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| 09 Mar 2023 | A Spotlight on STEM | 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 | |||
| 06 Jul 2023 | What to pack? | 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 | |||
| 12 May 2023 | Introducing the Microsoft Surface | 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 | |||
| 06 Oct 2022 | A spotlight on Leadership with Headmistress Emma McKendrick, Lola and Cleo | 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 | |||
| 29 Feb 2024 | Artificial Intelligence at Downe House | 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 | |||
| 22 Sep 2022 | A spotlight on Languages with Mrs Jane Basnett, Amy and Mena | 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 | |||
| 06 Feb 2025 | Boarding - with special guest Mr. Jonny Timms, Headmaster of Walhampton Prep School | 00:25:46 | |
Welcome to the Downe House Podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we're shining a light on our feeder schools and looking at how they prepare their girls for their future at Downe House. In this episode, we're looking at boarding, and how boarding at prep school can help ease the transition to boarding at senior school. Joining Simon Jones on the podcast this week is Mr. Jonny Timms, Headmaster of Walhampton Prep School in the New Forest, Mr. Matt Godfrey, Deputy Head at Downe House, Walhampton pupil Ayley in Year Eight, and two Downe House pupils in the Upper Fourth or Year Nine. Links Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| 23 Jan 2025 | Resilience – with special guest Mr Magoo Giles, Principal of Knightsbridge School | 00:21:06 | |
S12:E2 - Welcome to the Downe House podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we're shining a light on our feeder schools and looking at how they prepare their girls for their future at down house with over 180 schools who regularly send pupils to us. Girls come to us with varied experiences, but all prepared for the journey ahead with an established set of values and principles. It's our job then to build on them further. Joining us on the podcast this week is Mr. Magoo Giles, Founder and Principal of Knightsbridge School. Two Knightsbridge alumni, now well into their time at Downe House, Freya and Alice, and Ruth Kingston, Housemistress of AGS. They talk to our host, Simon Jones, and their springboard for conversation is resilience. Links Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| 16 Nov 2023 | Introducing Religion, Philosophy and Psychology | 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 | |||
| 25 May 2023 | Being a Downe House Parent | 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 | |||
| 11 Jan 2024 | The Respect Project | 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 | |||
| 11 Apr 2024 | Settling in at 11+ | 00:18:10 | |
S10:E1 - Welcome to the Downe House podcast, particularly to those families who'll 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 Lower School in Remove (Year 7) or Lower Fourth (Year 8). Our host, Simon Jones, speaks to Miss Kate Eves (Head of Lower School), and pupils Sadie, Amrit and Bea, who joined us new last year. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| 07 Sep 2023 | Founder's Weekend | 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 | |||
| 12 Oct 2023 | House Drama | 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 | |||
| 03 Nov 2022 | A spotlight on Sport with Mrs Gaunt Head of Lacrosse, Miss Bonwick Graduate Sports Assistant and two Pupils, Elizabeth and Angela | 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 | |||
| 17 Oct 2024 | The Learn to Lead Project | 00:28:39 | |
S11:E4- Welcome to the Downe House podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this episode, we're looking at women in leadership, and at a program that's available to our pupils in the Sixth Form to empower all girls, whatever their strengths or personality, to lead. The Learn to Lead Project is a bespoke training program using project work, team coaching, and individual mentoring to develop a whole range of skills to make our girls world ready once they leave Downe House. Our host, Simon Jones, speaks to alumni Lucia Labouchere and Natalia Spearman, who are behind the project. Links lucia@thelearntoleadproject.com natalia@thelearntoleadproject.com Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| 14 Mar 2024 | Global Internships at Downe House | 00:22:49 | |
S9:E5 - 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 of the unique experiences we offer at Downe House, is the opportunity to undertake an internship abroad, in a whole variety of different professional sectors. In this episode, our host Simon Jones speaks to Ms Marya Akhtar (Director of Global Partnerships), and pupils Jocelyn, Iona and Zara from the Upper Sixth (Year 13). Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| 02 Jan 2025 | Our youngest boarders | 00:21:34 | |
S11:E8 - Welcome to the Downe House podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this episode, we're shining the light on our youngest boarders in the school in Remove, or Year 7, who joined us in September at 11 years old. Joining Simon Jones on the podcast this week is Kim Collingwood Housemistress of Hermitage, one of our lower school boarding houses, and pupils Farah, Zoe and Annabel, representing all three lower school houses. They joined Simon to talk about their first term boarding. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| 20 Mar 2025 | Our Ski Team | 00:17:55 | |
