have made a very impressive effort in making much needed scrubs for the NHS.

A great effort by both students, and on...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lottie wins Regional Finals of 'Step into the NHS' Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/545/lottie-wins-regional-finals-of-step-into-the-nhs-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A fantastic achievement for Year 9 student Lottie Park who has been named the East of England Regional winner of the &#39;Step into the NHS&#39; Secondary Schools Competition.&nbsp;

The competition is run by NHS &#39;Health Careers&#39; for KS3 students, designed to help raise career aspiration and awareness of the breadth of 350 careers available in the NHS.

To enter, students created a job des...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Old Danes appear at BBC Virtual Big Weekend on 22-24 May]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/546/old-danes-appear-at-bbc-virtual-big-weekend-on-22-24-may</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Make sure you put the BBC&rsquo;s Big weekend 2020 in your diary for the Bank Holiday weekend! Miss Stevens, Head of Performing Arts, is delighted to share news from three Old Danes who are all performing in upcoming BBC music events!

Two Old Danes are performing at the BBC&#39;s virtual Big Weekend 2020 which will be held between Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th May 2020. Alumni Jack Garratt, who has...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Staff film ' We Miss You All ' video for school community!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/543/staff-film-we-miss-you-all-video-for-school-community</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Members of staff were busy during the Bank Holiday weekend making a&nbsp;video - &#39;We Miss You All!&#39; The video was made by staff who were either working at school or at home during the Bank Holiday weekend, to let our school community know how much that they are missing you!&nbsp;

Many thanks to Head of Sixth Form Mrs Edwards for compiling the video and to the staff who participated in var...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A lockdown challenge at school by Mr Scooter!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/542/a-lockdown-challenge-at-school-by-mr-scooter</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Head of Year 8 and science teacher Mr Hutton (recently also known by some as Mr Scooter) took his hour of exercise on his scooter yesterday - but chose to take his exercise indoors!

Mr Hutton challenged himself to see how far he could travel around St Clement Danes School with one push of his scooter!

Please join Mr Hutton on his tour by following the link to his YouTube science channel below, w...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 6 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Computer Science students create Treatment Tracker site for COVID-19]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/541/computer-science-students-create-treatment-tracker-site-for-covid-19</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Mr Taylor, Subject Leader of Computing, is delighted to share news from two GCSE Computer Science students, Matthew Warminger and James Dolan. The Year 11 students&nbsp; have &nbsp;created a website dedicated to tracking the progress of research into the development of vaccines in respect of the COVID-19 virus. The students decided to set up the site, along with friend Hamza, to focus on a positiv...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 5 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[YMCA and Residential Care Home thank St Clement Danes School]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/539/ymca-and-residential-care-home-thank-st-clement-danes-school</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Watford YMCA was delighted to receive PPE designed and created by Design Technology staff Millie Andrews and Ms Lalli. YMCA Housing Support Officer Mr Andy Shaw visited St Clement Danes school on Friday 24th April and was delighted to collect a quantity of visors for use by staff at the YMCA in Watford. Old Dane Mr Shaw expressed his gratitude saying, &quot;A massive thank you to St Clement Danes...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 1 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 11 student produces scrubs for NHS]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/538/year-11-student-produces-scrubs-for-nhs</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Well done to Year 11 student Emily Langston who has been very productive by making much needed scrubs for hospitals in Hillingdon. The national emergency of requiring PPE for our NHS has had overwhelming support across the UK and &lsquo;For The Love of Scrubs&rsquo; has been at the forefront of supporting the making of scrubs. &#39;For The Love of Scrubs &ndash; Hillingdon Working Group&#39; has s...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Jess raises over Â£900 for The 2.6 Challenge]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/540/jess-raises-over-900-for-the-26-challenge</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Fifteen- year old SCD student Jess Moorhouse, has raised over &pound;900 for the South West Herts Samaritans, where her dad Nick works as a volunteer. Jess has raised this amazing amount as a result of her participation in The 2.6 Challenge on Sunday 26th April. Jess completed a 2.6- mile ride on her horse Gonzo around Chorleywood Common in response to the challenge.

Well done Jess - a fantastic...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[St Clement Danes School supports community by creating PPE]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/535/st-clement-danes-school-supports-community-by-creating-ppe</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes School was delighted to be able to support the community with designing and producing much needed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for frontline workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Design and Technology Faculty, led by Mrs Lalli and Mrs Andrews, completed 220 face shields over the Easter period. The parts were cut and assembled with the use of a 3D printer and sent to Har...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD PE staff lead 'The 2.6 Challenge' to save  UK Charities !]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/536/scd-pe-staff-lead-the-26-challenge-to-save-uk-charities-</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Many fundraising events in the UK have been postponed or cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with many charities across the UK struggling to maintain their services due to the lack of income. &nbsp;As a result of the cancellation of so many mass participation events the 2.6 Challenge was launched this month to support the charities that would have benefitted from the London Marathon. The chall...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD teacher receives Gold Status as UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/534/scd-teacher-receives-gold-status-as-uk-parliament-teacher-ambassador</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Many congratulations to Politics Teacher and Subject Leader Mrs Brown who has been awarded Gold status as a UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador. Mrs Brown has received this award as a result of her work developing students and colleagues&rsquo; understanding of Parliament and democracy as part of the UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador programme. In order to achieve this status several criteria must be...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD students release trout into River Chess as part of Chalk Stream Project]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/533/scd-students-release-trout-into-river-chess-as-part-of-chalk-stream-project</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Students from St Clement Danes School recently visited the River Chess as part of their participation in the Chilterns Chalk Streams Project, an educational programme supported by the River Chess Association. St Clement Danes School has participated in the &#39;Trout in the Classroom&#39; project for the last four years. Local farmer and Chair of the River Chess Association, Paul Jennings, explain...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Teddy prints T shirts to support NHS staff and volunteers!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/532/teddy-prints-t-shirts-to-support-nhs-staff-and-volunteers</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We were pleased to hear that Teddy, one of our Year 11 students, wanted to give something back to the NHS. Teddy has set up a stall outside his family home printing and selling t-shirts, with all proceeds going to the NHS. Teddy took care to think about social distancing and always has hand sanitiser available next to his money collection pot. The proceeds are being donated to the NHS Just Giving...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Science Skills -QR Codes to Soap Making!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/531/science-skills-qr-codes-to-soap-making</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Science students have been busy in school during the Easter holidays, and have had an opportunity to experience a variety of new skills. Last week students made their own soap, choosing their preferred colour, scent, and shape. Some students even succeeded in producing different coloured layers in their soap! Other activities included taking part in a QR code hunt, in which students had to search...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[French language students make delicious Easter treats!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/530/french-language-students-make-delicious-easter-treats</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 7th April the Modern Foreign Languages faculty had a lot of fun using the Food Technology rooms for a morning of shopping and cooking, all conducted in French!&nbsp; Madame Mass&eacute; set up a shop where the students &#39;bought&#39; the ingredients necessary for making crepes, pain perdu (French toast) and chocolat chaud. Students, Madame Mass&eacute; and Madame Fern then set about m...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 8 Apr 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[School donates goggles to help protect NHS staff against Covid-19]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/526/school-donates-goggles-to-help-protect-nhs-staff-against-covid-19</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The SCD Science Faculty was able to assist a local GP surgery when a quantity of high specification goggles was donated for use as Personal Protection Equipment. &nbsp;Head Science Technician Tony Baxter located the goggles across the faculty, which were given to the Gade Surgery in Rickmansworth. The surgery also has a practice in Chorleywood. Dr Sonali Sudarshi, a GP at the surgery, said that t...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A fantastic effort by DT Faculty to produce PPE for NHS!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/529/a-fantastic-effort-by-dt-faculty-to-produce-ppe-for-nhs</link>
			<description><![CDATA[&nbsp;A fantastic effort is being made by members of the SCD Design Faculty to produce PPE items for essential use by NHS staff. DT staff are joining DT staff UK wide to assist the NHS by using their innovative skills during these challenging times.&nbsp; Last week Product Design Subject Leader, Mrs Lalli, and Technology Technician Mrs Andrews rose to the challenge and were busy designing and maki...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students already achieving  iDEA  Digital Enterprise Awards from home!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/528/students-already-achieving-idea-digital-enterprise-awards-from-home</link>
			<description><![CDATA[During the period that students have been studying from home six students have already achieved bronze awards, and an amazing 685 badges have been achieved by students as part of the school&#39;s participation in the iDEA programme! A truly stunning effort!

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iDEA (The Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award), is an international programme that helps students develop digital, enterprise and empl...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Amazing set of results for LAMDA entrants!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/524/amazing-set-of-results-for-lamda-entrants</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A fantastic set of results have been received by school in respect of the recent LAMDA drama examinations.&nbsp; The students performed brilliantly with an astounding 65% of the entrants gaining a distinction, and 92% passing with a merit or distinction! Well done to all the students on this achieving this super set of results! &nbsp;

Head of Drama Mrs Ingleby congratulated all the students on th...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students volunteer at Epilepsy Society at Chalfont St Peter]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/525/students-volunteer-at-epilepsy-society-at-chalfont-st-peter</link>
			<description><![CDATA[SCD Sixth Form are very proud that several Year 13 students and Old Danes responded to a recent tweet from @scdsixthform asking for volunteers. The help was sought by the Epilepsy Society situated at their residential centre in Chalfont St Peter.&nbsp; The centre has been struggling to support their residents due to many carers being in self-isolation or having to care for young children at home...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students learn useful life skills!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/527/students-learn-useful-life-skills</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Students who were in school last week experienced a variety of learning including online learning, PE, reading &amp; outdoor learning. Under the guidance of teacher Mr Biswell, who created the school&#39;s kitchen garden, they were able to expand their knowledge by learning about how to tend a kitchen garden- a very useful life skill!

The school community is very grateful to Mr Biswell and all st...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 11 students visit Mosque]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/523/year-11-students-visit-mosque</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Monday 16th March Year 11 Religious Studies students visited the London Central Mosque. The students were given a tour of the mosque and the visit gave them a chance to experience the day to day workings of a mosque. It also gave the students an opportunity to ask any questions they had about Islam. 

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Religious Studies Teacher Mr Fry said that the students found the day very informative...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A stunning performance at the Royal Albert Hall]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/518/a-stunning-performance-at-the-royal-albert-hall</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Students gave a superb performance at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 8th March when twenty-two members of the Elite Dance girls group attended the Hertfordshire Music Gala. The group had been selected to perform at this prestigious event from many schools within Hertfordshire,&nbsp; which was attended by 2500 students, staff and performers. &nbsp;PE teacher and Dance organiser Miss Kelly praised...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rose retires after loyal service to St Clement Danes School]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/521/rose-retires-after-loyal-service-to-st-clement-danes-school</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Friday&nbsp;14th March Headteacher Toby Sutherland presented a bouquet of flowers to Rose Garner on her retirement, after twenty-two years of loyal service to the school as a member of the catering staff.

Catering Manager Lynne Kelly praised Rose - &#39;It has been a pleasure to work with her, and she will be missed by us all. Rosie has been absolutely amazing.&#39;&nbsp;

Rose is a familiar f...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[World Book Day]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/517/world-book-day-1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[World Book Day was held on Thursday 5th March 2020. The day is an annual event organised by the World Book Day Charity, and its mission is to provide every child and young person a book of their own. The day is a&nbsp;celebration of authors, illustrators, books and reading.

At St Clement Danes School our librarians Mrs Gustafsson and Mrs Murray&nbsp;organised a day full of activities to celebrate...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Charities thank school for over Â£10000 raised during Charities' Week!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/519/charities-thank-school-for-over-10000-raised-during-charities-week</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Monday 2nd March 2020 representatives from Michael Sobell House, Harrow MS&nbsp;Society, Herts Inclusive Theatre&nbsp;and Watford New Hope Trust&nbsp;attended assembly to receive equal cheques from a total amount of &pound;10,095. This amount was raised during our annual Charities Week, which was held in December 2019. Charities&#39; Prefects arranged a number of fun filled activities for our s...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Going for Gold in Maths Challenge!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/516/going-for-gold-in-maths-challenge</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations&nbsp;to the 136 students in Years 9, 10 and 11 who took part in the&nbsp;Intermediate Maths Challenge, which was held on Thursday 6th March. Special congratulations go to sixty percent of our entrants&nbsp;who received a certificate&nbsp;following their participation in the challenge, compared to the national average of forty percent of entrants receiving certificates!&nbsp;In tota...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 9 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Scarlett wins Gold medal at England Athletics Championships!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/512/scarlett-wins-gold-medal-at-england-athletics-championships</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A fantastic achievement for Year 10 student Scarlett Gammell who has won a gold medal at the recent England Athletics Age Group Indoor Athletics Championships! The championships, also known as the National Indoor Championships, was held at the English Institute of Sport (EIS) in Sheffield in February, where Scarlett won the position of the Under 17 National Indoor Champion in 60 metres hurdles.

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			<pubDate>Wed, 4 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Franklin Scholars win at University of Oxford!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/513/franklin-scholars-win-at-university-of-oxford</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday 27th February the Franklin Scholars (a group of 15 Year 10 mentors) attended the Festival of Ideas, which was held at Oxford University. On arrival the group were given a tour around Queens College. They were then introduced to the three other schools that were participating in the festival. The first activity was a public speaking workshop. The students learnt how to stand and talk l...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 3 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 9 Public Speakers win second place in Youth Speaks competition!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/514/year-9-public-speakers-win-second-place-in-youth-speaks-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Another great result for the Year 9 public speaking team!&nbsp; The team&nbsp;competed in the District Final of the Rotary Youth Speaks Competition, which was held at the Vandyke&nbsp;Upper School, Leighton Buzzard on Tuesday 25th &nbsp;February 2020.&nbsp; Team members&nbsp;Matilda Brocklehurst, Amelie Mansour and Archie Bentham came second in the competition with Amelie getting a special award f...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 3 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Swimming Success!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/515/swimming-success</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the Junior Boys, Junior Girls and Intermediate Girls swimming teams who all competed in the&nbsp;Hertfordshire Swimming League Finals Gala, which was held at The Haberdashers&#39;&nbsp;Aske&#39;s Boys&#39; School on Tuesday 25th February. The competition was entered by the top eight teams in the district for each age group. Well done to all three teams who won 2nd,5th and 4th pl...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 3 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 9 students attend Holocaust Memorial Day at Synagogue]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/509/year-9-students-attend-holocaust-memorial-day-at-synagogue</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday 5th February 2020 twenty-three Year 9 students visited the Northwood United Synagogue to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day. In 2001 the British Government designated the 27th January each year as an annual Remembrance Day and invited people to reflect on the Holocaust of the Second World War and other genocides. It was established to encourage people to oppose racism, discrimination...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Gym and Dance Display 2020]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/508/gym-and-dance-display-2020</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to nearly two hundred students who took part in the annual Gym and Dance Display, which was held in the Barbirolli Hall on Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th February 2020.

The students performed twenty-five pieces including Vaulting, Trampette work, Floor gymnastics, team gymnastics, Contemporary dance, Street dance, Lyrical, Bollywood and Modern dance.&nbsp;

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			<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fantastic attendance at Apprenticeship Evening!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/507/fantastic-attendance-at-apprenticeship-evening</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As part of National Apprenticeship Week (3rd &ndash; 9th February), we held an Apprenticeship evening to outline the opportunities offered within the apprenticeship career pathway. We were delighted to have some previous St Clement Danes students talk about how their careers have developed since they left school. Tom Stratton-Carr from HSBC, Charlotte Winder from GSK, Jess Bellamy from Nestle and...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Aariz performs with Ishmaeli Community Ensemble]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/506/aariz-performs-with-ishmaeli-community-ensemble</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Well done to Year 8 student Aariz&nbsp;Imran who was selected to be part of the Ismaili Community Ensemble when they&nbsp;performed at the iconic&nbsp;Ismaili Centre in London, on Saturday 8th February 2020.&nbsp;

The Ismaili Community Ensemble (ICE) explores the theme of personal responsibility in creating an environment of care. In a world of social and political instability as well as increasi...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Success at Rotary Club Youth Speaks Competition!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/505/success-at-rotary-club-youth-speaks-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Year 9 students Matilda, Amelie&nbsp;and Archie who won 2nd place in in the Intermediate Semi-Final Rotary Club Youth Speaks Competition at Aylesbury High School on Friday 7th February. It was the students&rsquo; first experience of the competition which took the form of a debate.&nbsp;The team comprised of Matilda Brocklehurst (Chairperson), Amelie Mansour (Proposer) and Archie...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tickets available for our fabulous Gym and Dance Display!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/504/tickets-available-for-our-fabulous-gym-and-dance-display</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tickets are now available for our annual fabulous Gym and Dance display! Family and friends are cordially invited to a great evening of entertainment at our renowned Gym and Dance Display 2020!

Some of the school&rsquo;s most talented dancers and gymnasts will be showcasing their skills in the Barbirolli Hall on Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th February&nbsp;at 7pm. Students will be performing a...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 5 Feb 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Stanley wins Herts Public Health  #JustTalk Film Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/503/stanley-wins-herts-public-health-justtalk-film-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Year 7 student Stanley Viner who won the #JUSTTALK 2019/20 film competition, which is organised by Hertfordshire Public Health Team. Each year students are invited to raise mental health awareness by creating a storyboard for ideas for short films promoting mental health issues. This year&rsquo;s theme was &lsquo;How to cope with Exam Pressure&rdquo;, and the judging panel comme...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 4 Feb 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Drama News!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/496/drama-news-1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Performing Arts Teacher Mrs May reported on recent news from the drama department;

We have had a very busy few months in the Drama department.&nbsp; In November our Year 11 students performed their devised pieces &ndash; over two evenings the students performed a range of thought-provoking pieces challenging their audience to think about a range of issues including poverty, feminism, bullying and...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 3 Feb 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students experience University of Cambridge Interactive Day of Languages]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/502/students-experience-university-of-cambridge-interactive-day-of-languages</link>
			<description><![CDATA[At the start of the autumn term ten Year 9 students had the opportunity of spending a day at Cambridge University on an Interactive Day of Languages.&nbsp; They had university-style&nbsp;lessons in German, French and Spanish and then experienced two taster lessons in&nbsp;two further languages of their choice - Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese&nbsp;and&nbsp;Russian.&nbsp; Jocelyn Wyburd,&nbsp;Director&...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 3 Feb 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Can you help Anchor Fund to provide extra resources for students?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/495/can-you-help-anchor-fund-to-provide-extra-resources-for-students</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Thank you to all the families who donate to the Anchor Fund - your regular contributions make a huge difference to the resources the school provides for the children. The fund enables the faculties to purchase essential updates to textbooks and additional resources to provide the very best educational experience for the students. The Anchor Fund was established in 2001 and has charitable status. I...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Spanish Students enjoy exchange trip to Seville]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/493/spanish-students-enjoy-exchange-trip-to-seville</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Twenty seven Year 10 and 12 students have recently visited Seville on an exchange programme. They thoroughly enjoyed the trip and Year 12 student Kristina Bain -&nbsp;Rendekova wrote about their experience;

&#39;On Saturday 11th of January we had an early start to the day when we left school at 4am to travel to Gatwick airport. &nbsp;Some people were excited and seemed to have a lot of energy, wh...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Chopper's Brexit Podcast broadcast from SCD!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/498/choppers-brexit-podcast-broadcast-from-scd</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Seven days before Brexit students from St Clement Danes School participated in the Telegraph&rsquo;s weekly podcast &lsquo;Choppers Brexit Broadcast&rsquo;. The podcast, hosted by Chief Political Correspondent and Assistant Editor of The Daily Telegraph, Christopher Hope regularly has over 25,0000 listeners.

In this special episode, Mr Hope interviewed former local Conservative politician, David...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A fantastic performance at ESU Public Speaking Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/501/a-fantastic-performance-at-esu-public-speaking-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A fantastic performance was given by three Year 10 and 11 students who participated in the district finals of the English-Speaking Union Competition, which was held at the Aldenham School on Tuesday 21st January 2020. &nbsp;We are delighted that Elena Morgan was voted Best Speaker and Daniel Mullins was voted Best Questioner from all of the seven teams that participated in the competition. Well do...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Teacher receives 'This Girl Can'  Service to Sport Award]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/499/teacher-receives-this-girl-can-service-to-sport-award</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to maths teacher and Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator Amanda Kirby for achieving&nbsp;third place in the &#39;This Girl Can in Herts&#39; Award. The award was given in recognition of the work that Amanda&nbsp;and&nbsp;fellow volunteer Karen Silverton performed in setting up a girls&#39; football team at Chipperfield&nbsp;Corinthians&nbsp;Club. The award was presented on&nbsp;Tuesday 1...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Textiles students visit Ciment Pleating Studios]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/494/textiles-students-visit-ciment-pleating-studios</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 9th January 2019 ten Year 12 Textiles students attended the Ciment Pleating studios in Potters Bar as part of their A level studies.Pleating is the art of folding fabric into different shapes creating difference in volume and texture, and students are required to understand the principles of pleating and show knowledge of the process in&nbsp;their examinations. The students reported th...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2020 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Carnegie Group Visit Globe Theatre and Waterstones in Piccadilly]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/492/carnegie-group-visit-globe-theatre-and-waterstones-in-piccadilly</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Friday 13th December sixteen Year 8 and Year 9 Carnegie Panel students, who shadowed the Carnegie Medal Competition last year, travelled to London for a guided tour of the Globe Exhibition at the Globe Theatre. The panel then visited the Piccadilly branch of Waterstones store to choose a selection of books for the Learning Resources Centre at St Clement Danes School.&nbsp; Trip Leader Miss Lapo...]]></description>
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			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/484/charities-week-2019</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Charities Week begins on Wednesday 18th December with a number of fund-raising activities being held to raise money for four very worthy charities. Charities Week is an annual tradition at St Clement Danes School, always held in the last week of school before the school closes for the Christmas holidays. It is a time for festive fun for students and staff alike, whilst the school community raises...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Christmas Carol Concert 2019]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The Christmas festivities began on Tuesday evening at St Clement Danes when&nbsp;the annual Carol Service took place. Guests were welcomed by the Deputy Head Girl and Boy,&nbsp;and the&nbsp;audience enjoyed a range of performances and sang carols accompanied by the&nbsp;orchestra. Performances included a number of solo performances and readings, and also performances from the Guitar group, Acapell...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Steve Godbold retires after 21 years of outstanding support  to school]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/481/steve-godbold-retires-after-21-years-of-outstanding-support-to-school</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This term marks the&nbsp;retirement of longstanding supporter of St Clement Danes School, Steve Godbold, as Chair of the school&#39;s Anchor Fund.&nbsp;

Headteacher Toby Sutherland expressed his gratitude. &quot;I would like to thank Steve Godbold who is retiring as Chair of the Anchor Fund Committee after seven years. His eldest son joined St Clement Danes in 1998 and from that time he has been...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/486/sixth-form-invite-local-community-to-christmas-festivities-at-scd</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Monday 16th December the Sixth Form Committee launched their inaugural Community Christmas event when they held a festive afternoon tea to which they invited elderly members of the Chorleywood community, including some residents from local care home, Sunrise Senior Living. The visitors enjoyed a chat and played some games with the sixth form students over mince pies and a cup of tea.

The idea...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Deliveroo engineers code with Computer Science students]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/490/deliveroo-engineers-code-with-computer-science-students</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 12th December Computer Science&nbsp;students&nbsp;were lucky enough to have 9 software engineers (including ex SCD student Jennie Quinton) visit the school from food delivery company Deliveroo. The engineers visited the school&nbsp;to give a fantastic coding experience for all the Year 10 and Year 12 Computer Science students. The students were given a quick introduction, then began co...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Scarlet wins Drummond Award at British Nutrition  Awards]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/491/scarlet-wins-drummond-award-at-british-nutrition-awards</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to&nbsp;former student, Scarlet Beattie, who&nbsp;received the Drummond Award from the British Nutrition Foundation at their recent awards day held at the Royal College of Physicians in Regent&rsquo;s Park.&nbsp;&nbsp;Scarlet achieved the top mark in the country (an impressive achievement as the new level 3 qualification in Food Science and Nutrition Diploma replaces A level Food f...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[7 Dane win Year 7 Reading Challenge!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/489/7-dane-win-year-7-reading-challenge</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The 2019 Year&nbsp;7 Reading Challenge was another great success with over 150 students taking part and reading books from such diverse categories as &rsquo;One word title&rsquo; to &lsquo;Set in a different country&rsquo;. This year the winning form was 7 Dane, narrowly beating 7 Clare and earning the maximum number of house points.&nbsp; To celebrate we invited them all to a tea party in the LRC...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Kate receives Gold Award at St James's  Palace]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/488/kate-receives-gold-award-at-st-jamess-palace</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 26th November former Year 13 student Kate Baldwin attended St. James&rsquo;s Palace, London, where she received her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award from celebrity adventurer, David Love. Teacher and Duke of Edinburgh Manager Amanda Kirby presented the group with their Gold Awards on behalf of Prince Edward Earl of Wessex. During the presentation the Earl of Wessex took the opportunity to c...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A level Art students visit Antony Gormley Exhibition at Royal Academy]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/483/a-level-art-students-visit-antony-gormley-exhibition-at-royal-academy</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday 27th November, Art A level students visited the Royal Academy of Arts to attend the Antony Gormley exhibition and attend a practical workshop run by the staff. The students were tasked with creating a &lsquo;Gormley style&rsquo; model using clay and found materials, which was then cast with plaster to create a miniature which they painted and brought home. They were given a guided tou...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sixth form students share their experiences from Work Shadowing]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/482/sixth-form-students-share-their-experiences-from-work-shadowing</link>
			<description><![CDATA[All Year 12 students undertook two days of Work Shadowing at the end of the summer term. CEIAG&nbsp;Coordinator Mrs Payne and her colleague Mrs Ritchie are in the process of organising Work Shadowing for our students later this academic year. Please read a selection of their&nbsp;reports below to find out more about the students&#39; interesting experiences.

ITV &ndash; Andrew McNaughton. &quot;I...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 2 Dec 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Winter Market]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Well done to St Clement Danes Parents&rsquo; Association who raised &pound;4700 at the &#39;Winter Market&#39;, which was held in the Barbirolli Hall on Saturday 16th November. This very popular annual event was packed with stall holders and customers, who took the opportunity to buy Christmas gifts at the wide array of stalls at the market. Over 60 stallholders showcased their exciting range of p...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Polling station open at St Clement Danes School!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/480/polling-station-open-at-st-clement-danes-school</link>
			<description><![CDATA[For the first time ever, elections were held at SCD for KS3 and KS4/5 Student Ambassadors. The positions are for a 2-year term and are primarily aimed to focus on national issues being brought into school, and looking at ways the school and student body can act on them.

