Life at Hoe Bridge School

#013 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to one of the members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. And today, it’s another fun episode because we begin by talking to Headmaster Chris Webster, then we speak to three Year 3 pupils, Darcy, Ben and Olivia. Followed by a catch-up with Amanda Willis.

I’m certain you’re going to love this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it for you, because we had a great time!

Chris talks about how the current Year 3 pupils have managed the move from Pre-Prep to Prep, the children talk about their favourite lessons and what makes the lunches so amazing, and then Amanda explains what happens after their time in Pre-Prep and why she’s going to miss them so much. But let’s not waste any more time but instead get into this podcast episode with Amanda, our VIPs, Darcy, Ben and Olivia, and our Headmaster Chris Webster.

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Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk
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#012 - Welcome to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to one of the members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. 

Now, today, things are different. Because in this episode three of the children from Year Three at the school have some questions to ask Mr Webster – I’m not going to tell you what they are but I can almost guarantee they’re sure to make you smile. Come with me now as Tracey Clarke-Sullivan balances a conversation between Dylan, Alex and Bella, and, of course, Mr Webster. 

Hoe Bridge School online
Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk
Instagram: hoebridgeschool
Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool 

#011 - Welcome to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to one of the members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. 

Today we speak to Sarah Thornton-Pickering, Head of Girls’ Games. In this episode we understand more about the sporting opportunities for girls at Hoe Bridge School, why Sarah loves her job so much to have been at the school for 20 years, and she recalls some of her most magical memories from her time there. Tracey Clarke-Sullivan takes us into a conversation with Sarah so come with us as we step inside now. 

Hoe Bridge School online
Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk
Instagram: hoebridgeschool
Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool 

#010 - Welcome to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to one of the members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. 

And today we’re talking to Emily Appleton an alumni of the school and now a professional tennis player. In this episode you’re going to hear all about Emily’s professional tennis career and being a ‘Sky Sports Scholar’ since leaving Hoe Bridge, we’ll hear how the school helped to mould her into the athlete she is today, and we’ll hear about dealing with failure too. Tracey Clarke-Sullivan takes us into a conversation with Emily so come with us as we step inside now.  

Hoe Bridge School online
Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk
Instagram: hoebridgeschool
Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool 

#009 - Welcome to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to one of the members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. 

And today we’re heading to a parent of a Nursery pupil, Alexander, and a Year 1 pupil, Amelia.  Claudia O’Neill explains why she and her family chose Hoe Bridge School, the advice she’d offer to parents looking at schools for their children for the first time and some of the benefits of a tight-knit parent community. Tracey Clarke-Sullivan takes us into that conversation so come with us as we step inside now. 

Hoe Bridge School online
Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk
Instagram: hoebridgeschool
Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool 

#008 - Welcome to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to one of the members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. 

And today we’re heading to the England Cricket Team to talk to Phil Scott, also an old boy from Hoe Bridge School. Phil’s talking to us about his memories of Hoe Bridge School, how the school shaped his sporting career and prepared him for university and beyond. Tracey Clarke-Sullivan takes us into that conversation so come with us as we step inside now. 

Hoe Bridge School online
Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk
Instagram: hoebridgeschool
Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool 

#007 - Welcome to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to one of the members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. 

And today we’re talking to Stephen Arnott, Assistant Head Pastoral, about the happiness, confidence and achievement, something at the heart of the school. Tracey Clarke-Sullivan takes us into that conversation so come with us as we step inside now. 

Hoe Bridge School online
Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk
Instagram: hoebridgeschool
Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool 

#006 - Welcome to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to one of the members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school.  

And today we’re talking to Callum Mackay who left the school in 2008 and is now a professional golfer. We’re going to find out how the school has changed since he was there, how Hoe Bridge made him who he is today and what his current life looks like as a professional golfer. Tracey Clarke-Sullivan takes us into that conversation so come with us as we step inside now. 

Hoe Bridge School online
Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk
Instagram: hoebridgeschool
Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool 

#005 - Welcome to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to one of the members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school.

And today we’re dropping into the classrooms in the school building to hear from two of the pupils, one from Year 8 and one from Year 6. We find out in this episode what life is like from a pupil point of view, what it feels like to play sport for the school, what happens if there's ever too much homework and also what the favourite school lunch is.

Tracey Clarke-Sullivan brings us right into the classrooms so you can hear what they have to say. Come with us as we step inside now.

Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk

Instagram: hoebridgeschool

Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool

#004 - Welcome to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to one of the members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. And today we’re speaking to two members of staff who run the school’s drama department. 

Kate Tydman and Stuart Neal share with us the approaches they take when managing their drama classes, they talk about some of their favourite moments acting in west end productions, and they unpack what they can teach children from their own experience of times when an audition doesn’t lead to getting the part. 

But we also find out what some of the possible options are for the next school play and I know you won’t want to miss that. Tracey Clarke-Sullivan leads us onto the stage so come with us as we step inside now.

Hoe Bridge School online

Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk
Instagram: hoebridgeschool
Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool