A winning team at the Herts Schools' Track and Field Championships!

Our St Clement Danes Athletes competed at the HSAA County Athletics Track 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 was so poor on the day.

Congratulations to Grace Hucknall who was named Under 15 Girls' Long Jump Champion, Connor Flynn named the Under 15 Boys' Pole Vault Champion and our Hammer throwers, Max Wallace, Charlie Telfer and Sasha Thomson all won their respective competitions and there were many more students placing 2nd and 3rd. Also huge congratulations go to Connor and Scarlett Gammell (Hurdles) in Year 9 who have made the national finals after achieving the entry standard in their event. The finals in Birmingham will be streamed live on 12th and 13th July.

Apologies that we didn't manage to get photos of all our champions. A truly fantastic effort by all!

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18th June

Pupil journalist Sam B secures national 'Student Voices' award

Our talented pupil, Sam B, Year 9, has been named one of just five winners nationwide in the prestigious ' The Day's Student Voices Young Journalist Awards 2026. Sam B clinched the honour with a compelling, insightful opinion piece titled, “Life Isn't All Sunshine And Rainbows But It's Not Doom And Gloom Either.” The competition judges praised the passion, positivity and exceptional eloquence of Sam’s writing. As part of the winner's package, the article was officially published on The Day’s global Student Voices platform on 15th June, alongside the national announcement of the competition winners. Sam’s award-winning article takes critical aim at the modern media landscape, arguing that mainstream platforms rely on sensationalism and fear to drive reader engagement. The piece contrasts historical anxieties with today's relentless news cycle, which feeds on global catastrophes. While acknowledging real hardships, Sam warns that constant access to bleak updates is mentally exhausting and traps younger generations in a false sense of hopelessness. Far from advocating for purposeful ignorance, Sam urges readers to stay informed while remembering how far humanity has progressed. The essay highlights that we are living in a golden age of technology and medical achievement. Ultimately, the award-winning piece serves as a powerful reminder of humanity's inherent resilience and proven ability to thrive in the face of adversity. As Sam beautifully concludes, "It's important to keep positive, because whatever happens, humans always adapt and never lose hope." The entire St Clement Danes community extends its warmest congratulations to Sam on this incredible achievement

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