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 Website: www.downehouse.net 

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 Website: www.downehouse.net 

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 Website: www.downehouse.net 

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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. Downe House online Website:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Website: www.downehouse.net 

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). Downe House...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...