Life At Hoe Bridge School podcast

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Summary In this conversation, Stephen Arnott, Assistant Head Pastoral at Hoe Bridge, shares insights into his role focused on student welfare and happiness. He discusses the importance of building relationships with students, the significance of residential trips in fostering independence, and the collaborative efforts of staff to support student well-being. Stephen also reflects on his passion for teaching history and the balance between his leadership responsibilities and classroom engagement. He concludes with advice for parents on supporting their children's well-being and emphasizes the strong sense of community at Hoe Bridge. Takeaways Stephen enjoys starting his day with Breakfast Club. The role of Assistant Head Pastoral is centered on pupil welfare. Building relationships is key to effective pastoral care. Residential trips help students develop independence and confidence. History teaching is about storytelling and engagement. Stephen values being present in the classroom despite leadership duties. Open communication with parents is crucial for student support. Encouraging outdoor activities can enhance family bonding. The community feel at Hobridge is a significant aspect of its culture. Student well-being is a collective responsibility among staff. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Community and Values at Hoe Bridge with new Head Boy & Head Girl 17:32

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In this conversation, Arabella speaks with George and Olivia, the newly appointed Head Boy and Head Girl of Hoe Bridge. They discuss their experiences at the school, the responsibilities that come with their leadership roles, and the supportive community that Hoe Bridge fosters. The conversation also touches on their memorable moments, the values that guide the school, and their advice for younger students. As they look forward to the future, they express excitement about the opportunities that lie ahead and the importance of making a positive impact. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Balancing Academics and Sports: Amy's Journey 19:25

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Summary Amy Richards, a former pupil of Hoe Bridge School, shares her memories and experiences as a pupil and discusses her passion for sports, particularly football. She talks about the highlights of her time at Hoe Bridge, including sports tours and tournaments. Amy also discusses her current involvement in sports, playing for the school's first team in hockey and netball, as well as representing Woking Women in football. She emphasises the importance of balancing academics and sports and praises the support and opportunities provided by Hoe Bridge School. Takeaways Sports tours and tournaments are memorable experiences for students Hoe Bridge School provides a strong foundation for sports development Balancing academics and sports requires discipline and support Hoe Bridge School offers a supportive community and opportunities for personal growth Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Current parents' experiences of Life at Hoe Bridge 23:01

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Summary Garen and Ben, parents from Hoe Bridge School, discuss their connection with the school and the factors that led them to choose it for their children. They highlight the nurturing environment, tailored education, and holistic development provided by the school. The importance of individual attention and the development of life skills are also emphasised. The parents discuss the involvement of their children in sports and extracurricular activities, as well as the unique opportunities, such as Forest School and Design Technology, offered by Hoe Bridge. They offer advice for parents starting the independent school journey and emphasise the importance of meeting children where they are and embracing the school community. Takeaways Hoe Bridge School provides a nurturing environment and tailored education that focuses on the holistic development of each child. Individual attention and the development of life skills are key aspects of the school's approach. The school offers a wide range of sports and extracurricular activities, providing opportunities for students to explore their interests and develop confidence. Parents should consider the school's culture and values when choosing a school for their child, as well as the proximity and logistics that work best for the family. Meeting children where they are and embracing the school community are important aspects of parenting and involvement in the school. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Hear from our recently joined Assistant Head Academic, Alexandra Arnold 20:04

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#45 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. In this episode we're speaking with Alexandra Arnold, Assistant Head Academic who has recently joined the school. So come with us now as our host, Arabella takes us into this conversation. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Life in Early Years with Eve Williams, Assistant Head Early Years 24:53

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#44 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. In this episode we're speaking with Assistant Head Early Years, Eve Williams. We explore whats Early Years in Hoe Bridge is all about. So come with us now as our host, Arabella takes us into this conversation. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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International Hockey Player Old Hoe Bridgeian, Ehsan Khan 22:14

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#43 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. In this episode we're speaking with Old Hoe Briginan, Ehsan Khan. We learn about his lasting memories and his international hockey career. So come with us now as our host, Arabella takes us into this conversation. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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A New Year 22:21

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#42 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. In this episode Arabella talks to Headmaster Mr Chris Webster about the New Academic Year So come with us now as our host, Arabella takes us into this conversation. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Getting to know Vicky Sturgess, the Head's PA, and Julie Wixted, Pre-Prep Secretary 19:51