The idea of holding an election was to mirror a General Election, giving the students an understanding of the process of casting...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Sporting Facilities Planned for St Clement Danes School]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/477/new-sporting-facilities-planned-for-st-clement-danes-school</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes School is delighted to be working closely with Hertfordshire Football Association and the Football Foundation on an application for funding towards the development of a new floodlit 3G Artificial Grass Pitch on the school site. The facility will aim to be in place for the start of our new academic year in September 2020 following planning and regulatory approvals. The pitch will p...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/478/commemoration-2019</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Friday 22nd November St Clement Danes School celebrated its annual Commemoration Day. Students from Years 7, 11, 12 and 13 attended the service at St Clement Danes Church in the Strand along with Staff, Trustees, Governors, Parents and other esteemed guests. A second service was held in the Barbirolli Hall at school, with students from Years 8, 9 and 10 in attendance. The services commemorate t...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[School raises Â£900 for Royal British Legion]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/476/school-raises-900-for-royal-british-legion</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The school is delighted to share the pleasing&nbsp;news that the school community has raised &pound;896.54 by selling poppies for the 2019 Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Our&nbsp;long-standing Poppy Day collector&nbsp;volunteers visited the school earlier this week to thank the school community for their donations. The amount raised&nbsp;contributed&nbsp;to a collection of &pound;6,400 in the...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 8 student cycles 52 miles along South Downs for Alzheimer's Research]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/473/year-8-student-cycles-52-miles-along-south-downs-for-alzheimers-research</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Saturday 9th November Year 8&nbsp;student&nbsp;Hannah Garvey participated in the South East Cycling Down Dementia Event, setting off from Lingfield racecourse. On a very cold and&nbsp;rainy day, Hannah&nbsp;cycled 52 miles on particularly hilly roads to raise money for Alzheimer&rsquo;s Research, and undertook this challenge despite the fact that twenty miles was&nbsp;the&nbsp;furthest distance...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students and staff attend annual Livia Award at City Hall]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/474/students-and-staff-attend-annual-livia-award-at-city-hall</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 12th November 2019 a&nbsp;number of staff and students were privileged to attend the Livia Award, held at City Hall, Southwark. The award honours outstanding investigative work by&nbsp;police officers in the Roads and Transport Policing Command of the Metropolitan Police Service. The officers investigate serious injury and death on the roads, and also offer support to families of those...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[World War Fighter Pilot speaks at Remembrance Day Service]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/472/world-war-fighter-pilot-speaks-at-remembrance-day-service</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Friday 8th November we welcomed a number of Old Danes, Trustees and Governors to the school to join us for our annual Remembrance Services. &nbsp;&nbsp;The school was privileged to have Second World War fighter pilot Jimmy James as guest speaker, who relayed his incredible war time experiences as a pilot and prisoner of war. The prayers and the Ode of Remembrance were read by Reverend Ludgrove,...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dedicated Rose celebrates 70th birthday!]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Dedicated member of the catering staff, Rose Garner, celebrates her 70th Birthday this week. Rose is an integral member of the team, and has worked at the school for an amazing twenty years, producing delicious food for thousands of students and staff !

Catering Manager Lynne Kelly praised Rose for her commitment to her job - &#39;Rosie has been working at St Clement Danes for the past 20 years,...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 7 Nov 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Danes Educational Trust hosts Mental Health  Matters Conference]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/467/danes-educational-trust-hosts-mental-health-matters-conference</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This week the Danes Educational Trust hosted a Mental Health Matters Conference for sharing best practice approaches to Mental Health and Wellbeing amongst schools. Approximately eighty teachers and support staff attended the conference when they had an opportunity to attend workshops and listen to speeches from mental health professionals and guests involved in mental health issues.

Old Dane Jac...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 6 Nov 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[An action packed trip to Cern for science students]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/466/an-action-packed-trip-to-cern-for-science-students</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Over half term, 23 A-level Physics students, two A-level Chemistry students and three Science teachers went on the annual Physics Department trip to CERN.

The whole group enjoyed glorious autumn sunshine as they explored Geneva and the surrounding countryside, but the highlight was as ever the tour of the world-renowned particle physics laboratory.

With the Large Hadron Collider in the middle of...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 5 Nov 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A career change from Construction Industry to Physics Teacher!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/465/a-career-change-from-construction-industry-to-physics-teacher</link>
			<description><![CDATA[An article in the Watford Observer about teachers joining the profession after changing careers,&nbsp;highlighted the career change of St Clement Danes physics teacher Ms Brown.&nbsp; In 2018 Ms Brown trained as a teacher after a&nbsp;twenty-year career in the construction industry.

Ms Brown&nbsp;said: &ldquo;After spending over twenty years in construction, I reached a point in my career where I...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 4 Nov 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 students embrace the weekly walk a mile initiative!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/463/year-7-students-embrace-the-weekly-walk-a-mile-initiative</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Year 7 students have started the weekly mile at school this half term. Every Monday we are going out onto the Astro turf to run or walk for 20 minutes in order to get students active and out of the classroom during form time. The reasoning behind it is to ensure that students are getting fresh air and are caring for their own healthy active lifestyles and mental health. The students do not nee...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Pastoral Hub opens after refurbishment]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/464/new-pastoral-hub-opens-after-refurbishment</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As part of the summer refurbishment works, Student Reception has been relocated to the space vacated by our old Learning Resource Centre. The new facilities include an enlarged medical bay, additional spaces for student meetings and a dedicated Wellbeing Room. Located in the centre of the school, the area is a more accessible space for all students. The new facility will be known as the&nbsp;Pasto...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 Spartan Challenge team raise funds for Spread A Smile]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/462/year-7-spartan-challenge-team-raise-funds-for-spread-a-smile</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A group of Year 7 SCD students took part in the Spartan Challenge on&nbsp;Saturday 5th October at Windsor (Jude Powell, Amos Beloe, Rhys Hanson, Joshua Kay, Teddy Noonan and Lois Evans). &nbsp;Jude decided to enter a team for the challenge instead of holding&nbsp;a birthday party to celebrate&nbsp;his twelfth birthday. The team &lsquo;Sam&#39;s Spartans&rsquo; incredibly raised over &pound;2,000 i...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[School Community collects for Wrap up London and the Refugee Kitchen]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/461/school-community-collects-for-wrap-up-london-and-the-refugee-kitchen</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Following an assembly on 1st October which raised awareness of the plight of refugees around the world, the school was given an opportunity to respond with donations.

Chorleywood 4 Refugees suggested two charities that we could support and the school has responded generously.

The Refugee Community Kitchen which operates in London and Northern France will benefit from the huge number of tins we c...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students showcase EPQ projects at Presentation Evening]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/457/students-showcase-epq-projects-at-presentation-evening</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On the evening of 26th September, Year 13 students gathered in the Halle &amp; Holborn conference rooms to present their Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) in a &#39;marketplace&#39; set up. The evening was a fantastic celebration of students&#39; hard work and determination in completing this prestigious qualification, and saw students deliver an assessed presentation to peers, parents and thei...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A great start to the season for Girls' Football Teams!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/458/a-great-start-to-the-season-for-girls-football-teams</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Year 7 and Year 8 girls&rsquo; football teams have all made a fantastic start to the season and it was great to see over 40 new Year 7 girls at the trials this September! The Under 13 A team have made a positive start to both County Cup and National Cup competitions, beating Marlborough 2-0 in the county competition and travelling to London to beat Mossborne Community Academy in the National C...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Photography students visit London Galleries]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday 25th September Year 12 photography students attended a trip to the Photographers Gallery and The Victoria &amp; Albert Museum in London, to develop ideas towards their first coursework project and to focus on different methods of presenting photographic work. Subject Leader Mrs Brenton said &lsquo;The day proved very beneficial as we visited The Photographers Gallery in the morning to...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 9 Oct 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Deputy Lieutenant presents awards to Duke of Edinburgh award winners!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/454/deputy-lieutenant-presents-awards-to-duke-of-edinburgh-award-winners</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday 2nd October an awards evening was held in the Barbirolli Hall when 129 Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award winners and 38 Silver D of E &nbsp;award winners were presented with their awards by the Deputy Lieutenant of Hertfordshire, David Cansdale QPM.

A number of short pieces were performed by award winning 6th form students Louisa, Maddie, Daisy, Henry&nbsp;and Gaetan, to celebrate and s...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 8 Oct 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Guinness World Record Holder attends start of Recycling Week]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/453/guinness-world-record-holder-attends-start-of-recycling-week</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Pupils and teachers at St Clement Danes School had a special guest visitor to their assembly on Monday 23rd September 2019&nbsp;to launch the start of recycling week.&nbsp;

Chris Bertish, a Guinness World Recorder holder for being the first person to cross the Atlantic on a paddle board, and also co-author of a new curriculum which has just been endorsed by United Nations surrounding the Sustaina...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A great start to the year for Year 10 Franklin Scholars mentors !]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The Franklin Scholars is an organisation&nbsp;established to help every pupil make a strong start in secondary school. The scholars are outstanding student leaders chosen to help younger students make a strong start in secondary school through peer tutoring and coaching. The school participates in the scheme under the guidance of Franklin Scholar Coordinator Miss Sacks.

On Tuesday 17th September...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Speech Day 2019]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/452/speech-day-2019</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Friday 13th September the school celebrated the successes of its student body at our annual Speech Day.

With the junior event taking place in the morning and the senior event&nbsp;after lunch, hundreds of gathered students, parents and guests were able to enjoy the speeches and musical items and celebrate the students&rsquo; success. The event commenced with Chair of Governors, Mr Martin Day,...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Merits awarded for Nationwide 'Product in a Tin' Competition!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/450/merits-awarded-for-nationwide-product-in-a-tin-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are delighted to announce that three of our students have won prizes in the nationwide &lsquo;Product in a Tin Competition&rsquo;. Congratulations to current Year 10 students Anahitaa, Anusha and Cacey, who will be receiving merit prizes for their entries in the competition.

The students were required to design and create a &lsquo;Product in a Tin&rsquo; made using materials from at least two...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A successful trip to USA for SCD Footballers!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/446/a-successful-trip-to-usa-for-scd-footballers</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Mr Conway, Assistant&nbsp;Head of PE Faculty reports on the recent USA football tour;

&#39;This summer we took 22 boys on the USA football tour to the state of Maine. It was the 30th anniversary of the&nbsp;tour which started in 1988 and was once again a huge success, with the boys enjoying a once in a lifetime experience.&nbsp;The&nbsp;team played five games in total - winning 4 games and losing...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 8 Cricket Champs!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/448/year-8-cricket-champs</link>
			<description><![CDATA[At the start of the winter sports season Mr Conway, Assistant Head of PE Faculty, reports&nbsp;on last season&#39;s very successful cricket results;

&#39;Well done to the Year 8 boys cricketers who were unbeaten during&nbsp;the season and won both the district league and county plate final beating Owens, Potters Bar, convincingly in the final. They played some outstanding cricket throughout the s...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fantastic LAMDA Results!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/449/fantastic-lamda-results</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Mrs Ingleby, Subject Leader Drama, reported of a fantastic success for the drama department&nbsp;when news of the LAMDA examination results&nbsp;was&nbsp;received prior to the end of the summer term. The Drama Department was delighted to discover that twenty four students had been&nbsp;awarded distinctions and nine students received&nbsp;merits, which is an amazing&nbsp;set of results for the scho...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Celebration for Year 7 students]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/447/celebration-for-year-7-students</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As the school year came to an end, Mr Sutherland had his annual meeting with the Year 7 students who had consistently achieved high Attitude to Learning scores on their reports throughout the school year. Along with Mrs Carrington and Mr Marks, the students chatted about their experiences during the year and were congratulated on their hard work. A fitting end to their first year at the school.

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			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA['Brand You' Day]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/444/brand-you-day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday 17th July we were fortunate to welcome visitors to our Sixth Form &#39;Brand You&#39; event day&nbsp;from a diverse range of organisations including the Institute of Grocery Distributors, Tesco, Booker, Defra, The Recruitment Queen, Ask Apprenticeships, Events Frontier and the University of East Anglia. They came to talk to our Year 12 students about life after Sixth Form and help wid...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Musical Extravaganza in Vienna!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/445/a-musical-extravaganza-in-vienna</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Sunday 14th July eighty music students and staff travelled to Vienna for the 2019 Music Tour. The musicians had a fantastic experience when they performed a concert at the historic and prestigious St Stephen&rsquo;s Cathedral. &nbsp;Our students also performed at the Doblhoff Park Music Festival and underneath the big wheel at the amusement park in Prater Park! This was an amazing opportunity f...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A challenge in the Brecon Beacons for Duke of Edinburgh students!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/442/a-challenge-in-the-brecon-beacons-for-duke-of-edinburgh-students</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Duke of Edinburgh coordinator Mrs Kirby reports on the recent Gold and Silver Duke of Edinburgh expeditions in the&nbsp;Brecon Beacons:

We had a fabulous five days of very warm dry walking in the Brecon Beacons. On Thursday 11th July, the group travelled to Brecon for kit checks and acclimatization. On Friday morning, thirty four Year 10 Silver award students and six Year 12 Gold students began t...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[World Class School Re-accreditation]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/443/world-class-school-re-accreditation</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Well done to all the students involved in the process of re-accreditation for the World Class Schools award. Following a detailed re-evaluation process, we were again awarded the World Class Schools Mark with some fantastic feedback.&nbsp;]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[End of year message from the Governors]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/439/end-of-year-message-from-the-governors</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the first of regular updates from the governors of St Clement Danes.

This past school year has seen a number of new governors join the School Board, providing a range of skills and experience as well as insight from two &lsquo;Old Danes&rsquo;. The key responsibilities of the School Board are to:

&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ensure clarity of the school&rsquo;s vision, ethos and strategic...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Success at national schools' championships]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/441/success-at-national-schools-championships</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Several students took part in the ESAA national schools&#39; championships at the weekend which took place in Birmingham at the Alexander Stadium.They represented Hertfordshire at the event, following their performances at the county championships earlier in the summer.

Scarlett Gammell, Year 9, came a superb 4th in the 75m hurdles with a time of 11.31s, running a fantastic race to come through t...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Student journalists produce video for primary schools]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/438/student-journalists-produce-video-for-primary-schools</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 7 student journalists had a day off timetable recently to plan and film a video for local primary school pupils.

This followed a request for questions from local Year 5 and 6 pupils about secondary school life and SCD in particular. The journalists all worked extremely well during the day and managed to create and edit the film which you can see below.

Congratulations to them all for the wo...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A very successful Enterprise Day for Year 7 students]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/437/a-very-successful-enterprise-day-for-year-7-students</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 4th July, Year 7 students took part in an extremely successful Enterprise Day. The aim of the day was for students to gain a better understanding of the world of work and challenge their views and perceptions of life after school. Visitors from some of the largest companies in the country attended the event to give our youngest students a glimpse into the world of work. The school is e...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD Becomes National Computing Hub]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/435/scd-becomes-national-computing-hub</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes School is delighted to announce that it has been successful in its bid to become one of the first of 23 National Computing Hubs. We will be working in partnership with STEM Learning, Raspberry Pi Foundation and BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT,&nbsp;to deliver an innovative and research-based CPDL offer which seeks to ensure the National Centre for Computing Education&#39;s&nbs...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 4 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Music Ambassadors thrill pupils at The Russell School!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/436/music-ambassadors-thrill-pupils-at-the-russell-school</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Staff and students at the Russell School were delighted when students from St Clement Danes performed a concert at the school on Tuesday 2nd July. The concert was the finale of a couple of days of musical opportunities for the children at The Russell School. Music Enrichment&nbsp;Teacher Mrs Deeley&nbsp;reported that the primary school students were unbelievably excited by the concert and thought...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 4 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A great effort in ESAA English Schools Track and Field Cup 2019 Regional Finals]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/434/a-great-effort-in-esaa-english-schools-track-and-field-cup-2019-regional-finals</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 7 and 8 boys competed in the Junior boys regional finals of the ESAA English Schools Track and Field Cup 2019, which was held on 18th June at Chelmsford, Essex.

Mr Conway, Assistant Head of PE Faculty, reported on the event:

&#39;A fantastic experience for our Year 8 boys, and Year 7 student George Hawkins, who competed in the Regional East Anglia Track and Field Cup against some of the bes...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 2 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dance champion performs with the Band of the Irish Guards in London]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/433/dance-champion-performs-with-the-band-of-the-irish-guards-in-london</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday 26th June Year 7 student and Irish Dance Championship Winner Aoife Phelan had a fantastic opportunity when she performed two solo dances with Her Majesty&#39;s Band of the Irish Guards, outside the Guards&#39; Chapel in London. Aoife, who SCD audiences saw performing a solo ballet piece at the Gym and Dance Show,&nbsp;performed with the forty five piece band to the &#39;Cry of the Kel...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Summer Concert 2019]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/432/summer-concert-2019</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The summer concert is always a time to showcase some of our younger performers and tonight saw many students&#39; debut performances in both 1st&nbsp;Orchestra&nbsp;&nbsp;and Gospel Choir. A typically eclectic programme saw LAMDA performances for the first time alongside the usual mix of virtuosic solo performances and rousing numbers from the larger ensembles. Congratulations to staff and student...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Inter- Form Speaking Competition winners!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/428/inter-form-speaking-competition-winners</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The annual Inter-form Speaking Competition Final took place on Monday 25th June at lunchtime.

The winning team for Year 7 was Exeter House with Harry Goodison as Chairperson, Aoife Phelan was the Main Speaker and Anja Arnold gave the Vote of Thanks. &nbsp;7 Exeter competed against 7 Burleigh.

The winners for Year 8 were 8 Burleigh with Dan McGee as Chairperson, Yusuf Khan was the Main Speaker an...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Art Show 2019]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/427/art-show-2019</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We were delighted to invite parents and students to this year&#39;s Art and Photography Exhibition which took place on Wednesday 19th June from&nbsp;7 to 8pm. We had a fantastic evening celebrating the work of our GCSE and A level Art and Photography students. It was wonderful to hear all the encouraging comments from parents and other guests about the work on display. Two years of their hard work...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A trip to see Dior and Mary Quant Exhibitions at the V and A Museum]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/425/a-trip-to-see-dior-and-mary-quant-exhibitions-at-the-v-and-a-museum</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Fashion and Textiles department was very&nbsp;fortunate&nbsp;in securing tickets to two of the most highly anticipated fashion exhibitions in the UK this year. Thirty six&nbsp;KS4 and KS5 fashion and textiles students attended the&nbsp;V&amp;A museum on Tuesday 11th June 2019, when they had a fantastic opportunity to explore both&nbsp;the Mary Quant and Christian Dior exhibitions.&nbsp;

Withi...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A winning team at the Herts Schools' Track and Field Championships!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/426/a-winning-team-at-the-herts-schools-track-and-field-championships</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our St Clement Danes Athletes competed at the HSAA County Athletics Track&nbsp;and Field Championships on Saturday 8th June at Jarman Park, Hemel Hempstead, and once again were a great credit to the school. With over 30 athletes competing at this very competitive championships, we were delighted to have 5 winners at the competition, especially as the weather&nbsp;was so poor on the day.

Congratul...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD finalists of international Wool4School Competition 2019]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/424/scd-finalists-of-international-wool4school-competition-2019</link>
			<description><![CDATA[For the second year running, we are thrilled to announce that&nbsp;two of our Year 12 Fashion and Textiles students have been placed as finalists within the Wool4School Design Competition. Nell Heys and Molly Binns were both selected by the judges for their innovative designs and visual presentations. The judges commented on the outstanding quality of work displayed by the school and the originali...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 6 Jun 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Trip to Shoreditch for Graduate Fashion Week students]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/422/trip-to-shoreditch-for-graduate-fashion-week-students</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Monday 3rd June, forty three students attended&nbsp;the Graduate Fashion Week Exhibition. The annual event, held 2nd - 5th June 2019 at The Truman Brewery in East London, showcases the work of thousands of the very best graduates from the most influential and inspiring universities around the world. Our students were able to experience a live catwalk show, see examples of graduate work and port...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 4 Jun 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Earl of Wessex presents Gold  D of E Award Winners at Buckingham Palace]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/421/earl-of-wessex-presents-gold-d-of-e-award-winners-at-buckingham-palace</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to alumni Arun Gharial, Sam Carrington and Theo Edwards who received their Duke of&nbsp;Edinburgh Gold Awards&nbsp;at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday 22nd May. The students, who achieved their awards during their time in the&nbsp;Sixth Form&nbsp;in 2018, received their awards from the Earl of Sussex, with&nbsp;Olympian runner&nbsp;Roger Black giving a motivational speech at the cere...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 3 Jun 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Charities Week Presentations]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/420/charities-week-presentations</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Friday 17th May representatives from the Lynda Jackson Macmillan Centre, situated at Mount Vernon Hospital, and the Campaign Against&nbsp;Living Miserably (CALM) visited the school. They spoke to the students about their respective charities at assembly. Both charities were delighted to&nbsp;receive a cheque for the fantastic amount of &pound;3,700 from Charities Prefect Zak Woodcock. The UK Se...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Isobel wins Hillingdon Grassman Triathlon]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/418/isobel-wins-hillingdon-grassman-triathlon</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Sunday 5th May, Year 8 student Isobel won the 11-14 age group category at the Hillingdon Triathletes&#39;&nbsp;Grassman Triathlon in Uxbridge.

The Grassman is an introductory sprint triathlon held once a year by Hillingdon Triathletes. The competition consists of a 250m swim followed by a 300m run to bike transition, a 6km bike course on grass and then back to transition to finish with a 1.6km...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[National Schools Commissioner visits SCD]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/419/national-schools-commissioner-visits-scd</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We were delighted to welcome Dominic Herrington, the newly appointed National Schools Commissioner to St Clement Danes this afternoon. Accompanied by Regional Schools Commissioner, Martin Post, he toured the school, visited maths and art lessons and spoke to the Head Boy and Girl team. In a meeting at the end of the day with Mr Sutherland, Dr Valentine and other senior staff, he spent time finding...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bronze Duke of Edinburgh students complete their expedition challenge]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/416/bronze-duke-of-edinburgh-students-complete-their-expedition-challenge</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A successful Duke of Edinburgh expedition took place last weekend, starting on Friday 10th May.&nbsp; Seventy seven students took to the Hills beyond Amersham and Chesham to complete their qualifying Bronze Duke of Edinburgh expedition. It was a demanding weekend for the Year 9 students, who were having their first experience of carrying heavy rucksacks and navigating their way around the Chiltern...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students win East of England finals in national NHS Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/417/students-win-east-of-england-finals-in-national-nhs-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[NHS staff Elaine Turner (Health Careers Representative), and&nbsp;Natasha Green (Paramedic), attended the Year 9 assembly on Wednesday 15th May to present Year 9S students Jake,&nbsp;Rikhil&nbsp;and Dexter&nbsp;with certificates in recognition of them being named Regional Winners in the East of England &lsquo;Step into the NHS Schools&rsquo; 2019 Competition.

The competition is part of the Step i...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[KS3 footballers coached at Tottenham Hotspurs!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/415/ks3-footballers-coached-at-tottenham-hotspurs</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 7 &amp; 8 girls&#39;&nbsp;and Year 9 boys&#39; football teams had a fantastic afternoon on Thursday 9th May, when they were coached by the Tottenham Hotspur Academy scholars. Our students, who have had another fantastic season, were privileged to experience two coaching sessions&nbsp;at the world class Spurs indoor training facility.

Their conduct was exemplary as always and the Spurs player...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students take on Tough Mudder challenge in aid of Mind]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/413/students-take-on-tough-mudder-challenge-in-aid-of-mind</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 9 students Sofiya , Ambrin, Olivia and Ruby participated in the Tough Mudder 5k challenge on Sunday 5th May, together with older&nbsp;sister Rianna and their friend Carla. The team raised a fantastic &pound;2300 for the charity Mind (a charity to provide advice and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem.)

Congratulations to the team for completing the challenge and raising su...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 9 May 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[First award of new qualification at SCD]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/414/first-award-of-new-qualification-at-scd</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Year 11 student, Hope, who was yesterday presented in assembly with a certificate for her&nbsp;Level 2 qualification in Personal Development and Employability Skills.&nbsp; Hope is the first student to complete this Princes Trust course at the school. Visitors to the SCDPA&#39;s Christmas Market may have seen her selling wooden Santa Claus ornaments which the students made as pa...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 9 May 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Great result at Hertfordshire Schools Combined Events Championships]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/412/great-result-at-hertfordshire-schools-combined-events-championships</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Well done to following students who took part in Hertfordshire Schools Combined Events Championships on May 2nd&nbsp;which was held at Ridlins Athletics Track, Stevenage. Year 8 student, Matilda, Year 9 students, Marcus, Kenan, Mac, Luca, Scarlett and Sabrina and Year 10 student Grace&nbsp;all performed extremely well and were a credit to the school. The students performed in 5 events across the d...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 8 May 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Drama News!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/410/drama-news</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We have had a very busy couple of months in the Drama department.&nbsp; We began March with our A Level practical performances &ndash; our Year 13 students challenged their audience with Brechtian explorations of topics as diverse as Hurricane Maria and American politics.&nbsp; Their duologues were taken from a range of plays from Antigone to Patrick Marber&rsquo;s Closer.&nbsp; Year 11 students c...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Athletics students train for athletics season in Lanzarote]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/411/athletics-students-train-for-athletics-season-in-lanzarote</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Thirty eight athletics students&nbsp;travelled to Lanzarote during the Easter holidays to train at Club La Santa&nbsp;in preparation for the start of the school&#39;s athletics season. Year 8 students Matilda&nbsp; and Katie report on their experience:

&#39;This year we were selected to go to Lanzarote on the warm weather athletics training camp at Club La Santa. It consists of training sessions...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students complete Watford F C Premier League Enterprise Programme]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/409/students-complete-watford-f-c-premier-league-enterprise-programme</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On March 28th, a group of Year 9 students attended an event at Watford Football Club to celebrate the successful conclusion of a six week Enterprise programme in school, funded by the Premier League. All the students involved were awarded a certificate for their participation in this scheme.

We were delighted that Year 9 students Charlie and Emily&nbsp;were presented with vouchers for their excel...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Prefect Team 2019-20 Announced]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/407/prefect-team-2019-20-announced</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This week, in an assembly hotly anticipated and enjoyed by the whole school community, the new prefect team for 2019-20 was announced. During the assembly, the outgoing team were thanked for their sterling work throughout the year and the Head Boys and Girls team were presented with a memento of their time at the school. The 73 prefects were then announced with the new senior prefect team as follo...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 4 Apr 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Easter concert hits new heights]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/408/easter-concert-hits-new-heights</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Performances at last night&#39;s Easter concert hit new heights - and no, we are not just thinking of Mr Evans&#39; vocal range&nbsp;in&nbsp;Bohemian Rhapsody. It was, as ever, an eclectic programme with audience members remarking upon the sheer depth of quality throughout the performances. There were breathtaking solos juxtaposed with impressive items from both orchestras and a range of ensembles...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 4 Apr 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 8 footballers train at Tottenham Hotspur!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/404/year-8-footballers-train-at-tottenham-hotspur</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 28th March 2019,&nbsp;twenty four of our Year 8 boys footballers visited Tottenham Hotspur&#39;s training ground&nbsp;as a&nbsp;reward for their commitment to A&amp;B school team games this year. Thanks to our&nbsp;contact Mr Brown, the boys had the opportunity to be coached by some of Spurs first year trainee professionals who are preparing to be assessed as Level 2 FA coaches. The bo...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 3 Apr 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students showcase designs at Fashion Show]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/405/students-showcase-designs-at-fashion-show</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 19th March, over 100 students across Years 9 to 13 participated in our annual fashion show, showcasing their designs or modelling the designs on the catwalk.

