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From Solid Gold Studios, this is EduThink - the podcast that explores Education in South Africa. If you're a parent, a pupil, a teacher, a principal, or interested in any aspect of education, then this podcast is for you. Hosted by entrepreneur, pragmatic optimist, small business improvement consult…

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    • Nov 10, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    'Good enough' should not define your child's education

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 45:15


    Choosing a school is one of the biggest decisions you can make. But these choices are not irreversible and should be revisited over time. In this podcast, Education Incorporated Boutique School (EduInc) Headmaster, Gershom Aitchison, talks with Executive Head Jacqueline Aitchison and the legendary Mike Stopforth about why 'good enough' shouldn't be good enough. If you have children in school, you'll likely recognise yourself and some of your challenges here. Connect with Gershom on LinkedIn · Connect with Jacqueline on LinkedIn · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn

    'Good enough' should not define your child's education

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 45:15


    Choosing a school is one of the biggest decisions you can make. But these choices are not irreversible and should be revisited over time. In this podcast, Education Incorporated Boutique School (EduInc) Headmaster, Gershom Aitchison, talks with Executive Head Jacqueline Aitchison and the legendary Mike Stopforth about why 'good enough' shouldn't be good enough. If you have children in school, you'll likely recognise yourself and some of your challenges here. Connect with Gershom on LinkedIn · Connect with Jacqueline on LinkedIn · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn

    Ruthless curiosity, recreational obsessions and good views on gaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 37:29


    Why hobbies make us happy and the importance of having them Richard Mulholland (Missing Link Founder and CEO In this episode Mr and Mrs Aitchison connect with Richard Mulholland, this time to talk about how ruthless curiosity leads to recreational obsessions, the things that fill up our gas tanks and make us happy. Rich does this by sharing his unique insights into hobbies, gaming and raising children in the 21st century. Missing Link Website · Why is Richard always so happy? · EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn · Transcription (automated so has errors) — PDF (105.2 KB)

    Ruthless curiosity, recreational obsessions and good views on gaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 37:29


    Why hobbies make us happy and the importance of having them Richard Mulholland (Missing Link Founder and CEO In this episode Mr and Mrs Aitchison connect with Richard Mulholland, this time to talk about how ruthless curiosity leads to recreational obsessions, the things that fill up our gas tanks and make us happy. Rich does this by sharing his unique insights into hobbies, gaming and raising children in the 21st century. Missing Link Website · Why is Richard always so happy? · Transcription (automated so has errors) — PDF (105.2 KB)

    The difference that makes the difference

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 67:23


    Today we go deep! In a sometimes very emotional conversation about why parents move their children to a new school. What are the reasons? The many challenges? The prejudices and fears. What concerns led them to change? And what advice do they give to others whose children are just not loving school? Join Mandy, Creina and Debbie in conversation with EduInc Headmaster, Gershom Aitchison, and discover that you (and your child) are not alone. EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn

    The difference that makes the difference

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 67:23


    Today we go deep! In a sometimes very emotional conversation about why parents move their children to a new school. What are the reasons? The many challenges? The prejudices and fears. What concerns led them to change? And what advice do they give to others whose children are just not loving school? Join Mandy, Creina and Debbie in conversation with EduInc Headmaster, Gershom Aitchison, and discover that you (and your child) are not alone.

    BIG vs small - how to choose the right school for your child

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 36:55


    Today's guests represent a veritable powerhouse of knowledge and insight on how, and why, you might decide between a large or small school for your child's education. Our guests are: Selwyn Marx | Headmaster at Hamilton House Gershom Aitchison | Headmaster at Education Incorporated Jax Aitchison | Executive Head at Education Incorporated Ishan Singh | Deputy Headmaster Connect with Selwyn on LinkedIn · Connect with Ishan on LinkedIn · Hamilton House · Education Incorporated Boutique School

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    BIG vs small - how to choose the right school for your child

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 36:55


    Today's guests represent a veritable powerhouse of knowledge and insight on how, and why, you might decide between a large or small school for your child's education. Our guests are: Selwyn Marx | Headmaster at Hamilton House Gershom Aitchison | Headmaster at Education Incorporated Jax Aitchison | Executive Head at Education Incorporated Ishan Singh | Deputy Headmaster Connect with Selwyn on LinkedIn · Connect with Ishan on LinkedIn · Hamilton House · Education Incorporated Boutique School · EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn

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    Disrupting to Innovate Change in the Edu Space

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2019 35:54


    Charlotte D Blignaut, Shirley Lloyd, Jill Lithgow and Gershom Aitchison Join Charlotte D Blignaut as she leads a round table panel discussion at the 2019 EduTech conference in Sandton with Shirley Lloyd, a recently retired Director from the NQF Directorate for the Department of Higher Education, Jill Lithgow, the Educations Solutions lead for Johnson and Johnson in South Africa, and Gershom Aitchison, co-founder and headmaster of Education Incorporated, a boutique school in Fourways. Book a tour to visit EduInc now!

