This Canford Life Podcast

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This Canford Life Podcast

Welcome to the official Canford School Soundcloud account. This is the home of the ‘This Canford Life’ pupil-led Podcast. ‘This Canford Life’ takes a closer look at a selection of usual, and sometimes more unusual, aspects of life at our award winning independent boarding school - as seen through the eyes of pupils and teachers. Thank you for listening!

MAY 23

Episode 8 - Canford Sixth Form College Q&A

A Q&A with Canford Heads of School and Headmaster Ben Vessey answering questions from pupils about the development of the Sixth Form centred on the College concept.

29 min
06/28/2021

Episode 7 - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As Pride Month comes to a close, our Marketing Pupil Leaders took the opportunity to record this latest ‘This Canford Life’ podcast episode with pupil representatives from our EDI Committee, Alice, Celia, George and Jess. They discussed the work the EDI group have undertaken so far and the progress they have made, along with exciting plans for the year ahead launching with the theme “The Year of Inclusion”. Current EDI Pupil Leader Jess said: “Having an unequal society is really unnecessary, if we can even do a little bit where we are in this school, it’s great to try and make a change.”

26 min
05/20/2021

Episode 6 - Meet the new Heads of School

Following the recent announcement of the new Heads and Deputy Heads of School, along with Pupil Leaders for the coming year, we are delighted to launch this new podcast episode ‘Meet the new Heads of School’. Charlotte and Joe, our new Marketing Pupil Leaders, chatted to new Heads of School, Arian and Mimi and Deputy Heads of School, Matt and Rosie, about their aims for the coming year and beyond, some new fun and exciting house events, a message to the younger pupils and some memorable moments in their Canford journey so far. Happy listening!

20 min
03/25/2021

Episode 5 - Reflections On A Unique Year

A unique edition of This Canford Life reflecting in a video podcast the effects of the pandemic on pupils at Canford School. Headmaster Ben Vessey in conversation with the Heads of School as they approach the end of their time in office.

18 min
02/11/2021

Episode 4 - Canford Lockdown Podcast

Sixth Formers Mimi and Rosie are joined by fellow pupils to discuss their experiences of the lockdown and remote learning.

11 min
02/05/2020

Episode 3 - My Canford Life - A Pupil View

Current Upper Sixth pupil and drama scholar, George Farthing, talks to Canford Podcast presenter Hamish Johnson about his jam-packed life as a boarder in Court House, including, his recent success winning ‘Best Director’ and ‘Best Overall Performance’ in the House Drama Festival for his adaptation of The Black Watch, his involvement in the 1st VIII rowing squad as Cox, the sense of accomplishment he has gained from being involved in the City Reach partnership charity project and the camaraderie and team spirit in Court House he has cherished during his time at Canford. Outside of school, George talks about his experience as an actor in popular films, Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts, his gap year plan to travel to Gambia with Cross Links and future university decisions. A must-listen for anyone wanting a glimpse into the life of someone who has fully immersed themselves into so many aspects of Canford School.

26 min
09/27/2019

Episode 2 - Sixth Form and Life after Canford

Canford’s Heads of School Joseph Nalbantoglu and Emma Large talk to Lower Sixth pupil leader and Canford Podcast presenter Hamish Johnson about life at Canford in the Upper Sixth, including their A Level choices, co-curricular passions, regrets and dreams for life after Canford. A must-listen for any pupil, or parent helping their child through making A Level choices and deciding on future university, gap year and career plans!

28 min
06/14/2019

Episode 1 - Boarding

This first episode coincides with the BSA’s National Boarding Week, with views on boarding at Canford from the perspective of a boy and girl boarder, a teacher and a matron.

20 min

8 Episodes

Welcome to the official Canford School Soundcloud account. This is the home of the ‘This Canford Life’ pupil-led Podcast. ‘This Canford Life’ takes a closer look at a selection of usual, and sometimes more unusual, aspects of life at our award winning independent boarding school - as seen through the eyes of pupils and teachers. Thank you for listening!

Creator

Canford School
Years Active

2019 - 2024
Episodes

8
Rating

Clean
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This Canford Life Podcast