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In the Berkhamsted spotlight

Berkhamsted Schools Group

Welcome to the Berkhamsted Spotlight, Berkhamsted School"s podcast channel. Join our weekly guests from inside the classroom to behind-the-scenes of our day-to-day activities through to life beyond Berkhamsted. Find out what it"s really like to be part of our remarkable community. Thank you for taking an interest, we"ll see you soon. www.berkhamsted.com

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23:14

The cast and crew of Shrek The Musical

In the Berkhamsted spotlight ·

2022/03/23

#033 - In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re speaking to the cast and crew of this year’s school performance Shrek The Musical. We’ll be hearing from pupils Louis, Anna, Will and Ellie, as well as Performance Director, Mrs Dawn Wylie. They’ll tell us all about the roles they played in the performance, the emotions they were feeling during their final show and their highlights from the entire production. So come with me now as we speak to the cast and crew of Shrek The Musical

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24:54

TooledUp Education - revisiting pastoral with Tracey...

In the Berkhamsted spotlight ·

2022/03/16

#032 - In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re going back in time. We are revisiting our pastoral podcast featuring our Chief People Officer, Tracey Evans, and Dr Kathy Weston from TooledUp Education. Berkhamsted Schools Group are partnering with TooledUp Education to provide access for parents to their large resource of a truly inspiring online digital library of evidence-based resources on all aspects of parenting, education and family life. Berkhamsted and TooledUp Education will be

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24:28

Sixth form life at Berkhamsted with Martin Walker

In the Berkhamsted spotlight ·

2022/03/04

#031 - In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re looking back at a previous episode because the team are excited that the work for the new future of Berkhamsted Sixth is set to begin next week. So this is an episode with Martin Walker, Headteacher at Berkhamsted Sixth, recorded in 2021 but it’s still just as relevant today in 2022. So to accompany the work that’s starting next week we’re going to hear Martin talk about sense of purpose, we’ll hear about young entrepreneurs coming back into

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20:58

Stepping into Design and Technology with Amanda Attfield

In the Berkhamsted spotlight ·

2022/02/23

#030 - In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re talking to Amanda Attfield, the Head of Design and Technology at Berkhamsted. Amanda’s going to tell us all about Design and Technology, and how she gets young students to be passionate about the subject, why its important to get more girls doing Design and Technology and we also get to hear the opportunities A Level students can expect with their qualification. This is a great episode, I’m sure you’re going to love it so let’s dive in now

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20:42

Headteacher Nicola Nicoll talks about Heatherton and...

In the Berkhamsted spotlight ·

2022/02/16

#029 - In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re stepping into Heatherton because on the morning of Friday 18 March they’ll be holding an open event. So if you’re a member of the school community then why not share this episode with people you know who might be interested in coming along. To book your place just visit www.berkhamsted.com/admissions and everything you need is right there. And in this episode Headteacher Nicola Nicoll talks about Heatherton and science. Find out about the

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52:34

Pre-Prep and Prep revisited

In the Berkhamsted spotlight ·

2022/02/10

#028 - In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re going back in time. Heads-up for you, Berkhamsted Pre-Prep and Prep are holding their open events on Saturday 26 February with Pre-Prep’s in the morning and Prep in the afternoon. So we thought it would be good to revisit two conversations from 2021 and put them together into this episode. Headteachers Karen O’Connor and Jamie Hornshaw provide some insights into their schools which is a great place to start if you’re looking to find out more

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31:25

Outdoor Ed - fashionable or a key part of school...

In the Berkhamsted spotlight ·

2022/02/02

#027 - In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re going outdoors with the wonderful world of outdoor education. Simon Payne, Director of Outdoor Education, explains what it’s all about. And if you ever thought it was just going to be geography field trips then you’re in for a surprise! Simon talks us through how outdoor education looks for the young children in school right through to sixth form, and even what happens when children leave school and they’re persuing their own adventures. So

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34:30

Unpacking Music at Berkhamsted

In the Berkhamsted spotlight ·

2022/01/26

#026 - Remarkable community indeed. In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re jumping into the music department. This means we get the chance to speak to Steph Gunary, Director of Performing Arts Development, Ben Noithip, Head of Solo performance and Malcolm Melling, Head of Ensembles. And what a team they are! We hear all about solo concerts, the visiting music specialist teachers, what it’s like playing in groups, the junior orchestra, the choir rehearsals on Tuesdays and what they’re

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25:43

The benefits of single sex education - is it still...

In the Berkhamsted spotlight ·

2022/01/19

#025 - Remarkable community indeed. In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re talking to Berkhamsted Girls Headteacher, Liz Richardson. Liz will talk to us about the values in single sex education, the benefits it has in a teaching environment, the wellbeing of the girls and their happiness in a same sex environment and how she responds to those that claim same sex schools have become outdated. Liz will also talk a little bit about her background and experience, what school was like for her

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23:01

In conversation with the Director of Drama, Dominic...

