The Queen's School, Chester Podcast

Hear from our new Headmistress, Joanne Keville

The Queen's School — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0100

#20 – Delighted to welcome the new Headmistress for Queen’s, it's Joanne Keville. Listen to this episode to find out more about Joanne, her vision and aspirations for her new role and of course why she is so passionate about the value of all-girls education.

The Queen's School online

www.thequeensschool.co.uk

What it feels like choosing a school with parent Kate Whitlock

The Queen's School — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0100

#19 - Welcome back to The Queen’s School, Chester Podcast, where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we speak to someone outside school who’s going to give us a real-life insight into what life is like when choosing a school for their children. Kate Whitlock is a Mum of two girls, Eleanor and Phoebee (aged 14 and 10 respectively) and she’s going to explain what it was like choosing a school, what the feel of Queen’s was like when she first stepped inside, what the admissions process was like and how the girls were when they first joined the school themselves.

Now, I love this episode because Kate is external to the school, of course. She’s got no agenda and no reason to tell you anything that the school isn’t. So it’s unscripted, it’s real, it’s from the heart, and that’s what we like on the podcast, similar actually to when we speak to people in the school.

Anyway, that’s all coming up in this episode so come with me now while we speak to Mum of two girls, Kate Whitlock.

The Queen's School online

www.thequeensschool.co.uk

themagicofqueens.co.uk

What it takes to feed a school with Chef Manager Jon at The Queen’s School

The Queen's School — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0100

#18 -Welcome back to The Queen’s School, Chester Podcast, where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re stepping into the catering department because we’re speaking to Jon Simpson, he’s the Chef Manager at the school.

Now, we all love a good bit of decent food and this episode is great for learning more about what happens at lunchtime in school.

Jon’s going to explain how they get the balance between healthy nutritious food and what the pupils there really want to eat, why good nutrition can make such a difference for their work, and we hear all about the various dietary requirements they have today compared to life in the 80s.

So for all that and more come with me now while we speak to the school’s Chef Manager, it’s Jon Simpson.

The Queen's School online

www.thequeensschool.co.uk

Hear from two Year 7 pupils about their transition from Year 6

Year 7s - Becky and Madison — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0100

#17 - Welcome to The Queen’s School, Chester Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we speak to two Year 7s, Becky and Madison.

We’re going to find out about how the transition between Year 6 and Year 7 works and how different the primary and secondary schools are to each other, and finally we get some advice for current Year 6s making the transition.

So come with me as we step into a conversation with the Year 7s, Becky and Madison.

The Queen's School online
www.thequeensschool.co.uk

Step into a World of Sport at Queen's

Gemma Glynn and Martine Green — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0100

#16 - Welcome back to The Queen’s School, Chester Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you.

Now in this episode we’re getting into Sport with the Head of PE and a teacher of PE who’s also the Head of Hockey.

Gemma Glynn and Martine Green talk to us about why it’s so important for children to get into sport, how a parent could engage their child into sport if they’re starting to lose interest and how celebrating success is great for other aspects of school life too.

So let’s not hang about but instead come with me as we step into sport with Gemma Glynn and Martine Green.

The Queen's School online
www.thequeensschool.co.uk

The old influencing the new - the importance of role models

Deanna Coleman — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0100

#015 - Welcome to The Queen’s School, Chester Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re speaking to previous pupil from Queen’s Deanna Coleman, who’s currently a student at Columbia University in New York.

Deanna will tell us all about her journey since leaving Queen’s School in 2016, why having a strong and supportive alumni network has been valuable to her and other pupils and how she was inspired by other alumni back when she was a pupil at Queen’s herself.

That’s all coming up in this episode, so come with me now as we speak to alumni Deanna.

The Queen's School online
www.thequeensschool.co.uk

Preparing for exams - tips and advice from Head of Teaching and Learning Jack Sheldrake

Jack Sheldrake — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0100

#014 - Welcome to The Queen’s School, Chester Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re talking to Head of Teaching and Learning, Jack Sheldrake.

Jack’s going to be giving out some handy tips and advice for students preparing for their exams, some of the positive ways they can revise and learn and some great techniques they can try.