Welcome to the Downe House podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this episode, we're spotlighting our Ski Team, which recently returned from four days in Flaine. Competing in the British Schoolgirls Ski Races, where competitors came back with their biggest ever haul of medals and trophies. Our host, Simon Jones, speaks to two of these medal winners, pupils Jennifer and Flora, and Mrs Lamont, who led the trip. Links Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| 23 Feb 2023 | A Spotlight on DH LINKS, our alumnae network. | 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 | |||
| 20 Oct 2022 | A spotlight on Art with Kirsten Mortimer and Pupils, Ophelia and Alice | 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 | |||
| 27 Jun 2024 | Enterprise at Downe | 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 | |||
| 06 Apr 2023 | A Spotlight on the World Ready Programme | 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 | |||
| 22 Jun 2023 | Dining at Downe House | 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 | |||
| 15 Sep 2023 | Introduction to the Sixth Form | 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 | |||
| 06 Mar 2025 | Music at Downe | 00:21:48 | |
Welcome to the Downe House podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this episode we're spotlighting our strong and vibrant music department, a department which centres on elite performance and excellence for some, but also has a wider remit of making music accessible to everyone. In this episode our host Simon Jones meets Mr Alex Leadbeater, our Director of Music, along with pupils Serena and Isabella in the Upper Sixth. Links Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| 09 Feb 2023 | The School Day | 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 | |||
| 01 Feb 2024 | Downe House Riyadh | 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 | |||
| 09 May 2024 | Leading with Wellbeing | 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 | |||
| 09 Jan 2025 | Kindness – with special guest, Rupert Hawkins from Thomas’s Battersea | 00:25:31 | |
S12:E1 - Welcome to the Downe House podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we're shining a light on our feeder schools and looking at how they prepare their girls for their future at Downe House. With over 180 schools who regularly send pupils to us, girls come to us with varied experiences, but all prepared for the journey ahead with an established set of values and principles. It's our job then to build on them further. To start us off, we're privileged to be joined by Mr. Rupert Hawkins, Head of Thomas's Battersea, two Downe House pupils, Alice and Serena, who are Battersea alumni, and Victoria Ryan, Housemistress of Willis. They talk to our host, Simon Jones, and their springboard for conversation is kindness. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| 11 Apr 2024 | Settling in at 13+ | 00:22:29 | |
S10:E2 - 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 are looking at what happens next if you are joining our Upper School in Upper Fourth (Year 9) or Lower Fifth (Year 10). Our host Simon Jones speaks to Mrs Alison Compton-Ilott (Head of Upper Fourth), and pupils Libby and Belle who joined us new last year. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| 25 Feb 2022 | Collaboration - my experience with alumna Veryan Palmer | 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 | |||
| 25 Mar 2022 | Resilience - my experience with alumna Libby Brewin | 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 | |||
| 15 Apr 2022 | The benefits of single sex boarding with Deputy Head, Matt Godfrey and two year 12 students | 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 | |||
| 19 May 2022 | Weekends at Downe with Director of Boarding, Sofie McClymont and pupils Isabelle and Hope | 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. | |||
| 05 May 2022 | Joining at 13+ with Head of Upper School, Anna Dourountakis and pupils: Yasmin, Isadora, Desola | 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). | |||
| 02 Jun 2022 | The Sixth Form with Jasmine & Agnes, both Lower Sixth (Year 12) students | 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 | |||
| 16 Jun 2022 | Joining at 11+ with Kim Collingwood, Lower School Housemistress and pupils Alexa, Poppy and Eloise | 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. | |||
| 30 Jun 2022 | Downe House Sauveterre with Lauren Ponchant and pupils Rosie, Eimear and Pippa | 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. | |||
| 02 Sep 2022 | Spotlighting Music with Director of Music, Charlotte Exon, Musician in Residence, Bob Chilcott and pupil Sara | 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 | |||
| 01 Mar 2021 | Talking compassion with Emma McKendrick | 00:22:32 | |
#001 - In this episode we talk to Mrs McKendrick on the subject of Compassion. We look at the importance of community at Downe House, discovering how it plays an active role hand in hand with Compassion. We consider how Olive Willis, the founder of Downe House, might feel if she was able to walk back into the school today. And we discuss how the girls at Downe get involved in charity, both in and out of school. | |||
| 18 Mar 2021 | Talking collaboration with Jenny Hill. | 00:19:20 | |
#002 - This week's episode sees us talking to Jenny Hill on the subject of Collaboration. We discuss the Murray Centre and how it enables the girls to work together on projects while developing their own collaboration skills, essential for the workplace and beyond. Jenny also talks about her own experiences of collaboration and how the approach to this has changed over the years. We also find out who Jenny's crush was when she was young. but you have to promise not to tell anyone... Find out here in Episode 002. Website: www.downehouse.net Instagram: downe_house Twitter: downehouse | |||
