The Downe House Podcast

S11:E4- Welcome to the Downe House podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School.

In this episode, we're looking at women in leadership, and at a program that's available to our pupils in the Sixth Form to empower all girls, whatever their strengths or personality, to lead. The Learn to Lead Project is a bespoke training program using project work, team coaching, and individual mentoring to develop a whole range of skills to make our girls world ready once they leave Downe House.

Our host, Simon Jones, speaks to alumni Lucia Labouchere and Natalia Spearman, who are behind the project.

Links

www.thelearntoleadproject.com

lucia@thelearntoleadproject.com

natalia@thelearntoleadproject.com

handmedowne.net

Downe House online

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S11:E3- Welcome to the Downe House podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School.

In this episode we are given a very special insight into two trips that the school recently made to Kenya, where pupils where given a unique insight into the rich culture of this very special African country and where also encouraged to give back and make a difference. Our host Simon Jones speaks to Mrs Genevieve Ford, Deputy Head Pastoral who lead the trip and Mrs Sofie McClymont, Director of Boarding who accompanied her. He is also joined by three girls who went on the trip, Joeleen, Eliza and Olivia.

Downe House online

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S11:E2- Welcome to the Downe House podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School.

We begin this series with two very special guests who are joining our headmistress, Emma McKendrick, to discuss the new changes we're bringing in in September 2025. To give more choice to our families, we're widening the way you can access a Downe House education, increasing our day pupil numbers and introducing flexi boarding for the first time.

Downe House online

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S11:E1- Welcome to the Downe House podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School.

If you're a new parent to Downe House, or you're thinking of choosing Downe House for your daughter, then you may be interested to learn more about the role of parent ambassadors, and how they support the school. We'll be looking at their role in admissions, and ways they support new and prospective families in future episodes.

Downe House online

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S10:E6- Welcome to the Downe House podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School.

In this episode, we're looking at enterprise and at some of the ways Downe House girls are empowered to develop their business, financial and entrepreneurial skills.

Our host, Simon Jones, speaks to Mrs Nina Cochran (Teacher of Economics and Business), and pupils Isabella and Charlotte both in the Lower Sixth (Year 12).

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S10:E5- Welcome to the Downe House podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School.

In this episode, we're looking at the school site and the wonderful opportunities and benefits it offers the community. We're fortunate to be situated in some of the most stunning countryside Berkshire has to offer, but also close enough to get to London in only 40 minutes by train.

Our host, Simon Jones, speaks to Mrs Hannah Pilgrim, Head of Co Curricular, Miss Georgiana Oldham, Housemistress of Willis, and pupils Freya and Harriet from the Lower Sixth (Year 12).

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S10:E4 - Welcome to the Downe House podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School.

Pupil wellbeing is a buzz word in education that we hear a lot but what does it look like in practice? In this podcast, we’re focusing on wellbeing and its importance in our community at Downe House.

Our host Simon Jones, is joined by Mrs Ellen Llewellyn (Director of Pupil Wellbeing) and two Wellbeing pupil Ambassadors, Alice and Emi, from the Lower Sixth (Year 12).

Downe House online

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S10:E3 - Welcome to the Downe House podcast, particularly to those families who will be joining our school this September, as this series is just for you. In this episode, we're looking at what happens next if you're joining our Sixth Form.

Our host, Simon Jones speaks to Miss Georgina Taylor (Head of Sixth Form) and pupils Zoe and Eve, who joined us new last year.

Downe House online

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S10:E2 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast particularly to those families who will be joining our school this September, as this series is just for you.

In this episode, we are looking at what happens next if you are joining our Upper School in Upper Fourth (Year 9) or Lower Fifth (Year 10).

Our host Simon Jones speaks to Mrs Alison Compton-Ilott (Head of Upper Fourth), and pupils Libby and Belle who joined us new last year.

Downe House online

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S10:E1 - Welcome to the Downe House podcast, particularly to those families who'll be joining our school this September, as this series is just for you. In this episode, we're looking at what happens next if you're joining our Lower School in Remove (Year 7) or Lower Fourth (Year 8).

