All Hallows School Podcast

#025 - In this conversation, Simon Jones speaks with Analisa Wotton and Julian about their experiences with their children, Nicholas and William, at All Hallows School. They discuss the decision-making process behind choosing an independent School, the importance of community and parental involvement, and the transition to senior school. The couple shares insights on the atmosphere at All Hallows, the benefits of the secondhand shop, and the lasting friendships formed through the school community. They emphasize the significance of gut feelings in school choice and the partnership between home and school in fostering children's growth and confidence.

Takeaways

• Choosing a school is often a gut feeling.
• The atmosphere of a school is crucial for children.
• Community involvement enhances the school experience.
• Lifelong friendships can form through school connections.
• The secondhand shop is a valuable resource for parents.
• Staying until Year Eight can benefit children's confidence.
• Transition support is vital for moving to senior school.
• Parental involvement can lead to a stronger school community.
• It's important to communicate openly with school staff.
• The partnership between home and school is essential for success.

All Hallows online

www.allhallowsschool.co.uk

#024 - Welcome to our All Hallows School Podcast, the place to find out more about our school and where we'll be speaking to staff, pupils and parents so that together we're all connected. If you have any questions please contact the school through the main website.

In this episode, Simon Jones interviews James Callow and Jen about Progressful, a program that aims to make learning a lifestyle. They discuss how Progressful helps individuals with self-reflection and personal growth, focusing on becoming a better person rather than just a better teacher. The program is delivered through booklets, online resources, and one-on-one mentorship. They emphasise the importance of valuing oneself, embracing imperfection, and making progress over striving for perfection. The values of Progressful align with the school's ethos of valuing each child as a unique person. The program is currently being implemented by a select group of staff members, with plans to expand it to more teachers in the future. James and Jen share their personal experiences and offer advice for getting the most out of Progressful.

Takeaways

• Progressful is a program that aims to make learning a lifestyle by promoting self-reflection and personal growth.
• The program helps individuals become better people, valuing themselves and embracing imperfection.
• Progressful is delivered through booklets, online resources, and one-on-one mentorship.
• The values of Progressful align with the school's ethos of valuing each child as a unique person.
• The program is currently being implemented by a select group of staff members, with plans to expand it to more teachers in the future.

All Hallows online

www.allhallowsschool.co.uk

#023 - Welcome to our All Hallows School Podcast, the place to find out more about our school and where we'll be speaking to staff, pupils and parents so that together we're all connected. If you have any questions please contact the school through the main website.

All Hallows online

www.allhallowsschool.co.uk

#022 - Welcome to our All Hallows School Podcast, the place to find out more about our school and where we'll be speaking to staff, pupils and parents so that together we're all connected. If you have any questions please contact the school through the main website.

All Hallows online

www.allhallowsschool.co.uk

#021 - Welcome to the All Hallows School Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents, and pupils to find out more about life at the school. Today we’re finding out everything there is to know about boarding at school.

We’re joined by four people in this episode; James Eales is the Head of Boarding, he’s joined by Vicki Eales, she works alongside James as a house parent (she’s also James’ wife), we hear from Xanthe who’s a gap student working in boarding and we have Frankie, an assistant boarding parent.

So we find out what boarding life actually looks like, whether it’s still relevant in 2022 and 2023, what happens at the weekend and we talk about the admissions process too.

That’s all coming up in the next 20ish minutes so come with me now as we speak to James, Vicki, Xanthe and Frankie.

All Hallows online

www.allhallowsschool.co.uk

#020 - Welcome to the All Hallows School Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents, and pupils to find out more about life at the school. In this episode we’re going to be learning about what it means to be an All Hallows Learner.

Head, Dr Trevor Richards, explains what the All Hallows Learner is all about, how this creates more individualised learning, how this actually looks in real terms in the classroom, and also how it supports All Hallows senior pupils once they have moved on in their educational journey to their chosen senior school. 

That’s all coming up in this episode so come with me as we speak to Headmaster, Dr Trevor Richards.

All Hallows online

www.allhallowsschool.co.uk

#019 - Welcome to the All Hallows School Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents, and pupils to find out more about life at the school. We’re at the start of a new academic year so in this episode you’ll find me talking to Head, Dr Trevor Richards.

In this episode, we find out what we should expect over the next 12 months, what things might change, what things might stay the same, how the collaboration is going with Monkton Combe, and what Dr Richards' vision is for the future.

We also get to find out what Dr Richards did over the summer holidays. Did he stay in his office for the whole summer break or did he manage to get some time away to recharge batteries for the next academic year...

Click on the link below to listen!

https://bit.ly/AHPodcast-Episode-19

Come with me to find out as we speak to Headmaster, Dr Trevor Richards.

All Hallows online

www.allhallowsschool.co.uk

#018 - Welcome to the All Hallows School Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents, and pupils to find out more about life at the school. In this episode talking to Jackie Truelove, Registrar at the school.

Now Jackie’s journey into working at the school began a whole 18 years ago when her two boys joined the school way back then. Now she’s working at the school so she’s able to share her opinion from two points of view.

This all means we get to find out what the Registrar actually does, what the admissions process is and what some of the main things parents say when they’re being shown around a school.

So come with us now as our host, Simon, discusses the admissions process at school with Jackie Truelove.

All Hallows online

www.allhallowsschool.co.uk

#017 - Welcome to the All Hallows School Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents, and pupils to find out more about life at the school. In this episode, we're talking all about Outdoor Learning with Forest School Lead, Jay Croney.

We'll learn all about the importance of Outdoor Learning, what the Forest School brings to All Hallows School education and Jay will give some advice when it comes to getting your kids away from their screens and encouraging them to spend time outside.

So come with us now as our host, Simon, talks to Outdoor Learning with Forest School Coordinator Jay Croney.

All Hallows online
www.allhallowsschool.co.uk

#016 - Welcome to the All Hallows School Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents, and pupils to find out more about life at the school. In this episode we're speaking to the cast and crew of 'Joseph' as we get to hear, for many, their first-ever performance in front of a live audience!

All Hallows online

www.allhallowsschool.co.uk