Kate Meeks

MVP

Education EN ↓ 100 episodes

Don’t worry, the Your Favourite Teacher podcast hasn’t gone anywhere, we’ve joined the Minerva’s Virtual Academy family. For more information about our incredible online school, visit: https://www.minervavirtual.com/

Author

Kate Meeks

Episodes

Animal Farm 101 - Episode 2, Napoleon 02.10.2024 6:20

Discover the story of Animal Farm—a tale of rebellion, power, and control—and how it reflects historical events like the Russian Revolution. This week we'll focus on the character of Napoleon. For all enquiries email: podcast@minervavirtual.com or follow our incredible online school: @minerva_virtual on instagram and TikTok

Animal Farm 101 - Episode 1, The Plot 26.09.2024 11:06

Discover the story of Animal Farm—a tale of rebellion, power, and control—and how it reflects historical events like the Russian Revolution. For all enquiries email: podcast@minervavirtual.com or follow our incredible online school: @minerva_virtual on instagram and TikTok

Parent Testimonial - Laura 29.08.2024 0:54

Parent Testimonial - Nikki 29.08.2024 1:13

MVP - Everything else we know about... Ethics 28.06.2023 43:50

Jack is attached to a violinist for 9 months and Kate throws her 94 year old neighbour, Mavis, overboard; you don't want to miss this week's pod. To watch us in action, check out our YouTube channel For all enquiries email: podcast@minervavirtual.com or follow our incredible online school: @minerva_virtual on instagram and TikTok

MVP _ Everything we know about...Careers and Work Experience 19.06.2023 40:48

Listen in as Jake and Kate recall tales of their own forays into work experience and discuss advice for those wanting to pursue a specific career path and those, like Kate, with absolutely no clue what they want to be when they grow up... To watch us in action, check out our YouTube channel For all enquiries email: podcast@minervavirtual.com or follow our incredible online school: @minerva_virtu...

MVP - Everything we know about... Performance Poetry 14.06.2023 30:33

Jack and I are joined by the incredible author Karenjit Sandhu to discuss performance poetry. We look at what it is, what it means and how to get involved. Karenjit's wonderful publication 'Young Girls' can be ordered here To watch us in action, check out our YouTube channel For all enquiries email: podcast@minervavirtual.com or follow our incredible online school: @minerva_virtual on instagram...

MVP - Everything we know about... Becoming an Athlete 07.06.2023 44:27

Join us this week as we chat with Sol Rolls Tyson about the motivation, resilience and the pathway to pro. A career with lots of ups and downs, Sol now works as a mentor to the professional athletes studying with us at MVA. To watch us in action, check out our YouTube channel For all enquiries email: podcast@minervavirtual.com or follow our incredible online school: @minerva_virtual on instag...

MVP - Everything we know about... The Octopus 31.05.2023 31:56

Yes, you read correctly... we are going way out of our normal realm of topics today as we are joined by science teacher Lucy to learn about the octopus. If 8 legs and no bones are your thing, this is the episode for you! To watch us in action, check out our YouTube channel For all enquiries email: podcast@minervavirtual.com or follow our incredible online school: @minerva_virtual on instagram and...

MVP - Everything we know about... Ethics 24.05.2023 45:01

Listen in as Kate and Jack discuss all things Ethics. From some of the main theories to dilemmas and debates... To watch us in action, check out our YouTube channel For all enquiries email: podcast@minervavirtual.com or follow our incredible online school: @minerva_virtual on instagram and TikTok

MVP - Everything we know about... Neurodiversity 17.05.2023 44:57

Listen in as Kate and Jack delve into insightful strategies with neurodiversity coach Franck Brown. Gain a deeper understanding of embracing neurodiversity and discover practical approaches for success. Search “MVP” to subscribe and share on spotify, apple or wherever you listen to your pods. For all enquiries email: podcast@minervavirtual.com Interested in joining our award-winning Online School?...

MVP - Everything we know about... Eurovision 09.05.2023 23:40

This is a special bonus episode as part of our Eurovision takeover here at MVA... Our CEO Hugh Viney sits down with none other than Greek Eurovision entry (and MVA student) Victor Vernicos! They discuss all things Eurovision; from how you get selected to represent your country to how you balance the competition in the middle of your GCSEs! For all enquiries email: podcast@minervavirtual.com or fol...