    Disrupting to Innovate Change in the Edu Space

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2019 35:54


    Charlotte D Blignaut, Shirley Lloyd, Jill Lithgow and Gershom Aitchison Join Charlotte D Blignaut as she leads a round table panel discussion at the 2019 EduTech conference in Sandton with Shirley Lloyd, a recently retired Director from the NQF Directorate for the Department of Higher Education, Jill Lithgow, the Educations Solutions lead for Johnson and Johnson in South Africa, and Gershom Aitchison, co-founder and headmaster of Education Incorporated, a boutique school in Fourways. Book a tour to visit EduInc now! · EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn

    Disrupting to Innovate Change in the Edu Space | Charlotte D Blignaut, Shirley Lloyd, Jill Lithgow and Gershom Aitchison

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2019 35:55


    Join Charlotte D Blignaut as she leads a round table panel discussion at the 2019 EduTech conference in Sandton with Shirley Lloyd, a recently retired Director from the NQF Directorate for the Department of Higher Education, Jill Lithgow, the Educations Solutions lead for Johnson and Johnson in South Africa, and Gershom Aitchison, co-founder and headmaster of Education Incorporated, a boutique school in Fourways. If you want to know more about EduInc Boutique School, book a tour to visit them now. https://educationincorporated.co.za/tour-request-form.php If you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at

    Family + School = a future-proofed child | Nikki Bush

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 31:42


    Nikki Bush (Human Potential and Parenting) Gershom Aitchison (Founder and Headmaster | EduInc Boutique School) Jacqueline Aitchison (Founder, Executive Head | EduInc Boutique School) In this episode Nikki Bush (human potential and parenting speaker and author) and Gershom and Jacqueline Aitchison (founders, headmaster and director of Education Incorporated Boutique School) talk to host Gavin Kennedy about Nikki's new book, Future Proof your child for the 2020's and Beyond, and how this dovetails with the educational philosophy of Education Incorporated Boutique School. They discuss the importance of family and school in skills development for future success and the ultimate objective when navigating the stress of choosing subjects for FET. Book a tour to visit EduInc now!

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    Family + School = a future-proofed child | Nikki Bush

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 31:42


    Nikki Bush (Human Potential and Parenting) Gershom Aitchison (Founder and Headmaster | EduInc Boutique School) Jacqueline Aitchison (Founder, Executive Head | EduInc Boutique School) In this episode Nikki Bush (human potential and parenting speaker and author) and Gershom and Jacqueline Aitchison (founders, headmaster and director of Education Incorporated Boutique School) talk to host Gavin Kennedy about Nikki's new book, Future Proof your child for the 2020's and Beyond, and how this dovetails with the educational philosophy of Education Incorporated Boutique School. They discuss the importance of family and school in skills development for future success and the ultimate objective when navigating the stress of choosing subjects for FET. Book a tour to visit EduInc now! · EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn

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    Family + School = a future-proofed child | Nikki Bush (Human Potential and Parenting), Gershom and Jacqueline Aitchison (Founders, Headmaster Director of Education Incorporated Boutique School)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 31:43


    In this episode Nikki Bush (human potential and parenting speaker and author) and Gershom and Jacqueline Aitchison (founders, headmaster and director of Education Incorporated Boutique School) talk to host Gavin Kennedy about Nikki's new book, Future Proof your child for the 2020's and Beyond, and how this dovetails with the educational philosophy of Education Incorporated Boutique School. They discuss the importance of family and school in skills development for future success and the ultimate objective when navigating the stress of choosing subjects for FET. Contact Nikki Bush via her website. click here If you want to know more about EduInc Boutique School, book a tour to visit them now. https://educationincorporated.co.za/tour-request-form.php If you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at

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    How to Suck Less in Public | Richard Mulholland

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 56:18


    Richard Mulholland (Co-Founder of Missing Link and TalkDrawer, International Speaker and Top CEO Coach) Join us as Richard Mulholland talks to the children, and staff, at Education Incorporated school in Fourways about the value of being a confident and effective presenter. He also shares life advice (on tattoos and motorbikes) and answers some interesting questions from the children.

