Downe House

The Downe House Podcast

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The podcast where we discover more about Downe House School. Whether you're new to our community or an old friend we'll be delving deeper, sharing stories and finding out what it really means to be a pupil at Downe House. There is no typical Downe House girl but there are seven key characteristics which girls develop through all aspects of school life which we call our Downe House DNA. If you have any questions please do contact the school through the main website.

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A spotlight on Sport with Mrs Gaunt Head of Lacrosse, Miss Bonwick Graduate Sports Assistant and two Pupils, Elizabeth and Angela 03.11.2022 28:15

S5:E5 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we spotlight areas of the school, which our listeners have told us they would like to know more about. A spotlight on Sport – Today, we spotlight sport, but particularly elite sport, and the opportunity for pupils to play at national and international level in a number of different discipl...

A spotlight on Art with Kirsten Mortimer and Pupils, Ophelia and Alice 20.10.2022 23:01

S5:E4 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we spotlight areas of the school, which our listeners have told us they would like to know more about. A spotlight on Art – our vibrant department where students can explore a range of disciplines from Fine Art, Textiles, Photography and 3D Design. Our host Simon Jones speaks to Mrs Kirste...

A spotlight on Leadership with Headmistress Emma McKendrick, Lola and Cleo 06.10.2022 22:23

S5:E3 - In this episode we spotlight leadership, an important skill for every pupil in our community to develop. Our host Simon Jones speaks to our Headmistress Emma McKendrick, about why leadership is important and how girls are encouraged to find their own style of leadership true to themselves. She is joined by the new Head Senior for this year, Lola, and the new Deputy Head Senior, Cleo. Both...

A spotlight on Languages with Mrs Jane Basnett, Amy and Mena 22.09.2022 21:54

S5:E2 - In this episode we spotlight languages, where girls are inspired to learn, love and take up a wide range of different languages. Our host Simon Jones speaks to Mrs Jane Basnett, our Head of Modern Languages and Amy and Mena, in the Upper Sixth all studying languages at A Level. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net 

Spotlighting Music with Director of Music, Charlotte Exon, Musician in Residence, Bob Chilcott and pupil Sara 02.09.2022 29:55

S5:E1 - In this episode we spotlight music, our award winning and vibrant department where girls are inspired to learn, love and lead music. Our host Simon Jones speaks to Dr Charlotte Exon our Director of Music, Bob Chilcott our esteemed Musician in Residence and Sara in the Upper Sixth, Head of Instrumental Music here at Downe House. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net 

Downe House Sauveterre with Lauren Ponchant and pupils Rosie, Eimear and Pippa 30.06.2022 23:10

S4:E6 - This week we visit Downe House Sauveterre the School's very own school in France. Girls in Lower Fourth (year 8) get to spend a term in our beautiful chateâu , speaking French and immersing themselves in a new culture, a very unique Downe House experience. In this episode we speak to Lauren Ponchant, Head of Downe House Sauveterre and pupils Rosie, Eimear and Pippa all in Lower Fourth...

Joining at 11+ with Kim Collingwood, Lower School Housemistress and pupils Alexa, Poppy and Eloise 16.06.2022 22:19

S4:E5 - This week we speak to Kim Collingwood, Lower School Housemistress about what to expect on joining at 11 plus. She's joined by three girls in the Lower School Eloise, Alexa and Poppy and were joined by a very special guest towards the end of the episode. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net

The Sixth Form with Jasmine & Agnes, both Lower Sixth (Year 12) students 02.06.2022 21:11

S4:E4 - This week we're talking about Sixth Form at Downe House with the Assistant Head (Sixth Form), Jasmine and Agnes  in our Lower Sixth (Year 12). Come with us into this episode to find out about this and to hear from our guests today. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net 

Weekends at Downe with Director of Boarding, Sofie McClymont and pupils Isabelle and Hope 19.05.2022 22:38

S4:E3 - This week we're talking about weekends and co-curricular activities at Downe House with Director of Boarding, Sofie McClymont and two year Lower Fifth (Year 10) pupils, Isabelle and Hope. Come with us into this episode to find out about this and to hear from our guests today. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net

Joining at 13+ with Head of Upper School, Anna Dourountakis and pupils: Yasmin, Isadora, Desola 05.05.2022 21:40

S4E2 - This week we're talking about the Upper School at Downe House with Anna Dourountakis, Assistant Head of Upper School and pupils Yasmin, Isadora and Desola, all in Lower Fifht (Year 10). Come with us into this episode to find out about this and to hear from our guests today. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net

The benefits of single sex boarding with Deputy Head, Matt Godfrey and two year 12 students 15.04.2022 18:33