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#41 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. In this episode we're speaking with, Vicky Sturgess the Head's PA and Julie Wixted a Pre-Prep Secretary, Old Hoe Bridgeian and current parent. So come with us now as our host, Arabella takes us into this conversation. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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A conversation with Tim Suenson Thorpe an Old Hoe Bridgeian and current parent 20:11

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#40 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. In this episode we're speaking with, Tim Suenson Thorpe an Old Hoe Bridgeian and current parent. So come with us now as our host, Arabella takes us into this conversation. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Catching up with Old Hoe Bridgeian Indy Sheriden 16:12

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#39 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. In this episode we're speaking with, an Old Hoe Bridgeian Indy Sheriden. We find out what it was like being the prize giving speaker, what Indy is doing and how she got her job and Indy provides advise into how to get into film and special effects. So come with us now as our host, Arabella takes us into this conversation. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Talking with Head of Seniors and Head of Geography Brent Peal 26:11

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#38 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. In this episode we're speaking with Head of Seniors and Head of Geography Brent Peal. We learn where his love of geography comes from, how young people at Hoe Bridge links between their strengths and extra curricular activities and we learn his ideas on mobile classrooms. So come with us now as our host, Arabella takes us into this conversation. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Getting to know the Head of School, Theo 12:31

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#37 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. In this episode we're speaking with Head of School, Theo. We find out how it felt to become Head of School, what Theo finds difficult being Head of School and we learn some of his memories throughout his time at Hoe Bridge School. So come with us now as our host, Arabella takes us into this conversation. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Speaking with the Head of Pre-Prep Amanda Willis 23:38

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#36 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. In this episode we're hearing about Amanda Willis, Head of the Pre-Prep. We will find out whats been happening in the Pre-Prep and why the youngest Pre-Prep pupils are called Twigs. So come with us now as our host, Arabella takes us into this conversation. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Life as an actor while being at school with Kimia a Year 7 pupil 29:01

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#035 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. In this episode we're hearing about Kimia in year 7 pupil, and her role as Connie in Malory Towers. We will find out how it is being an actor whilst being at school and how Kimia coordinates schoolwork around being an actor. So come with us now as our host, Arabella takes us into this conversation. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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How James Shone inspires confidence with his charity I Can & I Am 19:47

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#034 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. In this episode we're hearing about James Shone's Charity I Can & I Am, and we hear about how the charity helps inspire confidence and 'inflate balloons of self belief'. We also hear about James' rowing challenge and who James would choose as his driving companion. So come with us now as our host, Arabella takes us into this conversation. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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An update on Life at Hoe Bridge School with Headmaster, Chris Webster 27:12

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#033 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. In every episode we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. Now, in this episode we’re back talking to Headmaster, Chris Webster. Chris is about to update us on what’s been happening at school over the last few months, how things are going with the expansion to Year 11, and how he’s hoping the school will be different by the end of this academic year. But we also find out what Chris got up to in the summer holidays, what does a Headmaster actually do when not in school? So come with me now as we speak to Headmaster of Hoe Bridge, Chris Webster. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Talking with previous GAP students, Ellie and Tom from 2005 24:46

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#032 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. In this episode we're hearing about GAP students, Hoe Bridge welcomed GAP students from Australia and New Zealand to come and work to the school before moving on to their university careers up until 2018. Today, we are talking to two of the 2005 ‘Gappers’, Ellie and Tom who have a very special ending to their Hoe Bridge story. So come with us now as our host, Arabella takes us into this conversation. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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The First Headmaster Robin Barr 18:41

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#031 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. In this episode we're hearing back from the original Headmaster Robin Barr of Hoe Bridge back in 1986. Robin Barr, will take us back and talk about how the School came to be, and his thoughts on how Hoe Bridge School has changed over the years. So come with us now as our host, Arabella takes us into this conversation. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Alumnus Jamie Clements and 'The Breath Space' 21:49

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#030 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. In this episode we're hearing back from one of the pupils who left the school a few years ago. Jamie Clements of 'The Breath Space' talks to us about his experience as a boy at Hoe Bridge School, where he went to university afterwards and how the school helped him. But we also get to understand all about the importance of breathing properly and how it can help us all. So come with us now as our host, Tracey, takes us into this conversation. Jamie's own podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/man-down-the-anti-man-up-movement/id1513504795 Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Science at Hoe Bridge School with David Bray 18:31