    How to Suck Less in Public | Richard Mulholland

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 56:18


    Richard Mulholland (Co-Founder of Missing Link and TalkDrawer, International Speaker and Top CEO Coach) Join us as Richard Mulholland talks to the children, and staff, at Education Incorporated school in Fourways about the value of being a confident and effective presenter. He also shares life advice (on tattoos and motorbikes) and answers some interesting questions from the children. EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn

    How to Suck Less in Public | Richard Mulholland (Co-Founder of Missing Link and TalkDrawer, International Speaker and Top CEO Coach)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 56:18


    Join us as Richard Mulholland talks to the children, and staff, at Education Incorporated school in Fourways about the value of being a confident and effective presenter. He also shares life advice (on tattoos and motorbikes) and answers some interesting questions from the children. Connect with the amazing Richard Mulholland click here Want to see what a school looks like with 10 children in a class? click here If you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at

    It's a big world out there, start exploring! | Tamin-Lee Connolly

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 27:03


    Tamin-Lee Connolly (World Challenge) and Gershom Aitchison (Headmaster : EduInc Boutique School) Today Gershom Aitchison (Headmaster : EduInc Boutique school in Fourways) and Tamin-Lee Connolly (Regional Manager : World Challenge) talk about the benefits of travel for high school pupils. They explain how World Challenge works, from planning, to fund-raising, to departing and making a difference somewhere else in the world. They also elaborate on the objectives and methods used for children to learn independence, leadership and contribution.

    It's a big world out there, start exploring! | Tamin-Lee Connolly

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 27:03


    Tamin-Lee Connolly (World Challenge) and Gershom Aitchison (Headmaster : EduInc Boutique School) Today Gershom Aitchison (Headmaster : EduInc Boutique school in Fourways) and Tamin-Lee Connolly (Regional Manager : World Challenge) talk about the benefits of travel for high school pupils. They explain how World Challenge works, from planning, to fund-raising, to departing and making a difference somewhere else in the world. They also elaborate on the objectives and methods used for children to learn independence, leadership and contribution. EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn

    It's a big world out there, start exploring! | Tamin-Lee Connolly (World Challenge) and Gershom Aitchison (Headmaster : EduInc Boutique School)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 27:08


    Today Gershom Aitchison (Headmaster : EduInc Boutique school in Fourways) and Tamin-Lee Connolly (Regional Manager : World Challenge) talk about the benefits of travel for high school pupils. They explain how World Challenge works, from planning, to fund-raising, to departing and making a difference somewhere else in the world. They also elaborate on the objectives and methods used for children to learn independence, leadership and contribution. Visit World Challenge and start your child's travel adventure today! click here Visit Education Incorporated for more information about very small classes and a boutique school experience. click here Are you ready to produce your own podcast?

    Teachers, Teamwork and the Future World of Work | Andee Deverell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2018 44:28


    Andee Deverell and Gershom Aitchison Our guests Andee Deverell (head of Organisation Design, Change and HR Communications at Nedbank) and Gershom Aitchison (headmaster at Education Incorporated, a Private Boutique school in Fourways) talk about Teachers, Teamwork and the Future World of Work.

    Teachers, Teamwork and the Future World of Work | Andee Deverell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2018 44:28


    Andee Deverell and Gershom Aitchison Our guests Andee Deverell (head of Organisation Design, Change and HR Communications at Nedbank) and Gershom Aitchison (headmaster at Education Incorporated, a Private Boutique school in Fourways) talk about Teachers, Teamwork and the Future World of Work. EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn

    Teachers, Teamwork and the Future World of Work | Andee Deverell and Gershom Aitchison

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2018 44:28


    Our guests Andee Deverell (head of Organisation Design, Change and HR Communications at Nedbank) and Gershom Aitchison (headmaster at Education Incorporated, a Private Boutique school in Fourways) talk about Teachers, Teamwork and the Future World of Work.Show notes are available at SolidGoldStudios.co.za/eduthink

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    What can South African schools learn from Finland? | Carmen Murray and Jax Aitchison

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2018 23:13


    Jax Aitchison and Carmen Murray Gavin Kennedy re-broadcasts a Carmen Murray discussion with Jacqueline Aitchison, Director of Education Incorporated Boutique School, about the differences and similarities between South African and Finnish schools and what we can learn from them.

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    What can South African schools learn from Finland? | Carmen Murray and Jax Aitchison

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2018 23:13


    Jax Aitchison and Carmen Murray Gavin Kennedy re-broadcasts a Carmen Murray discussion with Jacqueline Aitchison, Director of Education Incorporated Boutique School, about the differences and similarities between South African and Finnish schools and what we can learn from them. EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn

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    What can South African schools learn from Finland? | Jax Aitchison and Carmen Murray

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2018 23:13


    Gavin Kennedy re-broadcasts a Carmen Murray discussion with Jacqueline Aitchison, Director of Education Incorporated Boutique School, about the differences and similarities between South African and Finnish schools and what we can learn from them.Show notes are available at SolidGoldStudios.co.za/eduthink

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    Educating Your 22nd Century Child | Carmen Murray and Jax Aitchison