Our host, Simon Jones, speaks to Miss Kate Eves (Head of Lower School), and pupils Sadie, Amrit and Bea, who joined us new last year.

Downe House online

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S9:E6 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. If you’re nervous about sending your child to boarding school, particularly at age 11, then this episode is a must listen for you. We're focusing on boarding in our Lower School (Years 7 and 8) and how we support our pupils (and parents!) to transition to boarding in the gentlest and most seamless way possible. We work together with parents to ensure boarding works for your family and your unique circumstances.

Our host, Simon Jones, is joined by Miss Anna Lister (Housemistress of Hill), Sydney in Remove (Year 7) and Ms Karen Coles, Headmistress of Sarum Hall, one of our popular feeder schools in London.

Previous Boarding Episode

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/what-to-pack/id1556421306?i=1000619476708

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3yxRi2cS5nFHV1B33Kzveh?si=3b_jYgvgQquyeJcsPhxcEg

Downe House online

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S9:E5 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we are focusing on ways the School looks forward to the future and leads the sector. One of the unique experiences we offer at Downe House, is the opportunity to undertake an internship abroad, in a whole variety of different professional sectors.

In this episode, our host Simon Jones speaks to Ms Marya Akhtar (Director of Global Partnerships), and pupils Jocelyn, Iona and Zara from the Upper Sixth (Year 13).

Downe House online

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S9:E4 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we are focusing on ways the School looks forward to the future and leads the sector. One development we are looking at closely as a school community is Artificial Intelligence, or AI, and its place in the classroom and in education generally.

In this episode our host Simon Jones, speaks to Mrs Emma McKendrick (Headmistress), Mrs Jane Basnett (Director of Digital Learning) and Digital Ambassadors, Astrid in the Lower Sixth (Year 12) and Sophie in the Lower Fifth (Year 10).

Downe House online

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S9:E3 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we are focusing on ways the School looks forward to the future and leads the sector. Promoting excellence in teaching and allowing our teachers to collaborate and share expertise is at the beating heart of the School.

In this episode our host Simon Jones, speaks to Mr Hugh Grant (Deputy Head - Academic), Dr Andrew Atherton (Director of Learning and Research) and pupils Yasmin and Anjola from the Lower Sixth (Year 12).

Downe House online

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S9:E2 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we are focusing on ways the School looks forward to the future and leads the sector. One exciting development for us is the opening of our sister schools in the Middle East.

In this episode our host Simon Jones, speaks to Marya Akhtar (Director of Global Partnerships) Adele O'Doherty, (Principal, DH Riyadh) and pupils Molly and Ruby both in the Upper Sixth (Year 13) at Downe House, UK.

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S9:E1 -We are delighted to share with you the first episode in our next series of podcasts highlighting some of the exciting developments at Downe House.

In this episode we look at the strategic partnership Downe House shares with Radley College and in particular the Respect Project, a pupil led project which brings the two schools together to collaborate socially, academically and across co-curricular activities.

Our host, Simon Jones, speaks to Mr Matt Godfrey, Deputy Head, pupils Zara and Will in the Upper Sixth from the two schools and Author and Researcher, Chloe Combi.

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S8:E7 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In our last episode of this series we are looking at one of the biggest celebrations of the year that truly brings the community together: Christmas.

From tree decorating and festive parties in the boarding houses to carol services and the famous Downe House Christmas lunch - the festive spirit is alive and well at Downe House!

Today our host Simon Jones speaks to our Chaplain Rev. Platt and pupils Sidney and Phillipa both in the Remove (Year 7) and Olivia from the Upper Sixth (Year 13).

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S8:E6 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we'll be focusing on events at the school which bring the community together.

Every term one of the faculties in the school hosts a residency in the Murray Centre for all of the school to enjoy. This term has been the turn of the Religion, Psychology and Philosophy Faculty which is headed up by Mr Matt Hall.

Our host Simon Jones spoke to Matt after the residency and was joined by Clemmie from the Upper Sixth (Year 13).

