Whitgift Conversations
56 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago -Welcome to our podcast channel, 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. If you have any questions please contact the school through the main website.
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Design, Technology & Engineering at Whitgift with Dan Hopwood
March 26, 2024 06:00 - 19 minutes - 36.6 MBWelcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. Whitgift School online Website: www.whitgift.co.uk Whitgift Global: https://www.whitgift.co.uk/global Twitter: @WhitgiftSchool1 Facebook: WhitgiftSchool LinkedIn: whitgift-school
Hear from Whitgift's School Captain Team (2023-24)
March 07, 2024 06:00 - 24 minutes - 45 MBWelcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. Whitgift School online Website: www.whitgift.co.uk Whitgift Global: https://www.whitgift.co.uk/global Twitter: @WhitgiftSchool1 Facebook: WhitgiftSchool LinkedIn: whitgift-school
All things Art with Edward Collard-Walker & Katy Littler
February 22, 2024 06:00 - 22 minutes - 41 MBWelcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. Whitgift School online Website: www.whitgift.co.uk Whitgift Global: https://www.whitgift.co.uk/global Twitter: @WhitgiftSchool1 Facebook: WhitgiftSchool LinkedIn: whitgift-school
The Audio Visual department with David and Alex
February 08, 2024 06:00 - 21 minutes - 39.5 MBWelcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. Whitgift School online Website: www.whitgift.co.uk Whitgift Global: https://www.whitgift.co.uk/global Twitter: @WhitgiftSchool1 Facebook: WhitgiftSchool LinkedIn: whitgift-school
Speaking with 'Animal Farm' student Director, Matthew
January 25, 2024 06:00 - 20 minutes - 36.8 MBWelcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. Whitgift School online Website: www.whitgift.co.uk Whitgift Global: https://www.whitgift.co.uk/global Twitter: @WhitgiftSchool1 Facebook: WhitgiftSchool LinkedIn: whitgift-school
In conversation with the Director of Middle Years, Ross Munro
January 11, 2024 06:00 - 24 minutes - 44.9 MBWelcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. Whitgift School online Website: www.whitgift.co.uk Whitgift Global: https://www.whitgift.co.uk/global Twitter: @WhitgiftSchool1 Facebook: WhitgiftSchool LinkedIn: whitgift-school
Whitgift's Basketball provision with Clemens Krammer
November 30, 2023 06:00 - 23 minutes - 43.2 MBWelcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. Now today I’m talking to Clemens Krammer, Head of Basketball at Whitgift because this is one of the fastest growing sports at school. Their fixtures have increased from only 23 games ten years ago to an unbelievable 143 matches just last season. Over 200 boys are currently involved in Basketball and they compete at the highest level, holding their own against some ren...
Upcoming Drama productions with James Hammond
November 16, 2023 06:00 - 25 minutes - 45.9 MBWelcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. And today we have a great guest back onto the show because James Hammond, Director of Drama, is with us and he’s talking about some of the recent productions in the past, what’s happening right now, and what we can expect to happen later in the school year. It’s a great episode because James brings his own energy to this episode and you can clearly tell that he’s pas...
A Levels or International Baccalaureate with Edmund White
November 02, 2023 06:00 - 21 minutes - 39.3 MBS3 E4 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. Now this is a great episode for anyone who’s interested in finding out more about IB, that’s the International Baccalaureate. Edmund White is the Director of IB and I get to ask him what the differences are between A levels and IB, we find out what’s actually involved in the IB and we talk about choices and whether the IB choice is a risky one or not. That’s ...
In Conversation with Kate Goldberg, Assistant Head Student Futures
October 12, 2023 06:00 - 20 minutes - 37.3 MBS3 E3 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. Today we’re talking all about the future of students at Whitgift. Kate Goldberg is an Assistant Head and she’s in charge of something called ‘Student Futures’. I get to ask her what that actually is, how’s it’s not just ‘career advice’ and what this really means for the students at Whitgift. And at the end we talk about a way that you might be able to get invo...
