Alleyn’s ROCCK On

Alleyn’s ROCCK On is a school podcast by Alleyn's School which seeks to deep dive into a broad range of subjects and transport you into the world of Alleyn’s School in Dulwich, London. Today's episode shines a light on wellbeing, and the Well: a place which centralizes mental health and wellbeing services for pupils and adults at our school.

Series two focuses on our school’s strategic themes; Diversity and Inclusion, Community and Partnerships, Wellbeing and Sustainability. We’ll be learning about projects and initiatives taking place across the school which tackle these issues.    

Produced and edited by Sarah Magee

Final edit by The Bonjour Podcast Agency

Artwork by Filipe De Jesus Costa

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode shines a light on the Alleyn's Academy, our set of after school clubs for local school children and Alleyn's pupils. Learn more about how Alleyn's is contributing to our local community and what affect this is having on local families, our pupils, staff and alumni.

Alleyn’s ROCCK On is a school podcast by Alleyn's School which seeks to deep dive into a broad range of subjects and transport you into the world of Alleyn’s School in Dulwich, London.

Series two focuses on our school’s strategic themes; Diversity and Inclusion, Community and Partnerships, Wellbeing and Sustainability. We’ll be learning about projects and initiatives taking place across the school which tackle these issues.    

Episode credits:

Darcey Wynter, Head of Music Outreach

Ben Jones, Director of Partnerships 

Rob Atkinson, Assistant Head (Head of the Digital Academy & Leadership Development) 

Year 9 Pupils Eva, Ava and Daniel

Year 10 Pupil Katya

Alleyn's Academy participants Lansano, Sophie and Milo

Alleyn's Academy parents Ben and Isla

Jason Knight (Spurgeon's 1989) 

Felicity Thomas, Registrar of Alleyn's Junior School

Pupils from Alleyn's Junior School

Produced and edited by Sarah Magee

Final edit by The Bonjour Podcast Agency

Artwork by Filipe De Jesus Costa

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode investigates what our school is doing to address diversity across our library collection and English curriculum and what affect this is having on our pupils, staff and alumni.

Alleyn’s ROCCK On is a school podcast by Alleyn's School which seeks to deep dive into a broad range of subjects and transport you into the world of Alleyn’s School in Dulwich, London.

Series two focuses on our school’s strategic themes; Diversity and Inclusion, Community and Partnerships and Sustainability. We’ll be learning about projects and initiatives taking place across the school which tackle these issues.    

Episode credits:

Alex Smith, Head of English

Esther O’Donnell, Librarian

Ellen White, Library Assistant

Year 9 Pupils Eva and Claudia

Year 8 Pupils Juliet and Gabriella

Year 12 student Raph

Jemima Ward (Dutton’s 2022) 

Felicity Thomas, Registrar of Alleyn's Junior School

Pupils from Alleyn's Junior School

Produced and edited by Sarah Magee

Final edit by The Bonjour Podcast Agency

Artwork by Filipe De Jesus Costa

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode five reflects on our final school value of kindness and explores how schools can teach pupils to be kind and equip them with the skills to look out for and help others.

Alleyn’s ROCCK On is a new school podcast by Alleyn's School which seeks to deep dive into a broad range of subjects and transport you into the world of Alleyn’s School in Dulwich, London.

Series one focuses on our school values; respect, opportunity, curiosity, courage and kindness – referred to as the Alleyn’s ROCCK which signifies the rock on which the school is founded and from which every member of the school can draw power and purpose. We’ll be learning what each value means to our pupils, how alumni have benefited and how our values are embedded across the school curricular.

Episode credits:

Jane Lunnon, Head of Alleyn’s School

Victoria Arter-Furlong, Assistant Director of Drama, Outreach Co-ordinator

Aidan Sproat-Clements, Assistant Head, Director of Studies, 

Year 13 students Megan, Tabi, Ella and Freya  

Nigel Godfrey (Spurgeon’s 1982) 

Felicity Thomas, Registrar of Alleyn's Junior School

Pupils from Alleyn's Junior School

Produced and edited by Sarah Magee

Final edit by The Bonjour Podcast Agency

Artwork by Filipe De Jesus Costa

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode four reflects on our value of courage and how we provide pupils with experiences that test their courage and strengthen their self-belief.

Alleyn’s ROCCK On is a new school podcast by Alleyn's School which seeks to deep dive into a broad range of subjects and transport you into the world of Alleyn’s School in Dulwich, London.