The students in KS4 and KS5 showcased their fantastic work from their NEA&nbsp; ( non- examination&nbsp;controlled assessments). Staff were thrilled with the superb quality of the work that our students produced, and the school co...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 3 Apr 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Gold medal for Year 10 swimmer in 50 metre Butterfly Race]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/406/gold-medal-for-year-10-swimmer-in-50-metre-butterfly-race</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Year 10 student&nbsp;Lucy West who won a gold medal for achieving first place&nbsp;in the intermediate girls&#39; 50 metres butterfly race at the Hertfordshire Schools&#39; Swimming League Finals. The gala was held at The Haberdashers Aske&#39;s Boys&#39; School on Tuesday 26th February 2019. Well done to Lucy on her achievement; we wish her continuing success in her future race...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 3 Apr 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[French Exchange students report on an exciting trip to Lyon]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/403/french-exchange-students-report-on-an-exciting-trip-to-lyon</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Saturday16th March, twenty two students across Years 8 to 13 travelled to France&nbsp;as part of the&nbsp;school&#39;s French Exchange programme. The aim of the trip was to improve our French by staying with a French family and go on various activities around Lyon.

We arrived in sunny Lyon&nbsp;where we met our correspondents and their families at the airport. As soon as we met them, we depart...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Supercalifragilistic rehearsals taking place!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/392/supercalifragilistic-rehearsals-taking-place</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Danes Student Journalists, Hannah Garvey and Nia Hanspal, 7S report ...

On the &shy;4th June, students from&nbsp;Year 7 up to Year 10 and of course the drama staff, are presenting Mary Poppins. There will be dancing, singing and acting. Before Christmas, there was&nbsp;tough competition in&nbsp;the auditions and great excitement when&nbsp;the actors and actresses were given their parts in the per...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[U13 Girls Footballers District Champions]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/402/u13-girls-footballers-district-champions</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Huge congratulations to the Under 13 Girls&#39; Football Team who were last night crowned District Champions. Having gone unbeaten in their league, they played St Michaels in the District Finals at a neutral ground: Queens&#39; School, Bushey. The team played excellent passing football, as they have done all season and coach, Miss Clarke, was delighted with their performance. Goals were scored by...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD Under 15 Rugby Team crowned County Cup Winners!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/401/scd-under-15-rugby-team-crowned-county-cup-winners</link>
			<description><![CDATA[What an amazing performance from the U15 Rugby team! They have been crowned County Trophy winners for 2019 after a pulsating final in which they came back from 19-5 down at half time to win 20-19 against Hemel Hempstead School.

Tries from Ben Pullen, Robbie Turner and Marcus Ashby contributed to one of the finest performances seen by an SCD team. The match was played on an outstanding artificial...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 students win Franklin Scholars competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/399/year-10-students-win-franklin-scholars-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Huge congratulations to the Year 10&nbsp;Franklin Scholars who have today won first prize at a Festival of Ideas event held at Copthall School, Edgware. The day saw three teams of our students taking part in a variety of events, all aimed at coming up with solutions for problems. These included issues as varied as&nbsp;elderly people&#39;s loneliness and how to get more girls interested in STEM. A...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 9 Boys win District Basketball League!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/398/year-9-boys-win-district-basketball-league</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Year 9 Boys&#39; Basketball Team have achieved a fabulous result, winning the District basketball league,&nbsp;after winning all three of their matches against Watford Grammar School for Boys, St Michael&rsquo;s Catholic High School and Parmiter&#39;s School.&nbsp; Mr Birkett commended the whole squad for their commitment to training at&nbsp;lunchtimes this year. Congratulations&nbsp;to captai...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students' success in Public Speaking Competition at University of Cambridge]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/395/students-success-in-public-speaking-competition-at-university-of-cambridge</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the Public Speaking Team - Year 11 students Milo Thomas, Alex Pullen and Louis Ertl who competed in the regional finals of the&nbsp;ESU - Churchill &nbsp;Public Speaking Competition, which was held&nbsp;at Magdalene College, Cambridge on Saturday 16th March. The team&nbsp;achieved a fantastic third place out of a highly competitive field&nbsp;of seven schools, which were all of...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[St Clement Danes Triumph in Watford MP's Debating Competition!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/396/st-clement-danes-triumph-in-watford-mps-debating-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[SCD students surpassed themselves last week by winning the&nbsp;Watford Inter-School Debating Cup 2019! The annual&nbsp;competition is organised by Member of Parliament for Watford and Minister for Business and Industry, Richard Harrington, and was held at the House of Commons on Friday 15th March 2019.

Six other local secondary schools battled it out&nbsp;against SCD students for the 8th year of...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Great day for Y7 netballers at local tournament]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/397/great-day-for-y7-netballers-at-local-tournament</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year&nbsp;7 A and B teams have had a fantastic season and tonight saw them pitting themselves against 6 other schools at Parmiter&#39;s&nbsp;in Garston. Both teams continued their excellent form, with the B team securing 4 wins (including a convincing 10-7 victory against Habs)&nbsp;and the A team only losing one match (by one goal) to the eventual winners, St Margaret&#39;s, Bushey.&nbsp;Having b...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sister Rivalry]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/394/sister-rivalry</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Danes Student Journalist (and footballer) Nia Hanspal, 7S reports ...

On 15th March 2019, the Year 7 girls from our two sister schools, St Clement Danes and Croxley Danes, competed against each other in a mind-blowing football match taking place at St Clement Danes. Both schools had great teams and the girls in the schools did extremely well. In the last five minutes of the match Alana from St Cl...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Alex in solo concert at local music festival]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/393/alex-in-solo-concert-at-local-music-festival</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On April 5th, Year 11 student and BBC Young Musician finalist Alex Pullen will be performing a solo concert as part of the Amersham&nbsp;Festival of Music. Now no stranger to the big occasion, percussionist Alex is looking forward to the concert at Amersham&nbsp;Free Church where he will be performing pieces from his Young Musician programme. He will be using a five-octave marimba which he was abl...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD Swimming Club News!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/386/scd-swimming-club-news</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Well done to St Clement Danes School&#39;s Swimming Club, who&nbsp;have been active&nbsp;with more than thirty students representing the school at swimming to date&nbsp;this academic year.

Our&nbsp;junior and intermediate boys and girls teams competed in the Hertfordshire Schools Swimming League. The junior boys and intermediate girls&#39; teams&nbsp;qualified for the finals, which were held at H...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Indoor Athletes Shine]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/391/indoor-athletes-shine</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Danes Student Journalist, Hannah Garvey 7S reports ...

On&nbsp; Tuesday 12th March, Year 7s and 8s took part in an athletics competition. It was held at the Royal Masonic School in Rickmansworth. Competing against six other schools, students competed in both &lsquo;track&rsquo; and &lsquo;field&rsquo; races. With Year 7 girls running first, St Clement Danes talent started to shine through. Most g...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Snippets from the Archives - House Names]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Our archivist, Mrs Hirst, has recently made a display for students on the origins of the House names. For more such &#39;Snippets from the Archives&#39; visit her page on the website here.

CLARE&nbsp;(1908):

Clare House derives its name from the Clare family who came to England with William the Conqueror.&nbsp; William rewarded the family with estates and manors, particularly the village of Clar...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students gain skills at Duke of Edinburgh Training Weekend]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/390/students-gain-skills-at-duke-of-edinburgh-training-weekend</link>
			<description><![CDATA[One hundred and sixty two Year 9 students braved the elements last weekend to undergo extensive training for their Duke of Edinburgh expeditions in May. They attended two days of training, one based in school and one&nbsp;spent walking in the Chess Valley. During the school based day, the students were trained in emergency procedures, CPR and First Aid, in addition to learning how to put a tent up...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students and staff celebrate World Book Day!]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Students and staff celebrated World Book day on Thursday 7th March 2019. Librarians Mrs Gustafsson and Mrs Murray organised a number of events to celebrate this global event!

Students enjoyed taking part in the&nbsp;Book Title Scavenger Hunt.&nbsp;The&nbsp;students were given a list of book titles and they had to match and&nbsp;find the member of staff wearing the badge with that title. The libra...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 7 Mar 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sixth form students attend Cambridge Physics Experience]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/384/sixth-form-students-attend-cambridge-physics-experience</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nineteen A-level Physics students visited Cambridge University on Friday March 1. The Year 12 students took part in the Cambridge Physics Experience, which included a tour of Magdalene College, a lecture on circular motion and a practical session.

At Magdalene College, one of the oldest at the university, the students learned about the collegiate structure of Cambridge University as well as getti...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 5 Mar 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Junior Mathematicians excel at Junior Maths Challenge]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/385/junior-mathematicians-excel-at-junior-maths-challenge</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to our Junior Maths Challenge team who performed brilliantly at the Regional Final,&nbsp;held on Wednesday 27th February at Ashlyns School. This event saw twenty-four schools from across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Middlesex compete for a place in the National Final.

The St Clement Danes team consisted of Year 8 students Freddy and James, and Year...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 5 Mar 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Quick Numeracy! Miss Hamilton explains]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/382/quick-numeracy-miss-hamilton-explains</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Danes Student Journalist, Aydin Alidina, 7A reports ...

A week before World Maths Day, Miss Hamilton led an assembly on numeracy. Numeracy is the ability to solve every day problems using basic maths skills. The importance of numeracy in everyday life, shocking statistics and what we can do to improve our own numeracy skills were all explained.&nbsp;&nbsp;

It was surprising to learn that:


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			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A start to the Green Street Project!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/381/a-start-to-the-green-street-project</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Many thanks to staff, governors and members of the Parents&#39; Association, who came into school at half term to help technology teacher Mr Biswell dig soil and prepare the ground in preparation for the new gardening club.

The gardening club, &#39;The Green Street Project&#39;, is aimed at KS3 students and will be starting at St Clement Danes in the very near future.&nbsp;Students joining the cl...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Feeling Good Week 2019]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/383/feeling-good-week-2019</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Danes Student Journalist,&nbsp;Barnaby&nbsp;Harrison&nbsp;7D, reports ...

On Friday 15th February, the school held a fundraising event for &lsquo;Feeling Good Week&rsquo;. There was a mufti day&nbsp;and the school collected &pound;1 from each student to go to charity.

The week long event was part of the &lsquo;Just Talk&rsquo; campaign, which followed research by mental health professionals acro...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Gym and Dance 2019]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/380/gym-and-dance-2019</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The annual Gym and Dance display took place last week. We hope to bring you an account from our new student journalists soon. In the meantime, below you will find video of the acts we managed to capture. You can see some of the professional photographs from the evening here. Many thanks to Gerry McManus for doing such a great job of capturing the evening in this way. Congratulations to all the per...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Football Teams win District League finals]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/379/football-teams-win-district-league-finals</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tuesday was a wonderful afternoon of football for the SCD boys as both Year 7 and Senior teams won their District League finals. In two very competitive games, Year 7 beat St Joan of Arc 6-1 with Keigan&nbsp;(2), Alex, Isaac, Harry &amp; Will scoring goals.

The Seniors won 3-1&nbsp;against Parmiter&#39;s, with goals from Archie&nbsp;and Shervin on the same pitch where the Year 13 team won the Cou...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Old Dane inspires collection for refugees]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/377/old-dane-inspires-collection-for-refugees</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Danes Student Journalist, Charlotte Batchford 7L, reports &hellip;

On Tuesday last week, Dan Chadder gave a speech to the whole school about his work with refugees. Refugees are people who have been forced to move from their homes because of wars, natural disasters or persecutions.&nbsp; They need our help due to being forced to move so quickly they were unprepared to face the merciless winters o...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Gym and Dance rehearsals: tickets on sale now!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/378/gym-and-dance-rehearsals-tickets-on-sale-now</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Danes Student Journalist, Chloe Cox 7E, reports ... 

Some of the school&rsquo;s most talented dancers and gymnasts will be showcasing their skills in the Barbirolli Hall this week. On Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th February&nbsp;at 7pm, Year 7s up to Year 13s will be gathering together to present what they have been doing this term. They are performing a range of different dances and routines,...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Success for SCD students at English Speaking Union Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/376/success-for-scd-students-at-english-speaking-union-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Year 11 students who gave a great performance on Tuesday 29th January, when St Clement Danes School hosted the branch heats of the English Speaking Union Competition. Our students spoke with great eloquence and the judges awarded our teams&nbsp;1st and 2nd place in the competition. The standard of the event was extremely high, and our students should be proud of their achievemen...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A trip to the Old Vic!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/375/a-trip-to-the-old-vic</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The year 10 and 11 GCSE students, who have been studying &lsquo;A Christmas Carol&rsquo; as part of their English curriculum, were fortunate enough to go and watch a dramatised version of Dickens&rsquo; novel at The Old Vic Theatre in London.&nbsp;

Despite Christmas being over, the play was very enjoyable for the students; it enabled them to refresh their memories of key quotations and the plot i...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Spanish Exchange students visit Seville]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/371/spanish-exchange-students-visit-seville</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On 12th January, twenty six Year 10 and 12 students visited Spain as part of&nbsp;an exchange trip with students from Seville. The students also visited Cordoba&nbsp;during their visit,&nbsp;and&nbsp;the Royal Palace of Alcazar.

Please read about the students&#39; experience on the exchange visit, provided by students Nicola and Olivia-Poppy:

&#39;On the first day after our arrival we went to C&...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Eager readers celebrate winning Year 7 Non-Fiction Reading Challenge]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/373/eager-readers-celebrate-winning-year-7-non-fiction-reading-challenge</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to 7D who won the Year 7 Non-fiction Reading Challenge, for reading the widest range of non-fiction and the largest volume of books during the period of the competition. On Tuesday 22nd January, the students celebrated their win at a&nbsp;morning tea party in the LRC, which was hosted by librarians Mrs Gustaffson and Mrs&nbsp;Murray. Year 7E student Amelia&nbsp;was named as the&nbs...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Art students visit Tate Britain]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Year 10 and Year 11 students visited the Tate Britain Gallery last week&nbsp;to complete aspects of their GCSE Art work.

Mrs Brenton, Subject Leader for Art, reported that Year 10 students produced detailed studies which will greatly benefit their preparation work for an upcoming sculpture project based on natural forms. In the gallery&nbsp;photographs below, you can see students making observati...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 12 Textiles students visit Ciment Pleating Studio]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/370/year-12-textiles-students-visit-ciment-pleating-studio</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, Year 12 Fashion and Textiles students visited the Ciment Pleating Studio as part of their A Level specification.&nbsp; Pleating is the art of folding fabric in to different shapes creating difference in volume and texture, and features heavily in both of the new GCSE and A Level specifications. Students are required to understand the principles of pleating and show knowledge of the pr...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Student Journalists Start Work]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/369/student-journalists-start-work</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Today, the first meeting of the new Danes Student Journalists took place at school. The Year 7 students spent their first session getting to know one another and writing spoof openings to articles as practice. In their next session, they will be joined by Mr van Dyk, a former journalist, who will be giving them an insight into the types of articles he used to produce. By the end of term, the aim i...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dr Valentine awarded OBE]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[We are delighted to announce that the CEO of the Danes Educational Trust and former Headteacher of St Clement Danes School, Dr Josephine Valentine, has been awarded an OBE in this year&rsquo;s New Year&rsquo;s Honours list in recognition of her service to education. As many of you will know, Dr Valentine was Headteacher of St Clement Danes School from 1998 to 2018, during which time outcomes for y...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 29 Dec 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 Receive Headteacher Commendations]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/366/year-7-receive-headteacher-commendations</link>
			<description><![CDATA[At this time every year, Year 7 students meet with the Headteacher to receive commendations - golden stickers awarded for every 5 merits received. This week, Mr Sutherland has enjoyed talking to almost all&nbsp;240 students and will be catching up with those he missed in the New Year. Conversations have shown just how much the students are enjoying life at the school. Today&#39;s meetings had a Ch...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Charities Week 2018]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Charities Week began on Wednesday with a number of fund raising activities being held to raise money for three very worthy charities. Charities Week is an annual tradition at St Clement Danes School, always held in the last week of school before the school closes for the Christmas holidays. It is a time for festive fun for students and staff alike, whilst the school community raises money for chos...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 Boys win District Football Championships!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/363/year-7-boys-win-district-football-championships</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the Year 7 Football team, who have won the District League after sealing the title with a 2-1 win against&nbsp;St Joan of Arc&nbsp;Catholic School. Head of PE faculty Mr Birkett said, &#39;&nbsp;They have been a credit to the school and worked their socks off at every game. It has been a pleasure to manage them.&#39;

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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students rise to a challenge at Vicarage Road!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/364/students-rise-to-a-challenge-at-vicarage-road</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A group of Year 8 students have been involved in an 8 week Premier League Business and Enterprise programme in and out of school, &nbsp;which is organised by Watford Football Club&#39;s Community Sports and Education Trust. This culminated in twelve Year 8 students entering the Enterprise Challenge which was held at Vicarage Road recently. They competed against teams of Year 9 and 10 students from...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Christmas Carol Concert]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/365/christmas-carol-concert</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Christmas festivities began on Tuesday evening at St Clement Danes when&nbsp;the annual Carol Service took place. Guests were welcomed by the Deputy Head Girl and Boy,&nbsp;and the&nbsp;audience enjoyed a range of performances and sang carols accompanied by the&nbsp;orchestra.&nbsp;The school was delighted to welcome the Reverend Jacob Harrison, Curate of Christchurch, who gave an address and...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Inter-house Basketball]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/361/inter-house-basketball</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Danes Student Journalist, George Hawkins&nbsp;7B reports ...

On the 14th December, Year 7 took part in an inter-house basketball competition, the second house event since they started at the school. With 5 minute halves, it was a quick-moving, tough competition. The year 7s were split into two groups - Clement, Lincoln, Essex and Burleigh in group one and Dane, Clare, Exeter and Temple in group t...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Dec 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students awarded Duke of Edinburgh Award certificates]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/360/students-awarded-duke-of-edinburgh-award-certificates</link>
			<description><![CDATA[122 Key Stage 4 students have received&nbsp;certificates on completion&nbsp;of their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award. The students are photographed&nbsp;receiving their certificates at a recent assembly .&nbsp;Congratulations to all the students on successfully completing the award - it is a great achievement! Twenty one students have also successfully completed their Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Exciting new gardening project starts at SCD]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/359/exciting-new-gardening-project-starts-at-scd</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A gardening club for KS3 students will be starting at St Clement Danes in the spring term.&nbsp;Students joining the club will have an opportunity to learn about horticulture and&nbsp;seasonality as well as environmental and sustainability issues.

Technology teacher, Mr Biswell, who will be leading the club, said that the&nbsp;club will&nbsp;be looking into all opportunities of recycling and upcy...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Princes Trust Group to be Stallholders at the Christmas Market]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/358/princes-trust-group-to-be-stallholders-at-the-christmas-market</link>
			<description><![CDATA[At the St Clement Danes PA&rsquo;s Christmas Market, you will see some of our own students with their Santa&rsquo;s Workshop stall. This is all part of a Princes Trust Achieve programme being run for Year 10 and 11 students alongside their GCSE choices. Hope, Abbie, Sasha, Harry, James and Nathan have been working this term on the Enterprise module, which involves the planning, costing, producing,...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hollie wins heats of Rotary Club Young Chefs Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/355/hollie-wins-heats-of-rotary-club-young-chefs-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to year 11 student Hollie, who won the Watford Rotary Club Heats of the Young Chefs Competition. The competition was held at the&nbsp;Food Academy, West Herts College, and was judged by chefs at the Food Academy.

Hollie represented St Clement Danes School in the competition&nbsp;and had two hours to cook two healthy dishes. Judges Pedro and Andy praised Hollie&rsquo;s entries, sta...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 Rugby team go through to next round of National Vase]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/353/year-10-rugby-team-go-through-to-next-round-of-national-vase</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Year 10 Rugby team made it through to Round 4 of the National Vase with a fantastic victory over a very organised St Benedict&#39;s team. In cold and wet conditions, the game struggled for any fluency but was packed full of brave tackling. St Benedict&#39;s went into half time just 3 - 0 up after a late penalty. Danes came out in the second half with great intent and scored a great team try in...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Watford Football Club celebrate students' completion of Enterprise Programme]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/354/watford-football-club-celebrate-students-completion-of-enterprise-programme</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A group of Year 8 students have taken part in an 8 week Watford Football Club Premier League EnterprIse Programme at Vicarage Road stadium, with a parallel course running at school.

The programme&nbsp;culminated in an awards&nbsp;event on 20th November to celebrate the students&#39; achievements.

All of the students were presented with certificates and two students, Matilda Beloou and Roraigh Br...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Frantic Assembly Workshop held for Drama students]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/352/frantic-assembly-workshop-held-for-drama-students</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday 21st November, twenty six students from Years 10, 11 and 12 attended a &lsquo;Frantic Assembly&rsquo; workshop which was held in the Drama Hall. The exciting and contemporary company is world renowned&nbsp;and&nbsp;works with young people, teachers and artists. The students&nbsp;had a great experience working with the specialist&nbsp;practitioners, giving them an insight into how a pr...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fantastic turnout at Medicine and Healthcare Careers Fair !]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[There was a fantastic turnout at the Medicine and Healthcare Careers Fair which was held in the Barbirolli Hall on Tuesday 13 November from 7-9 pm. Over 30 exhibitors attended the fair, giving students a fantastic opportunity to speak to a wide range of medical professionals, and find out about a huge range of jobs and career routes in this field.

The event was open to all students from Years 7 t...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Holocaust Survivor shares his story with Year 9 students]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/350/holocaust-survivor-shares-his-story-with-year-9-students</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Monday 12th November, sixty Year 9 students were privileged in having the opportunity to listen to the story of Mr Alf Keiles, a Holocaust survivor, when he visited St Clement Danes School.

Miss Sacks, Subject Leader of Religious Studies said,&nbsp;&lsquo;Alf had an amazing story. He told the students of an occasion when he shook hands with Hitler during his campaign to get into power. &nbsp;A...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students hold cake sale in aid of Children in Need]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/345/students-hold-cake-sale-in-aid-of-children-in-need</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On&nbsp;Friday 16th November, the School Council held a Cake Sale in aid of Children in Need.

Thank you to all&nbsp;students and parents who&nbsp;baked or donated a fantastic array of scrumptious cakes for this very worthy cause, and for the generosity of everyone who bought cakes and supported this event.

The cake sale raised a total amount of &pound;268.00, which is a great contribution toward...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Physics students visit CERN]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/340/physics-students-visit-cern</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Seventeen Year 13 Physics students have been inspired by a visit to CERN, (The European Organisation for Nuclear Research) home of the Large Hadron Collider.

During the visit&nbsp;the students discovered how CERN is helping to answer some of the most fundamental questions:&nbsp;how did the Universe begin? What are the basic building blocks of matter?

The UK has been a member of CERN since the or...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Cross Country Success !]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/349/cross-country-success-</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Students achieved fantastic success at&nbsp;the District Cross Country Championships this week.The students&nbsp; performed brilliantly,&nbsp;and a list of their results are shown below:

Year 7 Boys 3rd place with George achieving 2nd place

Year 7 Girls 1st place with Roxy achieving&nbsp;1st place

Year 8&nbsp; Boys 1st place

Year 8 Girls 1st place&nbsp;with Keighley achieving&nbsp;1st place

Y...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD students perform Shakespeare at Watersmeet Theatre]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/341/scd-students-perform-shakespeare-at-watersmeet-theatre</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday 7th November, St Clement Danes students performed &lsquo;As You Like It&rsquo; as part of this year&rsquo;s Shakespeare School Festival as Watersmeet Theatre.&nbsp;The annual festival is the Shakespeare Schools&rsquo; Foundation&rsquo;s flagship project and the world&rsquo;s largest youth drama festival. The students were outstanding and received praise for their comic, lively and eng...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A taste of life at work for Sixth Form students!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/348/a-taste-of-life-at-work-for-sixth-form-students</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In liaison with our CEIAG&nbsp;(Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance ) Coordinators, a number of our sixth form students&nbsp;had a taste of work life when they&nbsp;took part in work shadowing programmes at various companies and organisations, both at home and abroad! Some of our students reported on their experiences during their placements -&nbsp;you can&nbsp;read their accounts...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bronagh wins diving bronze for SCD]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/347/bronagh-wins-diving-bronze-for-scd</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Year 7 student Bronagh who, this weekend, took part in the Hertfordshire Schools Diving Competition in the Junior category (Year 7 and 8). In her first competition at this level, she won a bronze medal for the school. Well done!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Remembrance Service 2018]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/344/remembrance-service-2018</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Today saw our Remembrance Service at the school - an annual event made all the more poignant this year by the centenary of the end of the First World War.

A beautiful service at 10.30am&nbsp;began with a stunning performance&nbsp;from the choir which you can listen to below:&nbsp;

Light in the Hallway - The A Cappella&nbsp;Choir

After Mr Sutherland&#39;s address, 29 boys stood to represent the...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 9 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Remembrance 2018]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/339/remembrance-2018</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As part of St Clement Danes activities to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War, each form group at the school was asked to create their own &lsquo;100&rsquo; design to commemorate the event and pay tribute to the fallen. The creations, which are hanging in Student Reception, are&nbsp;receiving much praise from visitors to the school. As you can see from the photographs, it was a ta...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 6 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Glastonbury Goes Global]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/357/glastonbury-goes-global</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In October, some of us in Year 9 went on a Spanish and French trip to Parmiter&#39;s.&nbsp;At Parmiter&#39;s, we played against other schools in Hertfordshire to design the best festival in our target language. Mine was Spanish. We had most of the day to make a 3D model using cardboard, tape and other materials. We designed the festival in groups and we all had our own specific job to do. As well...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 5 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Boys' Badminton Success]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/338/boys-badminton-success</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday last week, the 3 Rivers district boys badminton tournament took place at Rickmansworth&nbsp;School. SCD entered two teams, one at KS3 and one at KS4. It was a busy night with both teams facing opposition from Parmiters, Rickmansworth, Francis Combe and The Reach&nbsp;Free Schoool. Each match consisted of 2 games of singles&nbsp;and 3 games of doubles, so all boys were engaged. They pla...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 Win First Netball Games for the School]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/336/year-7-win-first-netball-games-for-the-school</link>
			<description><![CDATA[After several weeks of training, the Year 7 A and B netball teams travelled to Bushey for their first match of the season, all the girls having the opportunity to represent the school for the first time.