Whitgift’s Hockey Provision with Karl Stagno, Director of Hockey
September 28, 2023 06:00 - 22 minutes - 41.9 MBS3 E2 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. Today’s episode is one you’re going to love whether or not you’re into sport. We’re talking to Karl Stagno, he’s the Director of Hockey at Whitgift. So I ask him how he got into this in the first place and what brought him to Whitgift but then I also find out from him what hockey actually looks like at school, how it’s changed in the time he’s been there, we t...
Back to School Buzz with the Headmaster, Chris Ramsey
September 14, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes - 44 MBS3 E1 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, this is the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. And it’s the start of term so who better to speak to than Headmaster Chris Ramsey. Now this is a great episode, we talk about some of the highlights of the summer term but we also talk about what’s coming up in the Autumn term and later in the academic year. There are many new students at school, some members of staff are new as well, so I get to quiz ...
The Strange New Normal
July 06, 2023 06:00 - 19 minutes - 35.6 MBS2 E20 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. Now this is a cracking episode. We don’t have one guest, we have six. And they’re all in a band together so we’re talking about music; writing it, performing it, enjoying it. The band is called, ‘The Strange New Normal’ and today we’re talking to lead singer Gibran, Sam the drummer, Miles on rhythm, Patrick on lead, Joss on keyboard and Tanmay on bass. We’re ...
Catering at Whitgift with Isabella Wood
June 22, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes - 44.1 MBS2 E19 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. Today we’re talking all about food, we have someone from Chartwells, they’re the catering company that manages the food provision at school. Isabella Wood is a Management Graduate for the company and she talks to us today about what the catering looks like at Whitgift, how they go about getting feedback from pupils and staff, and we talk about sustainability...
Choral Music at Whitgift with Justin Miller, Director of Choral Music and Fraser Ellson, Graduate Music Assistant
June 08, 2023 06:00 - 22 minutes - 41.8 MBS2 E18 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re getting all musical. Justin Miller is the Director of Choral Music and he’s joined by Fraser Ellson, a Graduate Music Assistant. Together we talk about what choral music looks like at Whitgift, what events have happened, what’s coming up soon and whether it’s all choral music or if there are opportunities for the boys to learn something ...
Whitgift animals with Erin Badhan, Lead in Animal Care
May 18, 2023 06:00 - 25 minutes - 46.3 MBS2 E17 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. Now this is a fabulous episode, we have Erin Badhan talking to us about the animals they keep at Whitgift and the reason this is a fabulous episode is that Whitgift has lizards, tortoises, snakes, guinea pigs, fish and other animals you may have never even heard of! But, most importantly, we have Erin herself who clearly loves working with children and anima...
Whitgift's School Captain Team
May 04, 2023 06:00 - 26 minutes - 48.3 MBS2 E18 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. This is a cracking episode, you’re going to love this. School captain, Harvey, joins us to talk about what it’s like being the School Captain (that’s Head Boy in some other schools) and he’s joined by five Prefects, Seb, Miles, Joe, Nefemit and Nile. Together we talk about being a Whitgift student from each of their points of view, what it’s like being a P...
Football at Whitgift with Director of Football, Andrew Martin
April 20, 2023 06:00 - 20 minutes - 37.6 MBS2 E15 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re talking about sport, football in particular, an episode I loved recording not because I’m a huge football fan but because I’m not. That means this episode isn’t filled with football jargon but instead we hear about how the boys experience the sport in school and why it’s so important. Andrew Martin is the Director of Football and he’s ...
Science at Whitgift with Paul Elliot, Head of Science
March 23, 2023 06:00 - 25 minutes - 46.6 MBS2 E14 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations. This is the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. Today we’re talking to Paul Elliott, Head of Science, at Whitgift and you know, I love episodes like this one. I didn’t know Paul before the recording but I immediately discovered he’s a very likeable character and I think you’ll agree when you hear him too. Paul talks about how he got into science, chemistry in particular, but he talks all disciplin...