Series one focuses on our school values; respect, opportunity, curiosity, courage and kindness – referred to as the Alleyn’s ROCCK which signifies the rock on which the school is founded and from which every member of the school can draw power and purpose. We’ll be learning what each value means to our pupils, how alumni have benefited and how our values are embedded across the school curricular.

Episode credits:

Jane Lunnon, Head of Alleyn’s School

Danny Cork, CCF Pilot Officer and DT Technician at Alleyn’s

Freya, Year 13  

Zachie Beattie McKerrow (Spurgeon's 2022)

Oliver Brenman (Brown’s 2013)

Felicity Thomas, Registrar of Alleyn's Junior School

Pupils from Alleyn's Junior School

Produced and edited by Sarah Magee

Final edit by The Bonjour Podcast Agency

Artwork by Filipe De Jesus Costa

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode three reflects on how our value of curiosity and how it is embedded across our school to ensure pupils retain their spark of discovery and the desire to keep learning through their lives.

Alleyn’s ROCCK On is a new school podcast by Alleyn's School which seeks to deep dive into a broad range of subjects and transport you into the world of Alleyn’s School in Dulwich, London.

Series one focuses on our school values; respect, opportunity, curiosity, courage and kindness – referred to as the Alleyn’s ROCCK which signifies the rock on which the school is founded and from which every member of the school can draw power and purpose. We’ll be learning what each value means to our pupils, how alumni have benefited and how our values are embedded across the school curricular.

As featured in this podcast, watch Alumus Professor Sir Michael Houghton's (Tyson's 1968) RV Jones Lecture here.

Episode credits:

Jane Lunnon, Head of Alleyn’s School

Ben Jones, Director of Partnerships and Physics Teacher

Alleyn’s Year 13 students Max, Nana-Yaw and Will

Lucy Stooke (Spurgeon's 2009)

Professor Sir Michael Houghton (Tyson's 1968)

Felicity Thomas, Registrar of Alleyn's Junior School

Pupils from Alleyn's Junior School

Produced and edited by Sarah Magee

Final edit by The Bonjour Podcast Agency

Artwork by Filipe De Jesus Costa

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode two reflects on our School value of opportunity and how it has helped former and current pupils find their passions and pursue their dreams.

Alleyn’s ROCCK On is a new school podcast by Alleyn's School which seeks to deep dive into a broad range of subjects and transport you into the world of Alleyn’s School in Dulwich, London.

Series one focuses on our school values; respect, opportunity, curiosity, courage and kindness – referred to as the Alleyn’s ROCCK which signifies the rock on which the school is founded and from which every member of the school can draw power and purpose. We’ll be learning what each value means to our pupils, how alumni have benefited and how our values are embedded across the school curricular.

We hope you enjoy episode two which focuses on our School value - Opportunity.

Episode credits:

Jane Lunnon, Head of Alleyn’s School

Neil Green, Physical Education, Assistant Head (Co-curricular & Partnerships)

Oliver Beauchamp, Physical Education & Games, Assistant Head of Middle School (Head of Y9)

Alleyn’s Year 12 students Edie and Domitille

Felicity Thomas, Registrar of Alleyn's Junior School

Pupils from Alleyn's Junior School

Produced by Sarah Magee

Edited by The Bonjour Podcast Agency

Artwork by Filipe De Jesus Costa

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alleyn’s ROCCK On is a new school podcast by Alleyn's School which seeks to deep dive into a broad range of subjects and transport you into the world of Alleyn’s School in Dulwich, London.

Series one will focus on our school values; respect, opportunity, curiosity, courage and kindness – referred to as the Alleyn’s ROCCK which signifies the rock on which the school is founded and from which every member of the school can draw power and purpose. We’ll be learning what each value means to our pupils, how alumni have benefited and how our values are embedded across the school curricular.

We hope you enjoy episode one which focuses on our School value - Respect.

Episode credits:

Jane Lunnon, Head of Alleyn's School

Andy Skinnard, Senior Deputy Head & Designated Safeguarding Lead

Sarah Smiddy, Deputy Head of Upper School

Alice Moxley (Roper's 2009), Founder & CEO of Pivot

Pupils from Alleyn's Junior School (and Felicitiy Thomas, Registrar of Alleyn's Junior School)

Year 12 students Max, Sam and Olivia

Produced by Sarah Magee

Edited by The Bonjour Podcast Agency

Artwork by Filipe De Jesus Costa 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.