Conversations with Ipswich School
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we speak with people in the school and those who’ve already left, to find out what life is really like here. If you have any questions please contact the school through the main website.
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Discussing social entrepreneurship and mentoring with former student Josh Turner and Sixth Former Ollie
May 31, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 51.1 MB#036 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we invite current and former students to debate an area of common interest. We find out how interests develop into careers and ask how school helps to shape their futures. Today we're talking about entrepreneurship with former student Josh Turner, and specifically Josh's passion for social entrepreneurship and mentoring. Josh is joining Sixth Former Ollie from New York, and we're thrilled to be talking to him from a rath...
Legal Counsellor at the British Embassy in Washington and former student, Frankie Debenham
May 22, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 55.4 MB#035 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we invite current and former students to debate an area of common interest. We find out how interests develop into careers and ask how school helps to shape their futures. Today is very exciting for us because it's the first time that we've had a guest all the way from America. We're saying hello to Frankie Debenham, who's a former student and now Legal Counsellor at the British Embassy in Washington for the Foreign Comm...
Apprenticeships with Undergraduate Engineer Ayrton and Sixth Former Cara
May 10, 2023 05:00 - 22 minutes - 41.9 MB#034 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we invite current and former students to debate an area of common interest. We find out how interests develop into careers and ask how school helps to shape their futures. Today we are talking about apprentiships with former student Ayrton and Sixth Former Cara. Ayrton is an Undergraduate Engineer at the Highways Department at WSP. WSP is a leading engineering professional services consulting firm covering loads of secto...
A career in music with OI & British Army Band Colchester Trombonist, Joseph Purbrook
April 17, 2023 05:00 - 17 minutes - 31.8 MB#033 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we invite current and former students to debate an area of common interest. We find out how interests develop into careers and ask how school helps to shape their futures. Today we are going to talk about music as a career with two trombonists who are both advocates for maintaining the joy in playing music. We are joined by former pupil Joe who is a trombonist with British Army Band Colchester and Sixth Form student Grac...
In conversation with Modern Art Curator turned Social Entrepreneur, Rebecca May Marston
March 28, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 35.1 MB#032 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we invite current and former students to debate an area of common interest. We find out how interests develop into careers and ask how school helps to shape their futures. Today we are talking to Modern Art Curator turned Social Entrepreneur Rebecca May Marston. Rebecca had a high flying career in art galleries across London and New York and two years ago co founded social enterprise Dora Brown. Rebecca will be interview...
Dr David Willer talks about behavioural change, health and sustainability in the seafood sector
March 07, 2023 05:00 - 23 minutes - 42.9 MB#031 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we invite current and former students to debate an area of common interest. We find out how interests develop into careers and ask how school helps to shape their futures. In the western world 70% of the calories we consume originate from just four crops. How can we innovate to improve environmental sustainability and also benefit human health? Join Sixth former Sam as he finds out from Dr David Willer, research fellow...
Coastal Resilience Advisor and OI, Charles Krolik-Root quizzed by sixth form student Neha
March 02, 2023 13:15 - 25 minutes - 47.1 MB#030 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we invite current and former students to talk about a shared interest. Relocating water voles, planning for flood risk and mapping offshore wind supplies are just some of the areas we cover in this deep dive into environmental careers. Join Sixth Former Neha as she quizzes former student Charles about a career in ecology and hear their views on how we can all play a part in connecting with our environment. Ipswich Scho...
Old Ipswichian, Tim's career in the House of Commons
February 22, 2023 05:00 - 20 minutes - 37.3 MB#029 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we invite current and former students to talk about what life at Ipswich School is all about. We ask how school helps to shape their futures, what they remember from school, and we ask them what advice they would give to their younger selves. Today sixth former Charles is quizzing former student Tim Sansom. Tim is a Senior Parliamentary Researcher for Dr Luke Evans MP, and he is being interviewed live from his office nea...
Anya's experience as a National DofE Ambassador
February 16, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes - 51.9 MB#028 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we invite current and former students to talk about what life at Ipswich School is all about. We take a look at some of the opportunities beyond the classroom and ask what role our passions and interests play in shaping us as citizens. Today, we're talking to sixth former Anya about her experience as a National DofE Ambassador. Anya tells us all about the DofE experience and the skills that young people learn through the...