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#029 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. In this episode we meet Head of Science David Bray, we find out why Mr Bray became a science teacher and his favourite scientific experiment. We also discover more about science week at Hoe Bridge School and find out how pupils are excited by the world of science. So come with us now as our host, Tracey, takes us into this conversation. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Talking to ex-pupil and recording artist Beaux about his rise to fame! 21:01

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#028 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. In this episode we are excited to catch up with an alumni of Hoe Bridge school who really is making a name for him self in the music industry. We find out how a cheeky message resulted in him signing for the Dirty Hit label. How he found his style of music and his future plans. We also discover what advice he would give to todays Hoe Bridge Pupils. So come with us now as our host, Tracey, takes us into this conversation. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Hoe Bridge Sport Successes, with Sarah Thornton-Pickering, Orla & Annabelle 15:59

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#027 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. In this episode we're celebrating Hoe Bridge School's recent sport successes with Sarah Thornton-Pickering, Orla & Annabelle - our Head of Girls Games and two of the Year 6 girls. So come with us now as our host, Tracey, takes us into this conversation. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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What's on the menu? Catering Manager Adam Mansfield 15:28

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#026 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. In this episode we're talking to Adam Mansfield, Catering Manager. Adam will explore the Hoe Bridge School menu, he'll discuss why a healthy and varied diet is good for pupils learning and we'll even get to find out who inspired Adam to become a Chef himself. So come with me now as host Tracey speaks to Catering Manager, Adam Mansfield. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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A big announcement from Headmaster, Chris Webster 18:40

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#025 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. In this episode we're talking to Headmaster Chris Webster, who brings us a big announcement! So come with me now as host Tracey speaks to Head, Chris Webster. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Digital Marketing with Amy Wixted 13:30

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#024 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. In this episode we're talking to Amy Wixted, Hoe Bridge School's new Digital Marketing Apprentice. Amy will discuss why she chose to do an apprenticeship, how an apprenticeship works, and what her days at Hoe Bridge look like. So come with me now as host Tracey speaks to Amy Wixted. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Admissions with Liz Stobart-Hook 15:29

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#023 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. Now, in this episode we’re learning all about the admissions process with Admissions Manager, Liz Stobart-Hook. Liz will tell us what makes a successful admissions manager, how she guides prospective parents through the admissions process and she’ll even give us three pieces of advice she has for parents looking at choosing a school. So come with me now as Tracey speaks to Admissions Manager, Liz Stobart-Hook. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Wellbeing with Assistant Head Pastoral Care, Stephen Arnott 23:16

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#022 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. Now, in this episode we’re chatting to Assistant Head Pastoral, Stephen Arnott. Stephen will share how he’s implementing wellbeing into each school day, his ethos for looking out for all the children and how he gets the rest of the staff in school to feel good every morning. But Stephen will also discuss changing attitudes towards mental health and wellbeing, and why it’s so important that both staff and students are happy while they work and learn. So some with me now as we speak to Assistant Head Pastoral, Stephen Arnott. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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In conversation with Head Boy, Oliver 13:47

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#021 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. In this episode we’re speaking to Head Boy at Hoe Bridge, Oliver. Oliver is going to tell us all about his role and responsibilities as Head Boy, how he looks out for fellow students and how he balances his own education with his school duties. But we’ll also learn about Oliver as a pupil, the kind of subjects he enjoys, what sports he’s currently participating in and his plans for secondary school and beyond. So come with me now as we step into this conversation with Head Boy, Oliver. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Christmas at Hoe Bridge with a very special guest 11:13

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#020 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. But this episode is a little different, to celebrate Christmas we’ve got a very special guest joining us today. Host Tracey has invited Hoe Bridge pupils Jessie, Jamie and Fraser to come along and help her ask some very important questions that the children have written themselves. So come with me now as we join some of the children from Hoe Bridge School and a very special guest indeed. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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School life with Anna Ruddy and some of the pupils 15:30

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#019 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. Now, in this episode we’re speaking to Anna Ruddy, as well as some pupils at the school. Member of staff, Anna, will tell us what’s like working with the youngest children in the school, how she copes with all the noise and any tips she has for parents managing family time with work and school. But we also get to hear from some of the children themselves, Jack, Orla and Casper. They’ll tell us a bit about themselves and their school life at Hoe Bridge, it’s really great to hear from pupils and all the good things they have to say! So some with me now as we speak to Anna and some of the pupils from Hoe Bridge School. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Music at Hoe Bridge School with Fiona Taylor 18:20

