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Farringtons Features

Farringtons School

Welcome to our podcast, the place to find out more about our school and where we speak to staff, pupils and parents so that together we"re all connected. If you have any questions please contact the school through the main website.

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08:46

Student podcast: How to feed an entire school!

Farringtons Features ·

2025/11/21

The conversation focuses on the importance of balancing nutrition with taste, particularly in children's meals. It discusses strategies for ensuring that meals are both appealing and healthy, emphasising the need for a balanced plate that includes proteins, carbohydrates, and vegetables. The discussion also touches on the challenge of desserts, highlighting the availability of healthy alternatives like fresh fruit. Takeaways If you don't get what they like, they're not going to eat it.We need to

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21:37

Spanish boarding agent, Pilar Varela, on working with...

Farringtons Features ·

2025/11/10

In this conversation Simon interviews Pilar Varela, a boarding agent who facilitates the process for Spanish students to attend boarding schools in the UK, particularly Farringtons School. Pilar shares her insights on the role of a boarding agent, the importance of personal connections, the preparation process for students, the role of guardians, and the factors that influence school selection. She emphasises the value of UK education and the unique experiences it offers to international students

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16:55

Student podcast: Exploring the Duke of Edinburgh Award

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2025/10/15

In this episode, Imogen and Iris discuss the Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE), focusing on Iris's experiences as a Gold Award recipient. They explore the challenges faced during expeditions, the skills and volunteering components of the award, and the friendships formed through shared experiences. The conversation highlights the personal growth and memorable moments that come from participating in the DofE, encouraging students to consider the benefits of the programme. TakeawaysThe DofE is a

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24:05

Meet the New Prep School Head

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2025/06/30

SummaryIn this conversation, Brendan O’Keeffe reflects on his journey into education, underlining the importance of nurturing strong relationships with staff, pupils, and parents. He shares insights from his varied career, discusses the growing role of digital strategy in schools, and outlines his vision for Farrington’s Prep School. Brendan emphasises the value of adaptive teaching in sustaining children’s curiosity and love of learning. He also touches on the thoughtful integration of AI in

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18:08

Joining Y7 at Farringtons - what's it like?

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2024/10/02

#017 - In this conversation, Simon Jones interviews three Year 7 students from Farringtons School. The students discuss their experiences transitioning from primary school to secondary school, making new friends, and participating in clubs and activities. They also share their favourite subjects and offer advice to younger students. The conversation highlights the importance of embracing new experiences and staying organised.Keywordstransition, primary school, secondary school, new friends, clubs,

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22:12

Unpacking Early Years: A Candid Conversation with...

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2024/03/24

#016 - Welcome to the latest episode of Farringtons Features, the place to find out more about our school and where we speak to staff, pupils and parents so that together we're all connected. If you have any questions please contact the school through the main website.Farringtons School online:Website: www.farringtons.org.ukTwitter: twitter.com/OneFarringtonsFacebook: www.facebook.com/OneFarringtonsInstagram: www.instagram.com/OneFarringtons/YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/FarringtonsKent

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21:04

The rising success of Farringtons XI Football Team

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2024/01/30

#015 - Welcome to the latest episode of Farringtons Features, the place to find out more about our school and where we speak to staff, pupils and parents so that together we're all connected. If you have any questions please contact the school through the main website.Farringtons School online:Website: www.farringtons.org.ukTwitter: twitter.com/OneFarringtonsFacebook: www.facebook.com/OneFarringtonsInstagram: www.instagram.com/OneFarringtons/YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/FarringtonsKent

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25:14

The Luceat Programme

Farringtons Features ·

2023/12/08

#014 - Welcome to the latest episode of Farringtons Features, the place to find out more about our school and where we speak to staff, pupils and parents so that together we're all connected. If you have any questions please contact the school through the main website.Farringtons School online:Website: www.farringtons.org.ukTwitter: twitter.com/OneFarringtonsFacebook: www.facebook.com/OneFarringtonsInstagram: www.instagram.com/OneFarringtons/YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/FarringtonsKent

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27:26

The Farringtons School Community

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2023/11/28

#013 - Welcome to Farringtons Features, the school podcast where we talk to pupils, staff and to parents to find out more about Farringtons School.On this episode we have two guests with us and they’re talking all about the FPA, the Farringtons Parents’ Association. Sophie and Tracey are heavily involved in the FPA which means they’re in the perfect place to explain to us what the FPA actually is, how new parents can contribute to the school community, we hear about the fund raising and how this

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16:12

The day in the life of a 5 year old at Farringtons

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2023/09/28

#012 - Welcome to Farringtons Features, the school podcast where we talk to pupils, staff and to parents to find out more about Farringtons School.Now this is one of my favourite episodes since we started this school podcast channel and I know you’re going to love it. Because we have four of the Y1 pupils talking to us and they have some sparky energy to share today. Evie, Aiden, Harvey and Ariella tell what life is like when you’re five years old in school, the things they get up to, their

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25:13

Using poetry to support literacy and language...