Team GB Hockey with Hannah Martin
February 06, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 33.8 MB#027 - How do elite athletes cope with pressure in key matches and how do they stay motivated? Join Sixth Former Jess as she finds out from Olympian and former Ipswich School student Hannah Martin. We also learn that being in a team is about the lows as well as the highs and we hear why Hannah thinks team morale builds success. Ipswich School online Website: www.ipswich.school Twitter: @ipswichschool Facebook: @ipswichschool Instagram: ipswich_school
In conversation with Director of Music, Bev Steensma
July 06, 2022 06:00 - 14 minutes - 9.96 MB#026 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we speak with people in the school and those who’ve already left, to find out what life is really like there. Today, we’re joined by Bev Steensma, Director of Music at Ipswich School. In this episode we hear about the highlights of music at Ipswich School this year. We explore why music is important and the benefits of being involved, and at any level, as well as how the skills gained are transferable for life beyond s...
Celebrating Pride with Connie and Elliot
June 30, 2022 20:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB#025 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we speak with people in the school and those who’ve already left, to find out what life is really like there. Today, we’re joined by Connie and Elliot. This episode Saskia Jordan hands over the reins to Connie who leads Consciousness Club which is all about inclusion and diversity. Connie speaks with Elliot, an open transgender person, about pride month and gender issues. So join Connie now as she leads us through th...
Gender Identity and Internalised Prejudice
June 30, 2022 15:00 - 14 minutes - 9.73 MB#024 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we speak with people in the school and those who’ve already left, to find out what life is really like there. Today, we’re joined by Silas and Amber This episode is one of our Consciousness Club specials to celebrate Pride month. Consciousness Club is the group set up and run by Sixth Form students which is all about inclusion and diversity and creating a safe space for students to discuss issues about gender identity. ...
The confidence of knowing who you are
June 16, 2022 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB#023 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we speak with people in the school and those who’ve already left, to find out what life is really like there. Today, we’re joined by Nicholas Bowman-Scargill and Dylan Nicholas is an OI and Dylan is in Sixth Form. Nicholas resurrected his family business, Fears Watches, in 2016 and has twice been featured in the Financial Times. Nicholas and Dylan talk about the value in being your true self - it's a heartwarming list...
The relationship between literature and philosophy
June 08, 2022 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB#S3/04 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we speak with people in the school and those who’ve already left, to find out what life is really like there. Today, we’re joined by Charlotte and Matt. Saskia Jordan is about to hear from Charlotte and Matt about how their lecture examined the relationship between literature and philosophy, and how literature can popularise philosophical theory. So join Saskia Jordan now as she leads us through this conversation w...
Who dims the enlightenment?
June 08, 2022 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB#S3/04 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we speak with people in the school and those who’ve already left, to find out what life is really like there. Today, we’re joined by Charlotte and Matt. Saskia Jordan is about to hear from Charlotte and Matt about how their lecture examined the relationship between literature and philosophy, and how literature can popularise philosophical theory. So join Saskia Jordan now as she leads us through this conversation w...
School Celebration with Madeline and Richard
June 06, 2022 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.98 MB#S3/05 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we speak with people in the school and those who’ve already left, to find out what life is really like there. Saskia Jordan is about to hear from teachers Madeline and Richard with us tell us all about the school celebration of pride month this June So join Saskia Jordan now as she leads us through this conversation with Madeline and Richard Ipswich School online Website: www.ipswich.school Twitter: @ipswichscho...
Celebrating Pride Month
June 06, 2022 04:00 - 8 minutes - 6.01 MB#Special Editions - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we speak with people in the school and those who’ve already left, to find out what life is really like there. Saskia Jordan is about to hear from teachers Madeline and Richard who will tell us all about the school celebration of Pride month this June. We hear about the Rainbow Trust Award and continuing to build an inclusive school community. So join Saskia Jordan now as she leads us through this convers...
Eva & Charlotte - beauty and morality
May 30, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB#03 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where find out what life is really like there. Saskia Jordan is about to ask Eva and Charlotte about their lecture on beauty and morality and the effect characters in the media have on modern expectations. The conversation evolves from Ipswich School's student lecture series and Eva and Charlotte's part in this. So join Saskia Jordan now as she leads us through this conversation with Eva and Charlotte. Ipswich School onli...
Beauty and morality
May 30, 2022 04:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB#03 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where find out what life is really like there. Saskia Jordan is about to ask Eva and Charlotte about their lecture on beauty and morality and the effect characters in the media have on modern expectations. The conversation evolves from Ipswich School's student lecture series and Eva and Charlotte's part in this. So join Saskia Jordan now as she leads us through this conversation with Eva and Charlotte. Ipswich School onli...
Women as Weapons in War
May 05, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB#S3/02 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we speak with people in the school and those who’ve already left, to find out what life is really like there. Today, we’re joined by Flora Day. Saskia Jordan is about to ask Flora about her fascinating and insightful lecture on Women as Weapons in War. We hear what inspired her to do the lecture. How she conducted her research and the difficulties she faced. As well as what advice she would have for someone looking to ...