Speaking with Swallows and Amazons student director Oscar
March 09, 2023 06:00 - 22 minutes - 40.4 MBS2 E13 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, this is the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about life at school. Now when I heard this episode was coming I got very excited because it’s all to do with the student-directed Junior Play last month, Swallows and Amazons. Oscar is a Y13 student at the school and he directed this production for a three-night performance which seems to have gone down a storm. I ask him what it was like working with a fantastic team of cast and backs...
The root of learning: Gardening and Horticulture Club
February 23, 2023 06:00 - 21 minutes - 40.2 MBS2 E12 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations. This is the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re talking all about gardening and the horticulture club. Now whether or not you might be into gardening and horticulture it matters not, because we have two guests with us for this episode and they’re both deeply passionate about this topic. Tom Nicholls is a biology teacher and he runs the horticulture club, he’s joined by James ...
Finding the right fit: Insights from Headmaster, Mr Chris Ramsey
February 09, 2023 06:00 - 26 minutes - 48.5 MBS2:E11 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations. This is the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. Now this episode is all about the admissions process so it’s especially important if you’re thinking about which school is going to be right for your child in the future. Chris Ramsey is the Headmaster and he’s with us today for a very frank and honest conversation. Importantly this isn’t an advert for why Whitgift is right for your child; instead Ch...
The wonderful world of Junior English with Kerry Mason
January 26, 2023 07:00 - 25 minutes - 46.2 MBS2:E10 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations. This is the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re stepping into English because we have with us today Kerry Mason. Kerry is the Head of Junior English & Deputy Head of First Form, that’s year 7, and she’s about to tell us what exciting events the Junior English department gets involved in, what her favourite thing is about teaching English and what the Junior Shakespeare evenin...
Femi, Year 12 Scholar, Coder and Entrepreneur
January 12, 2023 06:00 - 20 minutes - 38.4 MBS2:E9 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations. This is the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you and I am super-excited for this episode because we’re talking to Femi Owolade-Coombes in Y12. And if you don’t know Femi then I really think you need to. I’m not exaggerating when I say this is one of the most inspirational episodes we’ve recorded on the podcast and I can’t wait for you to hear it. Femi is is a Design, Technology and engineering scholar...
🎶 Music at Whitgift with Alby Elsom and Scott Morrison
December 15, 2022 13:15 - 18 minutes - 34.4 MBS2:E8 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations. This is the podcast where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. Now we have two people on this episode which means we’re doubling down on what you’re about to hear. Alby Elsom is the Director of Music at school and he’s joined by Scott Morrison, Assistant Director of Music. Together they unpack the Music department to us which means we get to find out what some of their favourite events have been so far, ...
Speaking to the Whitgift archivist, Bill Wood
December 01, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes - 43.1 MBS2:E7 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations. This is the podcast where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. Now you might be interested in the history of the school, maybe you’re not, but either way I think you’ll be interested in this episode. I’m talking to Bill Wood, he’s the archivist for Whitgift School and the John Whitgift Foundation. You might be wondering what an archivist is and what they do; well, Bill’s about to explain all that and who...
Ideatum, an exciting addition to our curriculum.
November 17, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes - 42.8 MBS2:E6 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations. This is the podcast where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re speaking to Mr Oz Bhatti, he’s the Head of Ideatum in school. Now you might be wondering what that is, I know I was, so it’s a critical thinking and personal development subject. And if you’re still wondering what that means then stick with me because in this episode I ask Oz to explain what this is, how it actually look...
International Summer School with David Bates
November 03, 2022 06:45 - 19 minutes - 35.8 MBS2:E5 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations. This is the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re going all international as we speak to David Bates, Director of International Education. We’re going to hear about the international summer school and the plans to open something called an environmental school in India. I won’t lie, I’d never heard of an environmental school before this recording so if you’re like me then this is...
EAL and Anger Management with Marianne Ofner
October 20, 2022 06:00 - 20 minutes - 38.2 MBS2:E4 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re exploring two unconnected subjects that both happen to be areas of expertise for one person at Whitgift. Marianne Ofner talks to us today about EAL, that’s English as an Additional Language, but she also talks to us about Anger Management and how she works with all the boys across school on that subject. We find out why Marianne enjoys w...
