The Trafalgar School at Downton

Chat Trafalgar

Education EN ↓ 3 episodes

Introducing our school to the wider community of Downton, Salisbury and the New Forest. The Trafalgar School at Downton is an 11-16 comprehensive school at the heart of its community. This podcast will allow our community to get to know our school, the adults who work within it and the young people who come to it, just that little bit better. We want to shine a light on the work that takes place here every day. https://www.trafalgarschool.com/

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Episodes

Chat Trafalgar: Episode 3 "The Chaplain" with Harry Mensah 11.02.2026 38:29

In Episode 3 of Chat Trafalgar we spend some time with a very special person, our school Chaplain, Harry Mensah. Harry tells us about his unique and remarkable journey to working with young people in our community. He is such a valued member of the community and has become someone our students can speak with, download and trust that he will always spend time listening to them without judgement.

Chat Trafalgar: Episode 2 "Rugby" with Mark Lerpiniere 17.12.2025 43:21

In our second episode we speak to Mr. Mark Lerpiniere, cover supervisor and Mr. Rugby at Trafalgar. He talks to us about his very interesting, movie script of an upbringing, how he taught abroad, returning to the UK, and becoming the main driving force of rugby within the school.

Chat Trafalgar: Episode 1 "Transition" with Matt Williams 04.11.2025 41:25

In our opening episode we speak to Mr. Matt Williams, Head of Year 7, about the journey he made into teaching, why Languages opened lots of doors for him, and, most importantly, the work he does in helping Year 7 students settle quickly into life at Trafalgar. We also hear from George, Emily and Charlotte about their first 7 weeks at the school and how they have found moving from primary to second...