Podcasts about Wellington College

In #coachbetter episode Kim talks with Iain Henderson, Director of The Bridge at Wellington College. This is a peek into a conversation they had for Iain's podcast that we're excited to share with you here.  Iain and Kim have been having ongoing conversations about how coaching is implemented differently in different school settings and this conversation highlights a number of key topics that have come up many times, including: the importance of agency in the coaching process embracing a coach-like approach in any interaction  what we hope are the goals or outcomes from the coaching process how we design coaching relationships and avoid "coaching-by-stealth" the impact of different types of coaching models - like: what happens when we mandate coaching, and the repercussions of aligning coaching with evaluation coaching in the age of AI This conversation explores the deep power of coaching as adult development to support the flourishing of all educators in our schools. If you are interested in why coaching is so powerful - and some very important constraints to the coaching process that can make or break your program - this episode is for you! Find the show notes for this episode here. Let's Connect: Our website: coachbetter.tv EduroLearning on LinkedIn EduroLearning on Instagram EduroLearning on YouTube Subscribe to our weekly newsletter Join our #coachbetter Facebook group Learn with Kim Explore our courses for coaches Watch a FREE workshop Articles from Kim 3 Innovative Instructional Coaching Models (Edutopia) How Instructional Coaches Can Balance Confidentiality and Accountability (Edutopia) When We Invest in Coaches, We Invest in Teachers (The Learning Professional, Learning Forward) Books & Chapters from Kim: Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership (book) Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter)

Gwyneth Evans reflects on a life shaped by homeopathy, which first entered her world when conventional approaches weren't meeting her needs as a young mother. Her studies at the London College of Classical Homeopathy and the guidance of key mentors set her on a path that eventually led her back to New Zealand with a clear sense of purpose. There, she helped establish the Wellington College of Homeopathy during a formative period for the profession, focusing on education, collaboration, and growing the field from the ground up. She also shares personal memories of her late husband, Julian Winston, and how their shared life and work deeply influenced her journey. Now in her later years, she continues to teach and serve, driven by a steady commitment to helping others through homeopathy. Episode Highlights: 03:48 - Gwyneth's Journey into Homeopathy 12:12 - When everything fell into place 16:45 - The Importance of Mentorship 18:40 - Establishing the Wellington College of Homeopathy 21:35 - Challenges and Triumphs of Running a College 24:46 - Julian Winston: A Remarkable Partner 27:18 - Flowers, memories, and synchronicity 32:42 - A man of many talents and passions 47:05 - Homeopathy in New Zealand's formative era 49:06 - What to expect at the NZCH Conference 2026 56:00 - What the homeopathy scene looked like in 1991 01:00:40 - Why homeopathy isn't a quick fix 01:04:25 - The story behind the Kāpiti Homeopathy for Children Charitable Clinic 01:15:34 - A life rooted in service About my Guests: Gwyneth Evans is a homeopath based in Waikanae on the Kapiti Coast, New Zealand, with a background originally trained in radiography. Her interest in health led her to discover homeopathy while raising her children, which prompted a shift in her understanding of health and disease. She went on to study homeopathy in London in the early 1980s, a turning point that influenced both her personal development and professional direction. Since beginning her homeopathic practice in Tawa, Wellington in 1987, she has continued her studies with international teachers in New Zealand and abroad. Alongside her clinical work, Gwyneth Evans has been actively involved in homeopathic education and professional development. She founded and served as Principal of the Wellington College of Homeopathy for 22 years and has worked as a Clinical Tutor and Registration Assessor for the New Zealand Council of Homeopaths. She teaches homeopathy at various levels and brings a broad perspective shaped by her life experience, ongoing study, and personal spiritual path. She is also recognized as a Life Member of the New Zealand Council of Homeopaths. Find out more about Gwyneth Website:  https://empower.net.nz/ https://andromeda333.com/ https://www.homeopathy.nz/ If you'd like to learn more about Julian Winston, you can visit his website at julianwinston.com If you would like to support the Homeopathy Hangout Podcast, please consider making a donation by visiting www.EugenieKruger.com and click the DONATE button at the top of the site. Every donation about $10 will receive a shout-out on a future episode. Join my Homeopathy Hangout Podcast Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HelloHomies Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eugeniekrugerhomeopathy/ Here is the link to my free 30-minute Homeopathy@Home online course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqBUpxO4pZQ&t=438s Upon completion of the course - and if you live in Australia - you can join my Facebook group for free acute advice (you'll need to answer a couple of questions about the course upon request to join): www.facebook.com/groups/eughom              