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S8:E5 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we'll be focusing on events at the school which bring the community together.

In this episode, we'll be hearing from two alumna who attended the recent Five Year Reunion for the class of 2018.

Our host Simon Jones, speaks to Bethany Perry and Isabel Wood about their time at Downe House and the beginnings of their career journey after university.

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S8:E4 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we'll be focusing on events at the school which bring the community together.

Just last weekend, we hosted the annual House Drama Competition, a competition which involves every pupil in the school and encourages the houses to make new bonds across the year groups.

Our host, Simon Jones, spoke to Mr Chris Gould, Director of Dance and Drama, straight after last weekend's event. He was joined by pupils Hope and Helena, Both from the winning house, Aisholt in the Lower Sixth.

Downe House online

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S8:E3 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we'll be focusing on events at the school which bring the community together.

We have, of course, just welcomed 118 new pupils and their parents to the Downe House community.

Our host Simon Jones speaks to Sophie Hughes, Housemistress of Darwin, and pupils Emily and Hannah, both in the Upper Sixth (Year 13), about how these pupils are supported and encouraged to make friendships across the school.

Downe House online

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S8:E2 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we'll be focusing on events at the school which bring the community together.

In this special episode, we'll be looking at the Sixth Form and all the wonderful opportunities on offer in the final top two years of the school. We're proud at Downe House that nearly all girls stay on for the Sixth Form benefiting from the strong relationships they've made with their teachers over their time here.

In this episode, our host Simon Jones speaks to Miss Georgie Taylor, Head of Sixth Form, with pupils Louise and Hannah, both in the Upper Sixth.

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S8:E1 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we'll be focusing on events which bring the community together.

What better way to start than to take a look at Founder's Weekend, our biggest and best weekend of the year.

Our host, Simon Jones, spoke to Mrs Philippa Toogood, Assistant Head (Operations) who oversees the weekend, straight after last term's event. She was joined by pupils Cecilia, now in the Upper Fourth (Year Nine) and Izzy, now in the Upper Sixth (Year 13).

Downe House online

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S7:E7 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School. We're looking forward in this series to focusing on useful insights and information for families joining us this September.

In this episode, we'll be learning more about what to pack. Our host, Simon Jones, speaks to our Assistant Head of Lower School, Ms Kate Eaves, and pupils Anya in the Lower Fourth (Year 8) and Cassie in the Lower Sixth (Year 12).

Downe House online

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S7:E6 - Welcome to The Downe House Podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School. We're looking forward in this series to focusing on useful insights and information for families joining us this September.

In this episode, we'll be learning more about one of the most important aspects of the Downe House experience - the food!

Our host, Simon Jones, speaks to our Head Chef, Mr Phil Weston, and two pupils, Clemmie, in Remove (Year 7) and Sasha in Upper Fourth (Year 9).

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S7:E5 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. We're looking forward in this series to focusing on useful insights and information for families joining us this September. In this episode, we'll be learning more about the health and wellbeing support available for your daughter.

Downe House has a dedicated Health Centre onsite with 24/7 medical care available if girls need it.

Our host, Simon Jones, speaks to; Miss Gemma Palmer, Nurse Manager of the Health Centre, Mrs Justine Rigby, Matron of one of the Upper School Houses, and pupils Eliza and Tabisa from Upper Fourth (Year Nine).

Downe House online

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S7:E4 - Welcome to the Downe House podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we're looking forward to focusing on useful insights and information for families joining us this September.

In this episode, we'll be learning more about the parent experience and how the school works in partnership with parents to support their daughter at every step.

In this episode our host, Simon Jones, speaks to Mr Matt Godfrey, our Deputy Head, and parents Laura and Andy from the UK, and Nathalie and Gilles from the Netherlands.

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S7:E3 - Welcome to the Downe House podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. We're looking forward in this series to focusing on useful insights and information for families joining us this September.

In this episode, we'll be learning more about the Microsoft Surface, which all pupils are required to use when they join Downe House.