| 29 Apr 2021 | Talking resilience with Katie Quarterman | 00:25:15 | |
#003 - This week's episode sees us talking to Katie Quarterman about resilience. We discuss what this looks like in school, what parents can be doing to help in the discussion of resilience and girls in sport, but we also find out how Katie herself has needed to be resilient in her past and what that means for her today. | |||
| 13 May 2021 | Talking creativity with Olivia Ward | 00:21:09 | |
#004 - This week's episode sees us talking to Olivia Ward about creativity and we're very excited to be asking how this looks at Downe House School. | |||
| 27 May 2021 | Talking aspiration with Maria Reichardt | 00:24:52 | |
#005 - This week's episode sees us talking to Maria Reichardt about aspiration, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA. | |||
| 10 Jun 2021 | Talking communication with David McClymont | 00:22:32 | |
#006 - This week's episode sees us talking to David McClymont about communication, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA. | |||
| 24 Jun 2021 | Talking 'outward looking' with Marya Akhtar | 00:22:25 | |
#007 - This week's episode sees us talking to Marya Akhtar about being outward looking, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA. | |||
| 09 Sep 2021 | Compassion – our journey with pupils Lucy and Teal | 00:18:57 | |
#008 - This week's episode sees us talking to pupils Lucy and Teal, the Head and Deputy Seniors, about compassion, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA. | |||
| 23 Sep 2021 | Collaboration - our journey with pupils Rosie and Lauren | 00:16:47 | |
#009 - This week we're talking collaboration, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA. Our guests in this episode are Heads of House, Rosie and Lauren. Together we discuss what life is like at the school through their eyes, what it means to be a Head of House, and what opportunities there are at school to collaborate with others. So come with us as we step into this episode of the podcast. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| 07 Oct 2021 | Resilience - our journey with pupils Poppy and Tumai | 00:20:23 | |
#010 - This week we're talking resilience, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA. Our guests in this episode are Poppy and Tumai. In this episode we ask both girls what it's like to be in Year 13, what their plans are for next year, how they spend their time when they need to take a break from studying, and why resilience is so important in 2021. So come with us as we step into this episode of the podcast. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| 20 Oct 2021 | Creativity - our journey with pupils Antonia and Danna | 00:24:21 | |
#011 - This week we're talking creativity, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA. Our guests in this week's episode are Antonia and Danna. In this episode we talking about creativity at the school and how it translates into each of their worlds of music, art and photography. So come with us as we step into this episode of the podcast. Danna's Instagram page: Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| 04 Nov 2021 | Aspiration - our journey with pupils Phoebe and Queena | 00:23:19 | |
#012 - This week we're talking aspiration, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA. Our guests in this week's episode are Phoebe and Queena. How does aspiration look from one day to the next at Downe House. 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 | |||
| 18 Nov 2021 | Communication - our journey with pupils Amelia and Celine | 00:21:38 | |
#013 - This week we're talking communication, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA. Our guests in this week's episode are Amelia and Celine. Why is communication so important and how does it actually look in school? 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 | |||
| 02 Dec 2021 | Outward looking - our journey with pupils Mathilda and Sophie | 00:20:35 | |
#014 - This week we're talking about the importance of being outward looking, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA. Our guests in this week's episode are Mathilda and Sophie. Why is being outward looking so important? 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 | |||
| 12 Jan 2022 | Compassion - my experience with alumna Emma Stonebridge | 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 | |||
| 11 Mar 2022 | Outward looking - my experience with alumna Annabel Roest | 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 | |||
| 28 Jan 2022 | Aspiration - my experience with alumna Elizabeth Jenkin | 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 | |||
| 03 Feb 2022 | Creativity - my experience with alumna Emilie Cheung | 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 | |||
| 13 Jun 2024 | Our Site and Our Woodland | 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 | |||
| 05 Sep 2024 | Being a Parent Ambassador | 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 | |||
| 23 Mar 2023 | A Spotlight on the Global Exchange Programme | 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 | |||
| 27 Apr 2023 | Speech & Drama with Mrs Watson, Eliza and Ottavia | 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 | |||
| 05 Jan 2023 | Futures at Downe with Mrs Sarah Barnard and Pupils from Year 13 | 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 | |||