Both teams played amazing netball, considering that they have been together for such a short space of time, and secured convincing victories against the teams from Queen&#39;s School, Bushey. The...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Double win for SCD students in 2018 Product in a Tin Competition!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/335/double-win-for-scd-students-in-2018-product-in-a-tin-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Year 9 students Niamh and Skye, who won the two top places in&nbsp;the 2018 Product in a Tin competition. This was the&nbsp;first time that the the top prizes were awarded to two entries from the same school.&nbsp;

Product in a Tin is a national competition hosted by Julie and Paul Boyd. The duo run Boyd Education, where they provide training and support to Design &amp; Technol...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 9 Oct 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Footballers represent school for first time]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/332/footballers-represent-school-for-first-time</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 2nd October, the Year 7 and 8 girls&#39; football B team played their first match of the season, seeing some students representing the school for the first time. Against an accomplished St Michaels A team, they made a great start and came in at half time level at 1-1, the goal scorer, Flo Wood, going on to be player of the match. Emily Drazin&nbsp;had a great game&nbsp;playing&nbsp;as g...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 5 Oct 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 8 Students visit Hampton Court Palace]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/333/year-8-students-visit-hampton-court-palace</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 8 students visited Hampton Court this month as part of their KS3&nbsp;history course. The students visited the apartments of Henry VIII, Queen Mary and William III,&nbsp;and viewed the Young Henry VIII Exhibition. The students also had the opportunity to tour the palace kitchens, where&nbsp;they were able to&nbsp;explore behind the scenes stories of how the Tudor court was run&nbsp;and learn...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 5 Oct 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[STEM students attend master class at Leonardo's Luton]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/334/stem-students-attend-master-class-at-leonardos-luton</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 9 students from St Clement Danes school attended Leonardo at&nbsp;Luton on Saturday 6th October as part of&nbsp;Leonardo&#39;s Masterclass Programme.Leonardo is one of the biggest suppliers of defence equipment to the UK MoD and the largest Italian inward investor to the UK.

For several years, Leonardo has run this&nbsp;very successful&nbsp;programme with the Royal Institution each autumn. T...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 5 Oct 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Watford Football Club Initiative]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/331/watford-football-club-initiative</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A group of year 8 students are taking part in a Watford Football Club Premier League Enterprise programme during the next eight weeks. The programme aims to develop key skills such as communication, team work and self-confidence.

On Thursday 27th September, students attended the launch day at the Vicarage Road stadium. The students were given a tour of the grounds, including the changing rooms an...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 4 Oct 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Drama students attend Shakespeare Schools' Festival]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/329/drama-students-attend-shakespeare-schools-festival</link>
			<description><![CDATA[&#39;On Tuesday 25 September&nbsp;students from years 11,12 and 13&nbsp;students went to the Watersmeet Theatre in Rickmansworth to take part in a workshop, as part of the Shakespeare Schools Festival.&nbsp; We shared our work with students from Rickmansworth School and worked with a professional director to polish our performance.&nbsp; We had an excellent time and it was great to learn from prof...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Junior Speech Day 2018]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/325/junior-speech-day-2018</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Danes Student Journalist, Lucy Douglas 8T, reports ...

On 21st&nbsp;September, the annual speech day ceremony took place, celebrating the achievements of many students here at St Clement Danes. It was a fantastic opportunity to come together,&nbsp;and&nbsp;recognise all the hard work&nbsp;that happens&nbsp;throughout&nbsp;the&nbsp;year.&nbsp;

The junior event took place in the morning. Hundreds...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Creative Arts students see Monteverdi Choir and Orchestras rehearse Verdi Requiem]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/322/creative-arts-students-see-monteverdi-choir-and-orchestras-rehearse-verdi-requiem</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Students and staff from St Clement Danes School attended the Watford Colosseum on Friday 14th September to see the rehearsal of Verdi Requiem by the highly acclaimed Monteverdi Choirs and Orchestras. The rehearsal was in advance of the Choir&#39;s performance at Westminster Cathedral on Tuesday 18th September, and our students felt privileged to be invited to the rehearsal, along with students fro...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sports update!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/323/sports-update</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The autumn term&#39;s District League fixtures got off to a super start&nbsp;for the&nbsp;Senior Boys&#39; football team, &nbsp;who won 3-0 against a spirited Bushey Meads side.&nbsp;Well done to the team, including Year 13 student&nbsp;Zak, who was named Man of the Match.

There was also a great weekend of football on 15th/16th September when our teams played against Dr Challoner&#39;s&nbsp;boys&...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 students train as Franklin Scholar Ambassadors]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/321/year-10-students-train-as-franklin-scholar-ambassadors</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 10 students&nbsp;who have recently joined the Franklin Scholars programme attended&nbsp;their first&nbsp;training session on Monday 17th September. This programme of mentoring and literacy support by Year 10 students aims to&nbsp;boost, strengthen and stretch Year 7 pupils through their first year at secondary school.&nbsp;The scheme has been running very successfully at the school for a numb...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Medals for students at British and English Swimming Championships 2018]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/320/medals-for-students-at-british-and-english-swimming-championships-2018</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The 2018 British Summer Swimming Championships were held in Sheffield from 24th &ndash; 29th July 2018, followed by the English National Championships until the 4th August. St Clement Danes students Jemima Hall, Jamie Owen,&nbsp;Jamie Irwin and Ketan Rach&nbsp;participated in the championships, and performed brilliantly, including winning gold, silver and bronze medals in various&nbsp;categories...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[First day of school for new SCD students]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/319/first-day-of-school-for-new-scd-students</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes welcomed 240&nbsp;new Year 7 students to the school today who spent the day finding their way around, becoming acquainted with the IT systems and starting to make new friends. Armed with maps in their planners, they explored the buildings&nbsp;and had lunch in the canteen - some declaring it &#39;absolutely delicious&#39;. Year 12 also spent some time on site&nbsp;today and we wel...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 4 Sep 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A hot weekend in Brecon Beacons for Gold and Silver DoE students]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/313/a-hot-weekend-in-brecon-beacons-for-gold-and-silver-doe-students</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator Mr Taylor reports back after a trip to the Brecon Beacons on 13th to 17th July, when a number of students completed their Silver and Gold Qualifying Expeditions.

&#39;The weather had been so good for several weeks -&nbsp;could it possibly continue for the expeditions? We set off on the last day of school with 72 students, 4 members of staff, 2 parents, one bus and a...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bude 2018]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/318/bude-2018</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our annual Year 7 activity trip to Adventure International in Bude took place in the last week of term. A gallery of photographs can be found here and a report from one of our Danes Student Journalists who was on the trip will follow&nbsp;in September. Many thanks to Mrs Carrington and all the staff and prefects who accompanied the students.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Creating Brand You Day]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/307/creating-brand-you-day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 10th July, Sixth Form students spent a day with business and recruitment experts&nbsp;as they prepare themselves for entering the world of work.

A range of speakers were invited to deliver a number of workshops designed to prompt students to think about what skills they will need as they prepare to join the competitive jobs market in the near future. At the conclusion of the formal pre...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Oracy Day at St Clement Danes]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/316/oracy-day-at-st-clement-danes</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 28th June, Year 7s experienced a day where all learning was underpinned by speaking and listening.&nbsp; The aim was &lsquo;Learning to talk; learning through talk&rsquo; and teachers planned and delivered innovative lessons across the curriculum.&nbsp; Highlights included maths lessons discussing the statistical probabilities of success for different teams in the World Cup, debates de...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Drama Showcase and News!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/314/drama-showcase-and-news</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Drama Showcase was held on 28th June. There were open auditions for students of all ages to come and perform a monologue, duologue, sing a solo or musical theatre piece or perform as a group. The drama was of their own devising or alternatively a LAMDA examination piece.

The evening was run by the Drama Prefects, Rebecca, Imogen and Daniel. &nbsp;Twenty groups performed in total, and it was a...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[&quot;Sasha Burrell Sports Hall -in recognition of an inspirational student&quot;]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/309/sasha-burrell-sports-hall-in-recognition-of-an-inspirational-student</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 9 student Sasha Burrell suffered from sepsis in 2016, which resulted in her&nbsp;having both her&nbsp;legs amputated below the knee.

Sasha had previously attended Vaughan Primary School, West Harrow,&nbsp;between 2008 to 2015.&nbsp; She was awarded the school trophy for her effort in sports, and was a member of the girls&#39; football team and&nbsp;took part in cross country competitions. Sh...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Summer Concert &quot;Perfect&quot;]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/306/summer-concert-perfect</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Danes Student Journalist, Evie James, 7A, reports &hellip;

On Wednesday 27th June, at 7.00pm, the Summer Music Concert was held in the Barbirolli hall and was yet another brilliant performance. Various solos, bands, choirs, orchestras and quartets took part.

Kicking off the show was the First Orchestra, playing Symphony No.7 by Beethoven, conducted professionally by Maxwell (as Miss Stevens had...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 5 Jul 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Nationwide organisations and parents support students' Enterprise Day]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/305/nationwide-organisations-and-parents-support-students-enterprise-day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Following the success of last year&#39;s first ever Careers and Enterprise Challenge Day, Year 7 students took part in an equally successful&nbsp;Enterprise Day on Tuesday 3rd July&nbsp;. The aim of the day was for&nbsp;students to gain a better understanding of the world of work and challenge their views and perceptions of life after school. Visitors from some of the biggest companies in the coun...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 4 Jul 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA['Why not A level Languages?' Interactive Day at Cambridge University]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/304/why-not-a-level-languages-interactive-day-at-cambridge-university</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Eleven Year 10 students attended an interactive &#39;Why not A Level?&#39; day of languages at Magdalene College, Cambridge on Thursday 28th June.&nbsp; Head of Faculty Mrs Fern reported that it was a very interesting and stimulating day, with talks on the compelling reasons for language learning, and taster sessions in Japanese, Chinese, Russian and Arabic. Four current undergraduates were there...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 2 Jul 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Evie first in national ice skating competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/303/evie-first-in-national-ice-skating-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Huge congratulations to Evie, Year 7, who earlier this week competed at her first national ice skating competition. In her category, Beginner Girls 11-12, she skated fantastically to come first! The event was held in Coventry and run according to National Ice Skating Association rules. Evie&nbsp;had to skate a programme of 90 seconds, containing a maximum of three&nbsp;jumps and two&nbsp;spins.&nb...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students meet HRH The Earl of Wessex at University of Hertfordshire]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/301/students-meet-hrh-the-earl-of-wessex-at-university-of-hertfordshire</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 26th June, students participating in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme attended the University of Hertfordshire to take part in a visit by the HRH The Earl of Wessex. The student party consisted of a student dance troupe, a student band and a 6th Form Prefect. The Earl is travelling around the country meeting participants of the scheme at regional centres. He had an opportunity to meet...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Two hundred and forty SCD students visit Kew!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/302/two-hundred-and-forty-scd-students-visit-kew</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Two hundred and forty students visited Kew Gardens to practise Geographical fieldwork on Monday 18th and Thursday 21st June.

Head of Geography Miss Sissons reported - &#39;The Kew Gardens trip in Year 7 allows students to practise Geographical fieldwork in a new location. The trip is based around a Year 7 Scheme of Work (SOW)&nbsp;&#39;Tourism and the Travel Show&#39;, and prepares students for t...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Athletes' Success at County Athletics Track and Field Event]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/300/athletes-success-at-county-athletics-track-and-field-event</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Well done to year 7,8 and 9 students on their success at the Hertfordshire County Athletics Track and Field Championships, which was held at Jarman Park, Hemel Hempstead,&nbsp;on Saturday 9th June.&nbsp;Congratulations to&nbsp;Toby (Year 9), who achieved first place in&nbsp;discus (and automatic selection for entry&nbsp;to the National Finals)&nbsp;and also to Nick (Year 9) who won 1st place in th...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[STEM students win Shell's Bright Ideas Challenge !]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/298/stem-students-win-shells-bright-ideas-challenge-</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Many congratulations to Team&nbsp;&quot;STEMgineers&quot; ( Year 7&nbsp;students Nick and Sarosh and Year 9 students&nbsp;Knushnaz and Alexander) who are the Regional Winners of Shell&#39;s &quot;The Bright Ideas Challenge 2018&quot;. Participating teams had to address the question &quot;What will cities look like in 2050? How will they be powered to be vibrant, healthy and clean places to live?&q...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 9 students umpire at Year 6 Cricket Festival]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/296/year-9-students-umpire-at-year-6-cricket-festival</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 5th June, Year 9 Sports Leaders helped to host a fantastic day of cricket for St Clement Danes School&#39;s feeder&nbsp;primary schools at Chorleywood Cricket Club. One hundred and fifty Year 6 students&nbsp;from Maple Cross JMI School, The Russell School, Christ Church Church&nbsp;of England Primary School, Sarratt Church of England Primary School&nbsp;and Chorleywood Primary School to...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 6 Jun 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD Alumni invited to speak at WI Celebratory Tea]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/297/scd-alumni-invited-to-speak-at-wi-celebratory-tea</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes School is always thrilled to hear about&nbsp;the achievements of our alumni, and were are delighted to hear that two of them&nbsp;are speaking at a local event.

Chorleywood WI is marking the centenary of the women&#39;s vote by saluting contemporary women achievers. The group has invited five female career women to a celebratory tea party will be held at the Memorial Hall in Chor...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 6 Jun 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Maggini Quartet lead workshop for Year 12 Musicians]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/295/maggini-quartet-lead-workshop-for-year-12-musicians</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 12 Music&nbsp;students were privileged to attend a musical masterclass run by the prestigious Maggini Quartet&nbsp;when the quartet visited the school on Monday 4th June. The students found the masterclass fascinating&nbsp;and it was very exciting for the musicians to hear members of the quartet play the students&#39; own compositions as part of the event!

The quartet has a link with St Clem...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 5 Jun 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Alex Pullen concert]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/294/alex-pullen-concert</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you enjoyed watching Alex performing on BBC Young Musician earlier this year, you might be surprised to hear that he doesn&#39;t currently own his own marimba on which to practise. In order to raise funds to help purchase an instrument, Alex is holding a concert on Saturday 2nd June 2018 at St Mary&#39;s Church, Beaconsfield. The event starts at 7.30pm. Details can be found below.&nbsp;

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			<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A fabulous day at Buckingham Palace!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/293/a-fabulous-day-at-buckingham-palace</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Sixth form students&nbsp;Ben, Matthew, Alex and Lamees had a fabulous day at Buckingham Palace on Thursday 17th May when the Duke of Edinburgh Award winners attended the palace to receive their Gold Awards. The students were accompanied by teaching staff and&nbsp;Duke&nbsp;of Edinburgh Co-Ordinators Mrs Kirby and Mr Taylor. The students had an opportunity to meet students from other schools who ha...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Art and Photography Exhibition 2018]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/292/art-and-photography-exhibition-2018</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are delighted to be able to invite parents and students to this year&#39;s Art and Photography Exhibition which will take place in the Carey Building on Thursday 21st June from 4 to 8pm. We look forward to welcoming visitors to view the fantastic work which has been produced by our GCSE and A Level students this year.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[National Youth Theatre hold DNA Workshop at SCD]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/291/national-youth-theatre-hold-dna-workshop-at-scd</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Actors and associates from the National Youth Theatre visited SCD on Thursday 10th&nbsp;May&nbsp;and delivered a workshop about Dennis Kelly&#39;s&nbsp;play DNA, which is the set text for ninety nine Year 10 and 11 GCSE&nbsp;students .

The workshop was a fun and inventive way for students to access&nbsp;the text through drama participation, engaging in group discussions and exercises to expand th...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 8 students hold Fun Run for Cancer Research and MS Society]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/289/year-8-students-hold-fun-run-for-cancer-research-and-ms-society</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Well done to Year 8 students for organising a charity fun run in aid of chosen charities Cancer Research and MS Society yesterday. Lots of&nbsp;students, staff and even a dinosaur took part in the fun run, enjoying the glorious sunshine as they ran the course around the school field.The students raised&nbsp; &pound;317 through their efforts. A fantastic effort by all!

Please follow the links belo...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 9 May 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Gold Duke of Edinburgh award winners invited to Buckingham Palace]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/290/gold-duke-of-edinburgh-award-winners-invited-to-buckingham-palace</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to sixth form students&nbsp;Ben C, Ben R, Matthew, Alex&nbsp;and Lamees&nbsp;who have achieved their Gold Award, Duke of Edinburgh Scheme.Fellow sixth former James&nbsp;has also achieved this prestigious award through the Scout Association.

The students have been invited to attend Buckingham Palace on Thursday 17th May 2018, where they will receive their awards from Prince Edward,...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 9 May 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rosemary receives MBE from the Queen]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/288/rosemary-receives-mbe-from-the-queen</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Friday 3rd May, Rosemary Hadfield, former Chair of Governors,&nbsp;was presented with her MBE by Her Majesty The Queen at Buckingham Palace. On a glorious day, Rosemary rubbed shoulders with Sir Paul McCartney and Dame Darcey&nbsp;Bussell&nbsp;before posing for the traditional photograph with her husband Chris. You can read all about her award in our previous article here. Many congratulations&...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 8 May 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students are highly commended in annual NHS Schools' Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/286/students-are-highly-commended-in-annual-nhs-schools-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Earlier this term, all students in Year 9 entered the annual NHS Competition. They were asked to produce a job description and advertisement for a role in the NHS. They used an IT lesson to complete a personality quiz and research all the careers available on the NHS website. In tutor time and Personal Development sessions they created job adverts for their chosen career. This year there were over...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 3 May 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lottie wins second place in art competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/287/lottie-wins-second-place-in-art-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 7 student, Lottie, was today stunned to discover that she had won second prize in an art competition open to schools from across Watford and the surrounding area. The competition was set up by the Rt Hon Richard Harrington, MP for Watford, to commemorate 100 years since the Representation of the People Act 1918. As Mr Harrington was visiting Croxley Danes today in a visit delayed from Decembe...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 3 May 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students enjoy first 'taste' of dissection in  science]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/284/students-enjoy-first-taste-of-dissection-in-science</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Danes Student Journalists, Anna Casey 7E and Olivia Brundrett 7L, report ...

Recently, students in 7 Lincoln have enjoyed an exciting science lesson dissecting a sheep&rsquo;s eye. Learning about the topic &lsquo;Light&rsquo;, they studied a diagram of the eye. Then to look at it in more detail, they studied and dissected a sheep&rsquo;s eye, enabling them to learn about the different parts such...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 2 May 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Summer sports teams for Year 7 announced!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/285/summer-sports-teams-for-year-7-announced</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Danes Student Journalist, Hope Jones 7T, reports &hellip;

At the start of a new term, Year 7s experienced a number of changes, such as the new polo shirts and the increased area of the school grounds where the teachers permit the students to eat their lunch. However, the most intriguing of all the new announcements was the summer sports teams. As many Year 7s had not known there were going to be...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 2 May 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Royal Shakespeare Company Macbeth Workshop]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/283/royal-shakespeare-company-macbeth-workshop</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Unfortunately due to technical difficulties at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, Year 11 were unable to attend the opening night of the newest production of &lsquo;Macbeth&rsquo;.

In place of the trip, the RSC sent a group of its most talented young actors and directors to provide a workshop for the Year 11 students instead.

The entire year group had the opportunity to not on...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sports students train in Lanzarote]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/277/sports-students-train-in-lanzarote</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Forty Year 8, 9 and 10 students and staff visited Club La Santa, Lanzarote&nbsp;during the Easter holidays, to train in preparation for the&nbsp; school&#39;s athletics season.

Year 8 student Scarlett Gammell has written a review of her experience on the trip:

Wow. Where do I start! Lanzarote was such an amazing experience for us all. The Club La Santa resort was breathtaking as it had so many s...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD awarded Prestigious Music Mark Status]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/281/scd-awarded-prestigious-music-mark-status</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In recognition of St Clement Danes School&rsquo;s dedication to high quality music education, the school has been awarded the prestigious &lsquo;Music Mark&rsquo; school status by The UK Association for Music Education, which is supported by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM). This status is awarded to schools who recognise the value of music as part of the curriculum and a...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A trip to Derbyshire for Gold and Silver Duke of Edinburgh students]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/280/a-trip-to-derbyshire-for-gold-and-silver-duke-of-edinburgh-students</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Mrs Kirby and Mr Taylor, Duke of Edinburgh Co-ordinators&nbsp;report ...

Gold Duke of Edinburgh

Seventeen students visited the hills of Derbyshire as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Gold practice&nbsp;expedition&nbsp;on Saturday 7th April. Students had undergone some training&nbsp; at Hathersage in the winter, and therefore&nbsp;we were pleasantly surprised to find the village bathed in sunlight...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Snippets from the archives]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/279/snippets-from-the-archives</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our archivist, Fiona Hirst, has been providing staff with interesting snippets of information from the archives over the past few terms. We are intending to post future such items as news stories so that they can reach a wider audience. For now, here are the 6 snippets collected so far. We hope you enjoy them as much as we have.

The School Pew

Anybody who has ever visited the SLT corridor will h...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 Franklin Scholars host multi school event]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/276/year-10-franklin-scholars-host-multi-school-event</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Prior to the Easter holidays, students from 5 schools in the Hertfordshire area visited St Clement Danes School for a day of community-focused collaboration and problem-solving, hosted by our year 10 Franklin Scholars. Students tackled challenges ranging from encouraging more girls into STEM subjects and careers, to elderly isolation. After a public speaking workshop, participants then pitched the...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 9 rugby team win District League final]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/278/year-9-rugby-team-win-district-league-final</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the Year 9 boys&#39;&nbsp;rugby team who ended a fine season in blistering conditions with a 49-17 win v Rickmansworth in the District League Final. A great display of running rugby fully deserved by the 21 boys involved. Bring on the National Vase next year!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 create a taste of Aztec culture in art]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/274/year-7-create-a-taste-of-aztec-culture-in-art</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Danes Student Journalist, Isaac Guirguis&nbsp;7L, reports ...

Last term,&nbsp;Year 7&nbsp;designed their own Aztec headdresses. They were made out of recycled cardboard and stuck together with gum-tape. The students&#39; creations have been influenced by birds, as the Aztecs believed that they brought good luck and if they saw a bird, they would set up camp near where it landed. Therefore, many o...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Brilliant performance by BBC Young Musician 2018 finalist]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/273/brilliant-performance-by-bbc-young-musician-2018-finalist</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Year 10 student Alex Pullen who gave a breath-taking performance in the percussion category final of the BBC Young Musician 2018 at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, which was televised on BBC Four on&nbsp;Friday 13th April. Alex&nbsp;performed superbly throughout the various stages of the competition, culminating in his selection for the finals.

Alex attends the Junior Royal...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[House Netball and Football]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/275/house-netball-and-football</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Danes Student Journalists, Hope Jones&nbsp;and Lucy Douglas 7T, report ...

At St Clement Danes there are many opportunities to take part in inter-form competitions and tournaments. Recently, students have been competing in inter-form netball and football matches. The competition rules are simple: in your form, a team captain and vice-captain are selected, then they devise a team of people who vol...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Science students release fish into the River Chess]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/270/science-students-release-fish-into-the-river-chess</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 27th March, science students from 7 Exeter visited the Chess Valley and&nbsp;released four trout into the River Chess. The students have been engaged in an ongoing science project &quot;Trout in the Classroom&quot; which involves rearing trout for the regeneration of the river,&nbsp;led by Year 10 student Mickey Venus. The students assisted&nbsp;Mickey by&nbsp;helping to&nbsp;feed, clea...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[La vie en France!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/271/la-vie-en-france</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Twenty four French Exchange students enjoyed&nbsp;experiencing life in France&nbsp;for a week,&nbsp;when students and staff travelled to Lyon to stay with host families this month. The students experienced many activities including visiting the Mus&eacute;e des Confluences,&nbsp; the Olympique de Lyon football club and the&nbsp;covered market (Les Halles), where the students had an opportunity to...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 Disco]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/272/year-7-disco</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Danes Student Journalist, Hope Jones, 7T, reports ...

On Thursday 22nd March, Sasha Chimbumu &ndash; important member of the Year 7 events squad &ndash; organised the Year 7 disco. This event has been planned by many previous members of the Year 7 events squad; however, the idea has never been put into action. The current Year 7 will be the first of hopefully many years that will be included in t...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Easter Concert 2018]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/269/easter-concert-2018</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tonight&rsquo;s Easter concert yet again provided talent, emotion and virtuosity, this time accompanied by a &hellip; fancy dress vulture. Only at St Clement Danes! As Mr Sutherland rightly said at the end, when you have been at the school for a while, you forget that this is not normal for a secondary school music concert; our audience were certainly treated to a fantastic set of performances ton...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students win awards at National Trampolining Competition in Northern Ireland]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/266/students-win-awards-at-national-trampolining-competition-in-northern-ireland</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Leo (Year 11) &amp; Sasha (Year 9) who competed at the National Trampolining Championships, which was held&nbsp;in Northern Ireland on Saturday 24th March. Leo achieved 2nd place&nbsp;in the Under 19 (Novice)&nbsp;Boys and Sasha won 3rd place&nbsp;in the Under 14 Category 2 Elite&nbsp;Girls Competition. Both are fantastic achievements. Many thanks to Miss Welford for her continu...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[2018-19 Prefect Team Announced]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/267/2018-19-prefect-team-announced</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The eagerly awaited announcement of the new prefect team for 2018-19 was made today in assembly. Miss Ryan, Director of Sixth Form, began by paying tribute to the outgoing team of Mia O&#39;Connell (Head Girl), Matthew Leveridge&nbsp;(Head Boy), Lorena Manfredi (Deputy Head Girl) and Samuel Quaye (Deputy Head Boy) and other lead prefects. She praised them for the exemplary way in which they and th...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Engineers of the future flock to St Clement Danes]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/265/engineers-of-the-future-flock-to-st-clement-danes</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A day&rsquo;s events to celebrate &ldquo;2018: The Year of Engineering&rdquo; took place at St Clement Danes School on Tuesday 20th March. STEM ambassadors provided activities for children from 6 local primary schools during the afternoon which ranged from a careers carousel to building a bobsleigh out of Knex. In the evening, 30 engineers from 25 companies provided stalls in a huge range of field...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Business students pitch ideas at National Enterprise Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/264/business-students-pitch-ideas-at-national-enterprise-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Friday 16th March, judges&nbsp;from the&nbsp;Ryman National Enterprise Challenge visited St Clement Danes School to hear&nbsp;110 Year 10 Business&nbsp;students pitching&nbsp;their ideas.

This year&#39;s&nbsp;challenge was for teams to develop and market a product for the back to school market. The winning team consisted of&nbsp;team members - Sara John, Lily Skourides, Louis Morgan, Chris Ayy...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Not White Noise wins Battle of the Bands!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/262/not-white-noise-wins-battle-of-the-bands</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A fabulous result for &#39;Not White Noise&#39;, a group of four Year 10 students, who&nbsp;won 1st place in the Buckinghamshire Battle of the Bands Competition, which was held at Wycombe Swan Theatre on Saturday 3rd March 2018.&nbsp; The group consists of siblings,&nbsp;Gaetan&nbsp;and Max Buisson, and Daisy and&nbsp;Henry Rutter. The band won a whole host of prizes. The first is&nbsp;a two day r...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD host Primary Tag Rugby Festival]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/263/scd-host-primary-tag-rugby-festival</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 15th March, students and staff welcomed Year 5 pupils from local primary schools&nbsp;for the Primary Tag Rugby&nbsp;Festival, which was organised by the South West Hertfordshire School Sports Partnership.

