The NatMatSci Podcast

An awesome conversation with Jon Wingfield, Vice Principal Operations

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 06:00:00 +0000

#022 - Welcome back to the The NatMatSci Podcast, brought to you by The National Mathematics & Science College. This is the podcast to let you find out more about NatMatSci by hearing staff and students talking about their experiences, all unscripted and unplugged, so that you can hear what life is really like at the college.

Today I’m speaking to Jon Wingfield, he’s the new Vice Principal Operations. We’re about to find out what brought him into education (and it wasn’t the most traditional route, shall we say), he talks about being a ‘frustrated economist’, his experience working all over the world, his attitude of trying things that might be outside his comfort zone and much much more.

Jon’s a great guy and looking into the future the college will be a stronger and better place with him on board.

So come with me as I take you into this conversation with the new Vice Principal Operations, it’s Jon Wingfield.

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Chemistry at NatMatSci with Mr Rob Smith

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 06:00:00 +0000

#021 - Welcome back to the The NatMatSci Podcast, brought to you by The National Mathematics & Science College. This is the podcast to let you find out more about NatMatSci by hearing staff and students talking about their experiences, all unscripted and unplugged, so that you can hear what life is really like at the college.

Today I’m speaking to Rob Smith, he’s the new Chemistry Teacher at the college. This means I get to find out from him what brought him into the world of chemistry, what attracted him to the college, how he’s planning on making a positive impact there and what he feels the qualities are of a good teacher.

Now before joining the college Rob was teaching in a university environment so I was also keen to know from him how he felt that was going to help the students at the college, so I’m very happy to share that with you too.

So come with me now as we explore chemistry at the college through a conversation with Mr Rob Smith.

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In conversation with the Head of Medical Pathway and Biology Teacher, Tom Pitt

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 06:00:00 +0000

#020 - Welcome back to the The NatMatSci Podcast, brought to you by The National Mathematics & Science College. This is the podcast to let you find out more about NatMatSci by hearing from the whole community talking about their experiences, all unscripted and unplugged, so that you can hear what life is really like at the college.

With Tom Pitt, he’s the new Head of Medical Pathway and Teacher of Biology. I wanted to know first up what a Head of Medical Pathway actually is and why this is so important. But then I also got to find out some of the Ah-Hah moments students have when learning biology and also fields of work that students often end up working in.

This is a great episode and I’m sure you’re going to love it. So come with me as we step into a conversation with the new Head of Medical Pathway and Teacher of Biology, it’s Tom Pitt.

Podcasts

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Meet the new EAL Teacher, Katie Martin

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 06:00:00 +0000

#019 - Welcome back to the The NatMatSci Podcast, brought to you by The National Mathematics & Science College. This is the podcast to let you find out more about NatMatSci by hearing from the whole community talking about their experiences, all unscripted and unplugged, so that you can hear what life is really like at the college.

Today I’m speaking to Katie Martin, she’s the new EAL Teacher. EAL stands for English as an Additional Language which means she’s perfectly placed to help students who don’t speak English as a first language.

Now I loved this episode because I got to find out where in the world Katie has travelled to, not as a tourist but for work, getting to know people in different cultures and environments, and then how that’s going to help the students at NatMatSci given the experience that Katie brings.

So let’s not waste any more time but instead come with me as we step into a conversation with the new EAL Teacher, it’s Katie Martin.

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Everything Maths with Incoming teacher, Dr Tim Honeywill

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 06:00:00 +0000

#018 - Welcome back to the The NatMatSci Podcast, brought to you by The National Mathematics & Science College. This is the podcast to let you find out more about NatMatSci by hearing staff and students talking about their experiences, all unscripted and unplugged, so that you can hear what life is really like at the college.

Today with in the world of maths with a new teacher of the subject, Dr Tim Honeywill. Tim’s a great guy, he loves all things maths, he loves looking at things in the world with a mathematical mind and, as you might expect, he can’t wait to start teaching at the college. But as well as that we also talk about music, something Tim is very much into when he’s not at work, so stick around to find out what his personal project is in this field.