What are Oluwani Akintunde, George Hammond and Aristot Benz Salomon up to after leaving school?
October 06, 2022 06:00 - 26 minutes - 49.3 MBS2:E3 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re getting into University life and Rugby life with two boys who left Whitgift back in 2018. Oluwani Akintunde and George Hammond talk about how they met at school, what they did since leaving school and what they plan to do next with their lives. But then at the back end of this episode we also get to hear from Aristot Benz Salomon, he’s a ...
What are Oluwani Akintunde, George Hammond and Aristot Benz Saloman up to after leaving school?
October 06, 2022 06:00 - 26 minutes - 49.3 MBS2:E3 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re getting into University life and Rugby life with two boys who left Whitgift back in 2018. Oluwani Akintunde and George Hammond talk about how they met at school, what they did since leaving school and what they plan to do next with their lives. But then at the back end of this episode we also get to hear from Aristot Benz Saloman, he’s a ye...
Whitgift Languages with Andrew Hunt
September 22, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 37.2 MBS2:E2 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re going into the Languages Department with Head of Languages at Whitgift, Andrew Hunt. Now, you’re going to love this episode. Andy’s going to explain to us why he’s so passionate about languages, those he loves to teach and those he loves to speak, and also what the options are for the boys to learn at Whitgift. And if you want to learn...
Chris Ramsey reflects on exam results day, the summer break and Whitgift's focus for 2022/23
September 08, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBS2:E1 - Welcome back to Season Two of Whitgift Conversations, this is the podcast where we where we speak to members of the Whitgift Community about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re kicking off the new academic year by talking to Headmaster of Whitgift, Chris Ramsey. We’re about to hear what it was like during those exam results days in the summer holidays, but also what happens in school during the summer break, what the focus is for 2022/23 and also what the Headmas...
A year in review with Headmaster, Chris Ramsey
July 05, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB#020 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re talking to Headmaster of Whitgift, Chris Ramsey. Chris is going to talk about some of his favourite highlights of this academic year, what’s in store for the next academic year, how the School has changed since Covid and also what his advice is for students over the summer holiday. But we also find out what Chris is planning on...
Whitgift Sport with Stuart Litchfield & Ryan Shedwick
June 23, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB#019 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode, we’re diving into sports! Stuart Litchfield is the Director of Sport and he’s joined by Ryan Shedwick, Assistant Director of Sport. Together they explain to us what the world of Sport at Whitgift is like. We get to hear about OWs and how they give back so freely, we hear about the different sports on offer at the School and what the vi...
Boarding at Whitgift with Will Chaloner and Jae Chang
June 09, 2022 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB#018 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re talking to Will Chaloner the Senior Boarding Housemaster and he’s joined by Jae Chang, Deputy Boarding Housemaster. Together we explore what boarding life is really like at Whitgift. We’re going to hear what it looks like, how it’s so different to boarding life in the past, how boarding life changes for the boys as they advance t...
Whitgift For All with Thomas Northcote
May 19, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB#017 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re talking to Director of Development, Thomas Northcote. Thomas is with us to discuss Alumni, Bursaries and something called Whitgift for All. Thomas will unpack all of this, to tell us what happened over last weekend, what it’s all about and how people can get more involved with it. Let’s find out all about Thomas, his role in the...
Learning Support with Kirstie Richardson
May 05, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB#016 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re talking to Head of Learning Support, Kirstie Richardson. This is a great episode. Kirstie is clearly very passionate about Learning Support, not just from the point of view of children who learn in different ways but also those who don’t need any extra support. So this really is an episode for all listeners. Let’s find out all ...
The co-curricular programme with Alistair Osborne
March 24, 2022 06:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB#015 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff, parents, and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode, we’re talking to Mr Osborne about the co-curricular programme at Whitgift. Alistair’s about to tell us firstly what co-curricular actually means, but then we hear all about the approach the school takes and what the future holds for co-curricular. But we also find out how Mr Osborne got into teaching in the first place, it’s funny ...