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#018 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. And today we’re speaking to Director of Music, Fiona Taylor, to discuss just what music is all about at Hoe Bridge. So today, Fiona will delve into how music has enriched the pupil experience, the kind of lessons, choirs and concerts children at Hoe Bridge take part in and the impact of trends in music and technology and how Hoe Bridge has kept up with the times. We’ll also hear how Fiona encourages children to keep up their musical learning and exactly what it is that keeps Fiona so passionate about music at Hoe Bridge school. So come with me now as Tracey discovers all about music at Hoe Bridge with Fiona Taylor. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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STEAM - What is it in school life? 17:30

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#017 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. Now, in this episode we’re learning all about STEAM, that’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths. Member of staff, Alison, explains what STEAM is, how it goes about giving a structure to learning and we also hear what makes the school so special to Alison herself. So come with me now as Tracey unpacks this world to us in this episode. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Life at Hoe Bridge as a mother of three daughters, Nikki Thompson 16:51

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#016 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. And today we have a mother of three girls sharing her take on life as a parent at Hoe Bridge School. Nikki Thompson talks about all the opportunities that have been made available to her daughters, the process of moving up through the school years, and the responsibilities that come with this. But we also hear the advice that Nikki has for others with teenage daughters. So come with me now as Tracey talks to mother of three, Nikki Thompson. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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How sport translates into everyday life with Jamie Whitehouse 16:11

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#015 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. Now today we’re talking to someone who’s a member of staff and an international hockey player, Jamie Whitehouse. Now Jamie’s going to explain how sport helps children at Hoe Bridge School, how children deal with losses in sport, whether it’s wise for children to have a broad sports view and the advice he has for young people. So join us now as Tracey talks to Jamie Whitehouse. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Forest School with Louise Holder and three Year Six pupils 18:14

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#014 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. And today, we’re going into a woodland environment with Louise Holder who’s going to talk to us about Forest School, explaining about the principles, how and why the school embraces this learning approach. But we also speak to the pupils about this too. Summer, Issac and Seb explain what they enjoy about Forest School and what they learn from Forest School. So come with me now as Tracey talks to Louise Holder, Summer, Issac and Seb. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Hear our Y3 pupils talk about the move from Pre-Prep into Prep! 24:51

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#013 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to one of the members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. And today, it’s another fun episode because we begin by talking to Headmaster Chris Webster, then we speak to three Year 3 pupils, Darcy, Ben and Olivia. Followed by a catch-up with Amanda Willis. I’m certain you’re going to love this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it for you, because we had a great time! Chris talks about how the current Year 3 pupils have managed the move from Pre-Prep to Prep, the children talk about their favourite lessons and what makes the lunches so amazing, and then Amanda explains what happens after their time in Pre-Prep and why she’s going to miss them so much. But let’s not waste any more time but instead get into this podcast episode with Amanda, our VIPs, Darcy, Ben and Olivia, and our Headmaster Chris Webster. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Our Year Three pupils interview Mr Webster 22:16

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#012 - Welcome to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to one of the members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. Now, today, things are different. Because in this episode three of the children from Year Three at the school have some questions to ask Mr Webster – I’m not going to tell you what they are but I can almost guarantee they’re sure to make you smile. Come with me now as Tracey Clarke-Sullivan balances a conversation between Dylan, Alex and Bella, and, of course, Mr Webster. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Girls and sport with Sarah Thornton-Pickering 16:43

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#011 - Welcome to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to one of the members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. Today we speak to Sarah Thornton-Pickering, Head of Girls’ Games. In this episode we understand more about the sporting opportunities for girls at Hoe Bridge School, why Sarah loves her job so much to have been at the school for 20 years, and she recalls some of her most magical memories from her time there. Tracey Clarke-Sullivan takes us into a conversation with Sarah so come with us as we step inside now. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Professional tennis player and ex pupil - Emily Appleton 15:16

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#010 - Welcome to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to one of the members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. And today we’re talking to Emily Appleton an alumni of the school and now a professional tennis player. In this episode you’re going to hear all about Emily’s professional tennis career and being a ‘Sky Sports Scholar’ since leaving Hoe Bridge, we’ll hear how the school helped to mould her into the athlete she is today, and we’ll hear about dealing with failure too. Tracey Clarke-Sullivan takes us into a conversation with Emily so come with us as we step inside now. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Life as a parent at Hoe Bridge School with Claudia O'Neill 17:46

