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| Broadening choice for families – new for September 2025 | 19 Sep 2024 | 00:26:29 | |
S11:E2- Welcome to the Downe House podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School. We begin this series with two very special guests who are joining our headmistress, Emma McKendrick, to discuss the new changes we're bringing in in September 2025. To give more choice to our families, we're widening the way you can access a Downe House education, increasing our day pupil numbers and introducing flexi boarding for the first time. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| Being a Parent Ambassador | 05 Sep 2024 | 00:24:21 | |
S11:E1- Welcome to the Downe House podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School. If you're a new parent to Downe House, or you're thinking of choosing Downe House for your daughter, then you may be interested to learn more about the role of parent ambassadors, and how they support the school. We'll be looking at their role in admissions, and ways they support new and prospective families in future episodes. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| Artificial Intelligence at Downe House | 29 Feb 2024 | 00:25:11 | |
S9:E4 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we are focusing on ways the School looks forward to the future and leads the sector. One development we are looking at closely as a school community is Artificial Intelligence, or AI, and its place in the classroom and in education generally. In this episode our host Simon Jones, speaks to Mrs Emma McKendrick (Headmistress), Mrs Jane Basnett (Director of Digital Learning) and Digital Ambassadors, Astrid in the Lower Sixth (Year 12) and Sophie in the Lower Fifth (Year 10). Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| Excellence In Teaching | 15 Feb 2024 | 00:21:04 | |
S9:E3 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we are focusing on ways the School looks forward to the future and leads the sector. Promoting excellence in teaching and allowing our teachers to collaborate and share expertise is at the beating heart of the School. In this episode our host Simon Jones, speaks to Mr Hugh Grant (Deputy Head - Academic), Dr Andrew Atherton (Director of Learning and Research) and pupils Yasmin and Anjola from the Lower Sixth (Year 12). Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| Downe House Riyadh | 01 Feb 2024 | 00:23:51 | |
S9:E2 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we are focusing on ways the School looks forward to the future and leads the sector. One exciting development for us is the opening of our sister schools in the Middle East. In this episode our host Simon Jones, speaks to Marya Akhtar (Director of Global Partnerships) Adele O'Doherty, (Principal, DH Riyadh) and pupils Molly and Ruby both in the Upper Sixth (Year 13) at Downe House, UK. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| The Respect Project | 11 Jan 2024 | 00:30:58 | |
S9:E1 -We are delighted to share with you the first episode in our next series of podcasts highlighting some of the exciting developments at Downe House. In this episode we look at the strategic partnership Downe House shares with Radley College and in particular the Respect Project, a pupil led project which brings the two schools together to collaborate socially, academically and across co-curricular activities. Our host, Simon Jones, speaks to Mr Matt Godfrey, Deputy Head, pupils Zara and Will in the Upper Sixth from the two schools and Author and Researcher, Chloe Combi. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| Christmas at Downe House | 16 Dec 2023 | 00:19:04 | |
S8:E7 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In our last episode of this series we are looking at one of the biggest celebrations of the year that truly brings the community together: Christmas. From tree decorating and festive parties in the boarding houses to carol services and the famous Downe House Christmas lunch - the festive spirit is alive and well at Downe House! Today our host Simon Jones speaks to our Chaplain Rev. Platt and pupils Sidney and Phillipa both in the Remove (Year 7) and Olivia from the Upper Sixth (Year 13). Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| Introducing Religion, Philosophy and Psychology | 16 Nov 2023 | 00:21:21 | |
S8:E6 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we'll be focusing on events at the school which bring the community together. Every term one of the faculties in the school hosts a residency in the Murray Centre for all of the school to enjoy. This term has been the turn of the Religion, Psychology and Philosophy Faculty which is headed up by Mr Matt Hall. Our host Simon Jones spoke to Matt after the residency and was joined by Clemmie from the Upper Sixth (Year 13). Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| Alumnae Reunions: Bethany and Isabel | 26 Oct 2023 | 00:20:43 | |
