Wimbledon Calling

Summary This conversation features three Sixth Form students discussing their experiences in school, their A-level choices, and their aspirations for the future. They reflect on the differences between their earlier school years and Sixth Form, the supportive environment provided by teachers, and the impact of leadership changes in the school. The students also share their creative interests and h...

Summary In this episode, Simon Jones interviews David, an experienced educator with 33 years in the field. David shares his accidental journey into teaching, his diverse experiences across various educational sectors, and his passion for child development. He emphasises the importance of outdoor activities for children, building trusting relationships with students, and remaining actively involved...

#007 - Welcome to ‘Wimbledon Calling’ with Hall School Wimbledon, the podcast from the school which is driven by pupils and staff alike. Today we have the Headmaster, Andrew Hammond, who’s joined by four of the school’s pupils and they’re all talking about the wealth of after-school clubs at school. In this conversation, Simon Jones interviews three year seven students, Bella, Adrius, and Iona, to...

#006 - Andrew Hammond, head of Hall School Wimbledon, discusses the school's culture of kindness and collaboration, the importance of valuing the whole child, and the inclusive approach to education. He also talks about the unique aspects of Hall School Wimbledon, such as the absence of entrance exams and the focus on growth and independence in the sixth form. Andrew shares his own interests in wr...

#005 - Welcome to ‘Wimbledon Calling’ with Hall School Wimbledon, the podcast from the school which is driven by pupils and staff alike. Today we have the Headmaster, Andrew Hammond, who’s joined by four of the school’s pupils and they’re all talking about the wealth of after-school clubs at school. These episodes are great because you can hear what the pupils are saying about life in school. It’s...

#004 - Welcome to ‘Wimbledon Calling’ with Hall School Wimbledon, the podcast from the school which is driven by pupils and staff alike. Today’s episode is a great one, you’re going to love it, because we’re about to hear from Headmaster, Andrew Hammond, and four pupils in the school, Andrew, Alex, Pip and Melody. Why are we hearing from them? Because the school is very excited to be launching the...

#003- Welcome to ‘Wimbledon Calling’ with Hall School Wimbledon, the podcast from the school which is driven by pupils and staff alike. This is episode number three in the school’s new podcast channel and it’s another special one that comes to you from Headmaster, Andrew Hammond. Andrew  talks with Nigel Lowson about wellbeing and how it's different from just feeling good, finding balance bet...

#002 - Welcome to ‘Wimbledon Calling’ with Hall School Wimbledon, the podcast from the school which is driven by pupils and staff alike. This is episode number two in the school’s new podcast channel and it’s another special one that comes to you from Headmaster, Andrew Hammond, and (more importantly) from some more of the pupils! Andrew encourages the pupils to talk about the future, the possibil...

#001 - Welcome to ‘Wimbledon Calling’ with Hall School Wimbledon, the podcast from the school which is driven by pupils and staff alike. This is episode number one in the school’s new podcast channel and it’s an extra special one that comes to you from Headmaster, Andrew Hammond, and (more importantly) from pupils Chloe, George and another George. Together, they discuss some amazing ideas. Such as...

Welcome to our new podcast, the place to find out more about our school and where we'll be speaking to staff, pupils and parents so that together we're all connected. Our first main episode is coming soon so be sure to check back here in the next few days to see the first release. If you have any questions in the meantime please contact the school through the main website. Thank you for...