锘� Remembrance 2017 - Remembrance 2017 - Latest News - 麻豆直播

麻豆直播

Menu
Back to News ListPreviousNext

Remembrance 2017

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’s Hallelujah before Mr Sutherland gave his first such address at the school. He began by making an announcement that, because of serious issues uncovered during building work, the entire school was going to have to move to temporary accommodation on the Baldwins Lane site in Croxley Green from next September. As shocked students and staff listened, he then went on to describe the probable feelings of students at St Clement Danes back in 1939 when they, too, learnt that they were imminently moving – on this occasion to Oxford because of the war. Having reassured the audience of his deliberate falsehood, he then went on to describe the experiences of St Clement Danes students and staff through the war before linking this year’s message of Rethink Remembrance to the work of the British Forces in supporting the world’s current 64 million refugees. After this, prayers and the Ode of Remembrance, read by Rev Lovegrove, preceded a 2 minutes' silence at 11am.

In the student-led junior service, girls from Key Stage 3 delivered a thoughtful presentation about the role of women in war before guest speakers, Band Colour Sergeant Sarah Hope and A B Kristie Murphy, both from Northwood, spoke about their time serving in the British forces. After 2 minutes' silence, the audience watched a video of the song “Flesh and Blood” which was written and performed by injured service men and women at the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games in 2016. 

At the end of both services, the Last Post was expertly played by Theo Edwards - a moving musical tribute to remember those who died in service.

After the senior service, guests and staff watched as the Head Girl and Boy laid wreaths in the central courtyard before enjoying refreshments and perusing the displays put on in the library by our archivist, Mrs Hirst.

As ever, it was a moving and memorable day; we would like to thank all our guests for coming and congratulate all those involved in putting on the two excellent services.

Gallery

Back to News ListPreviousNext

Categories

Category / All Articles

Archives

Also Featured

26th February

Celebrating our inclusion in National Top 200 Sporting schools list

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 "Top 200" list is compiled annually by School Sport Magazine, which utilises a rigorous methodology to determine the most successful schools across the nation. Unlike subjective polls, these rankings are based purely on performance in national competitions. The magazine analyses results across more than 20 different sports and over 120 different national competitions, awarding points based on how far a school progresses. Particular weight is given to reaching the final stages of prestigious national cups and championships, meaning the list serves as a direct reflection of a school’s competitive reach and its ability to succeed at the highest levels of school sport. Our climb to the 62nd spot this year is a direct result of several standout performances on the national stage across a variety of disciplines. Our Senior Girls reached the ESFA Football National Semi-Finals, showcasing incredible teamwork and skill against the best in the country. Our golfers also excelled on the national stage, finishing as National Finalists ranked number 9 in the country in the English Schools’ Team Championship. Additionally, the Inter Boys squad demonstrated exceptional talent and athleticism by qualifying for the National Track & Field Final, while the U16 Boys’ determination saw them progress deep into their season to reach the National Vase Regional Final. These milestones represent countless hours of training, immense dedication from both pupils and staff and a tenacious competitive spirit that defines the St Clement Danes community. While the school is incredibly proud of these elite achievements and our high standing in the national rankings, we recognise that these statistics only tell part of the story. Our core values are built on the belief sport extends far beyond the trophy cabinet or a leaderboard. Our focus remains firmly on participation as well as performance, ensuring our programme is inclusive, meaningful and accessible for all, not just those competing at the highest level.  Sport is for all, and whether a pupil is representing the school in a national final or discovering a lifelong passion for physical activity in a lunchtime club, our goal is to create a culture where every pupil feels empowered to stay active. We remain committed to providing a diverse range of opportunities that cater to all abilities, ensuring every pupil can enjoy the physical and mental benefits of sport.  Congratulations to all our pupil-athletes, coaches and supportive parents who have helped make this national recognition possible.