The Soar Beyond Podcast

Welcome back to the Soar Beyond Podcast and our first episode of the new academic year! In Episode 10, we explore our refreshed school values and how respect, care, success, community and resilience will help us continue to Soar Beyond What We Imagine Possible. Our pupils also put the questions to Miss Markley, who is new to Whittle this year, finding out everything from why she became a teacher t...

Join us for a very special Year 6 edition of The Soar Beyond Podcast as we celebrate the incredible journey of our Peacock Class before they leave us to begin their exciting next chapter at secondary school! Our Year 6 pupils take us on a trip down memory lane, sharing their favourite memories from every year at Whittle, from Reception right through to Year 6. From unforgettable school trips and c...

In this new episode of the Soar Beyond Podcast, we begin by getting to know Miss Jamal, our Reception teacher, as pupils ask thoughtful and often very entertaining questions about her favourite books, food and what it is like to be a teacher. In Book Talk, members of the library quiz team return to share their latest reads, including The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh and The Wildlands, offering thou...

In this new episode of the Soar Beyond Podcast, we begin with an in-depth pupil-led interview with Mr Sowerby, co-headteacher, who talks about his leadership journey, his love of maths and history and what makes Whittle such a special community. In Book Talk, members of the library quiz team explore The Secret of Golden Island by Natasha Farrant, discussing themes of friendship, hope and resilienc...

In this new episode of the Soar Beyond Podcast we explore fresh stories of creativity, leadership and learning across Whittle Academy. We begin in the forest with Aimee Dimock who shares how outdoor learning is helping pupils build life skills and appreciate the world around them. Children reflect on their projects from obstacle courses to sunflowers and even spark making with flint and steel, all...

In this brand new school year, the Soar Beyond Podcast returns with stories of adventure, learning and leadership. We begin with a warm welcome back from Mrs Harris, who shares Whittle Academy’s four new priorities for the year, the launch of Theme 2025 and the exciting focus on Caring Citizens of the Future. Year 6 pupils take us on a trip down memory lane as they relive their incredible Dol-y-Mo...

In the final episode of this academic year, the Soar Beyond Podcast celebrates aspiration, creativity and the powerful impact of our school community. We kick off with a special focus on Aspiration and Careers Day, where children met inspiring guests from a wide range of professions – from artists to teachers – and began to reflect on their own hopes for the future, whether that’s finding success,...

Welcome back to the Soar Beyond Podcast by Whittle Academy! In this episode, we celebrate our incredible Year 6 pupils for their positivity and resilience during SATs week. We also explore the brilliant feedback from our latest parent questionnaire, including touching comments on community, care and creativity at Whittle. We then go behind the scenes with Mrs Smith and Mrs Caunter in Meet the Staf...

Welcome back to Soar Beyond , the Whittle Academy podcast where we celebrate our school community's successes, big and small! In this episode, we hear from a young student with big dreams of becoming a doctor, discussing what it takes to reach that goal. We also welcome a special guest from our school staff, who shares a moving book recommendation that will leave you reaching for the tissues! Our...

In the first episode of the Soar Beyond Podcast by Whittle Academy, we dive into the meaning of 'soar beyond' and how it resonates with Whittle's ethos. You'll hear from parents as they share insights into the vibrant morning maths routine with Year 4, while our students share their aspirations for the future. Meet Mr Mushing and Miss Youden, who not only talk about their roles but also reveal the...