But first, join me as we step into the maths department and speak to the new teacher, Dr Tim Honeywill.

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Incoming teacher Mr Adam Depledge talks Computer Science and AI

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 06:00:00 +0000

#017 - Welcome back to the The NatMatSci Podcast, brought to you by The National Mathematics & Science College. This is the podcast to let you find out more about NatMatSci by hearing staff and students talking about their experiences, all unscripted and unplugged, so that you can hear what life is really like at the college.

In this episode we’re getting into Computer Science as we talk to a new teacher of the subject, Adam Depledge. We talk about applications of computer science in the real world, we talk about AI because, really, how could we not, and we talk about what Adam’s looking forward to about joining NatMatSci in September.

That’s what’s coming up in this episode so come with me now as we speak to the new teacher of Computer Science, it’s Mr Adam Depledge.

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Incoming Head of Maths, Elliot Cole

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 06:00:00 +0000

#016 - Welcome back to the The NatMatSci Podcast, brought to you by The National Mathematics & Science College. This is the podcast to let you find out more about NatMatSci by hearing staff and students talking about their experiences, all unscripted and unplugged, so that you can hear what life is really like at the college.

Today we’re talking to the incoming Head of Maths, Elliot Cole. Elliot’s about to explain why he loves maths so much, how his career history is slightly different to others who work in education and what he’s looking forward to about life at NatMatSci. But we also find out from him what YouTube channels he recommends for other people who also love maths so do stick around to see what they might be.

That’s all coming up in this episode so come with me now as we step into the maths department and speak to the incoming Head of Maths, it’s Elliot Cole.

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What's happening at NatMatSci and what's coming in the future, with Dr Andy Kemp

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000

#015 - Welcome back to the The NatMatSci Podcast, brought to you by The National Mathematics & Science College. This is the podcast to let you find out more about NatMatSci by hearing staff and students talking about their experiences, all unscripted and unplugged, so that you can hear what life is really like at the college.

Today I’m with Dr Andy Kemp, Principal at the college. We talk about what’s been happening at the college, the new boarding facilities, how the catering there has changed (and I think you’ll be impressed with these changes!) and what’s coming up in the future. But we also talk about technology, innovation, communicating these advances to the outside world before getting onto the subject of self-driving cars, always an interesting subject.

That’s all coming up in this episode so come with me now as we speak to Principal, Dr Andy Kemp.

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Talking all about the PreA course with Zoe Haywood

Fri, 06 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000

#014 - Welcome back to the The NatMatSci Podcast, brought to you by The National Mathematics & Science College. This is the podcast to let you find out more about NatMatSci by hearing staff and students talking about their experiences, all unscripted and unplugged, so that you can hear what life is really like at the college.

Today we’re talking all about the PreA course with none other than Zoe Haywood. I’m about to ask Zoe to explain what the PreA is, who it’s most appropriate for and the difference it makes to those students.

So come with me now as we hear all about PreA with Zoe Haywood

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Societies at NatMatSci with Kieran Lambert and three students

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000

#013 - Welcome back to the The NatMatSci Podcast, brought to you by The National Mathematics & Science College. This is the podcast to let you find out more about NatMatSci by hearing staff and students talking about their experiences, all unscripted and unplugged, so that you can hear what life is really like at the college.

Today we’re talking to Kieran Lambert, he’s Head of Physics, but we’re talking about societies at the college. So we’ll be hearing from him but also three students. We have Helia, Jonty and Illan, who will be guiding us through what kind of societies are available at NatMatSci as well as their experiences of different societies.

So come with me now as we hear all about societies at the college with Kieran Lambert and students.

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Sport at NatMatSci with teacher Dan Knowles

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000

#012 - Welcome back to the The NatMatSci Podcast, brought to you by The National Mathematics & Science College. This is the podcast to let you find out more about NatMatSci by hearing staff and students talking about their experiences, all unscripted and unplugged, so that you can hear what life is really like at the college.

