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The Downe House Podcast

Downe House
Downe House School
Exploring Europe Programme
European Culture
Berlin
Krakow
Seville
Athens
Global Awareness
Kindness
British School Girls Ski Races
History and Politics
Boarding Schools
Lacrosse
World Book Day
Teamwork
Modern Foreign Languages
Education
Thomas's Battersea
Resilience
Ski Racing

The podcast where we discover more about Downe House School. Whether you're new to our community or an old friend we'll be delving deeper, sharing stories and finding out what it really means to be a pupil at Downe House. There is no typical Downe House girl but there are seven key characteristics which girls develop through all aspects of school life which we call our Downe House DNA. If you have... more

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In this episode of the Downe House podcast, the focus is on the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), a course designed for sixth form students to develop their research and analytical skills. Ms. Victoria Ryan, Head of EPQ, discusses the st... more

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In this episode of the Downe House podcast, the host discusses the recent Founders Weekend productions of The Addams Family and Little Women with the Director of Performing Arts, Mr. Rob Castell, and several cast members. They explore the un... more

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In this episode of the Downe House Podcast, Simon Jones explores how Downe House School supports multilingual learners, particularly those for whom English is an additional language. He is joined by Mrs Nicola South-Kline, teacher in charge ... more

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Welcome to the Downe House podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this episode, we’re shining the light on our Learning Skills Department, a department which focuses on individual progress, in a way bespoke way to suit... more

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Dani Kirby
Murray Centre manager who fosters reading among pupils
Downe House School
Episode: World Book Day - Encouraging a love of reading
Mr. Magoo Giles
Principal of Knightsbridge School
Knightsbridge School
Episode: Resilience – with special guest Mr Magoo Giles, Principal of Knightsbridge School
Ruth Kingston
Upper school house mistress at Downe House
Downe House School
Episode: Resilience – with special guest Mr Magoo Giles, Principal of Knightsbridge School
Rupert Hawkins
Head of Thomas's Battersea
Thomas's Battersea
Episode: Kindness – with special guest, Rupert Hawkins from Thomas’s Battersea
Georgie Taylor
Head of Sixth Form
Downe House School
Episode: Our New Mobile Phone Policy
Ros Irving
Past parent and CEO of Tecora-Co
Tecora-Co
Episode: Global Internships - Techoraco
Lucia Labouchere
Alumna involved in the Learn to Lead Project
Episode: The Learn to Lead Project
Natalia Spearman
Alumna involved in the Learn to Lead Project
Episode: The Learn to Lead Project
Sophie Banks
Head of Pembridge Hall School in London, a feeder school for Downe House.
Pembridge Hall School
Episode: Broadening choice for families – new for September 2025

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Simon Jones
Host and interviewer, engaging with students and staff to explore various themes around school life and education.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Excellent and Engaging Content

    It’s thrilling to listen to students and staff describe school life so emphatically. As a parent, this makes you feel confident about the DH brand and the breadth of opportunity on offer to your daughter. These are authentic and well thought through conversations which highlight the unique characteristics that motivate and bind every person who is actively involved in the school.

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    MamaG2007
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the authentic and engaging conversations that provide insights into school life.
Positive feedback emphasizes the value of firsthand experiences shared by students and educators.
Comments highlight the school's dedication to nurturing a supportive community for students and families.

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#31
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#91
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#175
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#192
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#198
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#201
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Downe House in Kenya
Q: How can they get in touch with you about that?
Parents can contact the admissions department for information regarding future trips, and Genevieve and Sofie are also available to talk about overseas trips.
Downe House in Kenya
Q: Tell me a little bit about why this all happens. I mean, what's the main driver for taking pupils in the summer break out to somewhere like Kenya?
The main driver is to provide meaningful connections with local communities and to give students the opportunity to participate in charity work while exploring the country.
Our Ski Team
Q: What else do the girls do to have a bit of downtime?
Apart from intense racing, the schedule included moments for free skiing and fun activities, although the main focus remained on racing.
Our Ski Team
Q: Why do you think it’s important to put ourselves in situations that make us nervous?
Achieving something like winning a race requires the courage to confront and overcome nerves.
Our Ski Team
Q: What challenges did you face when you were out there skiing in Flen?
The weather was a challenge, as it rained on the day of the slalom, making the course sticky and difficult.

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2. Mr. Magoo Giles
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7. Lucia Labouchere
8. Natalia Spearman

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