S8:E5 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we'll be focusing on events at the school which bring the community together. In this episode, we'll be hearing from two alumna who attended the recent Five Year Reunion for the class of 2018. Our host Simon Jones, speaks to Bethany Perry and Isabel Wood about their time at Downe House and the beginnings of their career journey after university. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| House Drama | 12 Oct 2023 | 00:22:29 | |
S8:E4 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we'll be focusing on events at the school which bring the community together. Just last weekend, we hosted the annual House Drama Competition, a competition which involves every pupil in the school and encourages the houses to make new bonds across the year groups. Our host, Simon Jones, spoke to Mr Chris Gould, Director of Dance and Drama, straight after last weekend's event. He was joined by pupils Hope and Helena, Both from the winning house, Aisholt in the Lower Sixth. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| Inter-year Bonding at Downe House | 28 Sep 2023 | 00:20:34 | |
S8:E3 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we'll be focusing on events at the school which bring the community together. We have, of course, just welcomed 118 new pupils and their parents to the Downe House community. Our host Simon Jones speaks to Sophie Hughes, Housemistress of Darwin, and pupils Emily and Hannah, both in the Upper Sixth (Year 13), about how these pupils are supported and encouraged to make friendships across the school. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| Introduction to the Sixth Form | 15 Sep 2023 | 00:23:23 | |
S8:E2 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we'll be focusing on events at the school which bring the community together. In this special episode, we'll be looking at the Sixth Form and all the wonderful opportunities on offer in the final top two years of the school. We're proud at Downe House that nearly all girls stay on for the Sixth Form benefiting from the strong relationships they've made with their teachers over their time here. In this episode, our host Simon Jones speaks to Miss Georgie Taylor, Head of Sixth Form, with pupils Louise and Hannah, both in the Upper Sixth. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| Enterprise at Downe | 27 Jun 2024 | 00:21:11 | |
S10:E6- Welcome to the Downe House podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this episode, we're looking at enterprise and at some of the ways Downe House girls are empowered to develop their business, financial and entrepreneurial skills. Our host, Simon Jones, speaks to Mrs Nina Cochran (Teacher of Economics and Business), and pupils Isabella and Charlotte both in the Lower Sixth (Year 12). Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| Founder's Weekend | 07 Sep 2023 | 00:21:40 | |
S8:E1 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we'll be focusing on events which bring the community together. What better way to start than to take a look at Founder's Weekend, our biggest and best weekend of the year. Our host, Simon Jones, spoke to Mrs Philippa Toogood, Assistant Head (Operations) who oversees the weekend, straight after last term's event. She was joined by pupils Cecilia, now in the Upper Fourth (Year Nine) and Izzy, now in the Upper Sixth (Year 13). Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| What to pack? | 06 Jul 2023 | 00:19:53 | |
S7:E7 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School. We're looking forward in this series to focusing on useful insights and information for families joining us this September. In this episode, we'll be learning more about what to pack. Our host, Simon Jones, speaks to our Assistant Head of Lower School, Ms Kate Eaves, and pupils Anya in the Lower Fourth (Year 8) and Cassie in the Lower Sixth (Year 12). Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| Dining at Downe House | 22 Jun 2023 | 00:19:20 | |
S7:E6 - Welcome to The Downe House Podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School. We're looking forward in this series to focusing on useful insights and information for families joining us this September. In this episode, we'll be learning more about one of the most important aspects of the Downe House experience - the food! Our host, Simon Jones, speaks to our Head Chef, Mr Phil Weston, and two pupils, Clemmie, in Remove (Year 7) and Sasha in Upper Fourth (Year 9). Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| Health and Wellbeing | 08 Jun 2023 | 00:20:52 | |
