Whitgift Conversations

#012 - 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 John Chisholm, short course marketing manager and teacher of English as a foreign language. 

John will tell us all about the Whitgift Summer School, what a typical day or week looks like, how the Whitgift Summer School differs from others in the UK and why it’s valuable for both Whitgift boys and Old Palace girls.

John will also talk about what’s been happening over the past couple of years as covid restrictions have meant things haven’t been running over the summer as usual.

So come with me now as we learn all about the Whitgift Summer School with John Chisholm.

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#011 - 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 History and Politics teacher as well as the Assistant Head of Higher Education, Chris van Dort.

Chris will talk about his background as a teacher and what it’s like having taught in deprived areas, he’ll also delve into what it is about history and politics that makes them such compelling subjects to study and teach.

We’ll also get to hear his thoughts on the media’s representation of history and politics and what it’s been like as a younger staff member teaching subjects often associated with teachers who’re of an older generation.

So come with me now as we speak to History and Politics teacher, Chris van Dort.

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#010 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. Now this episode was recorded before the Christmas holidays and in it, we’re talking to Assistant Head, Learning and Innovation, Kate Goldberg.

We’ll discuss how and why the curriculum at Whitgift is so unique, what valuable skills are being taught to the children and we’ll also get to learn about something called Ignite.

But we’ll also explore some of the challenges Whitgift and all schools have faced during the pandemic.

So come with me now as we speak to Assistant Head, Learning and Innovation, Kate Goldberg.

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#009 - 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 back in the Headmaster’s office hearing from Chris Ramsey himself.

This is a great episode. We hear a round-up of the end of last term, excellent for parents to hear all the activities happening in school and we get to hear what we can expect in the coming year.

But we also gain an insight into Chris’ mind on some other areas too, such as his views on blazers in school and rugby colours and cricket colours, a very interesting way of turning something on its head.

So come with me now as we hear from Headmaster at Whitgift, Chris Ramsey.

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#008 - 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 the Director of Partnerships and Community, Mr Andy Marlow.

Mr Marlow will tell us about his role and responsibilities as Director of Partnerships and Community at Whitgift, what the community programmes are and why they’re so valuable for students to get involved in.

But we’ll also have a meaningful conversation about school fees.

So come with me now as we talk to the Director of Partnerships and Community, Mr Andy Marlow.

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#007 - 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 the Chaplain at Whitgift School, Alan Bayes.

We’ll find out what the responsibilities of the Chaplain are, how Alan provides support to all pupils regardless of faith and the relationship between the school and the Croydon Minster.

But we’ll also explore charity work and how the school and students get involved.

So come with me now as we talk to the Chaplain at Whitgift School, Alan Bayes.

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#006 - 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 Deputy Director of Learning and Innovation, James Piggott.

We’ll discover exactly what the role of Deputy Director of Learning and Innovation entails, what values the school instils in its students and how they prepare students for what comes after their studies.

But we’ll also delve into the world of academia, what teaching philosophy is like, what kind of academic enrichment Whitgift offers and how the school enables students to fulfil their potential.

This episode is great, James has a real passion for teaching and education, and he brings energy and depth to the conversation and it’s great to hear.

So come with me now as we discover all about learning, innovation and academic enrichment with James Piggott.

Whitgift School online
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#005 - 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 school’s Director of Drama, James Hammond.

This is a great episode. James explains why drama is so important in school, he describes the whole drama department space for the sake of people who maybe haven’t ever stepped into that department, he talks about how to reach some of the more shy students at school and where he plans to take it in the future.

But first, he explains how he got into drama himself.

Now I love this episode because when you listen to it I think you’re going to really feel like you’re actually sat next to the pair of us talking about drama.

So come with me now as we switch in the stage lights, with no rehearsal of lines (because this is all unscripted) and we speak to Director of Drama, James Hammond.

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#004 - 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 member of staff and Old Whitgiftian David Powell.

So David is about to talk through what life was like when he was a young boy at the school, what changes he’s seen but also how the school holds onto traditions while also evolving with changing times.

But we also hear about the Afro-Caribbean society and the things that David gets up to when he’s not in school.

So come with me now as we step into a conversation with David Powell.

Whitgift School online
Website: www.whitgift.co.uk
Twitter: @WhitgiftSchool1
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#003 - 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 Pastoral Deputy, Dayle Kirby.

Dayle explains to us how the school supports the diverse community of students in the school, what the dangers are of the school staff not reflecting that community, the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement and what the biggest challenges are for students in 2021.

This is one of those really solid episodes that’s packed with content that some schools and some parts of society might not want to address. But not with Whitgift. Because, as you know, this podcast is all about topics that are relevant to you. And that’s exactly what this is.

So come with me now as we step into a conversation with Pastoral Deputy, Dayle Kirby.

Whitgift School online
Website: www.whitgift.co.uk
Twitter: @WhitgiftSchool1
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