Today we’re talking to Dan Knowles, a teacher of maths at the college but also someone who’s pioneering sport amongst all the students.

Dan is about to talk to us about what took him into teaching, what attracted him to NatMat Sci and why he enjoys working with young people. But we also get to hear about sport at the college, the options available to the students and the difference it can make in their lives.

So come with me now as we hear all about sport and maths at the college with Dan Knowles.

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Meet our Assistant Principal for Pastoral Care

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000

#011 - Welcome back to the The NatMatSci Podcast, brought to you by The National Mathematics & Science College. This is the podcast to let you find out more about NatMatSci by hearing staff and students talking about their experiences, all unscripted and unplugged, so that you can hear what life is really like at the college.

Today we’re talking to Charlie Turner, Assistant Principal for Pastoral Care at the college. Now Charlie is also a teacher so we get to hear how she splits her time between teaching and helping students, but then we hear what pastoral care is and why it’s so important for students, we understand more about the needs of students coming to the college from all parts of the world, and whether pastoral care is a growing area.

Come with me now as we hear all about pastoral support at the college with Charlie Turner.

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How to successfully apply to Medical School, with Penny Robotham

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000

#010 - Welcome back to the The NatMatSci Podcast, brought to you by The National Mathematics & Science College. This is the podcast to let you find out more about NatMatSci by hearing staff and students talking about their experiences, all unscripted and unplugged, so that you can hear what life is really like at the college.

Today we’re back talking to Dr Penny Robotham but last time was all about the Chemistry Olympiads, this time it’s all about applying to medical school, an area where Penny has given lots of advice with all her experience in it.

So we’re about to hear what the process of applying for medicine in the UK looks like, what the UCAT and BMAT exams are (and how they’re different to each other), and whether or not the application process is the same for each medical school – and let’s just say they don’t exactly make that part easy. But that’s why we have Penny of course, to guide and to advise on this path.

So join me right now as we find out about how to apply for med school with Dr Penny Robotham.

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Meet our Head of English as an Additional Language

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000

#009 - Welcome to the The NatMatSci Podcast, brought to you by The National Mathematics & Science College. This is the podcast to let you find out more about NatMatSci by hearing staff and students talking about their experiences, all unscripted and unplugged, so that you can hear what life is really like at the college.

Today we’re talking about English as an Additional Language, or EAL, and Charlotte Bayliss is going to open up this world to us. So we’re about to find out some of the things students can do to prepare for moving to the UK to learn English, why it’s important for students to learn English if they’re coming to the UK and the approach that Charlotte takes in teaching this to students.

So join me now as we step into the world of teaching English as an Additional Language, with Charlotte Bayliss.

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The awesome world of Physics, with Kieran Lambert

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000

#008 - Welcome to the The NatMatSci Podcast, brought to you by The National Mathematics & Science College. This is the podcast to let you find out more about NatMatSci by hearing staff and students talking about their experiences, all unscripted and unplugged, so that you can hear what life is really like at the college.

Today we’re talking Physics with Kieran Lambert. Kieran’s going to explain how he got into teaching, what it is about physics that excites him so much, we discuss the relationship between ethics and physics, and we also ask him a fun question about the moon vs Mars…

But for now, come with me as we step into a conversation with Kieran Lambert.

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Biology at NatMatSci, hear from Dr Steve Appleyard!

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000

#008 - Welcome to the The NatMatSci Podcast, brought to you by The National Mathematics & Science College. This is the podcast to let you find out more about NatMatSci by hearing staff and students talking about their experiences, all unscripted and unplugged, so that you can hear what life is really like at the college.