MVP - What we wish we knew... 03.05.2023 49:50

Ever wanted to know something like "why doesn't glue stick to the bottle" but never wanted to ask... This is the episode for you. Kate asks Jack all the "silly" questions you don't want to ask. To watch us in action, check out our YouTube channel For all enquiries email: podcast@minervavirtual.com or follow our incredible online school: @minerva_virtual on instagram and TikTok

MVP - Everything we know about... School Fads 19.04.2023 45:46

Listen in as Kate and Jack reminisce over school fads, from the tantrums over Tamagotchis to Alien invasions... You don't want to miss is. To watch us in action, check out our YouTube channel For all enquiries email: podcast@minervavirtual.com or follow our incredible online school: @minerva_virtual on instagram and TikTok

MVP - Everything we know about AI and ChatGPT 12.04.2023 33:42

Listen in as Kate, Jack and our special guest Alex discuss all things AI and ChatGPT. A fresh perspective on how we can use AI and what the future holds. To watch us in action, check out our YouTube channel For all enquiries email: podcast@minervavirtual.com or follow our incredible online school: @minerva_virtual on instagram and TikTok

MVP - Everything we know about... School Plays 05.04.2023 38:12

Listen in as Kate and Jack reminisce over their experiences in school plays, from the 'Nativity Algorithm' to Jack's trauma as he bares all on stage... You don't want to miss is. To watch us in action, check out our YouTube channel For all enquiries email: podcast@minervavirtual.com or follow our incredible online school: @minerva_virtual on instagram and TikTok

MVP - Everything we know about... Politics 29.03.2023 41:18

Listen in as Kate and Jack muddle through understanding the current political landscape. This is more like 'an idiots guide to politics' if we're honest. We cover, the main parties, what they tend to argue about and maybe even some off the record transparency about what we really think. To watch us in action, check out our YouTube channel For all enquiries email: podcast@minervavirtual.com or...

MVP - Everything we know about... Revision 22.03.2023 47:36

Kate and Jack take a trip down memory lane discussing all the horrifying ways they revised for exams. Listen in for tips, advice and learn from our mistakes. For all enquiries email: podcast@minervavirtual.com or follow our incredible online school: @minerva_virtual on instagram and TikTok

Pride and Prejudice: Theme of Love 07.12.2021 9:09

Welcome to Listen and Learn with Your Favourite Teacher! In this Pride and Prejudice podcast Miss Meeks talks you though the theme of love in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. If you’ve enjoyed this series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to www.yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a free trial...

Pride and Prejudice: Minor Characters 30.11.2021 12:02

Welcome to Listen and Learn with Your Favourite Teacher! In this Pride and Prejudice podcast Miss Meeks talks you though the minor characters in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. If you’ve enjoyed this series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to www.yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a free tr...

Pride and Prejudice: Lady Catherine & Anne 23.11.2021 8:19

Welcome to Listen and Learn with Your Favourite Teacher! In this Pride and Prejudice podcast Miss Meeks talks you though Lady Catherine & Anne in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. If you’ve enjoyed this series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to www.yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a free t...

Pride and Prejudice: Collins & Lucas family 16.11.2021 8:45

Welcome to Listen and Learn with Your Favourite Teacher! In this Pride and Prejudice podcast Miss Meeks talks you though Collins & Lucas families in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. If you’ve enjoyed this series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to www.yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a fre...

Pride and Prejudice: George Wickham 09.11.2021 7:04

Welcome to Listen and Learn with Your Favourite Teacher! In this Pride and Prejudice podcast Miss Meeks talks you though George Wickham in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. If you’ve enjoyed this series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to www.yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a free trial!

Pride and Prejudice: The Bingleys 02.11.2021 9:01

Welcome to Listen and Learn with Your Favourite Teacher! In this Pride and Prejudice podcast Miss Meeks talks you though The Bingleys in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. If you’ve enjoyed this series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to www.yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a free trial!

Pride and Prejudice: Mr & Mrs Bennet 26.10.2021 7:51

Welcome to Listen and Learn with Your Favourite Teacher! In this Pride and Prejudice podcast Miss Meeks talks you though Mr & Mrs Bennet in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. If you’ve enjoyed this series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to www.yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a free trial!