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2018 36:59


    Jax Aitchison and Carmen Murray Gavin Kennedy re-broadcasts a Carmen Murray discussion with Jacqueline Aitchison, Director of Education Incorporated Boutique School, about Jax's book titled 'Educating Your 22nd Century Child'. Download

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    Educating Your 22nd Century Child | Carmen Murray and Jax Aitchison

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2018 36:59


    Jax Aitchison and Carmen Murray Gavin Kennedy re-broadcasts a Carmen Murray discussion with Jacqueline Aitchison, Director of Education Incorporated Boutique School, about Jax's book titled 'Educating Your 22nd Century Child'. Download · EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn

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    Educating Your 22nd Century Child | Jax Aitchison and Carmen Murray

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2018 36:59


    Gavin Kennedy re-broadcasts a Carmen Murray discussion with Jacqueline Aitchison, Director of Education Incorporated Boutique School, about Jax's book titled 'Educating Your 22nd Century Child'.Show notes are available at SolidGoldStudios.co.za/eduthink

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    Robotics in schools | Gershom Aitchison, Phillip Haas and Gordon Whitcher

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2018 44:36


    Gershom Aitchison, Phillip Haas and Gordon Whitcher Gavin Kennedy talks to Phillip Haas, from 'Hands On Technology', Gershom Aitchison, Headmaster of Education Incorporated Boutique School, and Gordon Whitcher about the exciting world of robotics in schools. Discussion is around Lego Mindstorm and the value of robotics as part of the official curriculum, or as an extra-mural activity.

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    Robotics in schools | Gershom Aitchison, Phillip Haas and Gordon Whitcher

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2018 44:36


    Gershom Aitchison, Phillip Haas and Gordon Whitcher Gavin Kennedy talks to Phillip Haas, from 'Hands On Technology', Gershom Aitchison, Headmaster of Education Incorporated Boutique School, and Gordon Whitcher about the exciting world of robotics in schools. Discussion is around Lego Mindstorm and the value of robotics as part of the official curriculum, or as an extra-mural activity. EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn

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    Robotics in schools | Gershom Aitchison, Phillip Haas and Gordon Whitcher

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2018 44:36


    Gavin Kennedy talks to Phillip Haas, from 'Hands On Technology', Gershom Aitchison, Headmaster of Education Incorporated Boutique School, and Gordon Whitcher about the exciting world of robotics in schools. Discussion is around Lego Mindstorm and the value of robotics as part of the official curriculum, or as an extra-mural activity.Show notes are available at SolidGoldStudios.co.za/EduThink

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    Grade 4 (il)literacy | Joan Griebenow and Aurora Schoch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2018 33:15


    Gavin Kennedy talks to Joan Griebenow, past principal of Bryandale Primary School, and Aurora Schoch, from the Lonehill International Academy, about the alarming state of South African literacy, as well as practical strategies to turn this around.

    Grade 4 (il)literacy | Joan Griebenow and Aurora Schoch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2018 33:15


    Gavin Kennedy talks to Joan Griebenow, past principal of Bryandale Primary School, and Aurora Schoch, from the Lonehill International Academy, about the alarming state of South African literacy, as well as practical strategies to turn this around. EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn

    Grade 4 (il)literacy | Joan Griebenow and Aurora Schoch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2018 33:15


    Gavin Kennedy talks to Joan Griebenow, past principal of Bryandale Primary School, and Aurora Schoch, from the Lonehill International Academy, about the alarming state of South African literacy, as well as practical strategies to turn this around.Show notes are available at SolidGoldStudios.co.za/EduThink

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    Choosing subjects for Grade 9 pupils | Gershom Aitchison, John Skelton and Andrew Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2017 32:53


    Gavin Kennedy talks to Education Incroporated Headmaster, Gershom Aitchison, Bryanston High Principal, John Skelton, and Andrew Jones about the challenges facing parents of Grade 9 children who must choose their subjects for the last 3 years of their schooling.

    Choosing subjects for Grade 9 pupils | Gershom Aitchison, John Skelton and Andrew Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2017 32:53


    Gavin Kennedy talks to Education Incroporated Headmaster, Gershom Aitchison, Bryanston High Principal, John Skelton, and Andrew Jones about the challenges facing parents of Grade 9 children who must choose their subjects for the last 3 years of their schooling. EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn

    Choosing subjects for Grade 9 pupils | Gershom Aitchison, John Skelton and Andrew Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2017 33:05


    Gavin Kennedy talks to Education Incroporated Headmaster, Gershom Aitchison, Bryanston High Principal, John Skelton, and Andrew Jones about the challenges facing parents of Grade 9 children who must choose their subjects for the last 3 years of their schooling.Show notes are available at SolidGoldStudios.co.za/eduthink

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