We'll be learning about how pupils use them in the classroom and how Downe House is proudly accredited as a Microsoft Showcase School.

Our host Simon Jones speaks to Jane Basnet, Director of Digital Learning, and Digital Ambassador Sion from the Lower Sixth (Year 12) and Poppy from Lower Fourth (Year 8).

Downe House online

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S7:E2 - Welcome to the Downe House podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. We're looking forward in this series to focusing on useful insights and information for families joining us this September.

In this episode we'll be learning more about the speech and drama opportunities open to all year groups when girls join Downe House. Our host, Simon Jones, will be speaking to Mrs Rebecca Watson, Head of Extra Curricular Drama, and pupils Eliza from the Lower Sixth and Ottavia from UIV (Year 9).

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S7:E1 - Welcome to the Downe House podcast where you can learn more about Downe House school. Series 7 is titled 'Preparing for Downe House' and is dedicated to all the families joining us this September. We're looking forward to sharing useful insights and key information with you, including, discussing New Girls’ Open Day, introducing the Health Centre, finding out more about Microsoft Surfaces and hearing from the girls about what to pack.

In this episode, our host, Simon Jones is speaking to Mrs Tara Reeve (Director of Admissions) about everything you can expect between now and September. We'll also hear from Maddie and Leya who are both in Remove (Year 7) and Charlotte in Lower LIV (Year 8).

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S6:E7 - 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'd like to know more about. 

In this episode, we find out more about the World Ready programme, an array of opportunities in the Sixth Form, preparing girls for life beyond Downe House. In this episode our host Simon Jones speaks to Miss Kerry Treacy, Housemistress of York and Head of Lower Sixth Designate, and pupils Willow and Mo in Upper Sixth (Year 13).

Downe House online

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S6:E6 - 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'd like to know more about. 

In this episode, we find out more about the Global Exchange Programme, an opportunity for girls in Lower Fifth (Year 10) and Lower Sixth (Year 12) to experience life in one of our partner schools around the globe, and for their girls to spend time with us here at Downe.

In this episode, our host Simon Jones, speaks to Mrs Katherine Adams, who organizes the exchanges and pupils, Isabella and Alice in Upper Fifth (Year 11), and Sara in Upper Sixth (Year 13).

Downe House online

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S6: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'd like to know more about. 

In this episode, we find out more about STEM at Downe House and the opportunities for girls to explore all things relating to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

Our host Simon Jones, speaks to Mr Charlie Littledale (Head of STEM) and pupils, Charlotte and Alice, both in the Lower Sixth (Year 12).

Downe House online

Website: www.downehouse.net 

S6: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'd like to know more about. 

Today, we spotlight DH LINKS, a network which brings together alumnae, parents and girls to share professional knowledge, guidance and advice.

Our host, Simon Jones, speaks to our Director of External Relations, Mrs Alexandra Barlow and pupils, Gabby and Hermione in the Upper Sixth (Year 13).

Downe House online

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S6:E3 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we're answering questions from you, our listeners, and in this episode we learn more about the structure of the school day and how not one day is the same for any of our pupils. Downe House recognises that every pupil at the school is an individual with different strengths, passions and interests.

Our host Simon Jones, speaks to Miss Rosie McCann, Housemistress of Holcombe, along with pupils, Camilla from the Lower Sixth (Year 12) and Sophia from the Lower Fifth (Year 10).

Downe House online

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S6:E2 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House school. In this series, we're answering questions from you, our listeners.

In this episode we learn more about down time at Downe and the opportunities girls have to build strong friendships through shared experiences and fun.

This weekend the fair came to Downe and our host Simon Jones speaks to Mrs Hannah Pilgrim, Head of Co-curricular Activities with pupils Mia and Anna both in Lower Fourth (Year 8).

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S6:E1 - 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'd like to know more about. 

Today, we spotlight the Futures department, a large team of specialist staff, who support and advise pupils on higher education, careers and other exciting pathways and opportunities after Downe House

Our host, Simon Jones, speaks to Mrs Sarah Barnard, Director of Futures with pupils Amy, Anya and Izzy all in the Upper Sixth (Year 13).