Why is creativity important?
May 03, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB#S3/01 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we speak with people in the school and those who’ve already left, to find out what life is really like there. Today, we’re joined by Richard Parkin, Director of Art. Saskia Jordan is about to ask him about the upcoming GCSE and A Level Exhibitions, the direction of the Art Department and the future applications of creative thinking. Richard tells us about the recent study trip to London which included a behind the sce...
International Women's Day Special - Consciousness Club with Eva, Connie and Angie
March 04, 2022 16:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB#017 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we speak with people in the school and those who’ve already left, to find out what life is really like there. Today our Head Girl, Eva, is joined by Connie and Angie to talk about launching Consciousness Club as we celebrate International Women's Day #Break the Bias. Ipswich School online Website: www.ipswich.school Twitter: @ipswichschool Facebook: @ipswichschool Instagram: ipswich_school
Careers in the Navy with brothers Angus and Toby
December 22, 2021 15:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB#016 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we speak with people in the school and those who’ve already left, to find out what life is really like there. Today, we’re joining the Navy with Angus who’s connecting to the podcast from his work. And we have his younger brother, Toby, currently in Year 13 at Ipswich School. Saskia Jordan is about to quiz them both to understand more about how Angus made that transition from school life to the Navy, what inspired him t...
How to find a job you love? Keep your options open and enjoy the journey.
December 16, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB#015 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we speak with people in the school and those who’ve already left, to find out what life is really like there. Today, we have former pupil, Miles Freeman, and Thomas (from Year 13) and they’re both talking to Saskia Jordan. We find out what happened to Miles after he left, about the business he works for and how it’s grown so much in recent times. Meanwhile Thomas talks about all the different areas of school life includ...
How to find a job you love?
December 16, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB#015 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we speak with people in the school and those who’ve already left, to find out what life is really like there. Today, we have former pupil, Miles Freeman, and Thomas (from Year 13) and they’re both talking to Saskia Jordan. We find out what happened to Miles after he left, about the business he works for and how it’s grown so much in recent times. Meanwhile Thomas talks about all the different areas of school life includ...
Discovering your passions - music and technology beyond school
December 09, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB#014 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we speak with people in the school and those who’ve already left, to find out what life is really like there. Today, we have Tom Edwards (former pupil) and Will (from Year 13) talking to Saskia Jordan. We find out what Tom’s highlights were when he was at Ipswich and also what he’s been doing since he left the school. Meanwhile, Will explains what he’s planning on doing when he leaves and what he thinks he’ll remember f...
Apprenticeships - what to look for and how to secure a place
December 02, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB#013 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we speak with people in the school and those who’ve already left, to find out what life is really like there. Now, in this episode Saskia Jordan speaks to former pupil, Amy, along with Silas, currently in Year 13. We’re about to hear all about apprenticeships and how the practical element of learning on the job appeals, how the school has helped them both and how to prepare for interviews. But we also hear about their...
Does your personality change when you speak a foreign language?
November 25, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MB#012 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we speak with people in the school and those who’ve already left, to find out what life is really like there. In this episode Saskia Jordan speaks to Antonia Ridley, former student at the school, and Eva, current pupil and Head Girl too. Does your personality change when you speak a foreign language? Antonia and Eva discuss how learning a language brings unexpected rewards. We discuss how subjects like Drama and Music b...
Detection dogs - the future of animal behaviour studies with Clara & Amelia
November 18, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB#011 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we speak with people in the school and those who’ve already left, to find out what life is really like there. In this episode Saskia Jordan speaks to Clara Wilson, currently doing a PhD at Queen’s University in Belfast, and Amelia who’s at the school and looking to study animal behaviour at university next year. This episode is all about animals and the fascinating future of animal behaviour studies. We’ll be hearing th...
Celebrating education beyond exams, the Headmaster explains why potential and passion matter
November 10, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB#010 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we speak with people in the school and those who’ve already left, to find out what life is really like there. Now our last episode and this one are a little different as we’re speaking to the Head of Lower School, Anna Caston (that was in the last episode) and in this episode we hear from Headmaster Nicholas Weaver. Nick explains the values of the school, he talks about why co-curricular makes such a difference and he t...
The 'everything else' - Anna Caston, Head of Lower School, explains why balance matters
November 01, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB#009 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we speak with people in the school and those who’ve already left, to find out what life is really like there. But the next two episodes are slightly different. Coming up now Saskia Jordan speaks to Anna Caston, Head of Lower School (that’s Years 7 and 8). Anna is about to explain what life is like inside the school and what Years 7 and 8 actually look like. We hear about something called a ‘love of learning’, and what t...