The co-curricular programme with Alistair Osbourne
March 24, 2022 06:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB#015 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re talking to Alistair Osbourne about the co-curricular programme at Whitgift. Alistair’s about to tell us firstly what co-curricular actually means, but then we hear all about the approach the school takes and what the future holds for co-curricular. But we also find out how Alistair got into teaching in the first place, it’s fun...
Chair of Governors, Nick Edwards
March 10, 2022 06:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB#014 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re talking to the Chair of Governors, Nick Edwards. Nick will talk about the benefits of having younger governors who are also in full time employment, what makes the Chair of Governors different from the other governors, why people choose to commit time to being a governor and how his job helps him be a better governor at Whitgift....
In conversation with the Chair of Governors, Nick Edwards
March 10, 2022 06:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB#014 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re talking to the Chair of Governors, Nick Edwards. Nick will talk about the benefits of having younger governors who are also in full time employment, what makes the Chair of Governors different from the other governors, why people choose to commit time to being a governor and how his job helps him be a better governor at Whitgift....
In conversation with Daniel Ratling, Grounds and Estate Manager
February 24, 2022 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB#013 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re speaking to Grounds and Estate Manager Daniel Ratling. Daniel will tell us about his roles and responsibilities at Whitgift school, why it’s important to maintain school grounds and the duties that take up most of his time. But we’ll also get some gardening tips and tricks for anyone looking to bring a new lease of life to thei...
Whitgift Summer School and the wider school community
February 17, 2022 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB#012 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re speaking to John Chisholm, short course marketing manager and teacher of English as a foreign language. John will tell us all about the Whitgift Summer School, what a typical day or week looks like, how the Whitgift Summer School differs from others in the UK and why it’s valuable for both Whitgift boys and Old Palace girls. J...
Teaching History & Politics, with Mr Van Dort
February 03, 2022 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB#011 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re talking to History and Politics teacher as well as the Assistant Head of Higher Education, Chris van Dort. Chris will talk about his background as a teacher and what it’s like having taught in deprived areas, he’ll also delve into what it is about history and politics that makes them such compelling subjects to study and teach. ...
In conversation with Assistant Head, Learning and Innovation, Kate Goldberg
January 20, 2022 06:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB#010 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. Now this episode was recorded before the Christmas holidays and in it, we’re talking to Assistant Head, Learning and Innovation, Kate Goldberg. We’ll discuss how and why the curriculum at Whitgift is so unique, what valuable skills are being taught to the children and we’ll also get to learn about something called Ignite. But we’ll also explore some...
An update for 2022 from Chris Ramsey, Headmaster
January 10, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB#009 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re back in the Headmaster’s office hearing from Chris Ramsey himself. This is a great episode. We hear a round-up of the end of last term, excellent for parents to hear all the activities happening in school and we get to hear what we can expect in the coming year. But we also gain an insight into Chris’ mind on some other areas t...
Community Partnerships with Andy Marlow
January 06, 2022 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB#008 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re speaking to the Director of Partnerships and Community, Mr Andy Marlow. Mr Marlow will tell us about his role and responsibilities as Director of Partnerships and Community at Whitgift, what the community programmes are and why they’re so valuable for students to get involved in. But we’ll also have a meaningful conversation ab...
Chaplain at Whitgift School, Alan Bayes
December 14, 2021 06:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB#007 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re speaking to the Chaplain at Whitgift School, Alan Bayes. We’ll find out what the responsibilities of the Chaplain are, how Alan provides support to all pupils regardless of faith and the relationship between the school and the Croydon Minster. But we’ll also explore charity work and how the school and students get involved. S...
Learning and innovation with James Piggott
December 02, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MB#006 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re talking to Deputy Director of Learning and Innovation, James Piggott. We’ll discover exactly what the role of Deputy Director of Learning and Innovation entails, what values the school instils in its students and how they prepare students for what comes after their studies. But we’ll also delve into the world of academia, what ...