Whitgift Conversations

S2:E2 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re going into the Languages Department with Head of Languages at Whitgift, Andrew Hunt.

Now, you’re going to love this episode. Andy’s going to explain to us why he’s so passionate about languages, those he loves to teach and those he loves to speak, and also what the options are for the boys to learn at Whitgift.

And if you want to learn some Japanese or some Finnish then stick around to the end for a free mini lesson!

That’s all coming up in this episode so come with me now as I take you into the world of languages at Whitgift with Andy Hunt.

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S2:E1 - Welcome back to Season Two of Whitgift Conversations, this is the podcast where we where we speak to members of the Whitgift Community about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re kicking off the new academic year by talking to Headmaster of Whitgift, Chris Ramsey.

We’re about to hear what it was like during those exam results days in the summer holidays, but also what happens in school during the summer break, what the focus is for 2022/23 and also what the Headmaster gets up to when he’s not in school.

That’s all coming up now so join me as I take you back into the Headmaster’s office with Chris Ramsey.

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#020 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re talking to Headmaster of Whitgift, Chris Ramsey.

Chris is going to talk about some of his favourite highlights of this academic year, what’s in store for the next academic year, how the School has changed since Covid and also what his advice is for students over the summer holiday.

But we also find out what Chris is planning on doing himself over the summer period, something that was postponed from three years ago.

That’s all coming up in this episode so come with me now as I take you into the Headmaster’s office with Chris Ramsey.

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#019 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode, we’re diving into sports! Stuart Litchfield is the Director of Sport and he’s joined by Ryan Shedwick, Assistant Director of Sport.

Together they explain to us what the world of Sport at Whitgift is like. We get to hear about OWs and how they give back so freely, we hear about the different sports on offer at the School and what the vision is for the future.

But we also get to hear what Stuart and Ryan’s favourite sports are for themselves; see if you can guess what they might be.

That’s all coming up in this episode so come with me now as I take you into the world of Whitgift sport with Stuart Litchfield & Ryan Shedwick.

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#018 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re talking to Will Chaloner the Senior Boarding Housemaster and he’s joined by Jae Chang, Deputy Boarding Housemaster.

Together we explore what boarding life is really like at Whitgift. We’re going to hear what it looks like, how it’s so different to boarding life in the past, how boarding life changes for the boys as they advance through their years at school and also what’s in store in the future.

Let’s find out all about the world of Whitgift boarding with Will Chaloner and Jae Chang.

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#017 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re talking to Director of Development, Thomas Northcote.

Thomas is with us to  discuss Alumni, Bursaries and something called Whitgift for All. Thomas will unpack all of this, to tell us what happened over last weekend, what it’s all about and how people can get more involved with it.

Let’s find out all about Thomas, his role in the School and how it helps everyone at  Whitgift.

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#016 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re talking to Head of Learning Support, Kirstie Richardson.

This is a great episode. Kirstie is clearly very passionate about Learning Support, not just from the point of view of children who learn in different ways but also those who don’t need any extra support. So this really is an episode for all listeners.

Let’s find out all about Kirstie, her role in the school and how it helps all the children at Whitgift.

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#015 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff, parents, and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode, we’re talking to Mr Osborne about the co-curricular programme at Whitgift.

Alistair’s about to tell us firstly what co-curricular actually means, but then we hear all about the approach the school takes and what the future holds for co-curricular.

But we also find out how Mr Osborne got into teaching in the first place, it’s funny how these things happen sometimes.

That’s all coming up in this episode so come with me now as we speak to Mr Osbourne about the co-curricular programme at Whitgift.

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#014 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re talking to the Chair of Governors, Nick Edwards.

Nick will talk about the benefits of having younger governors who are also in full time employment, what makes the Chair of Governors different from the other governors, why people choose to commit time to being a governor and how his job helps him be a better governor at Whitgift.

So come with me now as we speak to the Chair of Governors, Nick Edwards.

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#013 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re speaking to Grounds and Estate Manager Daniel Ratling.

Daniel will tell us about his roles and responsibilities at Whitgift school, why it’s important to maintain school grounds and the duties that take up most of his time.

But we’ll also get some gardening tips and tricks for anyone looking to bring a new lease of life to their garden at home as we come out of the winter months.

That’s all coming up in this episode, so come with me now as we learn all about the maintenance behind the beautiful Whitgift school grounds with Daniel Ratling.

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