PE teacher Simon Conway&nbsp;congratulated all the participants for a great performance. Thanks are conveyed to&nbsp;Year 9 and 10 Rugby sports leaders Ben Gili-Ross, Alex Steet, Wi...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students awarded Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award certificates]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/259/students-awarded-duke-of-edinburgh-bronze-award-certificates</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 10 students were presented with their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh certificates and badges in assembly today, as a result of completing their expeditions last year. One hundred and ninety seven students have achieved their Bronze awards - a record number at St Clement Danes School!

The school supports a large number of students who are engaged in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. At present th...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 Hockey Success]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Danes Student Journalist, Connie O&#39;Mahony&nbsp;(7D) reports ...

On Wednesday 7th March, St Clement Danes played RMS for the second time. It was a tournament, and previously we had defeated them, but now they were back, more powerful and more competitive than ever. After some minor issues with team absence, we raced to the Royal Masonic. Our school began to warm up, and within a few minutes, t...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students celebrate World Book Day 2018]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/251/students-celebrate-world-book-day-2018</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We finally got to celebrate World Book Day in the Learning Resource Centre on Tuesday 6th March, our activities having been snowed off the previous week.&nbsp; During morning break, Years 7, 8 and 9 got to listen to excerpts from some of their favourite books whilst also tackling two competitions set up in the library.&nbsp; &lsquo;Who&rsquo;s That Reading&rsquo; challenged our students to identif...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Charity Prefects present cheques following Charities Week]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/258/charity-prefects-present-cheques-following-charities-week</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Friday 9th March the school was delighted to welcome representatives from charities Addaction, Mind, Cystic Fibrosis Trust and the International Refugee Trust&nbsp;to an assembly, when our Charities Prefects presented each organisation with a&nbsp;cheque for &pound;2625. The&nbsp;record breaking total&nbsp;was raised during Charities Week in December, as a result of a fantastic effort made by s...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[School community enjoys fabulous Grease performances]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/257/school-community-enjoys-fabulous-grease-performances</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The St Clement Danes community enjoyed two wonderful evenings of entertainment, when students performed Grease recently. Unfortunately, due to adverse weather conditions, two of the performances had to be cancelled, and an extra show added on Monday 5th March. However, this did not detract from two&nbsp;evenings of outstanding entertainment.

Well done to all the students who&nbsp;participated in...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 9 rugby team reach District League Final]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/256/year-9-rugby-team-reach-district-league-final</link>
			<description><![CDATA[After a wonderful performance on Saturday morning, the year 9 boys Rugby team continued their unbeaten run since starting at the school. The 24-5 win over a strong Rickmansworth team meant the team qualified in first place for the District League Final. This was a complete performance in attack and defence and one of the best I&rsquo;ve seen in 15 years of teaching.&nbsp; It was particularly impre...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A trip to the Tate Modern and National Portrait Gallery]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/254/a-trip-to-the-tate-modern-and-national-portrait-gallery</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 6th March, Year 12 and 13 A level Art and Photography students visited the Tate Modern and the National Portrait Gallery in London as part of their studies. It was a great opportunity for students to contextualise their work and learn about the processes other artists and photographers use.&nbsp;The students had the opportunity to draw in front of the pieces of artwork and reflect on wh...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 8 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Today is International Women's Day]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/255/today-is-international-womens-day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Thursday 8th March 2018&nbsp;is International Women&#39;s Day.( #IWD2018&nbsp;)&nbsp;The campaign&#39;s theme is&nbsp;to move&nbsp;forward and progress gender parity.&nbsp; Students and staff at St Clement Danes School are marking the day by identifying women who inspire them and writing their names on a poster&nbsp;at the Learning Resources Centre. Inspirational women named by&nbsp; students&nbsp...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 8 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students raise baby trout to release into the River Chess]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/252/students-raise-baby-trout-to-release-into-the-river-chess</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Danes Student Journalist, Anna Casey 7E, reports ...

At St Clement Danes, 7 Exeter and 10 Exeter are working together to raise baby trout. They will then release them back into the River Chess.

The reason why some of the Exeter classes are raising trout is because the population of these fish is decreasing in the river. As part of a solution to this, some of the schools around Chorleywood are he...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tremendous Olympics achievement for Old Dane Jeremy Rice]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/250/tremendous-olympics-achievement-for-old-dane-jeremy-rice</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Old Dane Jeremy Rice, olympic skeleton competitor, on his fantastic success at the&nbsp;Olympic Games&nbsp;PyeongChang 2018!

Jeremy&nbsp;celebrated a top 10 finish on his olympic debut as he was placed 10th in a time of 3 minutes 24.24 seconds. This was&nbsp;just over two seconds behind fellow team GB member and Olympic Bronze Medal winner&nbsp;Dom Parsons, who&nbsp;won Great B...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fantastic result-2nd place for SCD in regional UK Rock Challenge!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/249/fantastic-result-2nd-place-for-scd-in-regional-uk-rock-challenge</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Monday 5th February, students travelled to Stevenage to compete with nine other schools in the regional UK Rock Challenge. The students gave an outstanding performance, which resulted in the team achieving a fantastic second place in the challenge.

To compete in the challenge, the team, (including performers, stage crew and&nbsp;support crew), decided on a theme&nbsp;and&nbsp;then created the...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Grease tickets- have you got yours?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/248/grease-tickets-have-you-got-yours</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The final rehearsals for Grease are now taking place and it promises to be another memorable production for the school.

The performances take place on Wednesday 28th February, Thursday 1st March and Friday 2nd March at 7pm. Friday evening is an (optional) themed dress up evening, so feel free to don your 50&#39;s style clothing and come and sing a long!

Tickets, priced at &pound;10, are selling...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Gym and Dance 2018]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/247/gym-and-dance-2018</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Danes Student Journalists, Evie James (7A)&nbsp;and Lucy Douglas (7T) report ...

The gym and dance display took place on the 6th - 7th February in the Barbirolli hall. The student performed many outstanding routines including Gymnastics, Acro gym, vaulting, Trampolining, ballet and many more. Lauren Molsher (7 Clare) took part in two gym pieces and later commented: &ldquo;It was amazing to see pe...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 7 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Not White Noise go through to finals of Battle of the Bands]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/244/not-white-noise-go-through-to-finals-of-battle-of-the-bands</link>
			<description><![CDATA[SCD band &ldquo;NOT White Noise&rdquo;, along with 12 other local bands,&nbsp;have been selected for the finals of the Buckinghamshire Battle of the Bands Competition which&nbsp;will be held at the Town Hall, Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe at 6pm on Saturday 3rd March.&quot;Not White Noise&quot; is a 4 piece rock band comprising of&nbsp;students &nbsp;Gaetan Buisson (Lead guitar and vocals), brother M...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 6 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students' great effort at Hertfordshire Cross Country Championships]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/245/students-great-effort-at-hertfordshire-cross-country-championships</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Students made a great&nbsp;effort at the Hertfordshire County Cross-Country Championships, which was held at Verulamium Park, St Albans on Saturday 3rd February&nbsp;. Well done to Year 7 student Keighle who&nbsp;achieved 11th place in the Pre-Junior Girls category, and to&nbsp;Charlie (Year 10), who&nbsp;gained an excellent 2nd place in the&nbsp;Inter Boys race. The highlight was the Junior Boys...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 6 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A trip to Westminster Abbey]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/246/a-trip-to-westminster-abbey</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Friday 26th January, a group of Year 10 and 11 Religious Studies students visited both Westminster Abbey and the National Gallery as a part of their GCSE studies.

The students experienced&nbsp;a tour of the abbey, which gave the students an opportunity to explore Christian symbolism and the role of the church.They then visited the National Gallery for a very interesting tour about religion in...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 6 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Old Dane Jeremy Rice is selected for Winter Olympics!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/241/old-dane-jeremy-rice-is-selected-for-winter-olympics</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Old&nbsp;Dane Skeleton athlete, Jeremy Rice has been selected to compete in&nbsp;the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea,&nbsp;next month.

Jeremy has been&nbsp;a member of the Great Britain Skeleton Team since 2012 and was the overall winner of the Intercontinental Cup tour 2016/2017.&nbsp; He has performed brilliantly this season, his ultimate goal being&nbsp;preparing himself for a...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 5 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Success for students at English Speaking Union]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/243/success-for-students-at-english-speaking-union</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Last week, two Year 10 St Clement Danes teams competed in the Hertfordshire Final of the ESU Public Speaking Competition. St Clement Danes has a history of success in this competition, having qualified for the National Final twice in the past five years. Both of the teams this year had qualified for the Hertfordshire&nbsp;Final after winning their respective local heats and we were the only school...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 5 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Alex in BBC Young Musician Percussion Category Final]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/242/alex-in-bbc-young-musician-percussion-category-final</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 10 student, Alexander Pullen&nbsp;has been selected for the BBC Young Musician 2018 Percussion Category Final. Alex, who studies at the Junior Royal Academy of Music, will play a percussion programme at this prestigious competition which airs on the BBC in March.

In 2017, Alex won Bucks&rsquo; Young Musician of the Year and was runner up in the International Percussion Youth Competition held...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 2 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bonne Annee from MFL]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/240/bonne-annee-from-mfl</link>
			<description><![CDATA[MFL students&nbsp;have been busy at the start of the spring term with&nbsp;students entering a French model competition, and also making cards to send to their pen pals in France.

The deadline for the French model competition was Monday 15th January, when&nbsp;the staff had a difficult task to judge all the wonderful creations. It was described as model wonderland in the central area of the MFL b...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students' success at National Equestrian Championships]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/236/students-success-at-national-equestrian-championships</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Saturday, Frankie Owen (Year 8) and Grace Haig (Year 7) represented the school at a National Schools Equestrian Association qualifying event.

Despite the rain and cold weather, both girls got clear rounds - only about 10 out of 40 participants jumped clear. Frankie and her pony Magpie came 5th, and Grace and her pony Jazz won 1st prize, qualifying for the NSEA National Championships.&nbsp; An...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sasha joins the call for 2018 WellChild Awards nominations]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/237/sasha-joins-the-call-for-2018-wellchild-awards-nominations</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Last year&rsquo;s WellChild Award winner, Year 9 student&nbsp;Sasha Burrell from Chorleywood, has joined national children&rsquo;s charity, WellChild, in the call for nominations for the 2018 WellChild Awards, in association with GSK. This prestigious annual event celebrates the inspirational qualities of the UK&rsquo;s seriously ill children and young people and the dedication of those who go tha...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students selected for National Trampolining Finals in Northern Ireland]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/238/students-selected-for-national-trampolining-finals-in-northern-ireland</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Two students have succeeded in being selected&nbsp;for the&nbsp;National Trampolining finals. Year 11 student,&nbsp;Leo Sandoe,&nbsp;won the U19 Boys Novice category and Year 9 student, Sasha Burrell, won the Under 14&nbsp; Category 2&nbsp; at the zonal rounds of the BSGA Trampoline Competition, which was&nbsp;held on 21st&nbsp;January at Queens Park Leisure Centre, Chesterfield.


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			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 rugby team put up good fight in 7-4 defeat]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Danes Student Journalist (and team captain), Dan McGee&nbsp;(7B) reports ...

The experienced St Joan of Arc team were too much for Mr Watkinson&rsquo;s Year 7 boys rugby team on Saturday morning. The game, which was relocated to the Joan of Arc 3G astroturf pitch,&nbsp;started with Vice-Captain Roraigh Browne &lsquo;optimistic for a St Clement Danes win.&rsquo;

Joan of Arc began spiritedly, scor...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 Sports Leaders host Primary Schools Indoor Athletics Festival]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/235/year-10-sports-leaders-host-primary-schools-indoor-athletics-festival</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 18th January, St Clement Danes School hosted an indoor athletics event for Year 4 pupils from five local primary schools - Sarratt Church of England Primary School, The Russell School, Maple Cross JMI School, Chorleywood Primary School and Christ Church Chorleywood, Church of England School. The successful&nbsp;event was led&nbsp;by our Year 10 Sports Leaders who are completing a &#39;...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Keys to PE block handed over]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/234/keys-to-pe-block-handed-over</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This week, Mr Sutherland received the keys to the new PE changing block from Mark Smalley, a Director of T &amp; E Neville Ltd, the principal contractor during our 2 year expansion project. Students will be making good use of the fantastic new dance and fitness studio and the new changing rooms from next week. This much needed new resource has been made possible in large part by funding from Hertf...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 9 Linguists attend Magdalene College, Cambridge]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/233/year-9-linguists-attend-magdalene-college-cambridge</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On 15th January, ten of our most able linguists in Year 9 had the opportunity of attending an Outreach event run by the University of Cambridge Language Centre.&nbsp; Jocelyn Wyburd, Director of the Centre, talked to them about the importance of learning languages as global citizens, the skills that language learners acquire and&nbsp;the benefits associated with language study. They then experienc...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Greased Lightnin'- tickets on sale from 5th February!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/232/greased-lightnin-tickets-on-sale-from-5th-february</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Rehearsals for the school production of Grease are gaining momentum, with Year 11 students Eliza Burton and Amelie Royle leading the dance rehearsals.&nbsp;Both students have choreographed the dance numbers and are doing a fantastic job of putting the cast through their paces.The production will be held at 7pm on the evenings of Wednesday 28th February, Thursday 1st March and Friday 2nd March.

Ti...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Commedia Dell Arte Mask Winners announced!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/231/commedia-dell-arte-mask-winners-announced</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 7 drama students have been studying the history of pantomime during the autumn&nbsp;term. As part of this study, the students have been involved in an ongoing homework&nbsp;project about the Commedia dell&#39;Arte.&nbsp;&nbsp;This was a form of professional theatre&nbsp;originating from Italy that was popular in Europe from the 16th to the 18th century.It was&nbsp;characterised by masked &quo...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Danes student journalists begin work]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/230/danes-student-journalists-begin-work</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Today, the first meeting of the new Danes Student Journalists took place at school. The Year 7 students from both Croxley Danes and St Clement Danes spent their first session getting to know one another and writing spoof openings to articles as practice. Next week, they will be joined by Mr van Dyk, a former journalist, who will be giving them an insight into the types of articles he used to produ...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Art Visit to Tate Britain]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/229/art-visit-to-tate-britain</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 10 and Year 11 GCSE Art students visited the Tate Britain this week to study artists&rsquo; work in connection with their GCSE projects. The students had a successful trip, having the opportunity to view a large number of exhibits in the gallery before choosing&nbsp;a selection of them to&nbsp;draw. Year 10 students gained ideas for their upcoming sculpture project&nbsp;based on natural forms...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rosemary Hadfield awarded MBE for services to education]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/228/rosemary-hadfield-awarded-mbe-for-services-to-education</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are delighted to report that Rosemary Hadfield, formerly Chair of Governors at St Clement Danes and now Member and Trustee of the Danes Educational Trust, has been awarded an MBE in the New Year&rsquo;s Honours List for her services to education over many years as a school governor. Commenting on this award, Rosemary said: &ldquo;I am&nbsp;so proud to have been awarded this honour; my 30 plus y...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Inter-House Dance and Basketball]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/224/inter-house-dance-and-basketball</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Last week saw&nbsp;Inter-House sports competitions, with the girls taking part in House Dance and the boys in House Basketball.

The Basketball saw a number of matches played between the forms, and there were some excellent performances in the Dance competition.

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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Charities Week 2017]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/227/charities-week-2017</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Charities Week is an annual tradition at St Clement Danes School, always held in the last week of school before the school closes for the Christmas holidays. &nbsp;It is a time for festive fun for students and staff alike, whilst the school community raises money for chosen charities. This year the donations will be distributed between chosen&nbsp;charities&nbsp;Mind, Addaction, the International...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 11 student's swimming success!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/226/year-11-students-swimming-success</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 11 student Jemima Hall has had a successful year pursuing her passion for swimming. Jemima&rsquo;s main swimming event is 100m freestyle, for which she won a silver medal in the 16 year old category at the 2017 Summer National finals. Jemima&rsquo;s time in this competition qualified her for the Winter National Championship, which was a selection event for the final places in the English Team...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Carol Service at St Clement Danes]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The Christmas festivities began tonight at St Clement Danes as the annual Carol Service took place. A capacity audience enjoyed a range of performances, both musical and dramatic - and sometimes both - and sang carols accompanied by the First Orchestra. As ever, the standards were high, and stand out performances were too numerous to mention. The school was delighted to be joined by performers and...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Maxwell to represent England and Wales in International Public Speaking Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/223/maxwell-to-represent-england-and-wales-in-international-public-speaking-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There was good news recently for&nbsp;Maxwell Duncan who has just learnt that he has been selected to represent England and Wales in an International Public Speaking competition from 14th to 18th May 2018. The competition, organised and hosted by the English Speaking Union (ESU), will see 50 speakers from 50 countries taking part. Maxwell qualified for this prestigious selection by winning &#39;Ou...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 Girls' Netball Team through to County Cup Semi-Finals!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/221/year-10-girls-netball-team-through-to-county-cup-semi-finals</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Monday 4th December, the Year 10 girls&rsquo; netball &lsquo;A&rsquo; team won their match against Barnwell in the knock out rounds of the County Cup, with a fantastic result of 29-17 resulting in their qualification to the semi-finals.

Congratulations on this fantastic achievement to team members Vinita, Lauryn, Jess, Scarlett, Evie, Maddie, Amber&nbsp;and Frankie;&nbsp;we wish the team conti...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 6 Dec 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Old Dane performs in La Boheme  at Trafalgar Studios]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/222/old-dane-performs-in-la-boheme-at-trafalgar-studios</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Old Dane Tom Isherwood is performing at the Trafalgar Studios in a modern version of La Boh&egrave;me. Tom is a member of the&nbsp;King&#39;s Head Theatre Company, and the production is moving from the company&#39;s resident home in Dalston&nbsp;to the West End&nbsp;for the Christmas season. Tom, baritone,&nbsp;plays the part of Marcello (Mark), and his impressive vocals have been&nbsp;acknowledge...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 6 Dec 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Christmas festivities begin at the SCD Christmas Market!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/219/christmas-festivities-begin-at-the-scd-christmas-market</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Sunday 3rd December, the Parents&#39; Association annual Christmas Market was held in the Barbirolli Hall. The day was overflowing with festive spirit and&nbsp;packed with many stall holders and visitors. It was lovely to see so many of the extended St Clement Danes community and local residents enjoying the maket, and supporting the school in the process!

A huge thank you to all members of th...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 4 Dec 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 12 students celebrate winning Sixth Form Public Speaking Contest]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/220/year-12-students-celebrate-winning-sixth-form-public-speaking-contest</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 30th November 2017 a team of three Year 12 students won the East Region Final of the English Speaking Union Sixth Form Public Speaking Competition at Felsted School in Dunmow. They won the contest against stiff competition from a number of prestigious&nbsp;schools. The team consisted of:

Chairperson: Jonathan Driver

Speaker: Maxwell Duncan

Questioner: Florence McGrath&nbsp;

Maxwell...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 4 Dec 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Success for SCD Sports Teams!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/218/success-for-scd-sports-teams</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the Year 10 rugby team who won Round 3 of the National Westminster Vase on 22nd November, when they won 53-0 versus Vyners School. With tries from Joe, Oli, Adam, Robbie and Carl&nbsp;and Louis Ertl being named Man of the Match, this great performance resulted in the team going forward to Round 4 of the competition. St Clement Danes School looks forward to hosting the next round...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Commemoration 2017]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/217/commemoration-2017</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Today, St Clement Danes celebrated Commemoration in two memorable services. In The Strand, Years 7, 11, 12 and 13 were joined by staff, parents, Governors, Trustees and guests.&nbsp;Head Boy Matthew Leveridge carried&nbsp;the processional cross and Head Girl Mia O&#39;Connell&nbsp;joined Dr Valentine in giving a reading. The address was given by Mr Butler&nbsp;who retired from the school as Deputy...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Nov 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 8 and 10 Sports Leaders assist with Primary Schools' Festivals]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/216/year-8-and-10-sports-leaders-assist-with-primary-schools-festivals</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes School have hosted two primary festivals this term for the school&#39;s&nbsp;partnership&nbsp;schools&nbsp;- Maple Cross JMI School, The Russell School, Sarratt Church of England Primary School, Chorleywood Primary School and Christ Church C of E School.&nbsp; The first event, assisted by Year 10 Sports Leaders, was &#39;Tri Golf&#39; which took place&nbsp;in September. More recen...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[GCSE History students visit Rochester Castle]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/215/gcse-history-students-visit-rochester-castle</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Friday 3rd November, Year 11 History students visited Rochester Castle and Cathedral as part of their studies. Rochester Castle is one of the best-preserved and finest examples of Norman architecture in England. Students had an invaluable opportunity to visit this incredible castle and fortified complex, which was the location of a formidable siege by King John in 1215. The visit was designed t...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Remembrance 2017]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/214/remembrance-2017</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On a beautiful morning at St Clement Danes, we welcomed a number of Old Danes, Trustees and Governors to the school to join us for our annual Remembrance Service.

In the KS4 and 5 service, our guests were treated to a moving a cappella rendition of Leonard Cohen&rsquo;s Hallelujah before Mr Sutherland gave his first such address at the school. He began by making an announcement that, because of s...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students and staff attend The Livia Award at Portcullis House]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/213/students-and-staff-attend-the-livia-award-at-portcullis-house</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 7th November, students and staff from St Clement Danes&nbsp;School attended the Livia Award, held at Portcullis House, Westminster. The award honours outstanding investigative work by&nbsp;police officers in the Roads and Transport Policing Command of the Metropolitan Police Service. The officers investigate serious injury and death on the roads, and also offer support to families of th...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 9 Nov 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Old Dane Dee Caffari is first female skipper in Volvo Ocean Race]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/212/old-dane-dee-caffari-is-first-female-skipper-in-volvo-ocean-race</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Old Dane and International yachtswoman Dee Caffari is the first female to lead a team in the 2017-18 Volvo Ocean Race. The Volvo Ocean Race is often described as the longest and toughest professional sporting event in the world; it is certainly sailing&rsquo;s toughest team challenge and one of the sport&rsquo;s &#39;Big Three&#39; events, alongside the Olympics and America&rsquo;s Cup.

Dee is sk...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 8 Nov 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 13 Scientists visit CERN at Half term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/211/year-13-scientists-visit-cern-at-half-term</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Twenty Year 13 students experienced a fascinating visit to CERN,&nbsp;Geneva&nbsp;at Half Term. The students reported that they had an enjoyable and informative trip&nbsp;to the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, where physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe.&nbsp;

Below you will find some of the comments that the students made on return from their...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 2 Nov 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 netball success at international sports competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/209/year-10-netball-success-at-international-sports-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Twenty Year 10 students enjoyed a successful tour to Disneyland Paris at Half Term to participate in The International Junior Netball Festival 2017. The Festival is held twice a year and combines highly competitive netball tournaments with international players&#39; coaching master classes.

Congratulations to both the A team who came 6th in the International Cup, and to the B team, who won their...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 1 Nov 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Calling Old Danes - &quot;You're the one that I want!&quot;]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/210/calling-old-danes-youre-the-one-that-i-want</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A date for the diary!&nbsp; The school production of Grease will be performed on Wednesday 28th February, Thursday 1st &amp; Friday&nbsp;2nd March 2018.

In 2005, a fantastic and fondly&nbsp;remembered&nbsp; production of Grease was performed at school. Many of our alumni took part in the production, from performing to fulfilling roles&nbsp;behind the&nbsp;scenes&nbsp;which&nbsp;involved all aspec...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 1 Nov 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 12 students enjoy work shadowing opportunity]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/208/year-12-students-enjoy-work-shadowing-opportunity</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 12 students had an opportunity to spend two days work shadowing at a wide range of businesses and organisations at the end of the summer term in July. The students have since reported back on their experiences, which they found invaluable in assisting their decision making process for the future.

The various roles that the students experienced included that of a pharmacist, a conservationist...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fantastic Football played at Girls' Power League Tournaments]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/203/fantastic-football-played-at-girls-power-league-tournaments</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the Senior Girls&rsquo; football team who came in the top three winning teams in the Power League tournament held at Queens&rsquo; School last week. The Under 15 Girls football team also played a tremendous game, achieving 5th place in their respective tournament. Miss Lake, who coaches both teams, stated that the students played fantastic football, and congratulated all players...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students participate in Frantic Assembly Workshop!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/204/students-participate-in-frantic-assembly-workshop</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Drama students recently had a fantastic opportunity to engage in a four hour Physical Theatre workshop led by the prestigious Frantic Assembly company. Year 12 Drama students and members of the Gifted and Talented Year 11 Drama cohort participated in the workshop, led by performer Steve Miller.

The company&nbsp;are an internationally renowned theatre company&nbsp;that&nbsp;inspire innovative prac...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Inspirational Sasha receives WellChild Award from Prince Harry]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/207/inspirational-sasha-receives-wellchild-award-from-prince-harry</link>
			<description><![CDATA[SCD student Sasha Burrell has been awarded Inspirational Young Person in the prestigious national 2017 WellChild Awards, receiving&nbsp;this well deserved award&nbsp;from Prince Harry on Monday 16th October at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. Sasha was nominated by her paediatrician, Dr Omowunmi Akindolie, following her treatment&nbsp;after a serious illness. Sasha, who had both legs amputated...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Headteacher for SCD]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/206/new-headteacher-for-scd</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Mr Toby Sutherland was last week appointed as Headteacher of St Clement Danes School and will take up his post in January 2018. The Trustees made the decision to recruit a new Headteacher to enable them to appoint Dr Valentine to the role of full time Executive Headteacher of the Danes Educational Trust from January 2018. The Danes Educational Trust currently comprises St Clement Danes and Croxley...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[10 Dane in 'Toilet Twinning' fundraising initiative]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/205/10-dane-in-toilet-twinning-fundraising-initiative</link>
			<description><![CDATA[10 Dane have been fundraising recently for&nbsp;a &lsquo;Toilet Twinning&rsquo; initiative. Having raised awareness of their campaign in an assembly, they have been stationed outside a toilet in the new maths corridor for the past week, armed with toilet brushes and occasionally even wearing a toilet seat, to&nbsp; encourage donations to this&nbsp;worthy cause. Having already raised &pound;153 in...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Oct 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 netballers progress to County Cup Tournament after 31-8 win]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/202/year-10-netballers-progress-to-county-cup-tournament-after-31-8-win</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Year 10 students who won their first game in the County Cup Netball fixture last week against Princess Helena College, Hitchin. The game was being held to determine whether&nbsp;teams progress to play in the plate or cup round, and after their win of 31-8, the team have been successful in progressing to the cup tournament.