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#009 - Welcome to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to one of the members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. And today we’re heading to a parent of a Nursery pupil, Alexander, and a Year 1 pupil, Amelia. Claudia O’Neill explains why she and her family chose Hoe Bridge School, the advice she’d offer to parents looking at schools for their children for the first time and some of the benefits of a tight-knit parent community. Tracey Clarke-Sullivan takes us into that conversation so come with us as we step inside now. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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England Cricket Team, Phil Scott, talks about his time at Hoe Bridge School 15:18

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#008 - Welcome to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to one of the members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. And today we’re heading to the England Cricket Team to talk to Phil Scott, also an old boy from Hoe Bridge School. Phil’s talking to us about his memories of Hoe Bridge School, how the school shaped his sporting career and prepared him for university and beyond. Tracey Clarke-Sullivan takes us into that conversation so come with us as we step inside now. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Pastoral care at Hoe Bridge School with Stephen Arnott 25:32

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#007 - Welcome to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to one of the members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. And today we’re talking to Stephen Arnott, Assistant Head Pastoral, about the happiness, confidence and achievement, something at the heart of the school. Tracey Clarke-Sullivan takes us into that conversation so come with us as we step inside now. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Callum Mackay, professional golfer and Hoe Bridge alumnus 19:05

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#006 - Welcome to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to one of the members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. And today we’re talking to Callum Mackay who left the school in 2008 and is now a professional golfer. We’re going to find out how the school has changed since he was there, how Hoe Bridge made him who he is today and what his current life looks like as a professional golfer. Tracey Clarke-Sullivan takes us into that conversation so come with us as we step inside now. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Hearing from Gus and Poppy, Year 8 and Year 6 at Hoe Bridge School 19:09

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#005 - Welcome to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to one of the members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. And today we’re dropping into the classrooms in the school building to hear from two of the pupils, one from Year 8 and one from Year 6. We find out in this episode what life is like from a pupil point of view, what it feels like to play sport for the school, what happens if there's ever too much homework and also what the favourite school lunch is. Tracey Clarke-Sullivan brings us right into the classrooms so you can hear what they have to say. Come with us as we step inside now. Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Drama at Hoe Bridge School with Stuart Neal & Kate Tydman 20:59

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#004 - Welcome to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to one of the members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. And today we’re speaking to two members of staff who run the school’s drama department. Kate Tydman and Stuart Neal share with us the approaches they take when managing their drama classes, they talk about some of their favourite moments acting in west end productions, and they unpack what they can teach children from their own experience of times when an audition doesn’t lead to getting the part. But we also find out what some of the possible options are for the next school play and I know you won’t want to miss that. Tracey Clarke-Sullivan leads us onto the stage so come with us as we step inside now. Hoe Bridge School online Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Talking to Amanda Willis, Head of Pre-Prep. 20:21

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#003- Welcome to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to one of the members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. And today we’re talking to Amanda Willis, Head of Pre-Prep, who’ll be talking to us about the importance of happiness at the school, some of the challenges she faced in the first few weeks of starting as the Head of Pre-Prep, and what some of her aspirations are for the future of Pre-Prep. But we also find out some of the things she likes to do at the weekend when she’s not in school so stay tuned to the end to find out what that might be. Tracey Clarke-Sullivan takes us into that conversation so come with us as we step inside now. Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Speaking with Jo Hewitt, mum of four boys at Hoe Bridge School. 14:33

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#003 - Welcome to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to one of the members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. And today we’re talking to Jo Hewitt, a mum of four pupils, so she really is someone who knows the school inside out. In this episode we speak to her about how to choose which school is right for your children, how to manage every day life at the school (including the school run) and we explore some of the opportunities available to pupils at Hoe Bridge School. Tracey Clarke-Sullivan flies us into the home of Jo Hewitt so you can hear what she has to say. Come with us as we step inside now. Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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Talking to Chris Webster, Headmaster of Hoe Bridge School. 14:57

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#002 - Welcome to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to one of the members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school. And today we’re talking to Chris Webster, Headmaster of the school, who’ll be sharing with us life at the school, the importance of happiness at the school, how a headmaster at Hoe Bridge School spends his time and we also find out where he and his family go on summer holidays each year. Tracey Clarke-Sullivan takes us into the headmaster’s office at the school so you can listen in. Come with us as we step inside now. Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk Instagram: hoebridgeschool Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool…

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