But Jack will also talk a little bit about diet, exercise and sleep, and what parents can do to encourage and support healthy and stress-free exam preparation.

That’s all coming up in this episode, so come with me now as we dive into the world of revision with Jack Sheldrake.

The Queen's School online
www.thequeensschool.co.uk

Computing at The Queen's School with Joanne McKeirnan

Joanne McKeirnan — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0100

#013 - Welcome to The Queen’s School, Chester Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re talking all about computing with Joanne McKeirnan.

Joanne will discuss computing and what it’s all about, the sort of career opportunities opened up by learning computing and the skills students learn by studying the subject.

But we also get to hear about what Joanne’s experience has been working in the IT industry as a woman and how the CyberFirst girls competition encourages girls to get involved in STEM subjects such as IT and computing.

That’s all coming up in this episode, so come with me now as we learn all about computing with Joanne McKeirnan.

The Queen's School online
www.thequeensschool.co.uk

The importance of choosing the right school

Jane and Heather — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0100

#012 - Welcome to The Queen’s School, Chester Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re talking to Jane from Admissions and parent Heather.

Jane will tell us what kind of advice she’d give to prospective parents who’re considering schools for their children.

But we also get to hear from Heather about what the school application process was like, how much decision making was left up to her children, what some of the obstacles were that they faced, and we might even find out what Heather’s new job is now that she’s back in the UK.

That’s all coming up on this episode, so come with me now as we talk admissions with Jane and Heather.

The Queen's School online
www.thequeensschool.co.uk

Promoting mental wellbeing in school and advice for parents

Katy Yousaf — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0100

#011 - Welcome to The Queen’s School, Chester Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re discussing mental well-being in school with Katy Yousaf.

Katy will explore exactly what mental well-being is, what schools can do to help children feel happy and secure in school and how social media has affected children’s well-being.

But we also get to hear about what parents and teachers can be looking out for in children to ensure they are nurturing happiness and positive well-being inside and outside of school.

That’s all coming up in this episode so come with me now as we discover the importance of mental well-being with Katy Yousaf.

The Queen's School online
www.thequeensschool.co.uk

Striking the right balance – the importance of co-curricular activities

Becci Broome — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0100

#010 - Welcome to The Queen’s School, Chester Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re finding out about co-curricular life at school as we speak with Head of Co-curricular, Becci Broome.

So Becci is about to explain what clubs and activities fall under the co-curricular umbrella, why it’s so important to have a co-curricular programme in school, and how this helps to create a student’s identity.

But we also get to hear how to find out more about the available activities if you’re a parent.

That’s all coming up in this episode so come with me now as we step into the world of co-curricular with Becci Broome.

The Queen's School online
www.thequeensschool.co.uk

Unwrapping the Queen's School Parents' Association (QSPA) with Asha Paymaster

Asha Paymaster — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0100

#009 - Welcome to The Queen’s School, Chester Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re Parents’ Association with the QSPA.

Asha Paymaster is about to unwrap the QSPA so that everyone understands what it is, who it’s for and how it benefits the whole school community. We find out what sort of events, projects and activities they promote, just why it’s so important to be involved and what new parents can expect from a QSPA meeting.

So come with me now as we step into the Queen’s School Parents’ Association right now with Asha Paymaster.

www.thequeensschool.co.uk

QSPA on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/queensschoolpa

Meet the Head Girl Team - Ava, Gigi and Lucy

Ava — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0100

#008 - Welcome to The Queen’s School, Chester Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re talking to three of our Y13 students about their experiences of life in the sixth form.

This means we’re going to find out why they stayed on at Queen’s instead of going elsewhere, the support the school provides for major decisions in life, such as which university is right for each person, and what life is actually like from one day to the next at Queen’s when you’re in the sixth form.

But enough of the intro, let’s get into this right now as we have an honest conversation with Ava, Lucy and Gigi.

www.thequeensschool.co.uk

The importance and value of Careers Guidance in school with Julietta Dawson

Julietta Dawson — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0100

#007 - Welcome to The Queen’s School, Chester Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re talking about Careers Guidance with none other than Julietta Dawson.