| 28 Mar 2024 | A Gentle Transition to 11+ Boarding | 00:18:21 | |
S9:E6 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. If you’re nervous about sending your child to boarding school, particularly at age 11, then this episode is a must listen for you. We're focusing on boarding in our Lower School (Years 7 and 8) and how we support our pupils (and parents!) to transition to boarding in the gentlest and most seamless way possible. We work together with parents to ensure boarding works for your family and your unique circumstances. Our host, Simon Jones, is joined by Miss Anna Lister (Housemistress of Hill), Sydney in Remove (Year 7) and Ms Karen Coles, Headmistress of Sarum Hall, one of our popular feeder schools in London. Previous Boarding Episode Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/what-to-pack/id1556421306?i=1000619476708 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3yxRi2cS5nFHV1B33Kzveh?si=3b_jYgvgQquyeJcsPhxcEg Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| 03 Oct 2024 | Downe House in Kenya | 00:29:37 | |
S11:E3- Welcome to the Downe House podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this episode we are given a very special insight into two trips that the school recently made to Kenya, where pupils where given a unique insight into the rich culture of this very special African country and where also encouraged to give back and make a difference. Our host Simon Jones speaks to Mrs Genevieve Ford, Deputy Head Pastoral who lead the trip and Mrs Sofie McClymont, Director of Boarding who accompanied her. He is also joined by three girls who went on the trip, Joeleen, Eliza and Olivia. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| 15 Feb 2024 | Excellence In Teaching | 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 | |||
| 20 Feb 2025 | World Book Day - Encouraging a love of reading | 00:23:28 | |
Welcome to the Downe House podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. With World Book Day on the horizon we're spotlighting our wonderful library. A department which engages and develops in our pupils a love for books and reading. In this episode our host Simon Jones, meets our Murray Centre Manager Miss Dani Kirby, along with pupils Phoebe in Remove, Year 7 and Charlotte in the Lower 4th or Year 8. `Links GoodreadsThe Midnight Library Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| 21 Nov 2024 | Global Internships - Techoraco | 00:23:38 | |
S11:E6 - Welcome to the Downe House podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this episode, we're revisiting global internships and the opportunities offered to our sixth formers to gain valuable work experience, often overseas in a variety of industries. we are privileged to be joined by one of our past parents, Ros Irving, who generously offered a week's internship with Tecora-Co, an event company at the ITW event in Washington, DC, last summer. Our host, Simon Jones, speaks to Ros, along with Mrs. Mireille Cook, Global Internship Coordinator, and Charlotte and Daisy, two of the four girls who were selected to take part. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| 10 Dec 2024 | Our New Mobile Phone Policy | 00:26:30 | |
S11:E7 - Welcome to the Downe House podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this episode, we're discussing screens and how we manage them at school, supporting girls to develop better connections with each other and with their devices. Our host, Simon Jones, speaks to Miss Georgie Taylor, Head of Sixth Form, along with Astrid and Amelia in the Upper Sixth and Lena in the Lower Sixth Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| 11 Apr 2024 | Settling in at 16+ | 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 | |||
| 28 Sep 2023 | Inter-year Bonding at Downe House | 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 | |||
| 01 Dec 2022 | A spotlight on The Elective Programme with Mr Tim Breeze and Pupils from Years 10 and 11 | 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 | |||
| 13 Apr 2023 | What to Expect | 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 | |||
| 26 Jan 2023 | Fun at Downe | 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 | |||
| 19 Sep 2024 | Broadening choice for families – new for September 2025 | 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 | |||
| 26 Oct 2023 | Alumnae Reunions: Bethany and Isabel | 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 | |||
| 16 Dec 2023 | Christmas at Downe House | 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 | |||
| 17 Nov 2022 | A spotlight on Drama with Rob Castell, Head of Drama Enrichment and Drama Scholars Honor and Rose | 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 | |||
| 01 Nov 2024 | Elite Lacrosse | 00:26:35 | |
S11:E5- Welcome to the Downe House podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this episode, we're looking at a sport which has a long and successful history at Downe House, and that is lacrosse. Often referred to as the fastest game on two feet, lacrosse continues to grow in popularity, with girls aspiring not only to represent their school, but often their country. Our host, Simon Jones, speaks to Anna Neville, Downe house Alumni 2020, currently playing for England, Miss Charlotte Williams, Director of Sport, currently playing for Wales, and Cally, in the lower sixth, who recently represented Hong Kong at the Under-20s World Championships. Links Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net | |||
| 08 Jun 2023 | Health and Wellbeing | 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 | |||