64 episodes

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.

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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.

    Settling in at 16+

    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 online
    Website: www.downehouse.net 

    • 22 min
    Settling in at 13+

    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 online
    Website: www.downehouse.net 

    • 22 min
    Settling in at 11+

    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 online
    Website: www.downehouse.net 

    • 18 min
    A Gentle Transition to 11+ Boarding

    A Gentle Transition to 11+ Boarding

    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 

    • 18 min
    Global Internships at Downe House

    Global Internships at Downe House

    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 

    • 22 min
    Artificial Intelligence at Downe House

    Artificial Intelligence at Downe House

    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 

    • 25 min

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