Their next game will be held in December against Barnwe...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 9 Oct 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Staff and students get baking for Macmillan]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/201/staff-and-students-get-baking-for-macmillan</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes and Croxley Danes students and staff raised money for Macmillan Cancer Support today with cake sales in Student Reception and the Staff Room. A huge range of cakes were made, bought and consumed, all in aid of this fantastic cause. Many thanks to the charities prefects who organised the event and ran the stall. The student stall raised a whopping &pound;568.74 for the charity.

&n...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 Franklin Scholars provide peer group coaching for Year 7 students]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/199/year-10-franklin-scholars-provide-peer-group-coaching-for-year-7-students</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes School has, for a number of years, worked with&nbsp;with&nbsp;Franklin Scholars, a specialist company that implements high-impact peer mentoring programmes in schools, providing&nbsp;many benefits&nbsp;for students.The Franklin Scholars in St Clement Danes School are outstanding student leaders who help Year 7&nbsp;students through peer tutoring and mentoring. This is especially b...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Building Update]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/200/building-update</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Due to the growing need for school places in Three Rivers, the school was asked to expand from September 2016 by 30 students in Year 7 each year until September 2020.

The school secured funding of &pound;7 million to complete 4 phases of building works to ensure that the site would be able to house the additional students, in so doing, future proofing the school with state of the art provision...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students celebrate European Day of Languages]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/198/students-celebrate-european-day-of-languages</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 26th September, students from St Clement Danes and Croxley Danes Schools spent their lunch time celebrating the European Day of Languages in the Anchor building. Staff had arranged a number of activities to celebrate this day, which has been held annually since its inception in 2001, during the European Year of Languages.

The day promotes the importance of language learning and cultura...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Grease is the word!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/196/grease-is-the-word</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A date for the diary! Students will be auditioning next week for the whole school production of Grease, which will be performed on Wednesday 28th February, Thursday 1st &amp; Friday&nbsp;2nd March 2018.

Students who wish to take part in the&nbsp;production will have the opportunity to attend the auditions, which will be held in the Barbirolli Hall on Monday 25th &amp; Wednesday 27th September.

S...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A trip to The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/197/a-trip-to-the-curious-incident-of-the-dog-in-the-night-time</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 14th September, Year 11,12 and 13 Drama students attended the Gielgud Theatre in London&nbsp;to see&nbsp;the National Theatre performance of the Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, at the end of the&nbsp;run of this&nbsp;highly acclaimed&nbsp;play. The students attended the performance as part of their course work for their GCSE and A2 examinations,&nbsp;for which they have...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Speech Day 2017]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/195/speech-day-2017</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Friday, the school celebrated the successes of its student body at the annual Speech Day.

With the junior event taking place in the morning and the senior prize giving after lunch, hundreds of gathered students, parents and guests were able to enjoy the speeches and musical items and celebrate the students&rsquo; success. Both events were accompanied by superb performances by the First Orchest...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 Sports Camp at SCD]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/194/year-7-sports-camp-at-scd</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 7 students joining both St Clement Danes and Croxley Danes School have been taking part in the annual Danes Multisports Day Camps this week. Students have been trying out&nbsp;a wide range of sports, from table tennis to lacrosse to dance; all this whilst&nbsp;making new friends into the bargain.Today, the hottest day of all, saw students competing in a series of team challenges to end the we...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Time to celebrate as students collect GCSE results]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/193/time-to-celebrate-as-students-collect-gcse-results</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Students were celebrating today after receiving a fantastic set of GCSE results. The much publicised changes to English and Maths qualifications made little difference&nbsp;with students in both subjects performing extremely strongly. Dr Valentine&nbsp;paid tribute to the Year 11 students, saying&nbsp;&ldquo;their hard work and commitment throughout has been exemplary and they thoroughly deserve t...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students celebrate another fantastic set of A Level results]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/192/students-celebrate-another-fantastic-set-of-a-level-results</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes students were celebrating today after gaining superb A level results. Over a third of grades (35%) were at A* or A with 11% achieving the coveted A* mark. The majority of students got into their chosen university or are using their grades to go straight into prestigious apprenticeships. Commenting this morning, Headteacher Dr Valentine said &ldquo;I am delighted with these results...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Student William Pettitt moves to senior category in British Karting Championships]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/190/student-william-pettitt-moves-to-senior-category-in-british-karting-championships</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 10 student William Pettitt has moved from Junior karting this year to the Senior category. This is a big step for any junior as the senior grid is made up of older drivers with many years&rsquo; experience on their shoulders.&nbsp; It is a challenging time learning to cope with the tough driving of older teenagers and adults.&nbsp; Will is competing in two Championships this year.&nbsp; The f...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Burleigh retain position as winners of Year 7 Inter-Form Drama Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/187/burleigh-retain-position-as-winners-of-year-7-inter-form-drama-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 7 students filled the drama studio to watch teams from each form take part in the annual Drama Competition at the end of term.

Alumni Georgia Andrews, who is a student at the &lsquo;Fourth Monkey Acting School&rsquo;, was this year&rsquo;s judge.

7 Burleigh were finally announced as the overall winners and received the House Drama prize which will be awarded formally at Speech Day.

Many th...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD student Alex Pullen named Young Musician of The Year 2017]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/188/scd-student-alex-pullen-named-young-musician-of-the-year-2017</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Saturday 24th&nbsp;June 2017, Bucks Learning Trust Music&nbsp;held its first Young Musician of the Year Competition in the beautiful surroundings of Stowe School.

Over 30 talented musicians applied for a place in the Grand Final with the final 6 successfully making it through to perform to a live audience and a panel of judges, which consisted of&nbsp;Clive Fairbairn from the New Mozarrt Orche...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Language students have fun in Potsdam and Berlin]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/189/language-students-have-fun-in-potsdam-and-berlin</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Eighteen Year 9 and 10 German students from St Clement Danes&nbsp;took part in an exchange trip to Potsdam and Berlin in June. The students enjoyed their visit&nbsp;and wrote the following words about their experience.

&quot;In June we went on the German Exchange Trip. The flight was 2 hours long and it was fun to see our German partners again, as they picked us up from the airport. On the first...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Verdi Spectacular]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/185/verdi-spectacular</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The most ambitious musical performance in St Clement Danes&rsquo; history took place on Saturday evening at the Watford Colosseum when the school&rsquo;s first orchestra was joined by its choirs and those from Parmiter&rsquo;s School and the Tring Choral Society to perform the Verdi Requiem.

Conducted by Director of Music Anna Stevens, the talented musicians had the honour of performing with worl...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sixth Form students attend 'Brand You' Employability Day 2017]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/186/sixth-form-students-attend-brand-you-employability-day-2017</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Sixth Form students spent a day with business and recruitment experts yesterday, as they prepare themselves for entering the world of work.

A range of speakers were invited to deliver a number of workshops designed to prompt students to think about what skills they will need&nbsp;as they prepare to join the competitive jobs market in the near future. At the conclusion of the formal presentations,...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Unique opportunity to hear students perform with world class singers!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/168/unique-opportunity-to-hear-students-perform-with-world-class-singers</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Don&rsquo;t miss your chance to see world class singers from the Royal Opera House perform the Verdi Requiem with SCD students at Watford Colosseum tonight, 7.30pm.

Students from Parmiter&#39;s School and Tring Choral Society will be performing with St Clement Danes students at this very prestigious event. We are thrilled to have SCD parents English mezzo-soprano Christine Rice and soprano Meliss...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 8 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD win overall District Athletic Championships]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/184/scd-win-overall-district-athletic-championships</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The PE department celebrated another fine season of athletics last night with a celebration after Sports Day.

Over the past two weeks the students have performed superbly, continuing&nbsp;their success by winning the overall District Championship for the 11th time out of the last 13 years! Both Year 7 &amp; 9 Boys and Years 7, 9&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;10 Girls all won their respective competitions, and...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 6 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Silver and Copper Awards Achieved by Cambridge Chemistry Challenge Entrants]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/183/silver-and-copper-awards-achieved-by-cambridge-chemistry-challenge-entrants</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Well done to students Tessa Hedstrand and Ella Sutherland, who were awarded silver level certificates in the recent Cambridge Chemistry Challenge. They were joined by a further five students, Finlay Pearce, Havreen Sahota, Jack James Pearson, Jacob Holloway and Nicole Burgess, who were successful in achieving copper awards.&nbsp;Students from 500 schools participated in the Challenge, which is ope...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 5 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD students win UK Farm Tech challenge!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/181/scd-students-win-uk-farm-tech-challenge</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Year 8 students Daniel Shepard,&nbsp;Arjun Joshi and Damon Harvey who have won 1st place in the national Farm Tech Challenge competition - a fantastic accomplishment.The students have won a &pound;1000 award&nbsp;for the school as a result of winning the challenge.

The competition asked students to&nbsp;design or create an invention using digital technology that could help farm...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 4 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 Careers and Enterprise Day]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/182/year-7-careers-and-enterprise-day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We challenge you to find another school in the country today where Year 7 students have been dressing up in police gear, laying tables, organising supermarket shelves, making wind turbines&nbsp;and learning how to be air stewards! A new addition to the calendar for this year, the Careers and Enterprise Challenge Day has seen visitors from some of the biggest companies in the country putting on act...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 4 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students win Three Rivers and Watford School Sports  Partnership Scheme Awards]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/178/students-win-three-rivers-and-watford-school-sports-partnership-scheme-awards</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 20th June, the PE department was delighted to host an athletics event&nbsp; for Year 6 pupils from local primary schools, Maple Cross JMI, The Russell&nbsp; School, Christchurch Primary School and Sarratt Primary School. The event was part of our Year 9&nbsp; Sports Leadership programme, which is run through Three Rivers and Watford School Sports Partnership Scheme.

Following this even...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Art Show held in new Carey Building]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/179/art-show-held-in-new-carey-building</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Last week, the art department held their annual Art Show in its new venue:&nbsp;the first floor of the Carey Building. As you can see from the photographs below, the standard was fantastic and the venue more than lived up to expectations in providing a fitting backdrop to the art on view.&nbsp;

Many thanks to Mrs Brenton&nbsp;and the rest of the art department for their hard work in making this s...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students choose Carnegie Award winner]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/176/students-choose-carnegie-award-winner</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals are the UK&#39;s oldest and most prestigious children&#39;s book awards, often described by authors and illustrators as the award that they most aspire to win.

There are eight books on the shortlist and from March to May a group of Year 7 &amp; 8 students, together with English teacher Ms Heatley, have been taking part in the shadowing scheme.&nbsp; Th...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Drama students see DNA and Alice's Adventure Underground in London]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/177/drama-students-see-dna-and-alices-adventure-underground-in-london</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Drama students have been busy&nbsp;with two recent theatre&nbsp;trips to London. Year 10 students went to see the National Youth Theatre&rsquo;s production of DNA at their studio theatre in North London.&nbsp; This was an amazing opportunity for the students to see their set exam text bought to life.&nbsp; It was a superb production which really challenged the students&rsquo; own interpretations o...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students highly commended in national NHS competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/175/students-highly-commended-in-national-nhs-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Well done to all the Year 9 students who entered this year&rsquo;s National Health Service competition. We are delighted that 5 students were awarded highly commended certificates.

Congratulations go to students Alice, Eve and Sophie&nbsp;from 9D &nbsp;who produced a job advertisement and a job description for a specialist paramedic.

Students Aurum&nbsp;and Hidamsh&nbsp;from 9S focused on the ro...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 Field Trip to Kew Gardens]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/174/year-7-field-trip-to-kew-gardens</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On 14th June, 235 students and 24 staff visited Kew Gardens&nbsp;on the Geography field&nbsp;trip. The trip links to the current scheme of work &lsquo;Tourism and the Travel Show&rsquo;&nbsp;and the first scheme of work in Year 8, &nbsp;&lsquo;Ecosystems of the Earth. The students looked&nbsp;at why tourists are attracted to Kew Gardens and the impact that tourists have (both positive and negative...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students complete Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Expedition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/172/students-complete-bronze-duke-of-edinburgh-expedition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Friday 9th June, 97 Year 10 students began their Duke of Edinburgh Award Bronze expedition from Wendover Woods. They were fully equipped for 48 hours of self sufficiency without the use of mobile phones and other technology.

The students walked between 12km and 18km over a 6 hour period,&nbsp;eventually arriving&nbsp;at Braid Wood scout campsite, where&nbsp;they&nbsp;set up camp and had to coo...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Drama teacher wins best Pantomime Category at NODA Awards]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/166/drama-teacher-wins-best-pantomime-category-at-noda-awards</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to SCD Drama Teacher Mrs Golding, who has just won the NODA Regional Award for &lsquo;Best Pantomime&rsquo; category in the whole of the London region&nbsp;and is going forward to the national finals of the competition.

Mrs Golding script-edited the pantomime Cinderella last year, and also directed the production, designed the set, and organised the costumes for a cast of more tha...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Christchurch Primary School pupils make handbags in textiles department]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/169/christchurch-primary-school-pupils-make-handbags-in-textiles-department</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Monday 12th June, Head of the Design Technology Faculty, Mrs Firth, welcomed 28 Year 3 pupils from Christchurch Chorleywood Church of England School to the&nbsp;Textiles Department. The primary school pupils spent two hours in the department, and had an opportunity to use the sewing machines in order to&nbsp;complete their project of&nbsp;making bags.

The pupils enjoyed a productive two hours...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Audience Taken to Narnia in Lower School Production]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/170/audience-taken-to-narnia-in-lower-school-production</link>
			<description><![CDATA[An audience of parents and staff were transported to Narnia&nbsp;yesterday evening&nbsp;in the opening night of this year&rsquo;s Lower School Production, &lsquo;The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.&rsquo; In a superb piece of staging, the opening scene took place in the foyer of Student Services to represent the &lsquo;real&rsquo; world of the play. Audience members stood to watch this scene bef...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students produce culinary delights for mock GCSE Food Technology exams]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/171/students-produce-culinary-delights-for-mock-gcse-food-technology-exams</link>
			<description><![CDATA[After two mornings of hard work for their mock GCSE Food practical exams, food technology students produced&nbsp;outstanding results.&nbsp; Head of Food Technology, Mrs Hawkins,&nbsp;reported that the students excelled themselves, all rising to the challenge of producing 3 skilful dishes, with accompaniments,&nbsp;within a 3 hour time limit.

Well done to all students on producing such visually ap...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sixth form student organises 'Local Vocals' Concert in Abbotts Langley]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/167/sixth-form-student-organises-local-vocals-concert-in-abbotts-langley</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 13 student Millie Chapman, who&nbsp;previously attended Abbots Langley Primary School, set up a children&rsquo;s acapella choir &lsquo;Local Vocals&rsquo; in Abbots Langley following her GCSE examinations. Millie started the choir in order to give local children an opportunity to not only sing, but to socialise, perform and feel part of their community.

Millie has a passion for music and has...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 8 Jun 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Verdi Requiem: A dedicated week for students to discover more!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/165/verdi-requiem-a-dedicated-week-for-students-to-discover-more</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A&nbsp;themed week&nbsp; about the&nbsp;Verdi Requiem was held in school across many lessons for Key Stage 3 students during the week prior to the half term break. A&nbsp;special week of learning was held as an introduction to the performance at the Watford Colosseum&nbsp;of the Requiem&nbsp;on Saturday 8th July, in which many of our students and alumni will be taking part. They will be joined by...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Nearly 100 Year 10 students go on Duke of Edinburgh Award weekend]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/164/nearly-100-year-10-students-go-on-duke-of-edinburgh-award-weekend</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A grand total of 97 Year 10 students took part in&nbsp;a practice expedition for their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award&nbsp;on the&nbsp;6th and 7th May at Hudnall Park Field Studies Centre, near Berkhamsted.&nbsp;On the first day, the students completed a 12 to 15 kilometre circular walk, starting from the park. On their return, the students camped&nbsp;overnight, and then set off early on&nbsp;Sun...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD students dance their way to British Red Cross dance finals at O2 Arena]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/163/scd-students-dance-their-way-to-british-red-cross-dance-finals-at-o2-arena</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Saturday 13th May, St Clement Danes students gave a fantastic performance at the senior heats of the British Red Cross Dance Competition, when they were named as the overall winners of the competition .This is part of the &lsquo;Dance: Make Your Move 2017&rsquo; competition that the charity is running this year, and was held at the Greenwood Theatre, London. The team members were set the task o...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Parents and carers work on STEM project with Year 8 students]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/162/parents-and-carers-work-on-stem-project-with-year-8-students</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 8 pupils attended a STEM workshop on Wednesday 10th May, when they worked on a small STEM project alongside their parents. The session was led by a member of&nbsp;the Smallpeice Trust education team and supported by apprentice&nbsp;and graduate engineers from Leonardo, the largest inward investor in the UK defence sector. The&nbsp;project involved designing and constructing a mini speaker, so...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students win top awards in nationwide Chemistry Olympiad]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/161/students-win-top-awards-in-nationwide-chemistry-olympiad</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Year 13 students Alexandra Smith and Zara Ahsan, who won a Silver and Bronze medal respectively in the nationwide Chemistry Olympiad.

The UK Chemistry Olympiad is an extremely challenging competition, open to all schools in the UK, and is an opportunity to stretch and challenge post-16 Chemistry students by testing their chemical knowledge. The competition is open to 14 &ndash;...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 9 May 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Riding Team Represent Hertfordshire at National Championships]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/160/riding-team-represent-hertfordshire-at-national-championships</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On 22nd&nbsp;April the SCD riding team, made up of Rebecca Woolford, Florence Miller, Holly Palmer Shaw and Mia O&rsquo;Brien, took part in the National Schools County Championships. They had qualified to represent Hertfordshire and were competing against teams from over 30 other counties, from Durham in the north to Kent in the south, and most counties in between.&nbsp; Although they weren&rsquo;...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 3 May 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sixth Form Building Committee  Presents to Senior Leadership Team]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/156/sixth-form-building-committee-presents-to-senior-leadership-team</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Following enlargement and improvement of the Sixth Form Quiet Zone, Silent Study Zone, caf&eacute; and entrance of&nbsp;the Sixth Form, the Senior Leadership Team have been considering the organisation, resourcing and redecoration of these spaces.&nbsp; The potential budget for this project is &pound;2000, and the SLT were keen to have student input. They asked Sixth Form students to form a Sixth...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Senior Girls District Athletics Champions]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/157/senior-girls-district-athletics-champions</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Senior Athletics teams were in action last night at the District Championships and both teams got the season off to a fantastic start. The boys came an excellent 2nd, whilst the girls retained their title, becoming District Champions once more. The team of Abi Jones, Hannah Dickins, Emelia Turnbull, Georgia West, Mia O&#39;Connell, Bobbi Francis, Charlotte Radcliffe, Katie Dibbs and Emily Higg...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Victory for Senior Boys Rugby team]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/153/victory-for-senior-boys-rugby-team</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Well done to the Senior Boys rugby team who won the District Cup Final last week.The 1st XV finished off their year in style with a 31 &ndash; 7 victory over local rivals Parmiters. After a tense start, Parmiters took a deserved lead with a run through the SCD defence from the half-way line. The boys responded well with Dan Kingsley turning the game at a crucial time, intercepting a pass on our ow...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Duke of Edinburgh students train for Gold Expedition in Peak District]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/154/duke-of-edinburgh-students-train-for-gold-expedition-in-peak-district</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Over the Easter break, Year 12 students spent four days making their way across the Peak District in Derbyshire to complete the practice expedition for their Gold Duke of Edinburgh award.

The 24 students had to carry all provisions in their backpacks, including tents, cooking equipment and most importantly, lots of high-energy food to ensure that they could meet the requirement for 8 hours of act...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 11 students win 2nd place in nationwide English speaking competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/152/year-11-students-win-2nd-place-in-nationwide-english-speaking-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Year 11 students Maxwell Duncan, Izzy Marston and Florence McGrath who achieved a fantastic result in the English Speaking Union&#39;s&nbsp;UK Public Speaking Competition, which was held at Churchill College, University of Cambridge on Saturday 22nd April. Participating in the largest public speaking competition in the country for Key Stage 3 and 4 students, the team&nbsp;won 2n...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sports students prepare for athletics season in Lanzarote!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/150/sports-students-prepare-for-athletics-season-in-lanzarote</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Forty three students visited Lanzarote with PE staff during the Easter holidays, and spent seven days at Club La Santa. The visit is an annual event during which students can increase their fitness levels in preparation for the athletics season on their return to school for the summer term.

Twenty boys and twenty girls from Years 7-10 attended the trip and three Year 13 students also joined the t...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Music Department Receives Award]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/151/music-department-receives-award</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes has recently been awarded the Incorporated Society of Musician&rsquo;s Bronze Certificate. This is awarded to schools where more than&nbsp;10%&nbsp;of all the school&rsquo;s GCSE students take music and all achieved an A* to C.

Deborah Annetts, Chief Executive of the ISM &ndash; the professional body for musicians &ndash; congratulated the school, saying:

&lsquo;We are delighted...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA['Help Refugees' update]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/149/help-refugees-update</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On 27th January 2017, Old Dane Dan Chadder visited the school and led an assembly about the charity &lsquo;Help Refugees&rsquo;. Based in Northern France, the charity had been running a camp in Dunkirk at which Dan&nbsp;has been&nbsp;an aid worker.&nbsp;Dan informed the students about some of the challenges that his team experienced during distribution of clothing at the camp. Language barriers an...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Stunning performances at the Easter concert]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/148/stunning-performances-at-the-easter-concert</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The annual Easter concert -&nbsp;an occasion which traditionally sees our Year 13 students performing their hearts out for the last time at the school - took place tonight and did not disappoint. As regular&nbsp;audiences of St Clement Danes concerts have come to expect, the programme was varied and the performances were superb. From breathtaking ensemble performances to nuanced solos, the evening...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[World Book Day update]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/147/world-book-day-update</link>
			<description><![CDATA[World Book Day is designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and marked in over 100 countries all over the world. In fact, it&rsquo;s the biggest celebration of its kind!

This year was very special as it was the 20th anniversary of World Book Day, and on 3rd March 2017 the LRC celebrated in style.&nbsp; During morning break a number of staff from different departments c...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Old Dane Jack Rooke interviewed by Jonathan Ross]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/142/old-dane-jack-rooke-interviewed-by-jonathan-ross</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to old Dane&nbsp;Jack Rooke, whose award winning play &quot;Good Grief&quot; was chosen as Radio 4&rsquo;s Comedy of the Week last week. The play was aired on BBC Radio 4 on 16th March at 11pm, which was followed by&nbsp;an interview with Jack by TV and radio presenter Jonathan Ross&nbsp; on BBC Radio 2 at 11:30pm that evening.

The play is an adaptation of Jack&#39;s critically ac...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Red Nose Day at St Clement Danes]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/144/red-nose-day-at-st-clement-danes</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The St Clement Danes Charities Prefects were at their fundraising best again for Red Nose Day, arranging a wide range of activities for Comic Relief and raising nearly &pound;450 for the thousands of&nbsp;charities it supports world wide. The newly appointed Head Girl was in charge of the pin the nose on Dr Valentine stall whilst&nbsp;students were able to choose from a wide range of activities in...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Prefect Team for 2017-18 Announced]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/145/prefect-team-for-2017-18-announced</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the&nbsp;students who were announced as the Prefect Team for 2017-18 on Friday. Having made presentations to the outgoing Head and Deputy Head Boys and Girls and thanked the current Prefect Team,&nbsp;Miss Brogan announced the students who would fill positions as Year 7 Prefects, Croxley Danes Prefects, House Prefects, Faculty Prefects and Charities Prefects and all were introdu...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Keys to Art and Maths Block Handed Over]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/146/keys-to-art-and-maths-block-handed-over</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday 22nd March, Dr Valentine was formally handed the keys to the new extension to the Carey Building. This stunning building&nbsp;includes 8 state of the art maths classrooms &nbsp;and an expansive 450m2 art teaching area with a photography studio, dark room, increased IT facilities and a fabulous bespoke gallery space.&nbsp;Mark Smalley, a Director of T &amp; E Neville Ltd, the principal...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[STEM students attend Big Bang Fair at NEC]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/141/stem-students-attend-big-bang-fair-at-nec</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Staff and thirty nine students from St Clement Danes School attended The Big Bang Fair at the NEC in Birmingham on Friday 16th March. STEM Students from Years 7 to 9 attended the fair accompanied by Year 12 and 13 students who regularly mentor the younger STEM students.STEM coordinator Mrs Quinton, who accompanied the students to the fair, said that attending the Big Bang Fair&nbsp;gave the studen...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[U16 Girls County Futsal Champions]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/158/u16-girls-county-futsal-champions</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the under 16 girls footballers who won the County Finals. Holding their nerves, they won their final match in a tense penalty shoot out. Well done&nbsp;to all the players and coach Mrs Lake.

For more information on the sport of futsal, please see the following link:

The FA Guide to Futsal]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sasha wins second place in National Trampolining Finals]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/143/sasha-wins-second-place-in-national-trampolining-finals</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Well done to Year 8 student Sasha Burrell, who achieved second place in the Disabled Novice U14 Girls Category 2 of the National Trampoline Finals, which was hosted by the Northern Region at&nbsp;Gateshead Leisure Centre, Tyne and Wear,&nbsp;on the 18th March 2017.

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PE teachers Mrs Welford and Mrs Edwards also attended the finals, and were delighted with Sasha&#39;s success.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 9 Boys Basketball District League Champions]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/159/year-9-boys-basketball-district-league-champions</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Well done to the Year 9 boys basketball team who, after an excellent season played their final match against Parmiter&#39;s today. Winning the match 27 - 16, they clinched the title. Congratulations to all the players.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fashion Show 2017]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/140/fashion-show-2017</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Monday 20th March, a fashion show was held during the school assembly to showcase the work of Textile students from Years 9 to 13. Year 9 Gifted and Talented Master Class students created a skirt based on either pop art or Art Deco. Year 10 students designed their items based on iconic architecture. Year 11 students showcased their GCSE final pieces, with students using their own themes to crea...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Alumnus film director visits St Clement Danes School]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/139/alumnus-film-director-visits-st-clement-danes-school</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Old Dane&nbsp;Tom Clarkson recently visited the school to give a talk about his work as a film director to students from Years 9-13&nbsp;as part of a series of career talks arranged by our CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance) Coordinator, Mrs Payne.

Tom captivated the audience with his engaging and informative talk on his career since leaving the school in 2004. Tom describ...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Verdi Requiem- have you got your tickets?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/138/verdi-requiem-have-you-got-your-tickets</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes students and alumni, along with students from Parmiter&rsquo;s School are&nbsp;joining forces with Tring Choral Society and world class soloists to perform Verdi&rsquo;s Requiem on Saturday 8th July.&nbsp;St Clement Danes&#39; parent, the renowned operatic&nbsp;Mezzo-Soprano Christine Rice is joined by fellow parents Melissa Alder (Soprano), David Gwynne-Evans (Tenor) and&nbsp; fo...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 8 student's impressive Inter Counties Cross-Country achievement]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/136/year-8-students-impressive-inter-counties-cross-country-achievement</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Year 8 student Ben Hunter, who came in at 55th out of 297 runners in the National Inter Counties Cross-Country Championships, which was held at Loughborough on Saturday 11th March. Ben achieved the fastest time amongst all Hertfordshire Competitors finishing the Under 13 Boys&rsquo; 3000 metres race in 12 minutes and forty six seconds.

