Lorna Whiston Schools Podcast

Collaboration is an essential 21st Century Skill that our students need to survive in life. We need to be able to think together and work together to achieve a common goal. Hear from Business Development Manager, Paula Rawlins and Managing Director of Darren Stewart Football Academy, Matthew Wong-Stewart about how we can nurture teamwork in the classroom and on the pitch!

Students learn more when they are having fun so making lessons engaging for them is important. Hear from Head teacher of Speech and Drama, Mari Coetsee and English Enrichment, Speech & Drama teacher for LW Online, Victor Pang about how can the art of stand-up comedy be used in the classroom to engage your students?

Hear from Head of Schools, Renee Stone and Cofounder of Rookiverse, Carlos Fernandes on how can you nurture your child’s passion?

Hear from Business Development Manager, Paula Rawlins and Head of Outreach Projects, Qasim Riza Shaheen on how your child will benefit from attending a Speech and Drama programme.

Does rote learning serve a purpose when learning a language? Hear from Head of Curriculum, Sara Stillman and LW Edge teacher and Curriculum writer, Eunice Loo about the benefits of rote learning and highly organised instruction.

Mental health is so important. How do you help your child so that they can speak their issues freely and what are some ways for them to overcome them? Tune in to hear from Host, Renee Stone, Head of Lorna Whiston Schools and Michaelina Turrell, Founder and Life Coach of Turrell Coaching.

With the many challenges that everyone is facing in life, learning the importance of mindfulness practices can help us to increase our ability to regulate our emotions. What are some mindfulness practices? Tune in to listen to Mari Coetsee, Head of Speech and Drama and Founder and Life coach of Terataii, Pamposh Dhar who has been in this meditation field for years.

Online learning is the new normal. How has it transformed the way we learn? Hear from host, Head of Curriculum, Sara Stillman, and LW Online teachers, Adam Scheuering and Jonathan Fraga from Kenya about what led them to teach for LW Online and becoming global nomads. They will dig deep into the benefits, challenges, and advantages of online learning for both students and teachers, discussing topics such as socially engaging with students, global collaboration, and lifelong learning.

Having a baby? Struggling to plan your finances for your growing family? We have just the podcast for you. Tune in to listen to host, Ms. Sylvia Chow, English Enrichment Teacher and guest, Lee Wharton financial advisor at St James' Wealth Management. Lee Wharton helps expectant parents, young families, and aspiring professionals to make the most of their finances.

It's the June Holidays! Are you wanting to make learning fun for your children at home? Well, listen to our podcast to learn more about the different activities you can try with your child at home and how you can teach life skills and soft skills through them. Tune in to learn more from our Head Teacher of English Enrichment, Lori Bormann, and Deputy Head Teacher of English Enrichment, Rose Griffiths