S7:E5 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. We're looking forward in this series to focusing on useful insights and information for families joining us this September. In this episode, we'll be learning more about the health and wellbeing support available for your daughter. Downe House has a dedicated Health Centre onsite with 24/7 medical care available if girls need it. Our host, Simon Jones, speaks to; Miss Gemma Palmer, Nurse Manager of the Health Centre, Mrs Justine Rigby, Matron of one of the Upper School Houses, and pupils Eliza and Tabisa from Upper Fourth (Year Nine). Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| Being a Downe House Parent | 25 May 2023 | 00:25:37 | |
S7:E4 - Welcome to the Downe House podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we're looking forward to focusing on useful insights and information for families joining us this September. In this episode, we'll be learning more about the parent experience and how the school works in partnership with parents to support their daughter at every step. In this episode our host, Simon Jones, speaks to Mr Matt Godfrey, our Deputy Head, and parents Laura and Andy from the UK, and Nathalie and Gilles from the Netherlands. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| Introducing the Microsoft Surface | 12 May 2023 | 00:24:21 | |
S7:E3 - Welcome to the Downe House podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. We're looking forward in this series to focusing on useful insights and information for families joining us this September. In this episode, we'll be learning more about the Microsoft Surface, which all pupils are required to use when they join Downe House. We'll be learning about how pupils use them in the classroom and how Downe House is proudly accredited as a Microsoft Showcase School. Our host Simon Jones speaks to Jane Basnet, Director of Digital Learning, and Digital Ambassador Sion from the Lower Sixth (Year 12) and Poppy from Lower Fourth (Year 8). Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| Speech & Drama with Mrs Watson, Eliza and Ottavia | 27 Apr 2023 | 00:23:35 | |
S7:E2 - Welcome to the Downe House podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. We're looking forward in this series to focusing on useful insights and information for families joining us this September. In this episode we'll be learning more about the speech and drama opportunities open to all year groups when girls join Downe House. Our host, Simon Jones, will be speaking to Mrs Rebecca Watson, Head of Extra Curricular Drama, and pupils Eliza from the Lower Sixth and Ottavia from UIV (Year 9). Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| What to Expect | 13 Apr 2023 | 00:21:46 | |
S7:E1 - Welcome to the Downe House podcast where you can learn more about Downe House school. Series 7 is titled 'Preparing for Downe House' and is dedicated to all the families joining us this September. We're looking forward to sharing useful insights and key information with you, including, discussing New Girls’ Open Day, introducing the Health Centre, finding out more about Microsoft Surfaces and hearing from the girls about what to pack. In this episode, our host, Simon Jones is speaking to Mrs Tara Reeve (Director of Admissions) about everything you can expect between now and September. We'll also hear from Maddie and Leya who are both in Remove (Year 7) and Charlotte in Lower LIV (Year 8). Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| A Spotlight on the World Ready Programme | 06 Apr 2023 | 00:21:07 | |
S6:E7 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we spotlight areas of the school which our listeners have told us they'd like to know more about. In this episode, we find out more about the World Ready programme, an array of opportunities in the Sixth Form, preparing girls for life beyond Downe House. In this episode our host Simon Jones speaks to Miss Kerry Treacy, Housemistress of York and Head of Lower Sixth Designate, and pupils Willow and Mo in Upper Sixth (Year 13). Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| A Spotlight on the Global Exchange Programme | 23 Mar 2023 | 00:19:12 | |