We’re about to hear how careers guidance has changed in 2021 when compared to the 80s and 90s, the transferable skills that apply to multiple job roles, how children can prepare when they don’t have a clear idea of their own future and how parents can help support their children to make the right choices.

So let’s not waste any more time but instead come with me while we talk careers guidance with Julietta Dawson.

www.thequeensschool.co.uk

Special Needs in school with John Ross and why all parents need to be more aware

John Ross — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100

#006 - Welcome to The Queen’s School, Chester Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re talking about SEN, Special Educational Needs, with John Ross, the school’s SEN Co-ordinator, or SENCO.

You’re about to hear why it’s important for parents with children who don’t present any special needs to listen to this episode, the different ways that special needs can present themselves and what a parent could do if they have any questions or concerns about their own children.

This is a great episode and you’ll love the way that John speaks about this subject with such commitment, dedication and passion. Let’s get into it right now, SEN with John Ross.

www.thequeensschool.co.uk

How to ensure a smooth transition to school? Ali Doheny and Gemma Glynn explain

Alison Doheny & Gemma Glynn — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100

#005 - Welcome to The Queen’s School, Chester Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re talking to Alison Doheny, Lower School Head of Infants, and we’re talking to Gemma Glynn who is Head of Transition and Head of Year 7 at school.

This means these are the perfect people for us to talk to about addressing some of the most popular questions pupils and parents have regarding transition in school. Ali and Gemma will highlight some of the tools and methods the school uses to help pupils and parents with the transition process. And we find out how parents can help too.

But we also find out what Ali and Gemma love the most about ensuring the girls experience a smooth transition, always important.

So come with me now as we speak to Ali and Gemma.

www.thequeensschool.co.uk

Active learning during the summer holidays with Gill Taylor

Gill Taylor — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100

#004 - Welcome to The Queen’s School, Chester Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you.

In this episode we speak to Gill Taylor, Director of Studies about the summer holidays and finding a solution to something called the ‘Summer Learning Loss’.

Gill’s going to explain what that’s all about, how parents can tailor learning-opportunity activities in the holidays, the different resources available to parents that can help keep a student actively learning, and we’ll discover some of the cognitive benefits of playing Minecraft.

Let’s not waste any more time but dive on in with me as we speak to Gill Taylor.

www.thequeensschool.co.uk

Futureproofing your daughter - Joanne Keville

Joanne Keville — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100

#003 - Welcome to The Queen’s School, Chester Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you.

In this episode we speak to Joanne Keville, Deputy Headmistress at The Queen’s School. We’re about to find out what futureproofing students actually means, how the school’s curriculum plays a part in this and why it’s so important to have a global perspective in life.

So come with me as we step into a conversation with Joanne Keville.

www.thequeensschool.co.uk

Mud pies and nature – the benefits of outdoor learning with Iona Carmody

The Queen's School — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100

#002 - Welcome to The Queen’s School, Chester Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you.

In this episode we speak to Iona Carmody, Head of the Lower School about the importance and benefits of outdoor learning. We ask her why she’s so passionate about outdoor learning, why it really matters to young children, and how her own childhood of growing up a long way from Chester has shaped who she is and why she feels so passionate about outdoor education.

So come with me as we step into a conversation with Iona Carmody.

www.thequeensschool.co.uk

Overcoming the myths and misconceptions of single sex education

Sue Wallace-Woodroffe — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 21:00:00 +0100

#001 - Welcome to The Queen’s School, Chester Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you.

In this episode we speak to Sue Wallace-Woodroffe, Head of The Queen's School. We’re going to find out about the different school environments she worked in before arriving at The Queen’s School, what the biggest myths are surrounding an all-girls education, and how the classroom in an all-girls school is different when compared to a co-ed environment. But we’re also going to find out where in the world she’d like to visit if she could travel anywhere, see if you can guess where it might be.

So come with me as we step into a conversation with the Head, Sue Wallace-Woodroffe.

www.thequeensschool.co.uk

Welcome to our new podcast

Jane Archibald — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0100

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.