Rotary Club Youth Speaks Debate

On Tuesday 22^nd November a team of Year 9 students competed in the Decorum Area heat of the Rotary Club Youth Speaks Debate Competition. The team consisted of Rowan How (Chairperson), Katherine Willis (Proposer) and Matilda Harrison-Maggs (Opposer). They emerged winners, beating the teams from Kings Langley and Ashlyns School. They will now proceed to the semi-final round of the competition in February 2023.

The team of three speakers were supported by Katie Lagston and Nathan Wright who are members of the Year 9 public speaking group.

A huge well done to our students – we are really looking forward to seeing them excel in the next round of competition!

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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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