Today we’re talking to Dr Steve Appleyard, Head of Biology at the college. We’re about to find out how Steve got into teaching, what his own experience of school was like, which elements of biology he loves teaching and which elements he sees the students there loving to learn. But he also talks about how teaching biology at the college is a different experience to teaching at any other college in the UK, so stick around to see what that might be. Come with me now as we listen to Dr Steve Appleyard.

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College life from a student point of view

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000

#006 - Welcome to the The NatMatSci Podcast, brought to you by The National Mathematics & Science College. This is the podcast to let you find out more about NatMatSci by hearing staff and students talking about their experiences here, all unscripted and unplugged, so that you can hear what life is really like at the college.

Today we’re talking to the four students, Nik, Dylan, Mihir and Natalia. Together, they share some of their memories and best experiences of life at the college, they offer their advice to students about to start at the college, and all four tell us their plans for next year after leaving. So let’s dive in now and hear what they all have to say.

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Jocelyn Kate D'Arcy is joining NatMatSci

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000

#005 - Welcome to the The NatMatSci Podcast, brought to you by The National Mathematics & Science College. This is the podcast to let you find out more about NatMatSci by hearing staff and students talking about their experiences here, all unscripted and unplugged, so that you can hear what life is really like at the college.

Today we’re talking to the new Assistant Principal (Academic), Jocelyn D'Arcy, all about what brought her to the sphere of Maths and NatMatSci, the connection between data and effective learning, and we even talk about Freakonomics, the hidden side of everything. So let’s not waste any more time but get into this episode right now.

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Maths (and its spurious truths) with Simon Haines, department Head

Fri, 28 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000

#004 - Welcome to the The NatMatSci Podcast, brought to you by The National Mathematics & Science College. This is the podcast to let you find out more about NatMatSci by hearing staff and students talking about their experiences here, all unscripted and unplugged, so that you can hear what life is really like at the college.

Today we’re talking to Head of Maths, Simon Haines, and this is a good episode where you’re going to hear about how Maths and English are actually connected, why a maths-enthusiast should consider NatMatSci for A Levels, and what the Barber’s Paradox is, you’ll have to listen out for that. But for now, let’s get into this episode right now.

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Talking to Martyn Colliver, the new Head of Computing

Fri, 14 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000

#003 - Welcome to the The NatMatSci Podcast, brought to you by The National Mathematics & Science College. This is the podcast to let you find out more about NatMatSci by hearing staff and students talking about their experiences here, all unscripted and unplugged, so that you can hear what life is really like at the college.

In this episode we talk to Martyn Colliver, the new Head of Computing, who is due to start at the college in September 2021. We ask him what brought him into teaching, what attracted him to NatMatSci but also what he’s most looking forward to getting stuck in to when he joins the college later in the year. And then we also find out what he likes to do for fun, it’s always interesting asking people that question. But for now, let’s get into this episode right now.

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Dr Penny Robotham talks about the Chemistry Olympiads.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000

#002 - Welcome to the The NatMatSci Podcast, brought to you by The National Mathematics & Science College. This is the podcast to let you find out more about NatMatSci by hearing staff and students talking about their experiences here, all unscripted and unplugged, so that you can hear what life is really like at the college.

In this episode we talk to Dr Penny Robotham about the Chemistry Olympiads. We’ll be finding out how she got involved with them, what they actually are, and also what the Chemistry Olympiad paper looks like. But for now, let’s get into this episode right now.

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Meet the Principal, a conversation with Dr Andy Kemp

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000

#001 - In this first episode we talk to Dr Andy Kemp, Principal of the College, and we ask him what makes it a special place, what a typical student might look like and we find out more about the future of the college.

But we also find out what he likes to do when he’s not at work, a new skill he’s acquired during the lockdown of 2020.

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Welcome to our new podcast

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Welcome to our new podcast, the place to find out more about our school and where we'll be speaking to staff, pupils and parents so that together we're all connected. Our first main episode is coming soon so be sure to check back here in the next few days to see the first release.If you have any questions in the meantime please contact the school through the main website.Thank you for taking an interest, we'll see you soon.