In the Berkhamsted spotlight ·

2022/01/12

#024 - In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re talking to the Director of Drama Dominic Curtis. Dominic will discuss his role as Director of Drama, why drama at school is such a useful subject regardless of a student’s career aspirations and what the House of performing arts is all about. But we’ll also find out about his responsibilities as an Inspirational teacher at Berkhamsted. So come with me now as we speak to Director of Drama, Dominic Curtis. Berkhamsted onlineWebsite:

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23:46

Christmas is coming!

In the Berkhamsted spotlight ·

2021/12/15

#023 - It’s Christmas in the Pre-Prep and this may well prove to be one of the favourite podcast episodes of the whole channel so far. We have a unique moment to enjoy some time with some of the children in Reception, they’ll be talking to us about Elf Day, some children from Year One talking about the Nativity, the children from Year Two giving their understanding of what the Christingle service is all about and finally we hear from two of the parents from Stepping Stones talking about the Woodland

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23:27

Power BI - what is it? Nick Cale explains.

In the Berkhamsted spotlight ·

2021/12/08

#022 - In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re talking to the Deputy Head, Curriculum and Assessment, Nick Cale. So, in this episode we’re going to be talking about something called Power BI, what it is, how it’s used and how it helps the teaching staff at Berkhamsted. We also have a chance to talk to Nick about his background and how he got into teaching. That’s all coming up in this episode, so come with me now as we speak to Deputy Head, Curriculum and Assessment, Nick Cale

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26:40

Religion - a place for all and the benefits of time...

In the Berkhamsted spotlight ·

2021/12/01

#021 - In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re talking to the school Chaplain, Reverend Jane Markby, and Assistant Chaplain, Chloe Hopkins. So today, we’re going to discover how the school’s Christian ethos works alongside the many faiths and diverse cultures in the school, how the Chaplaincy support students and why it’s important to encourage reflection. But we also get to discuss the bigger picture about the impact of faith and spirituality in the Berkhamsted community. That’s all

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28:08

Leadership skills, why are they so important?

In the Berkhamsted spotlight ·

2021/11/25

#020 - In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re talking to the Deputy Head Leadership, Duncan Hardy. Now, Duncan is in charge of co-ordinating opportunities for leadership development for pupils and staff at Berkhamsted. That means in this episode we’ll get to find out how the leadership programme works, what co-curricular is and why children learning skills like leadership and public speaking is so important to their development in school. So come with me now as we speak to Berkhamsted

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22:14

Step into the world of boarding at Berkhamsted

In the Berkhamsted spotlight ·

2021/11/17

#019 - In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re stepping into the boarding houses as we talk to Head of Boys Boarding and Head of International Recruitment, Chris Sutton. So we’re going to find out from Chris just how boarding works at Berkhamsted, the diversity and community aspect of boarding life and what he would say to a parent whose child wants to board but they might be feeling a little apprehensive. But then, as always, we get to hear what Chris has changed his mind about in the

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27:35

Be amazed to discover how Julian Anthony gets...

In the Berkhamsted spotlight ·

2021/11/10

#018 - In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re talking to someone who is in many ways the backbone of the school, or at least one of them, for sure. Julian Anthony is the Chief Operating Officer and you would be amazed the different aspects of school life he gets involved in. Which means that in this episode you’re going to hear some of the examples of school life his department is involved in and he tells us what it’s like to be responsible for some of the old buildings on the school

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23:05

Berkhamsted Prep's Headteacher, Jamie Hornshaw (find...

In the Berkhamsted spotlight ·

2021/10/20

#017 - In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re talking to the Headteacher of Berkhamsted Prep School, Jamie Hornshaw. Now Jamie knew he wanted to work in the world of education from a very young age which means he was able to follow that path immediately. So you’re about to hear about this and some of the activities children undertake and the benefits these bring. We also get an insight into life as a Headteacher by taking a sneak peek into a typical day of his. But come with me now as we

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21:04

PSHE - what should we be teaching? (Sarah Gledhill)

In the Berkhamsted spotlight ·

2021/10/13

#016 - Remarkable community indeed. In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight it’s all about PSHE. Sarah Gledhill is our guest and she’s about to open up this whole world to us, explaining exactly what it is, why it’s so important to children in school in 2021, and how parents can engage with their children on this subject. And as always, I ask our guest what their remarkable moment has been at Berkhamsted and I ask what they’ve changed their mind about in the last two years. So come with me now

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25:36

Languages… what makes them so important?

In the Berkhamsted spotlight ·

2021/10/06

#015 - Remarkable community indeed. In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re talking French, Mandarin, maybe Italian and Japanese, well, we’re talking languages. Dr Nick Startin talks to us about the importance of learning languages in 2021, how French people view British people when people from the UK try to speak French, even if at a low level, why Mandarin is important today and what parents can do to encourage their children. And we hear what Nick’s remarkable moment has been at

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21:46

Community - what does that mean? Richard Thompson...

In the Berkhamsted spotlight ·

2021/09/29

#014 - Remarkable community indeed. In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re talking about the community. Richard Thompson, Assistant Vice Principal, is in charge of the school’s external relations which means he has a passion for connecting with the community and keeping those relations strong. So in this episode we’re going to hear why community is so important for the school, what the Society is and how it works, how the local community can get involved in the school, and why it’s

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