Ling Stephens, former student, and Angie, current sixth former, talk about women in leadership
July 02, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB#008 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we speak with people in the school and those who’ve already left, to find out what life is really like there. In this episode Saskia Jordan speaks to former student, Ling Stephens, now a Global Audit Division Head at ING, and current sixth former, Angie. In this three-way discussion they all discuss careers and workplaces and being a successful woman, the Consciousness Club that Angie helped to found last year and both ...
The CCF episode with Luke Talkington and sixth-former Charles
June 23, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MB#007 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we speak with people in the school and those who’ve already left, to find out what life is really like there. In this episode Saskia Jordan speaks to current sixth former, Charles, and former student & head boy – Luke Talkington. In this three-way discussion they all discuss the highlights and life lessons learned from CCF, the most treasured moments from the boys’ time at school and they both reminisce on their hilario...
Our Head Girls resolve to ban perfectionism
June 16, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB#006 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we speak with people in the school and those who’ve already left, to find out what life is really like there. In this episode Saskia Jordan speaks to Former Head Girl, Sophie, and current Head Girl Florence, or Flossie. Together, they all discuss their individual experiences as Head Girl, the ‘Call it out’ programme that was founded this year, life lessons Ipswich School has taught them both and they also have some valu...
Paul and Felix talk about boarding, making the most of school life and how to combine your interests with your career
June 10, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB#005 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we speak with people in the school and those who’ve already left, to find out what life is really like there. In this episode Saskia Jordan speaks to former student Paul Wong, and to Felix, a current sixth form boarder. Together they discuss entrepreneurship, what boarding was like in the past compared to today, and what’s next for Felix as he prepares for life after Ipswich School. So come with me while Saskia Jordan...
Simon Uzokwe, former pupil, and Charlie, current Head Boy discuss rugby and resilience.
May 26, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB#004 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we speak with people in the school and those who’ve already left, to find out what life is really like there. In this episode we’re talking rugby and resilience. Saskia Jordan speaks to former student Simon Uzokwe, professional rugby player for Ealing Trailfinders, and current student Charlie, Head Boy. Together they discuss how each of them got into rugby at school, how they managed the balance between playing rugby an...
Alex and Flora discuss why public opinion matters and how to be heard
May 19, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB#003 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we speak with people in the school and those who’ve already left, to find out what life is really like there. In this episode we speak to Alex and Flora, two people with a passion for rights and politics. We hear about why the student voice matters and how this works in practice. And, along the way, we learn that developing the confidence to be yourself is one of the best lessons you can learn at school. So listen in ...
Imogen Parry, former pupil, and Rosie from Y13 talk about music in school
May 12, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB#002 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we speak with students at school and those who’ve already left, to find out what life is really like there. In this episode we find out from two people all about the musical side to life in the school. We discover the inspiration behind setting up Show Choir, the benefits of this being student-led, and what it’s like to be leading it today. And we also find out some of the interesting rituals that happen in school and...
Imogen Parry, former pupil, and Rosie from Y13 talk about music in school.
May 12, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB#002 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we speak with students at school and those who’ve already left, to find out what life is really like there. In this episode we find out from two people all about the musical side to life in the school. We discover the inspiration behind setting up Show Choir, the benefits of this being student-led, and what it’s like to be leading it today. And we also find out some of the interesting rituals that happen in school and...
George Pinner (Team GB hockey) and Wilf (sixth-form) discuss sport at school
April 20, 2021 15:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MB#002 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we speak with people in the school and those who’ve already left, to find out what life is really like there. In this episode we find out from one current pupil and one former all about hockey at Ipswich School. We hear their stories about how they both ended up playing in goal, how the support from the school can lead to playing at Team GB level, and we learn the importance of a competitive nature at school. So come ...
George Pinner (Team GB hockey) and Wilf (Sixth Form) discuss sport at school
April 20, 2021 14:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MB#001 - Welcome to Conversations with Ipswich School, the podcast where we speak with people in the school and those who’ve already left, to find out what life is really like there. In this episode we find out from one current pupil and one former all about hockey at Ipswich School. We hear their stories about how they both ended up playing in goal, how the support from the school can lead to playing at Team GB level, and we learn the importance of a competitive nature at school. So join ...
Welcome to our new podcast
March 25, 2021 10:00 - 36 seconds - 453 KBWelcome to our new podcast, the place to find out more about our school and where we'll be speaking to staff, pupils and parents so that together we're all connected. Our first main episode is coming soon so be sure to check back here in the next few days to see the first release.If you have any questions in the meantime please contact the school through the main website.Thank you for taking an interest, we'll see you soon.