The Wales children's next school is fast becoming one of the most fascinating royal questions of the year.In this episode, we discuss the latest speculation over whether the future King could be heading to Eton, while Wellington College emerges as a serious option for Princess Charlotte and possibly Prince Louis. With insight from Melanie Sanderson of The Good Schools Guide, we look at what each school offers, why the decision matters so much, and what it could reveal about Prince William and Princess Catherine's hopes for their children.We also cover a busy week for the royal family, including:Prince William and Princess Catherine attending a historic moment at Canterbury Cathedral, the King and Queen's visit to Cornwall, Prince Andrew's latest appearance, and what the ongoing fallout could mean for Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.If you love royal insight, family dynamics, and the stories shaping the future of the monarchy, this episode is for you. 00:00 Prince George's school rumours begin 00:56 Welcome and this week in royal news 01:10 King Charles and Queen Camilla in Cornwall 03:53 William and Catherine at a historic church moment 05:00 Prince William's faith and future role as King 07:57 Nanny Maria receives a royal honour 08:59 Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh property row 10:55 Prince Andrew seen after arrest 12:16 Princess Eugenie's birthday and York family fallout 13:48 Princess Beatrice marriage rumours addressed 15:32 Melanie Sanderson joins the podcast 18:20 Which school will Prince George go to? 20:50 Why Wellington College is now in the mix 21:41 Could Charlotte and Louis go co-ed? 23:09 How royal school offers work behind the scenes 24:24 Why taking the future King is a ‘poison chalice' 26:22 Eton vs Wellington vs Marlborough vs Oundle 30:30 Why Eton still feels like the frontrunner 31:46 Eton's phone ban and modern changes 33:14 Is Prince George ready for boarding school? 36:17 What life at Eton is really like 38:18 How Lambrook changed after the Wales children joined 40:26 What each school offers academically and socially 46:12 How much these schools cost 48:02 Could Prince George skip university? 50:06 When might the royal school announcement happen? 53:28 Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode we meet with Charlotte Knight- Benjafield and Rob Spillane from Wellington College in Shanghai. We discuss their bilingual and immersive curriculum and how they use project based learning to fully embed effective learning characteristics.Episode LinksDiscover our support for International Schools and SettingsExplore more about Wellington College

With the school season underway and another massive weekend coming up, including LIVE coverage of the Wellington College v Whitgift, Angus Savage and Wilf Kemsley sit down to discuss the start of the season, expectations, and to live debate this week's Ten to Watch!Fancy a Bobble Hat, Cap, or other merchandisde? Visit the NextGenXV Shop!https://nextgenmerchandise.shopConnect with NextGenXV: https://www.nextgenxv.com https://www.facebook.com/NextGenXV/ https://www.twitter.com/NextGenXVhttps://www.instagram.com/nextgenxvhttps://www.youtube.com/c/Nextgenxv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A ticket is way more than just a slip of paper that gets you into the gig, show, or football match. But with the move to QR codes, barcodes and digitisation, do they still feel special? In Untangling Tickets, designer Jules Akel draws on his extensive experience in designing beautiful tickets for Lord's cricket and Wimbledon which helped build a sense of anticipation ahead of the day. Along the way we talk forgeries, buried treasure, and the power of wit in helping brands connect with the audience. And how does Disney take tickets to a whole other level, with their wearable technology – the MagicBand? A ticket is more than just a slip of paper. It's something you gaze at longingly as you look forward to the event, and hold onto afterwards as a keepsake. It's as much about anticipation – as the basics of gaining entry on the day. In this episode we're going to Untangle Tickets, with designer Jules Akel. For 25 years he created beautiful tickets for Marylebone Cricket Club at Lords. And he has designed an abundance of materials for Wimbledon, Ascot, whiskey distilleries and music festivals. Of course, nowadays – we just flash a QR code or barcode stored on our phone, but as Jules explains, we can still design tickets so they feel special. Giving us a sense of joy and fun about the whole experience. Along the way we talk forgeries, buried treasure, and the power of wit in helping brands connect with the audience. We also break off to look at how Disney take tickets to a whole other level, with their wearable technology – the MagicBand. About Jules Akel Jules is a graduate of Preston Poly where he was taught about the primacy of the idea over decoration. Of course the art is important, but in the service of communication. He has enjoyed creating all manner of designs to help companies large and small to prosper. These companies have included Marylebone Cricket Club, Wimbledon Tennis Championships, Greenpeace, L'Oreal, Dalwhinnie Distillery, Marlborough College, Wellington College, Skibo Castle and others. Useful links Connect with Jules Akel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jules-akel-33028a13 Explore his design work https://www.akel.co.uk Buy his book, Cricket Tickets. It's available from Christopher Saunders the publisher. https://www.cricket-books.com/search_results.php?typeofitem=&author=akel&title=&search=&anyallexact=all&submit=search&pricemin=&pricemax=&sortorder=creationdate&maxrows=30&advancedsearch=advancedsearch And thank you to Christian Wolmar for kindly allowing us to use your front room to record! Listen to his podcast Calling All Stations: https://cogitamus.co.uk/calling-all-stations --- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two school students have been given the opportunity of a lifetime, to represent New Zealand at the "Olympics" of Science and Engineering Fairs in the United States. Year 13 Wellington College student Jesse Rumball-Smith and year 11 student at Wellington Girls' College Isabelle Aduna spoke to Corin Dann.