S6:E6 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we spotlight areas of the school which our listeners have told us they'd like to know more about. In this episode, we find out more about the Global Exchange Programme, an opportunity for girls in Lower Fifth (Year 10) and Lower Sixth (Year 12) to experience life in one of our partner schools around the globe, and for their girls to spend time with us here at Downe. In this episode, our host Simon Jones, speaks to Mrs Katherine Adams, who organizes the exchanges and pupils, Isabella and Alice in Upper Fifth (Year 11), and Sara in Upper Sixth (Year 13). Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| Our Site and Our Woodland | 13 Jun 2024 | 00:21:21 | |
S10:E5- Welcome to the Downe House podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this episode, we're looking at the school site and the wonderful opportunities and benefits it offers the community. We're fortunate to be situated in some of the most stunning countryside Berkshire has to offer, but also close enough to get to London in only 40 minutes by train. Our host, Simon Jones, speaks to Mrs Hannah Pilgrim, Head of Co Curricular, Miss Georgiana Oldham, Housemistress of Willis, and pupils Freya and Harriet from the Lower Sixth (Year 12). Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| A Spotlight on STEM | 09 Mar 2023 | 00:21:29 | |
S6:E5 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we spotlight areas of the school which our listeners have told us they'd like to know more about. In this episode, we find out more about STEM at Downe House and the opportunities for girls to explore all things relating to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Our host Simon Jones, speaks to Mr Charlie Littledale (Head of STEM) and pupils, Charlotte and Alice, both in the Lower Sixth (Year 12). Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| A Spotlight on DH LINKS, our alumnae network. | 23 Feb 2023 | 00:22:08 | |
S6:E4 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House school. In this series, we spotlight areas of the school which our listeners have told us they'd like to know more about. Today, we spotlight DH LINKS, a network which brings together alumnae, parents and girls to share professional knowledge, guidance and advice. Our host, Simon Jones, speaks to our Director of External Relations, Mrs Alexandra Barlow and pupils, Gabby and Hermione in the Upper Sixth (Year 13). Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| The School Day | 09 Feb 2023 | 00:23:55 | |
S6:E3 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we're answering questions from you, our listeners, and in this episode we learn more about the structure of the school day and how not one day is the same for any of our pupils. Downe House recognises that every pupil at the school is an individual with different strengths, passions and interests. Our host Simon Jones, speaks to Miss Rosie McCann, Housemistress of Holcombe, along with pupils, Camilla from the Lower Sixth (Year 12) and Sophia from the Lower Fifth (Year 10). Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| Fun at Downe | 26 Jan 2023 | 00:20:06 | |
S6:E2 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House school. In this series, we're answering questions from you, our listeners. In this episode we learn more about down time at Downe and the opportunities girls have to build strong friendships through shared experiences and fun. This weekend the fair came to Downe and our host Simon Jones speaks to Mrs Hannah Pilgrim, Head of Co-curricular Activities with pupils Mia and Anna both in Lower Fourth (Year 8). Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| Futures at Downe with Mrs Sarah Barnard and Pupils from Year 13 | 05 Jan 2023 | 00:19:04 | |
S6:E1 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House school. In this series, we spotlight areas of the school which our listeners have told us they'd like to know more about. Today, we spotlight the Futures department, a large team of specialist staff, who support and advise pupils on higher education, careers and other exciting pathways and opportunities after Downe House Our host, Simon Jones, speaks to Mrs Sarah Barnard, Director of Futures with pupils Amy, Anya and Izzy all in the Upper Sixth (Year 13). Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| A spotlight on The Elective Programme with Mr Tim Breeze and Pupils from Years 10 and 11 | 01 Dec 2022 | 00:23:21 | |
S5:E7 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House school. In this series, we spotlight areas of the school which our listeners have told us they'd like to know more about. Today, we spotlight the Elective Programme, an academic selection of university-style super-curricular modules girls can take alongside their curriculum classes to inspire learning for learning's sake and to challenge the academically curious. Our host, Simon Jones, talks to Mr Tim Breeze, Head of Electives, along with Ivie and Maria (Lower Fifth/Year 10) and Anjola (Upper Fifth/Year 11). Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| A spotlight on Drama with Rob Castell, Head of Drama Enrichment and Drama Scholars Honor and Rose | 17 Nov 2022 | 00:23:18 | |