S4:E1 - This week we're talking about the benefits of single sex boarding with Deputy Head, Matt Godfrey and two year 12 students, Lauren and Elfreda. What are the benefits of single sex boarding? Come with us into this episode to find out about this and to hear from our guests today. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net 

Resilience - my experience with alumna Libby Brewin 25.03.2022 19:11

#020 - This week we're talking about the importance of resilience, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA. Our guest in this week's episode is alumna Libby Brewin. Why is being resilient so important? Come with us into this episode to find out about this and to hear from our guest today. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net 

Outward looking - my experience with alumna Annabel Roest 11.03.2022 18:36

#019 - This week we're talking about the importance of being outward looking, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA. Our guest in this week's episode is alumna Annabel Roest. Why is being outward looking so important? Come with us into this episode to find out about this and to hear from our guest today. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net 

Collaboration - my experience with alumna Veryan Palmer 25.02.2022 21:47

#018 - This week we're talking about the importance of collaboration, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA. Our guest in this week's episode is alumna Veryan Palmer. Why is collaboration so important? Come with us into this episode to find out about this and to hear from our guest today. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net 

Creativity - my experience with alumna Emilie Cheung 03.02.2022 20:27

#017 - This week we're talking about the importance of creativity, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA. Our guest in this week's episode is alumna Emilie Cheung. Why is creativity so important? Come with us into this episode to find out about this and to hear from our guest today. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net 

Aspiration - my experience with alumna Elizabeth Jenkin 28.01.2022 22:31

#016 - This week we're talking about the importance of aspiration, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA. Our guest in this week's episode is Elizabeth Jenkin. Why is aspiration so important? Come with us into this episode to find out about this and to hear from our guest today. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net 

Compassion - my experience with alumna Emma Stonebridge 12.01.2022 22:55

#015 - This week we're talking about the importance of compassion, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA. Our guest in this week's episode is alumna and Assistant Housemistress Emma Stonebridge. Why is being compassionate so important? Come with us into this episode to find out about this and to hear from our guest today. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net 

Outward looking - our journey with pupils Mathilda and Sophie 02.12.2021 20:35

#014 - This week we're talking about the importance of being outward looking, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA. Our guests in this week's episode are Mathilda and Sophie. Why is being outward looking so important? Come with us into this episode to find out about this and to hear from our guests today. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net 

Communication - our journey with pupils Amelia and Celine 18.11.2021 21:38

#013 - This week we're talking communication, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA. Our guests in this week's episode are Amelia and Celine. Why is communication so important and how does it actually look in school? Come with us into this episode to find out about this and to hear from our guests today. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net 

Aspiration - our journey with pupils Phoebe and Queena 04.11.2021 23:19

#012 - This week we're talking aspiration, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA. Our guests in this week's episode are Phoebe and Queena. How does aspiration look from one day to the next at Downe House. Come with us into this episode to find out about this and to hear from our guests today. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net 

Creativity - our journey with pupils Antonia and Danna 20.10.2021 24:21

#011 - This week we're talking creativity, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA. Our guests in this week's episode are Antonia and Danna. In this episode we talking about creativity at the school and how it translates into each of their worlds of music, art and photography. So come with us as we step into this episode of the podcast. Danna's Instagram page: www.instagram.com/chy.k...

Resilience - our journey with pupils Poppy and Tumai 07.10.2021 20:23

#010 - This week we're talking resilience, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA. Our guests in this episode are Poppy and Tumai. In this episode we ask both girls what it's like to be in Year 13, what their plans are for next year, how they spend their time when they need to take a break from studying, and why resilience is so important in 2021. So come with us as we step into thi...

Collaboration - our journey with pupils Rosie and Lauren 23.09.2021 16:47

#009 - This week we're talking collaboration, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA. Our guests in this episode are Heads of House, Rosie and Lauren. Together we discuss what life is like at the school through their eyes, what it means to be a Head of House, and what opportunities there are at school to collaborate with others. So come with us as we step into this episode of the po...

Compassion – our journey with pupils Lucy and Teal 09.09.2021 18:57

#008 - This week's episode sees us talking to pupils Lucy and Teal, the Head and Deputy Seniors, about compassion, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA. We'll hear all about how compassion presents itself through the pupils, the need to lead by example and also what it means to be the Head and Deputy Seniors at Downe House. So come with us as we step into this episode of...

Talking 'outward looking' with Marya Akhtar 24.06.2021 22:25

#007 - This week's episode sees us talking to Marya Akhtar about being outward looking, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA. Marya explains the benefits of global awareness, she talks about the global schools exchange programme and the global internship programme. She also tells us where she would most like to travel to herself. So come with us as we step into this episode...