Downe House online

Website: www.downehouse.net 

S5:E7 - 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'd like to know more about. 

Today, we spotlight the Elective Programme, an academic selection of university-style super-curricular modules girls can take alongside their curriculum classes to inspire learning for learning's sake and to challenge the academically curious.

Our host, Simon Jones, talks to Mr Tim Breeze, Head of Electives, along with Ivie and Maria (Lower Fifth/Year 10) and Anjola (Upper Fifth/Year 11).

Downe House online

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S5:E6 - 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 Drama and Dance – Today, we spotlight the Drama and Dance department which has recently taken residency in the Murray Centre, showcasing all that the department has to offer.

Simon Jones speaks to Rob Castell, Head of Drama Enrichment, and Drama Scholars Honor and Rose, sisters in the Lower Sixth and Lower Fifth (Years 10 and 12).

Downe House online

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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 disciplines.

Downe House online

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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 Kirsten Mortimer, Director of Creative Arts with pupils Ophelia and Alice in the Upper Fifth, year 11.

Downe House online

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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 in Upper Sixth.

Downe House online

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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

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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 and all of whom have just returned from their time there.

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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.

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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

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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
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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
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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

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#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 

#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 

#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 

#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 

#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

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#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 

#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

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#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

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#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

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#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.kreatz

Downe House online

Website: www.downehouse.net 

#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 this episode of the podcast.

Downe House online

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#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 podcast.

Downe House online

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#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 the podcast.

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#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 of the podcast.

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#006 - This week's episode sees us talking to David McClymont about communication, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA.

David explains his role and discusses where he thinks technology could take schools in the future. We also hear about Downe House and its ‘Digital Strategy' and also how VR and AR (Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality) are headed in the future of schools and education.

So come with us as we step into this episode of the podcast.

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#005 - This week's episode sees us talking to Maria Reichardt about aspiration, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA. 

We'll hear about Maria's personal journey, how she found aspiration in her own education, and how this leads in so well to the scholars' programme. But we also discover which films she's seen recently that fill her with aspiration (so you might want to clear some Netflix space for next weekend to watch some of those).

So come with us as we step into this episode of the podcast.

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#004 - This week's episode sees us talking to Olivia Ward about creativity and we're very excited to be asking how this looks at Downe House School.

We'll be finding out how Liv's career so far has brought her to dance at Downe House, what the options are for girls at Downe House to get involved in dance and also how it helps with the academic side to school life.

We also discover something about Liv herself too. Listen in to hear which recent super-successful pop-star she likes to dance to and what one of her favourite musicals might be.

Guaranteed to make you smile, everything is here in Episode 004.

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#003 - This week's episode sees us talking to Katie Quarterman about resilience. We discuss what this looks like in school, what parents can be doing to help in the discussion of resilience and girls in sport, but we also find out how Katie herself has needed to be resilient in her past and what that means for her today.

But, as always, we find out a few things all about our guest and this week is no exception. Which super-powers do you think Katie would choose if they were available to her. I think you might be surprised at some of her answers...

Find out here in Episode 003.

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#002 - This week's episode sees us talking to Jenny Hill on the subject of Collaboration. We discuss the Murray Centre and how it enables the girls to work together on projects while developing their own collaboration skills, essential for the workplace and beyond. Jenny also talks about her own experiences of collaboration and how the approach to this has changed over the years.

We also find out who Jenny's crush was when she was young. but you have to promise not to tell anyone...

Find out here in Episode 002.

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#001 - In this episode we talk to Mrs McKendrick on the subject of Compassion. We look at the importance of community at Downe House, discovering how it plays an active role hand in hand with Compassion. We consider how Olive Willis, the founder of Downe House, might feel if she was able to walk back into the school today. And we discuss how the girls at Downe get involved in charity, both in and out of school.

But then we discover a little more about Emma McKendrick herself. What does she really do when she's not in school and just how does she remember everyone's names so well?

Find out here in Episode #001.

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