Well done to Ben on this very impressive a...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Field trips to River Chess and Milton Keynes for GCSE students]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/135/field-trips-to-river-chess-and-milton-keynes-for-gcse-students</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Geography students had the opportunity to attend two field trips this week&nbsp;as part of their Geography GCSE studies. On one trip, the students visited the Chess Valley to investigate how the river changes along the stretch of the River Chess. They also looked at the risk of flooding in the area. The students conducted lots of primary fieldwork aided by staff of the Amersham Field Studies Centr...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 8 Mar 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Girls into business: Dr Valentine lends support to new website]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/134/girls-into-business-dr-valentine-lends-support-to-new-website</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dr Valentine (together with Nascot Wood Headteacher, Mrs Singh) is&nbsp;lending her support to a new online platform designed to give girls and young women access to female role models across a range of business sectors. Originally conceived to inspire and engage the next generation of female business leaders, Modern Muse launched yesterday. The online platform allows users to follow and engage wi...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 2 Mar 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[White Noise make Bucks Battle of the Bands Final]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/133/white-noise-make-bucks-battle-of-the-bands-final</link>
			<description><![CDATA[White Noise, a band made up of Year 9 pupils Gaetan and Max Buisson and Henry and&nbsp;Daisy&nbsp;Rutter have made it to this year&rsquo;s final of the Bucks Battle of the Bands. This takes place on 18th March at the Wycombe Swan Old Town Hall. Tickets are available here.

Last year, the four talented students won the Battle of the Bands competition held at the Reach Free School, as we reported he...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 1 Mar 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Â£11400 presented following Charities Week]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/132/11400-presented-following-charities-week</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We were visited today in assembly by representatives from the five charities benefiting from the generosity of St Clement Danes students and staff who raised a record-breaking &pound;11400 during December&#39;s Charities Week.

Angela who attended with her daughter&#39;s assistance dog, Logan, told students that their money would be used to train another puppy at the charity Dogs for Good. Rob, fr...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[World Book Day]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/130/world-book-day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[World Book Day will be held on Thursday 2nd March, and the librarians in our Learning Resource Centre are planning a day packed full of fun activities to celebrate this internationally recognised day!

Events include quizzes, film clips and&nbsp;new books being promoted in the library. Students will also have the opportunity to listen to their teachers reading extracts form their favourite books,...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Feelin' Good week !]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/131/feelin-good-week-</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes School Council are arranging a number of events during Hertfordshire County Council&rsquo;s &ldquo;Feelin&#39;&nbsp;Good week&rdquo;. Student members of the Student Union have held a number of events to raise the profile of the week amongst our students.

Feelin&#39;&nbsp;Good Week is a Hertfordshire wide event delivered in schools and the wider community by a range of services an...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Half term trip to Berlin]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/129/half-term-trip-to-berlin</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Fifty Year 11 students visited Berlin during the half term break to support their GCSE History studies. The students visited a number of places of historical interest including the Brandenburg Gate, the seat of the German parliament - The Reichstag Building, and the Olympic Stadium, which was originally built for the Olympics Games in 1936. The students also had the opportunity to visit The Story...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Gym and Dance 2017]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/128/gym-and-dance-2017</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the huge numbers of students who took part in a spectacular Gym and Dance display this week. The quality of the performances was stunning and&nbsp;audiences were&nbsp;treated to a stunning display of athleticism, skill and grace. Particular thanks go to Miss Welford, the mastermind behind the event, and all students, parents and staff who supported it.

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			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Drama students attend Hedda Gabler performance]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/126/drama-students-attend-hedda-gabler-performance</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Following their visit to the National Theatre in January&nbsp;to attend a study day about Hedda Gabler, Year 12&nbsp;students returned to the theatre on Monday 6th February to view a performance of the play.&nbsp; Head of Drama, Mrs May, reported that it was a powerful production of this classic Ibsen play, which was directed by Ivo Van Have.&nbsp; The students were particularly impressed by actre...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 8 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Old Dane wins IBSF International Cup 2017]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/127/old-dane-wins-ibsf-international-cup-2017</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Former SCD student Jeremy Rice has achieved international acclaim winning the IBSF (International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation) International Cup 2017 at Lake Placid, USA, on 27th January.

Jeremy attended St Clement Danes School between 2002 and 2009, and is also a former semi-professional rugby league and union player who played full back for Hemel Stags and Amersham &amp; Chiltern Rugby Cl...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 8 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A day of Shakespeare!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/124/a-day-of-shakespeare</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Twenty two Year 13 Drama students had the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of Shakespeare this week, when they visited the Globe Exhibition and Tour at the famous Globe Theatre, Bankside, as part of their A2 studies. The experience gave the students an opportunity to learn more about this unique building and its most famous playwright.

As further support to their studies, the students then...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Old Dane talks about aid at Dunkirk Migrant Camp - donations needed!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/122/old-dane-talks-about-aid-at-dunkirk-migrant-camp-donations-needed</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Old Dane Dan Chadder visited school today to talk to students in&nbsp;assembly about his ongoing work with the charity Help Refugees. Dan informed the students that 27th January is Holocaust Memorial Day, which was designated as an annual International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust. Dan spoke about the enforced emigration of Jews at the beginning of the Second Worl...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 12 Drama students visit National Theatre Workshop]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/123/year-12-drama-students-visit-national-theatre-workshop</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 12 drama students attended the National Theatre on Thursday 26th January for a study day to support their AS studies. Highlights of the day included the opportunity to listen to a talk about three of the most recent productions of Hedda Gabler with Beckie Mills (Theatre Royal Bath Production, 2010), Psyche Stott (Old Vic Production 2012) and Rachel Lincoln (NT Production 2017).

The students...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD features at the top of the GCSE tables for Hertfordshire]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/120/scd-features-at-the-top-of-the-gcse-tables-for-hertfordshire</link>
			<description><![CDATA[You may have seen the local press carrying stories about GCSE league tables recently. The various measures can seem a bit confusing but we thought you might like to know just how well our students performed compared to those in other schools in Hertfordshire.

There are two measures which are used to judge a school&rsquo;s success now: Attainment 8 and Progress 8. Essentially, these measures refle...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rehearsals for 'Teechers' going well]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/119/rehearsals-for-teechers-going-well</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Upper School production is approaching and the students involved are working hard under Mrs Ingleby (Director) and Mrs May (Assistant Director).

The production is &lsquo;Teechers&rsquo;, a fast-paced comic play which follows the trials and tribulations of Mr Nixon, a new Drama Teacher who has to confront the harsh reality of working in a tough, challenging school. There are approximately 30 p...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Inspirational visits to National Gallery and Watts Gallery]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/117/inspirational-visits-to-national-gallery-and-watts-gallery</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Students this week visited two prestigious art galleries in preparation for their GCSE studies. Both gallery visits were arranged&nbsp;to inspire and stimulate the students in Years 10 and 11 by looking, analysing and observing the works of artists in both galleries.

On Tuesday 10th January, 25 Year 11&nbsp;Art students visited The George Frederick Watts Gallery in Compton, Surrey. The visit enab...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[KS3 history students get creative]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/118/ks3-history-students-get-creative</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Students in Years 7 and 8 have been producing fantastic projects for homework as part of the history schemes of work. Year 7, who have been studying the persecution of women during the Civil War as part of a unit on crime and punishment during the Tudors and Stuarts, were tasked with creating projects on witches. In Year 8, students have been studying the changing use of castles during a unit on p...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 11 students provide Baby Boxes for Humanitarian Aid]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/116/year-11-students-provide-baby-boxes-for-humanitarian-aid</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Despite being busy with their GCSE studies,&nbsp;Year 11 students&nbsp;have spent time creating Baby Boxes to send to refugee camps in the Middle East. They are supporting Samara&rsquo;s Aid Appeal, a &nbsp;self-funded appeal operating under the auspices of Feed The Hungry, UK and decided to act having heard about the appeal from Year 11 Form Tutor Mrs Savin.

The appeal was established to help re...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[7 Dane announced as winners of the Year 7 Reading Challenge]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/114/7-dane-announced-as-winners-of-the-year-7-reading-challenge</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The winners of the Year 7 Reading Challenge were&nbsp;recently announced as 7 Dane, and the winning form celebrated at form time yesterday with the librarians and their form tutor, Miss Cort. Mrs Murray and Mrs Gustafsson provided an array of cakes, biscuits, fruit and drinks to mark the students&rsquo; achievement. The winning form read 99 books between them during the second part of the autumn t...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[MFL news]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/115/mfl-news</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Students and staff from the Modern Foreign Language faculty have started 2017 by sending their French pen&nbsp;friends good wishes for the New Year!

The tradition in France is to send &quot;Bonne Ann&eacute;e&quot; cards, rather than Christmas cards, and it is an opportunity for people to send others their good wishes for the New Year. Our students have followed this French tradition and have cre...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students attend &quot;Girls into Maths&quot; Workshop at Oxford University]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/112/students-attend-girls-into-maths-workshop-at-oxford-university</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Maths students and staff travelled to Oxford yesterday&nbsp;to attend a &#39;Girls into Maths&#39; conference entitled&nbsp;&ldquo;It all adds up&rdquo;, and had an opportunity to listen to inspirational speakers and participate in a range of workshops. Dr Holly Krieger&nbsp;presented the first talk&nbsp;on Prime Numbers, and the final talk was given by Anne-Marie Imafidon, who was awarded an MBE...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students selected for English Speaking Union Branch Finals]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/113/students-selected-for-english-speaking-union-branch-finals</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The first round of the English Speaking Union Public Speaking Competition was held at St Clement Danes School on 7th December. Our students have previously been successful in reaching the National Finals of this nationwide competition.

Year 11 students Izzy Marston (Chairperson), Maxwell Duncan (Speaker) and&nbsp;Florence McGrath (Question Master) represented our school in the competition. The to...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Charities Week]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/106/charities-week</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes School&#39;s annual Charities Week was launched on Friday&nbsp;16th December with the &ldquo;Elf Auction&rdquo; and the start of &quot;Kidnap a Teacher&quot;. Friday also saw our annual Christmas Dinner, which saw our superb canteen staff starting at 5.30am in order to produce a feast for the whole school community. SLT served the students and other staff and a great time was had...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ever wondered what SCD staff get up to after school?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/111/ever-wondered-what-scd-staff-get-up-to-after-school</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes staff - that shy and retiring lot - have been at it again, organising a surprise Mannequin Challenge to entertain the students in the last week of term. As you will remember from past years, the hidden&nbsp;talents of the staff have been in evidence in a variety of Flash Mobs. The image of Mr Butler performing &#39;Let it Go&#39; on a table is one which will probably&nbsp;have sta...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Success celebrated at Speech and Prize Giving]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/109/success-celebrated-at-speech-and-prize-giving</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Last night, we celebrated our students&#39; successes at our Speech and Prize Giving Evening, rearranged from September because of a lightning strike and flooding. There were no such dramas yesterday, and we were delighted to welcome students, staff, governors, trustees, Old Danes, parents and guests to the school. Hundreds of students&nbsp;were awarded prizes for attainment, achievement, communit...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New building takes shape]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/110/new-building-takes-shape</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Work has been continuing apace on the new Maths and Art block, due to be completed in February 2017. Recently, we have been inside to have a look around, as you can see from the photographs below. We have also been taking a photograph a week of the outside, the time lapse&nbsp;video below showing&nbsp;how it has progressed. Congratulations to all who have worked on the project since its inception;...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Carol concert starts Christmas festivities at SCD]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/107/carol-concert-starts-christmas-festivities-at-scd</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Last night, parents, staff and guests were treated to a feast of festive music and readings at the annual Carol Concert. The standard of musicianship was incredibly high, with superb performances from, amongst others, the two orchestras and four choirs. The programme ranged from Rutter to Tchaikovsky to&nbsp;Maria Carey and, amongst the music, carols and more traditional readings, Year 7 treated t...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[More success for trampolinists]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/108/more-success-for-trampolinists</link>
			<description><![CDATA[SCD trampolinists were in fine form on Tuesday when they competed at a competition run by Three Rivers and Watford School&nbsp;Sports Partnership. Held at Rickmansworth School, the competition saw teams competing in 4 levels, from Step 1 to Step 4. The Step 3 team came 4th, the Step 2 team 2nd and the Step 1 team won. This team will now go on to compete at the County Round next term. In the Elite...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[House Basketball and Dance at SCD]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/105/house-basketball-and-dance-at-scd</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Today saw House Basketball and Dance competitions being hotly contested by students in Years 7, 8 and 9. Teams, organised by their Sixth Form House Captains, took on one another in the Sports Hall and Gym, a fierce but friendly atmosphere of competition in evidence all day! See the gallery at the bottom of the page&nbsp;for some photos of the events.

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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rosie scoops top  award for A Level Food Technology]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/104/rosie-scoops-top-award-for-a-level-food-technology</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Rosie Clarke-Burns, a student who left&nbsp;Year&nbsp;13 in the summer, who has been awarded&nbsp;the British Nutrition Foundation Drummond GCE A Level Prize for 2016.&nbsp;This award is given to the student in the UK who has achieved the highest marks in A Level Food Technology in each&nbsp;examination board. The Foundation rewards excellent work in food and nutrition by studen...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 9 Dec 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Science Learning Partnerships receive Â£12.1 million investment]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/103/science-learning-partnerships-receive-121-million-investment</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The government this week announced a &pound;12.1million investment in Science Learning Partnerships (SLPs) until 2019 to support the teaching of science in schools. St Clement Danes, led by Mrs Quinton, leads our local Science Learning Partnership and we are delighted with this news. The multimillion pound package will enable SLPs to provide continued professional development for science teachers,...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 8 Dec 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Festive fun at the Christmas Market raises Â£6600 for the  school]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/97/festive-fun-at-the-christmas-market-raises-6600-for-the-school</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Sunday 27th&nbsp;November, the Parents&#39; Association annual Christmas Market&nbsp;was&nbsp;a resounding success raising &pound;6600 for the school. The Barbirolli Hall was&nbsp;positively brimming with festive spirit, and packed with more than 60 stall holders. Volunteers pulled together, whether&nbsp;acting as car parking attendants, who braved the cold, or&nbsp;caf&eacute; helpers&nbsp;who...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 7 Dec 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students achieve success at Trampolining Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/101/students-achieve-success-at-trampolining-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Students&nbsp;took part in the British Schools Gymnastics Association (BSGA) Regional Schools Trampoline Competition on Sunday 4th December at Brentwood School in Essex.

Well done to all the&nbsp;students who&nbsp;participated in this competition. Congratulations go to&nbsp;&nbsp;Ethan&nbsp;and Sasha, who both go through to the Zonal round, which will be held at the Chase Leisure Centre in Staffo...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 7 Dec 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[KS4 Badminton Girls' Team compete in Regional Finals]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/102/ks4-badminton-girls-team-compete-in-regional-finals</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The KS4 Girls Badminton team attended the National Badminton Regional Finals at the University of Hertfordshire on Sunday 4th December,&nbsp;after winning the Hertfordshire School Games local finals at the Royal Masonic School in October. The competition was very strong with teams attending from all over the county. The girls put in an excellent performance and there were some very close results.T...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 7 Dec 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students visit Clothes Show Live 2016]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/98/students-visit-clothes-show-live-2016</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Friday 2nd December, thirty one Year 9 and nine Year 12&nbsp;Technology students visited the Clothes Show Live, which was held at the NEC in Birmingham, accompanied by staff from the Design and Technology faculty.

The trip included entry to the main exhibition, followed by a seat at the amazing catwalk show and&nbsp;then attendance at&nbsp;a 45 minute fashion industry-led seminar.

Please see...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 2 Dec 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[It's Official - SCD students are 'World Class']]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/99/its-official-scd-students-are-world-class</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes School is delighted to announce that we have&nbsp;been awarded &lsquo;World Class&rsquo; status, one of only 44&nbsp;in the country to have achieved this prestigious Quality Mark. Only schools who can demonstrate that they are operating beyond the level of OFSTED &lsquo;Outstanding&rsquo; are able to be considered, and, following a rigorous assessment process,&nbsp;Dr Valentine an...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 2 Dec 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students attend Royal Institute Engineering Masterclasses at Leonardo UK]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/96/students-attend-royal-institute-engineering-masterclasses-at-leonardo-uk</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Saturday 26th November, selected Year 9 science students and STEM coordinator Mrs Quinton celebrated the&nbsp;completion of a fascinating course that they had attended at Leonardo&nbsp;UK, based in&nbsp;Luton. Students&nbsp;Jonathan Ryall, Sam Catalano, Jake Tablada,Thomas McGrath-Brown and Louis Ertl have just completed a six week course in engineering at the company, as part of the ongoing ST...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA['Teechers' Cast in Mannequin Challenge]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/94/teechers-cast-in-mannequin-challenge</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The cast of &#39;Teechers&#39;, the Upper School play in rehearsals at the moment, recently took a few minutes out to film their own take on the Mannequin Challenge, the trend which is currently sweeping the internet. As you can see, they were not short of ideas for the tableaux, which give a great sense of the kind of play we can expect next term.

Written by John Godber, &#39;Teechers&#39;&nbsp;...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[English Literature students watch RSC live screening of Hamlet]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/95/english-literature-students-watch-rsc-live-screening-of-hamlet</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 13&nbsp;English Literature students were fortunate enough on Thursday 10th November to attend a Royal Shakespeare Company&nbsp;live&nbsp;screening of &#39;Hamlet&#39;.

The students are studying &#39;Hamlet&#39; for the Edexcel English Literature&nbsp;&#39;Component 1&#39; drama paper.&nbsp;They had completed pre-work with their English Literature teachers on representations of Hamlet, which...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Certificates Awarded]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/93/bronze-duke-of-edinburgh-certificates-awarded</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Mr Taylor and Mrs Kirby were proud today to be able to present Year 11 Duke of Edinburgh participants with their Bronze certificates. Of the 88 students who went&nbsp;on the final expedition, all have completed their award. The 14 Silver Award students participating in the Silver Award all completed their expedition and are awaiting their certificates. The students have put in in excess of 56 hour...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Senior Maths Challenge]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/90/senior-maths-challenge</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our Sixth Form mathematicians have been busy recently, excelling in the&nbsp;United Kingdom Mathematics Trust Senior Challenge.

The challenge&nbsp;is aimed at all 16-19 year olds studying mathematics and&nbsp;involves answering 25 multiple choice questions in 90 minutes. It is&nbsp;sat in school under normal exam conditions.

The top 60% of students nationally receive a gold, silver or bronze cer...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 Reading Challenge]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/91/year-7-reading-challenge</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The librarians at St Clement Danes School are running a reading Challenge for Year 7 students, which is being promoted in the English faculty, and also in the year 7 form rooms. Students can win house points by reading as many books from a&nbsp;list of 30 types of books, such as &quot; A book that was made into a movie&quot;, &quot; A book with a great first line&quot; or &quot; A book you pick be...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students raise funds for Children in Need]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/92/students-raise-funds-for-children-in-need</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Students raised a grand total of &pound;375.62 towards Children in Need by hosting a variety of fundraising stalls during Thursday lunchtime last week. Students also&nbsp;provided an array of delicious home made&nbsp;cakes and biscuits which were sold to raise funds for this very worthy cause.

Sixth form students are pictured with Year 7 students buying raffle tickets at one of the many&nbsp;stal...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Commemoration 2016]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/89/commemoration-2016</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Today, the whole school community came together to commemorate St Clement Danes&#39;&nbsp;foundation, 154 years ago, in two events. In London, the main service took place at St Clement Danes Church in The Strand, with the orchestra and massed choirs, including the whole of Year 7,&nbsp;providing the music. With hold ups on the A40 causing a delayed start - Dr Valentine stepping&nbsp;foot off the f...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Drama students gain place at RADA Youth Theatre]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/88/drama-students-gain-place-at-rada-youth-theatre</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A fantastic opportunity has arisen for Year 13 drama students Joe O&rsquo; Gorman and Evie Jordan, who&nbsp;have succeeded in joining the RADA Youth Company (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art). They are two of sixteen students who have been selected to attend Youth Company Saturday workshops at RADA in Gower Street, London. They were chosen from many applicants, aged between sixteen to twenty years, a...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students unite for Anti-bullying week]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/87/students-unite-for-anti-bullying-week</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This week is a nationwide Anti-Bullying week, coordinated by the Anti-Bullying Alliance.

Representatives from the School Council are leading the school&rsquo;s involvement with the scheme this week, under the leadership of Assistant Headteacher Mr Garvey.

Anti-Bullying Week shines a spotlight on bullying and encourages all children, teachers and parents to take action against bullying throughout...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[District Cross Country Success]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/86/district-cross-country-success</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our students achieved great success at the District Cross Country Championships at the Royal Masonic School on Monday 14th November, when both Year 7 boys and girls won first place in the&nbsp;competition, and Year 8 students achieved second place! &nbsp;Well done to Year 7 students Scarlett Gammell and Charles Dagger&nbsp;who both achieved second place in their races.

The Year 9 boys and girls b...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Remembrance Service held at SCD]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/85/remembrance-service-held-at-scd</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Students, staff, governors and Old Danes gathered at the school this morning to pay their respects at the school&rsquo;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&rsquo;s German master, Geoffrey Norman Arnold. He found himse...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rickmansworth Firefighters offer road safety advice to sixth form students]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/84/rickmansworth-firefighters-offer-road-safety-advice-to-sixth-form-students</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 18th October firefighters from Rickmansworth Fire Station visited the school to talk to Year 13 students during their personal Development session. The talk related to Road Awareness Training (RATs) and was designed to show the students some of the consequences of not behaving safely on the road. The talk consisted of a series of statistics, questions and videos which covered a range of...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Former student begins London Marathon training]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/82/former-student-begins-london-marathon-training</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Eleanor Vines, who completed Year 13 at St Clement Danes this summer, has begun training for &nbsp;the Virgin London Marathon on the 23rd of April 2017, whilst raising funds for the British Heart Foundation. In 2014, during her GCSEs, she was diagnosed with a degenerative heart condition. This news came as a bit of a shock, especially as it was a condition that is usually picked up in infancy. Bri...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD host a STEM day for Vietnamese Educationalists]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/83/scd-host-a-stem-day-for-vietnamese-educationalists</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The school played host today to 29 visitors from Vietnam&rsquo;s Ministry of Education and Training who were here to learn about embedding STEM learning in their schools.

The day began with all the delegates learning about school-based case studies in a session led by Mrs Quinton and Miss Chrystie, a colleague from Bishop Ramsey School. Whilst the teacher-delegates then visited lessons, the educa...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD student heads off to World Karting Championships as British Vice Champion]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/79/scd-student-heads-off-to-world-karting-championships-as-british-vice-champion</link>
			<description><![CDATA[STOP PRESS: Since this article was published, William did extremely well in the Grand Final. Starting from 20th on the grid, he came a creditable 7th, recording the second fastest lap of all. Well done Will!

William Pettitt, Year 10, will next week be jetting off to Italy to take part in the Grand Finals in Italy, karting&rsquo;s biggest world event.

To qualify for this prestigious event, Will f...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Record numbers visit SCD for its annual Open Day]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/80/record-numbers-visit-scd-for-its-annual-open-day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Record numbers of prospective parents and students attended the St Clement Danes Open Day on Saturday, with almost 3000 visitors on site during the day. Mrs Shaw, who led the team on the front desk, said she had not seen anything like it in the 12 years that she has been at the school. Extra prospectuses had to be prepared&nbsp;and the queue of visitors barely relented throughout the morning.

We...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 12 students recount their work shadowing experiences]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/81/year-12-students-recount-their-work-shadowing-experiences</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 12 spent the very end of the Summer Term undertaking Work Shadowing placements in a wide variety of establishments. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to try out a potential career for a few days and often helps in decisions regarding Higher Education and future career paths.&nbsp;For a flavour of some of the work they did, some excerpts are included below. A fuller account from a w...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Senior netballers start their season in style]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/78/senior-netballers-start-their-season-in-style</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Senior netball team got their season off to a winning start last Thursday, beating old foes and regular rivals for the league, the Royal Masonic School, 10-7. The players were thrilled with the victory, which clearly marks their intention to win the district league this year. With a squad of 12 working incredibly hard as a team to secure the win, the movement around the court was excellent, wi...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 4 Oct 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Macmillan Cake Sale Raises Â£490]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/77/macmillan-cake-sale-raises-490</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our Sixth Form charity prefects did a great job at break time today selling cakes to raise money for MacMillan. The standard of baking was superb and an amazing &pound;490 was raised.

Thank you to all the bakers and to those who bought cakes.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The SCD Great Business Bake Off Winners Announced]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/76/the-scd-great-business-bake-off-winners-announced</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Yesterday saw the judging of SCD&#39;s&nbsp;Great Business Bake Off 2016.&nbsp;Dr Valentine and Mr Butler, assisted by Mrs Hawkins and Mr Turner, scrutinised the entries for a range of attributes in order to score the entries out of 30. Entrants were tasked with baking a cake or biscuits which had to have a business link - no matter how tenuous. The cakes ranged from representing the Royal Exchang...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[UK Teacher of the Year Visits SCD]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/74/uk-teacher-of-the-year-visits-scd</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We were delighted to welcome Colin Hegarty, Global Teacher Top 10 finalist and UK Teacher of the Year, to SCD today to work with Year 7 maths students, teachers and parents.

St Clement Danes is one of only 20 schools across the UK working with Colin to use his award-winning maths home-learning online platform for all our Year 7 students&rsquo; mathematics homework. Colin built the platform as he...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Extreme Reading Challenge 2016]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/75/extreme-reading-challenge-2016</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Year 8 student Serena, who is the winner of the Extreme Reading Challenge 2016.&nbsp;LRC librarians, Mrs Gustafsson and Mrs Murray,&nbsp;held a competition for the most unusual place to be photographed whilst reading&nbsp;a book during the&nbsp;summer. The entries, from both staff and students, ranged from gondolas in Venice to balancing acts in Whitby.&nbsp; LRC staff thanked a...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Science Faculty show off their Science Mark Platinum Award]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/71/science-faculty-show-off-their-science-mark-platinum-award</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Science Faculty were persuaded to pose with the Platinum Award that they received after being assessed for this prestigious award last term. St Clement Danes was one of the first schools&nbsp;in the country to be assessed for the&nbsp;award at the highest level possible,&nbsp;demonstrating&nbsp;the breadth and quality of provision on offer at the school.

The school&nbsp;received a visit from...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD showjumpers selected for national finals!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/72/scd-showjumpers-selected-for-national-finals</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to three Year 7 and 8 students&nbsp;who have qualified for entry into the National Schools Equestrian Association&rsquo;s (NSEA) show jumping finals, which will be held in Addington, Buckinghamshire on 21st- 24th&nbsp; October.