S5:E6 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we spotlight areas of the school, which our listeners have told us they would like to know more about. A spotlight on Drama and Dance – Today, we spotlight the Drama and Dance department which has recently taken residency in the Murray Centre, showcasing all that the department has to offer. Simon Jones speaks to Rob Castell, Head of Drama Enrichment, and Drama Scholars Honor and Rose, sisters in the Lower Sixth and Lower Fifth (Years 10 and 12). Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| A spotlight on Sport with Mrs Gaunt Head of Lacrosse, Miss Bonwick Graduate Sports Assistant and two Pupils, Elizabeth and Angela | 03 Nov 2022 | 00:28:15 | |
S5:E5 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we spotlight areas of the school, which our listeners have told us they would like to know more about. A spotlight on Sport – Today, we spotlight sport, but particularly elite sport, and the opportunity for pupils to play at national and international level in a number of different disciplines. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| A spotlight on Art with Kirsten Mortimer and Pupils, Ophelia and Alice | 20 Oct 2022 | 00:23:01 | |
S5:E4 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we spotlight areas of the school, which our listeners have told us they would like to know more about. A spotlight on Art – our vibrant department where students can explore a range of disciplines from Fine Art, Textiles, Photography and 3D Design. Our host Simon Jones speaks to Mrs Kirsten Mortimer, Director of Creative Arts with pupils Ophelia and Alice in the Upper Fifth, year 11. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| A spotlight on Leadership with Headmistress Emma McKendrick, Lola and Cleo | 06 Oct 2022 | 00:22:23 | |
S5:E3 - In this episode we spotlight leadership, an important skill for every pupil in our community to develop. Our host Simon Jones speaks to our Headmistress Emma McKendrick, about why leadership is important and how girls are encouraged to find their own style of leadership true to themselves. She is joined by the new Head Senior for this year, Lola, and the new Deputy Head Senior, Cleo. Both in Upper Sixth. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| Leading with Wellbeing | 09 May 2024 | 00:22:13 | |
S10:E4 - Welcome to the Downe House podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School. Pupil wellbeing is a buzz word in education that we hear a lot but what does it look like in practice? In this podcast, we’re focusing on wellbeing and its importance in our community at Downe House. Our host Simon Jones, is joined by Mrs Ellen Llewellyn (Director of Pupil Wellbeing) and two Wellbeing pupil Ambassadors, Alice and Emi, from the Lower Sixth (Year 12). Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| A spotlight on Languages with Mrs Jane Basnett, Amy and Mena | 22 Sep 2022 | 00:21:54 | |
S5:E2 - In this episode we spotlight languages, where girls are inspired to learn, love and take up a wide range of different languages. Our host Simon Jones speaks to Mrs Jane Basnett, our Head of Modern Languages and Amy and Mena, in the Upper Sixth all studying languages at A Level. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| Spotlighting Music with Director of Music, Charlotte Exon, Musician in Residence, Bob Chilcott and pupil Sara | 02 Sep 2022 | 00:29:55 | |
S5:E1 - In this episode we spotlight music, our award winning and vibrant department where girls are inspired to learn, love and lead music. Our host Simon Jones speaks to Dr Charlotte Exon our Director of Music, Bob Chilcott our esteemed Musician in Residence and Sara in the Upper Sixth, Head of Instrumental Music here at Downe House. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| Downe House Sauveterre with Lauren Ponchant and pupils Rosie, Eimear and Pippa | 30 Jun 2022 | 00:23:10 | |
S4:E6 - This week we visit Downe House Sauveterre the School's very own school in France. Girls in Lower Fourth (year 8) get to spend a term in our beautiful chateâu , speaking French and immersing themselves in a new culture, a very unique Downe House experience. | |||
| Joining at 11+ with Kim Collingwood, Lower School Housemistress and pupils Alexa, Poppy and Eloise | 16 Jun 2022 | 00:22:19 | |
S4:E5 - This week we speak to Kim Collingwood, Lower School Housemistress about what to expect on joining at 11 plus. She's joined by three girls in the Lower School Eloise, Alexa and Poppy and were joined by a very special guest towards the end of the episode. | |||