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2023/06/29

#011 - Welcome to Farringtons Features, the school podcast where we talk to pupils, staff and to parents to find out more about Farringtons School.In this episode we’re getting into poetry in a great way. We’re going to hear from Mr Ben Coulthard in the English department about why poetry is important in school but, importantly, we’re also going to hear from five of the pupils, Jasmine, Zoe-Leigh, Eme, Keira and Isla, to understand from them how it genuinely makes them feel and why they feel it’s

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27:42

The benefits of flexi-boarding with Head of Boarding,...

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2023/05/23

#010 - Welcome to Farringtons Features, the school podcast where we talk to pupils, staff and to parents to find out more about Farringtons School.With parents and children often choosing between boarding and day schooling, we ask what's the role of flexi-boarding at Farringtons School? We've asked four Farringtons students, along with Simon Smith, who is Assistant Head Pastoral and Head of Boarding, to lift the lid on flexi-boarding, what it is and how it works.Farringtons School online:Website:

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21:33

Transforming Outcomes at Farringtons School with Mr...

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2023/03/30

#009 - Welcome to Farringtons Features, the school podcast where we talk to pupils, staff and to parents to find out more about Farringtons School.In this episode we’re learning about learning, how the children reach their potential at school. Mr Boyjoonauth (Head of Junior School), and Mrs Cryan (Deputy Head, Junior School) are with us for this episode and we’re going to find out how children are stretched at Farringtons, we learn about Philosophy for Children, how the pupils develop a deeper

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28:22

Mental health and wellbeing with Simon Smith, Blaire...

Farringtons Features ·

2023/03/03

#008 - Welcome to Farringtons Features, the school podcast where we talk to pupils, staff and to parents to find out more about Farringtons School.In this episode we are looking at the important topic of mental health and wellbeing. To help us do that we are meeting students who are trained as peer mentors. We will also be chatting to teachers Simon Smith and Blaire Farrant, who lead much of Farringtons approach to pastoral care and wellbeing. So for all that and more, come with me as Clive takes us

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24:43

Head of Key Stage 2 and Year 6 teacher, Kelly Randall

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2023/01/23

#007 - Welcome to Farringtons Features, the school podcast where we talk to pupils, staff and to parents to find out more about Farringtons School.In this episode we are meeting Kelly Randall, who is Head of Key Stage two within Farringtons Junior School, as well as being a Year Six teacher. We'll ask Kelly to describe a typical day for junior pupils, as well as sharing some insight into how Kelly, her colleagues and their pupils prepare for their learning and the many activities on offer within a

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27:24

Boarding Life at Farringtons School with Derry...

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2022/11/11

#006 - Welcome to Farringtons Features, the school podcast where we talk to pupils, staff and to parents to find out more about Farringtons School.In this episode we’re getting into boarding life at school. Derry Snowdon is with us and he’s joined by two boarders Tomas and Lucia. This means we’re going to find out what a typical weekend looks like as a boarder, what flexi-boarding is all about (and how that works) along with how the students encounter things like home-sickness (something that we all

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27:38

Modern Foreign Languages at Farringtons with Mlle...

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2022/09/27

#005 Welcome to Farringtons Features, the school podcast where we talk to pupils, staff and to parents to find out more about Farringtons School.In this episode we’re getting an insight into the modern foreign languages department. We have Mlle Mosqueron, Head of MFL, and Mrs Jackson, a languages teacher, and together they’re going to tell us how they got into languages, how speaking different languages has helped them professionally and personally, and what some of the other advantages there are to

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21:09

Floreat at Farringtons with Mr Garwood and Pupils

Farringtons Features ·

2022/07/01

#004 - Welcome to Farringtons Features, the school podcast where we talk to pupils, staff and parents to find out more about Farringtons school. In each episode we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear more about life in the school. So let’s get into this episode of Farringtons Features.In this episode we are talking with Mr Garwood curriculum assistant head and pupils; Alex and Eden. Mr Garwood is going to find out about Floreat, what it means and why it was introduced at

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19:37

Exploring outdoor learning at Forest School with Mr...

Farringtons Features ·

2022/05/27

#003 - Welcome to Farringtons Features, the school podcast where we talk to pupils, staff and parents to find out more about Farringtons school. In each episode we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear more about life in the school. So let’s get into this episode of Farringtons Features. In this episode we are talking about outdoor learning. We meet Head of Junior School, Mr Boyjoonauth and Head of Early Years, Mrs Fox. They are going to transport us to the open air. We'll

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34:30

How to be best prepared for this exam season with...

Farringtons Features ·

2022/05/12

#002 - Welcome to Farringtons Features, the school podcast where we talk to pupils, staff and parents to find out more about Farringtons school. In each episode we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear more about life in the school. So let’s get into this episode of Farringtons Features. It’s the summer term at Farringtons School which can only mean one thing, exams! In this episode we talk to Mr Smith, Assistant Head and lead on boarding and safeguarding, Miss Farrant from the PE

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