Team members Mia O&rsquo;Brien, Holly Palmer Shaw and Frankie Owen achieved 2nd&nbsp;place in the 75cm&nbsp;show jumping competition, which was held at Bur...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[September's STEM news]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/73/septembers-stem-news</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s another busy term for staff and students&nbsp;in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). Year 9s have been busy applying for coveted places at the Royal Institution Engineering Masterclasses which are to be held at Leonardo&#39;s in Luton on Saturday mornings. Mrs Quinton, STEM co-ordinator, reports that there has been a huge amount of interest and students will learn later t...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD taking part in Chorleywood Scarecrow Trail]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/69/scd-taking-part-in-chorleywood-scarecrow-trail</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A group of students from Year 8 and 9 have been hard at work in their lunch times creating St Clement Dannie - a scarecrow taking part in Chorleywood&nbsp;Magazine&#39;s&nbsp;Scarecrow Trail which starts today.

We regret that visitors are not able to come onto the school site to see St Clement Dannie in person. Instead, a photo of our completed scarecrow is now hidden in one of the news posts fro...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students perform at Notre Dame Cathedral]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/70/students-perform-at-notre-dame-cathedral</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Staff and 50 students from St Clement Danes&rsquo; Choir and Jazz Band travelled to Paris for the annual summer music tour in July. The choir had previously participated in a &ldquo;remote&rdquo; audition to perform at the cathedral, by submitting a CD of their work, and were successful in being selected&nbsp;to perform at the cathedral during their tour. The students had a fantastic experience si...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Franklin Scholars mentor new Year 7 students]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/67/franklin-scholars-mentor-new-year-7-students</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 10 students had the&nbsp;opportunity to attend&nbsp;a training day last week, as part of their role in mentoring new year 7 students.&nbsp;The Franklin Scholars is an organisation&nbsp;established to help every pupil make a strong start in secondary school. The scholars are outstanding student leaders chosen to help younger students make a strong start in secondary school through peer tutorin...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[St Clement Danes School achieves 'Outstanding School' in National Textiles competition]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes School recently achieved the status of &#39;Outstanding School&#39; in a National Textiles competition.

The school received this award as a result of the Head of the&nbsp;Technology Faculty,&nbsp;Mrs Firth, submitting 11 entries from students. These&nbsp;were all&nbsp;judged to be&nbsp;of a consistently good standard (including a &#39;Highly Commended&rsquo; and a &lsquo;Merit&rs...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[School open as usual tomorrow (Monday 19th September)]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/66/school-open-as-usual-tomorrow-monday-19th-september</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Following the flooding on site which caused us to close the school on Friday, Dr Valentine has confirmed that the school will be open as usual on Monday 19th September.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Croxley Danes School Accepting Applications for 2017 Entry]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/63/croxley-danes-school-accepting-applications-for-2017-entry</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dr Valentine has written to parents today to announce that Croxley Danes School has begun taking applications for September 2017 entry. As she explains in her letter,&nbsp;St Clement Danes plans to&nbsp;house the school temporarily for one year only to ensure that the promised school places can be delivered whilst the permanent buildings are being constructed. She goes on to write:

&quot;It is a...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students complete Silver Duke of Edinburgh Expedition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/62/students-complete-silver-duke-of-edinburgh-expedition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Well done to 14 Year 12 students who successfully completed their Silver Duke of Edinburgh Expedition last weekend, supervised by expedition leaders and teachers, Mrs Kirby and Mr Taylor. The students completed their expedition near Banbury, Oxfordshire, and walked approximately 15 kilometres each day&nbsp;over a period of 7 hours.

Despite the wet weather, the students were keen to start the expe...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sixth Form students fundraise for Hertfordshire's Young Homeless Charity]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/60/sixth-form-students-fundraise-for-hertfordshires-young-homeless-charity</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Sixth Form students have been fundraising for Hertfordshire&rsquo;s Young Homeless Charity. Students at school were&nbsp;asked for donations of textbooks at the end of the summer term, and as a result of this request, over 100 textbooks were donated&nbsp; to be sold at a charity sale event. The sale is being held during lunchtimes this week;&nbsp;students have an opportunity to&nbsp;purchase some...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Open Day - Saturday 8th October 2016]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/61/open-day-saturday-8th-october-2016</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are holding our annual&nbsp;Open Day for 2017 entry to the school&nbsp;on Saturday 8th October 2016. We look forward to welcoming prospective students and their parents; there is no need to book a place at this event.

The morning session is for those seeking at place in Year 7. It runs from 9am to 12pm. Tours start from 9am. There will be an opportunity to hear Dr Valentine and others speak in...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[D of E leaders raise funds for Diamond Challenge]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/59/d-of-e-leaders-raise-funds-for-diamond-challenge</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Well done to the school&rsquo;s Duke of Edinburgh leaders, teaching staff Amanda Kirby and Carl Taylor, who participated in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme&rsquo;s Diamond Challenge at the beginning of the school term. The challenge celebrates the Diamond Anniversary of the scheme; it&nbsp;is aimed at raising funds to help transform young lives&nbsp;and helping people who wouldn&rsquo;t otherwi...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Old Dane Tim Lovejoy's &quot;Sunday Brunch&quot; wins Best Food Show]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/58/old-dane-tim-lovejoys-sunday-brunch-wins-best-food-show</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to St Clement Danes School alumnus&nbsp;Tim Lovejoy, well known for his role as presenter of Channel 4&rsquo;s programme ever popular &ldquo;Sunday Brunch&rdquo;, who along with his co - presenters, received an award for Best Food Show at the TV Choice Awards 2016, held at the Dorchester Hotel on 5th September.

Tim has been presenting on live weekend TV for over 16 years. He first...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 8 Sep 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Another fantastic set of results at SCD]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/57/another-fantastic-set-of-results-at-scd</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Students at St Clement Danes were picking up a bumper crop of GCSE results today, with one measure recorded the best in the school&rsquo;s history. Nearly half (48.3%) of all grades were at A* or A grades, making this the highest attaining cohort ever and bucking the national trend of a decline in top grades. 87% students achieved 5 A* to C grades including English and Maths. 28 students (nearly 1...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Burleigh triumph at Year 7 Inter-Form  Drama  Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/56/burleigh-triumph-at-year-7-inter-form-drama-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This morning, on one of the hottest days of the year, Year 7 students filled the drama studio to watch teams from each form take part in the annual Drama Competition.

The teams were given the stimulus of a magic anchor being rescued from the clutches of evil by superheroes and heroines. Judges remarked on the particularly realistic stage fighting which was a feature of many of the entries and gav...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Creating 'Brand You' - Employability Day at SCD]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/55/creating-brand-you-employability-day-at-scd</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes Sixth Form students are spending a day with business and recruitment experts today, as they prepare themselves for entering the world of work.

In a new venture for the school, students are taking part in a range of workshops all aimed at helping them to sell themselves in a competitive jobs market. The day is entitled Creating &lsquo;Brand You&rsquo;.

Part of the day is being ru...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sports Day 2016]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Last week saw our annual Sports Day. The sun shone and great fun was had by all competitors, students and staff alike. Below you will see a gallery of images from the day which give a sense of the occasion. In a fiercely competed event, Exeter were the eventual winners.&nbsp; Grace Hucknall and Ben Hunter were awarded Junior Athletes of the Year.

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			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students attend Franklin Scholars Award Ceremony]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/54/students-attend-franklin-scholars-award-ceremony</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 10 students from St Clement Danes School visited Kings College, London, to attend the Franklin Scholars&rsquo; Award Ceremony on Thursday 7th July, accompanied by teacher and Franklin Scholar coordinator Miss Ramsbottom. The students had an enjoyable day in London, as the Franklin Scholars organisation celebrated the achievements of the scholars during 2015- 2016.

Congratulations to all stud...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Confused? You could be ...]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/52/confused-you-could-be-</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Yesterday saw the dress rehearsals for this week&#39;s Upper School Production of &#39;Confusions&#39; by Alan Ayckbourn. It takes place in the Drama Studio on Thursday and Friday at 7pm and tickets, priced at &pound;6, are available now from Mrs Roxon in the music office.

&#39;Confusions&#39; is a series of five, inter-connected one-act plays which, in typical Ackybourn style,&nbsp;combine comed...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Girls into physics at SCD]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/51/girls-into-physics-at-scd</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 10 students are taking part in a &#39;Girls into Physics&#39; event at SCD today organised by Mrs Quinton. A range of female engineers and physicists&nbsp;have given up their time to talk to the students about their jobs and to run sessions on topics such as&nbsp;matching possible careers to personality traits. A speed dating style session allowed the girls to quiz visitors on their current j...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 8 Jul 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD win County League Finals]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/50/scd-win-county-league-finals</link>
			<description><![CDATA[At the end of the best ever season for athletics at St Clement Danes, students headed to the County League Finals at Dacorum Athletics Track, Jarman Park, Hemel Hempstead on Tuesday 5th July. Three out of the four teams had already topped their Area League earlier in the term and Tuesday saw the students battling it out against the very best schools in Hertfordshire.&nbsp;The Under 14 Girls and Un...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 7 Jul 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Musical feast served up at the Summer Concert]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/48/musical-feast-served-up-at-the-summer-concert</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Last night saw our Summer Concert, with various ensembles raising the roof of the Barbirolli Hall once again. Kicking off proceedings, the First Orchestra played Habenara and Toreador&rsquo;s song from Carmen which set the tone for an evening of high-quality performances in a range of styles. The Jazz Band, Gospel Choir, Junior Choir and both orchestras were on top form, interspersed with excellen...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 6 Jul 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 11 Prom 2016]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/49/year-11-prom-2016</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 11 students celebrated the end of their GCSE examination period&nbsp;at the&nbsp;annual Year 11 Prom, which&nbsp;was held at the school on Friday 1st July.

The evening was enjoyed by all, and special thanks are extended to Mr Hudson, Head of&nbsp;KS4, members of&nbsp;the prom committee,&nbsp;and to&nbsp;members of staff and parents who also kindly assisted in making the evening such a succes...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 6 Jul 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[National Enterprise Challenge]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/46/national-enterprise-challenge</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday 29th June, 6 year 10 students took part in the grand finals of the Ryman National Enterprise Challenge, which was held at Doncaster racecourse. Students Joshua Greengrow, Sonny Wheeler, Luke Simpson, Simon Elson, Jack McLaughlin and Zak Woodcock represented the school in the nationwide challenge.

Since the launch in 2013, the challenge has been delivered to over 100,000 young people...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 5 Jul 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Safer Internet Campaign Launched]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/47/safer-internet-campaign-launched</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A new internet safety campaign for&nbsp;parents and carers was launched yesterday.&nbsp;Thinkuknow, the government agency promoting safer online use by young people,&nbsp;aim to get parents and carers thinking and talking about the importance of discussing sex, relationships and the internet with their children. Yesterday was day one of a&nbsp;three month campaign with the first resource entitled...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 5 Jul 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 8 Boys County Tennis Champions]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/45/year-8-boys-county-tennis-champions</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the Year 8 boys&#39; tennis team who last week became Hertfordshire County Champions. The team, made up of Harry Rae, Ethan Ashby, Christian Frater&nbsp;(all Year 8)&nbsp;and Rio Saigal&nbsp;(Year 7)&nbsp;beat four other teams from Simon Balle, Yavneh College A and B and St Albans School. The games were all short sets (the first to four games) and both pairs were victorious in e...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 4 Jul 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD artists selected for 'Young British Artists' exhibition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/43/scd-artists-selected-for-young-british-artists-exhibition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes students&#39; work has been selected for the prestigious Mall Galleries Art Competition and will be exhibited in London at the &#39;National Students&#39; Art Exhibition&#39; at the gallery from 5th to 9th July.&nbsp;Year 13 students&nbsp;Sam Meier,&nbsp;Shreya Joshi and Jess Hiscock,&nbsp;Year 12s Emma Todd, Lauren Allwright,&nbsp;Sophie Davies and Sophie Wright and&nbsp;Year 11...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 1 Jul 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students score highly at Biology Olympiad]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/44/students-score-highly-at-biology-olympiad</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Fifteen St Clement Danes students have been recognised for their ability in biology at the 2016 Biology Olympiad. The annual&nbsp;competition&nbsp;involves Year 12 students answering a series of questions in an hour long paper, testing their understanding of the biology they have covered in school up to this point in their studies. This is the first year St Clement Danes students have entered and...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 1 Jul 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD students win national STEM competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/42/scd-students-win-national-stem-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Four St Clement Danes students have won the Farm Tech Challenge, a national competition sponsored by Syngenta and other business partners.&nbsp;

The challenge is aimed at students aged 11-19 years. It involves&nbsp;devising&nbsp;an innovation using digital technology that can help farmers across the world produce more food, while protecting the environment and ensuring the safety of people on the...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD athletes District Champions]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/41/scd-athletes-district-champions</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In what is quickly becoming the best season ever for athletics at the school, our students reigned supreme at the District Championships on Wednesday. Held at Woodside in Watford, the event saw St Clement Danes becoming Overall District Champions as well as winning the Boys and Girls&rsquo; competitions. There were also wins for the Year 10 Boys, Year 10 Girls, Year 9 Girls and Year 8 Boys. There...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA['White Noise' win Battle of the Bands]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/37/white-noise-win-battle-of-the-bands</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Year 8 Band &#39;White Noise&rsquo;, who represented St Clement Danes School at the final&nbsp;of the Battle of the Bands, held at The Reach Free School yesterday evening. The school hosted the event in order to raise money for the Nordoff Robbins Charity, which is a specialist music charity, dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable children and adults across the UK. (P...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Three Rivers and Watford Sports Partnership Awards success]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/38/three-rivers-and-watford-sports-partnership-awards-success</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Talented sporting youngsters were recognised on Tuesday 21st June when the Three Rivers and Watford School Sports Partnership held their annual awards ceremony at Rickmansworth&rsquo;s Watersmeet Theatre.

Year 12 student Bobbi Francis won the Outstanding Student Achievement Award at Key Stage 5&nbsp;and fellow Year 12 student Matthew Clissold won the Young Official of the Year Award for Key Stage...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Visit from MP David Gauke re EU referendum]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/39/visit-from-mp-david-gauke-re-eu-referendum</link>
			<description><![CDATA[David Gauke, Member of Parliament for South West Hertfordshire and current Financial Secretary to the Treasury, visited St Clement Danes School yesterday and spoke to one hundred Year 12 students about&nbsp;today&rsquo;s EU referendum. Students had an opportunity to ask Mr Gauke their own questions&nbsp;and a lively debate was subsequently enjoyed by all.

Many thanks&nbsp;to Mr Gauke for visiting...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Numeracy Week at school]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/40/numeracy-week-at-school</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This week is Numeracy Week at St Clement Danes School&nbsp;and students have spent their lunchtimes and form times completing various activities relating to the week&rsquo;s theme.

Students have enjoyed participating in QR challenges,&nbsp;using tablets to follow the trail around the school&nbsp;in order to complete each task.

Please follow the link below&nbsp;to the National Numeracy twitter fe...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Trip to the V&amp;A]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/35/trip-to-the-va</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Thirty seven technology students had a very interesting day yesterday when they&nbsp;visited the Victoria and Albert Museum to see the exhibition&nbsp;&ldquo;Undressed: A Brief History of Underwear&rdquo;. The exhibition features over 200 examples of underwear for men and women, highlighting the enduring themes of innovation and luxury. The exhibition explores the relationship between underwear an...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[St Clement Danes Athletes &quot;Best Ever&quot;]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes athletes have had the best season in the history of the school as three out of four of their teams topped the Hertfordshire Area A league. Competing against 25 other schools in the girls&rsquo; and 23 schools in the boys&rsquo; leagues, these wins represent a remarkable achievement. The Under 14 girls won with 288 points, beating Royal Masonic by 11.5 points; the Under 14 boys won...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 students and Dr Valentine start work on the foundations]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/34/year-10-students-and-dr-valentine-start-work-on-the-foundations</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dr Valentine officially marked the start of St Clement Danes&rsquo; &pound;5.7 million building programme today when she visited the site as work began on the foundations. Alongside her were 5 Year 10 students, winners of a STEM competition at the school organised by Mrs Quinton, whose brief had been to come up with designs for the new building.&nbsp;The students presented their ideas to the archi...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD students crowned County Track and Field champions]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/32/scd-students-crowned-county-track-and-field-champions</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Last Saturday saw the Hertfordshire County Track and Field Championships at Jarman Park, Hemel Hempstead. Twenty of our most talented&nbsp;athletes competed against the best&nbsp;in the county in three different age categories: Year 7, Years 8 and 9 and Years 10 and 11.

Special mention should be made of two of our students who became County Champions:&nbsp;Nick Savva, Year 7, who became 200m Cham...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 students visit Kew Gardens and Hampton Court Palace]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/33/year-7-students-visit-kew-gardens-and-hampton-court-palace</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 7 students enjoyed an interesting and informative day yesterday when they visited Kew Gardens and Hampton Court Palace, as part of their history and geography curriculum.

One hundred and eight geography students visited Kew Gardens to learn about the value of the rainforest ecosystem. Students had a fascinating day studying the plants of the rainforest, and&nbsp;followed a process of scienti...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Art Show - Public viewing on Thursday 23rd June]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The school&rsquo;s annual art show will be open to parents and visitors on Thursday 23rd June between 4pm - 8.30pm in the school&#39;s sports hall. &nbsp;This annual event is always an impressive evening, giving parents and&nbsp;visitors an opportunity to view the display of outstanding artwork and photography from students&rsquo; submissions for their GCSE, AS and A2 examinations. The students ha...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Duke of Edinburgh students complete bronze award]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/30/duke-of-edinburgh-students-complete-bronze-award</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to eighty two students who have successfully completed their bronze Duke of Edinburgh expedition this weekend. Expedition leaders Mrs Kirby and Mr Taylor reported that students were fortunate to experience good weather over the weekend, and that they managed to&nbsp;avoid the heavy rain that affected many local areas. The expedition started and finished at Wendover Woods in Bucking...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Boys win biggest fish competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/28/boys-win-biggest-fish-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, students Mickey Venus and Sean Smith visited the River Chess near Latimer to release two trout they have been rearing as part of a local project. The Chiltern Chalk Streams Project involves introducing school children to the early lifecycle of the Brown Trout by giving them eggs to look after in an aquarium. St Clement Danes was one of six local schools involved in the project this year...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 9 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students at SCD twin with French students in Dardilly]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/29/students-at-scd-twin-with-french-students-in-dardilly</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes School&#39;s French department&nbsp;is working with the Twinning association in Chorleywood to create links with&nbsp;a secondary school near Chorleywood&#39;s twin town in France.&nbsp;Head of French&nbsp; Mademoiselle Masse was invited on the Twinning trip to Dardilly,France,&nbsp;and visited St Joseph&rsquo;s School, Tassin La Demi Lune. Mademoiselle Masse met the head teacher,...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 9 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Annie - Opening Night]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/27/annie-opening-night</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This week sees the Lower School production of the musical Annie. Casting took place at the start of the year and, since then, around 40 Year 7, 8 and 9 students have been in rehearsal, with drama teacher Mrs&nbsp;Elliot directing. On Monday, students took part in a dress rehearsal and then performed in the afternoon to pupils from Chorleywood Primary and The Russell School to a rapturous reception...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 8 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Teachers take on Diamond Challenge]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/25/teachers-take-on-diamond-challenge</link>
			<description><![CDATA[SCD teachers Mr Taylor and Mrs Kirby are hoping to inspire students to follow in their footsteps&nbsp;by taking on the Duke of Edinburgh&rsquo;s Diamond Challenge this summer.&nbsp;The teachers, who have led hundreds of SCD students on Duke of Edinburgh expeditions over the years, will attempt to complete the Geocache Chiltern Hundred during the summer holidays.&nbsp;This is a series of just over...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 7 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Building work has started]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/24/building-work-has-started</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Over Half Term, building work started on the new maths and art facilities, the entrance of which can be seen in the architect&#39;s drawing above.&nbsp;We will be posting weekly photographs of the site as work progresses, which can be found in the Image Gallery.&nbsp;The work has been made possible by a grant&nbsp;of &pound;5.7 million from Hertfordshire County Council and the Department for Educa...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 6 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCD one of first schools in the UK to be awarded Platinum Science Mark]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/23/scd-one-of-first-schools-in-the-uk-to-be-awarded-platinum-science-mark</link>
			<description><![CDATA[At the end of May,&nbsp;St Clement Danes&nbsp;received a visit from the University&nbsp;of York to verify the school&rsquo;s application for &ldquo;Science Mark&rdquo;. This is a&nbsp;prestigious award and examines the school&rsquo;s provision in science in the&nbsp;following areas:


&bull; Big ideas in science
&bull; Personalisation of science to meet students&rsquo; needs
&bull; Science enrichm...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 3 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Athletes reach regional finals]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/21/athletes-reach-regional-finals</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It was a successful day for Junior Boys and Girls athletics teams on Wednesday this week when both won the County Round of the ESSA Track and Field Cup. Fantastic performances from both teams led to the boys reaching the Regional &#39;B&#39; Final on 13th June, joining the Intermediate Girls who competed last week. The Junior Girls reached the Regional &#39;A&#39; Final on 20th June. At this, they...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 9 students host Kwik Cricket Festival]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/22/year-9-students-host-kwik-cricket-festival</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A great day was had by all at a Kwik Cricket festival held on Chorleywood Common in glorious sunshine yesterday. SCD Year 9 students officiated at matches held on three pitches with pupils from Chorleywood Primary, Christchurch, Russell and Maple Cross Schools. A high standard of cricket was played with a number of fantastic batting performances and some outstanding catches. Congratulations to Cho...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Parents go back to school for a STEM evening]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/19/parents-go-back-to-school-for-a-stem-evening</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Last night 20 Year 8 and 9 students brought their parents back to school for the evening as part of a STEM evening hosted by the Science Faculty. Working with an education adviser from the Smallpeice Trust and apprentice and graduate engineers from Finmeccanica, the students created a mini-speaker from scratch, learning to solder and building a housing which would maximise the sound of the finishe...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Food, Glorious Food!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/20/food-glorious-food</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Year 8 student Amelia Hemmings who was, today, presented with her prize having won Chorleywood Bookshop&#39;s &#39;Food Glorious Food&#39; writing competition. Amelia wrote a short story of 200 words about a box of eggs having a conversation with one another. The eggs realise that their demise is imminent when the cook is about to break them into&nbsp;the frying pan! (Please see...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A hot weekend for Duke of Edinburgh students]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/18/a-hot-weekend-for-duke-of-edinburgh-students</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Well done to eighty two Year 10 students who completed their Duke of Edinburgh Award practice bronze expedition on the weekend of the 7th and 8th May, especially as they were walking in unexpected and exceptionally hot weather conditions. The students walked from St Clement Danes School across the countryside to reach their destination point at Phasels Wood Activity Centre, near Kings Langley. The...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Inter Girls win County Combined Athletics event]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/12/inter-girls-win-county-combined-athletics-event</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Students from SCD competed at the County Combined Events in Stevenage yesterday. Sixteen athletes competed in total, with boys and girls teams in both Junior (Year 8 and 9) and Intermediate (Year 10 and 11) categories. All competitors had to complete a pentathlon during the day. The Junior teams competed in the 80m hurdles, long jump, shot, high jump and 800m; the Intermediate Girls took part in t...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 6 May 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Old Dane Jack Rooke attends charity launch at Kensington Palace]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/9/old-dane-jack-rooke-attends-charity-launch-at-kensington-palace</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Old Dane and Chorleywood-based comedian and presenter Jack Rooke was invited to Kensington Palace to the launch of the new charity campaign Heads Together last week as part of his work as ambassador for male suicide prevention charity CALM (Campaign against Living Miserably). The Heads Together campaign is being supported by the Royal Foundation, and is the biggest single project spearheaded by it...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Art Trip to Venice 2016]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/10/art-trip-to-venice-2016</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Following our previous years&#39; highly successful visits to Barcelona, Prague and New York, we recently organised another trip to Venice. It was open to all art students in Years 7-12. The trip took place during the&nbsp;half term&nbsp;holiday in February.

The themed activities on this trip were drawing, painting, architecture and studying the Venetian artists. Students were able to visit vario...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[London Marathon success for Year 13 student!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/11/london-marathon-success-for-year-13-student</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Year 13 student Francesca Ryde who completed the Virgin Money London Marathon in an extremely impressive 3 hours 58 minutes! Francesca has almost achieved her goal of raising &pound;2000 towards her chosen charity &quot;Make Some Noise&quot;. She commented: &quot;It&#39;s been a long haul of a training journey but one hundred percent worth it! Nothing beats the feeling of comple...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[1st XI County Champions]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/13/1st-xi-county-champions</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The 1st&nbsp;XI football team became Hertfordshire County Champions last night, winning a thrilling penalty shoot out against Sir John Lawes School, Harpenden. Played at Harpenden Town FC, the match started with St Clement Danes going 2-0 down in the opening 20 minutes.&nbsp; A resilient team fought back through the rest of normal time with captain, Callum Woodcock, pulling one back. Goalkeeper, M...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students' Easter training camp in Lanzarote]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/14/students-easter-training-camp-in-lanzarote</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Staff members travelled with forty students to Club La Santa, Lanzarote on 31st March for the annual St Clement Danes&nbsp;Sports camp. Sports enthusiasts, comprising twenty girls and twenty boys from Years 8 to 10, attended the camp, training in track and field events during their stay. Students also improved their swimming technique&nbsp;and attended a number of exercise sessions, including body...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Staff and students enjoy surprise visit by Jack Garratt]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/15/staff-and-students-enjoy-surprise-visit-by-jack-garratt</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Jack Garratt took an hour out of his busy schedule to pop into school this morning and spent time in the music department reminiscing and chatting with Miss Stevens.&nbsp; He seemed to enjoy revisiting his musical haunts, checking out the new instruments and learning about how the &lsquo;Jack Hat&rsquo; is used as a motivational tool in music lessons. Students were quietly awestruck to have him in...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2016 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Staff Flash Mob]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/7/staff-flash-mob</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes School staff surpassed themselves in December with their annual Christmas Flash Mob. To the delight of students, assembly was taken by a stella cast dancing a number from Riverdance, with Dr Valentine performing alongside her colleagues. Rumour has it that one Deputy Head required treatment from matron having failed to warm up properly, but otherwise the cast were unscarred! This...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Charities Week 2015]]></title>
			<link>http://www.stclementdanes.org.uk/190/latest-news/post/4/charities-week-2015</link>
			<description><![CDATA[St Clement Danes Sixth Formers have a reputation for academic excellence and student leadership, but for one week each December, they hone their skills in fundraising. From Wednesday 16th to Friday 18th December 2015, they ran a series of events aimed at topping 2014&rsquo;s record &pound;13000 haul for local, national and international charities. They held an &#39;Elf Auction&#39; where Sixth For...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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