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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.
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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.
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Website: www.downehouse.net
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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.
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www.thelearntoleadproject.com
handmedowne.net
Downe House online
Website: www.downehouse.net
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Downe House online
Website: www.downehouse.net
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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