| The Sixth Form with Jasmine & Agnes, both Lower Sixth (Year 12) students | 02 Jun 2022 | 00:21:11 | |
S4:E4 - This week we're talking about Sixth Form at Downe House with the Assistant Head (Sixth Form), Jasmine and Agnes in our Lower Sixth (Year 12). Come with us into this episode to find out about this and to hear from our guests today. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| Weekends at Downe with Director of Boarding, Sofie McClymont and pupils Isabelle and Hope | 19 May 2022 | 00:22:38 | |
S4:E3 - This week we're talking about weekends and co-curricular activities at Downe House with Director of Boarding, Sofie McClymont and two year Lower Fifth (Year 10) pupils, Isabelle and Hope. | |||
| Joining at 13+ with Head of Upper School, Anna Dourountakis and pupils: Yasmin, Isadora, Desola | 05 May 2022 | 00:21:40 | |
S4E2 - This week we're talking about the Upper School at Downe House with Anna Dourountakis, Assistant Head of Upper School and pupils Yasmin, Isadora and Desola, all in Lower Fifht (Year 10). | |||
| The benefits of single sex boarding with Deputy Head, Matt Godfrey and two year 12 students | 15 Apr 2022 | 00:18:33 | |
S4:E1 - This week we're talking about the benefits of single sex boarding with Deputy Head, Matt Godfrey and two year 12 students, Lauren and Elfreda. What are the benefits of single sex boarding? Come with us into this episode to find out about this and to hear from our guests today. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| Resilience - my experience with alumna Libby Brewin | 25 Mar 2022 | 00:19:11 | |
#020 - This week we're talking about the importance of resilience, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA. Our guest in this week's episode is alumna Libby Brewin. Why is being resilient so important? Come with us into this episode to find out about this and to hear from our guest today. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| Outward looking - my experience with alumna Annabel Roest | 11 Mar 2022 | 00:18:36 | |
#019 - This week we're talking about the importance of being outward looking, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA. Our guest in this week's episode is alumna Annabel Roest. Why is being outward looking so important? Come with us into this episode to find out about this and to hear from our guest today. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| Settling in at 16+ | 11 Apr 2024 | 00:22:51 | |
S10:E3 - Welcome to the Downe House podcast, particularly to those families who will be joining our school this September, as this series is just for you. In this episode, we're looking at what happens next if you're joining our Sixth Form. Our host, Simon Jones speaks to Miss Georgina Taylor (Head of Sixth Form) and pupils Zoe and Eve, who joined us new last year. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| Collaboration - my experience with alumna Veryan Palmer | 25 Feb 2022 | 00:21:47 | |
#018 - This week we're talking about the importance of collaboration, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA. Our guest in this week's episode is alumna Veryan Palmer. Why is collaboration so important? Come with us into this episode to find out about this and to hear from our guest today. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| Creativity - my experience with alumna Emilie Cheung | 03 Feb 2022 | 00:20:27 | |
#017 - This week we're talking about the importance of creativity, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA. Our guest in this week's episode is alumna Emilie Cheung. Why is creativity so important? Come with us into this episode to find out about this and to hear from our guest today. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| Aspiration - my experience with alumna Elizabeth Jenkin | 28 Jan 2022 | 00:22:31 | |
#016 - This week we're talking about the importance of aspiration, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA. Our guest in this week's episode is Elizabeth Jenkin. Why is aspiration so important? Come with us into this episode to find out about this and to hear from our guest today. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| Compassion - my experience with alumna Emma Stonebridge | 12 Jan 2022 | 00:22:55 | |
#015 - This week we're talking about the importance of compassion, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA. Our guest in this week's episode is alumna and Assistant Housemistress Emma Stonebridge. Why is being compassionate so important? Come with us into this episode to find out about this and to hear from our guest today. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||