The podcast where we discover more about Downe House School. Whether you're new to our community or an old friend we'll be delving deeper, sharing stories and finding out what it really means to be a pupil at Downe House. There is no typical Downe House girl but there are seven key characteristics which girls develop through all aspects of school life which we call our Downe House DNA. If you have any questions please do contact the school through the main website.
Enterprise at Downe
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
6/27/2024 • 21 minutes, 11 seconds
Our Site and Our Woodland
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 Hannah Pilgrim, Head of Co Curricular, Miss Georgiana Oldham, Housemistress of Willis, and pupils Freya and Harriet in the Lower Sixth.Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net
6/13/2024 • 21 minutes, 21 seconds
Leading with Wellbeing
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 in the Lower Sixth, Alice and Emi. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net
5/9/2024 • 22 minutes, 13 seconds
Settling in at 11+
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 onlineWebsite: www.downehouse.net
4/11/2024 • 18 minutes, 10 seconds
Settling in at 13+
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 onlineWebsite: www.downehouse.net
4/11/2024 • 22 minutes, 29 seconds
Settling in at 16+
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 onlineWebsite: www.downehouse.net