Wellingtonian Michael Hobbs says he couldn't pick a winner for the US presidential election - but says the mood is tense and hard to escape. The former Blues player and Wellington College head boy is now in the private equity industry in Los Angeles, after studying an MBA at Stanford University. He joined Nick Mills to discuss the mood in the US ahead of today's vote. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, my guest is Sir Anthony Seldon – a figure who truly needs no introduction in education. However, for those less familiar with his remarkable contributions, here's a bit of context. Anthony has held some of the most influential roles in education, most recently as headmaster of Epsom College. Before this, he served as vice-chancellor of the University of Buckingham and was headmaster at Wellington College and Brighton College – among many other roles. Beyond his leadership in education, Anthony is a widely published author and renowned biographer, especially of political figures. For over 40 years, he has written extensively about British prime ministers, an 'impossible office,' as he titled one of his books. His most recent book was the number one Sunday Times bestseller, Truss at 10: How Not to Be Prime Minister - a hair raising read if ever there was one. Anthony has written on education as well, including his thought-provoking The Fourth Education Revolution: Will Artificial Intelligence Liberate or Infantilise Humanity? I recorded this conversation at Epsom College last year, prior to the latest change in government. Fittingly, this was also the day Sir Keir Starmer – then Leader of the Opposition – announced Labour's intention to prioritise oracy in education, a topic we explore in depth. Our conversation is wide-ranging and rich with insights: we discuss oracy, why spoken language skills often flourish more in private schools than in state schools, the essential role of agency in education and life, and the transformative impact of meditation – a daily practice that both Anthony and I find invaluable. LINKS Anthony on X: https://x.com/anthonyseldon Truss at 10: https://linktr.ee/trussat10 Outro track: How it is and how it should be, by Grit Control: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ud69RIV1eOV9poMR7AORI DON'T BE A STRANGER The Rethinking Education podcast is hosted by Dr James Mannion and produced by Sophie Dean. You can contact James at https://www.rethinking-ed.org/contact. SUPPORT THE RETHINKING ED PODCAST: Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/repod Buy James a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/repod

This and all episodes at: https://aiandyou.net/ . My guest today founded the United Kingdom's AI in Education initiative, but Sir Anthony Seldon is known to millions more there as the author of books about prime ministers, having just published one about Liz Truss. Sir Anthony is one of Britain's leading contemporary historians, educationalists, commentators and political authors. For 20 years he was a transformative headmaster (“principal” in North American lingo) first at Brighton College and then Wellington College, one of the country's leading independent schools. From 2015 to 2020 he served as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Buckingham. He is now head of Epsom College. He is the author or editor of over 35 books on contemporary history, including insider accounts on the last six prime ministers. In 2018 he wrote The Fourth Education Revolution, which anticipates stunning, unprecedented effects of AI on education. He was knighted in 2014 for services to education and modern political history.  Managing to avoid nearly all the potential Truss references, I talked with him about how teachers should think about the size of the impact of AI on education, the benefits of AI to students and teachers, what the AI in Education initiative is doing, and what the best role of teachers in the classroom is in the AI age. All this plus our usual look at today's AI headlines! Transcript and URLs referenced at HumanCusp Blog.          

Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered what makes the ultimate summer barbecue? Picture this: We're live from Jill's garden, dishing out top-notch barbecue tips just for you! We've got a hilarious debate on the quintessential coronation chicken—yes, Celia still owes us that promised invite. Hear about our quirky obsession with viral trends, like rolling bottles on TikTok, and our lighthearted proposal for a Lambrini experiment to test our guests' drink desperation levels!Next, brace yourself for the zaniest chapter: Pranksgiving! This festive gathering of ours is legendary, featuring none other than a life-size cutout of Ainsley Harriot. And what if we could toss Louis Theroux, Piers Morgan, Jeremy Clarkson, and Greta Thunberg into a barbecue mix? Imagine the fireworks! You'll love our imaginative chatter about how these personalities might clash or connect over the grill. It's all about the joy of unexpected camaraderie and the laughs that follow.And just when you think it can't get better, we recount the quintessential barbecue moments—from salads and nibbles to BBQ mishaps. Ever planned the perfect barbecue only for it to be hilariously ruined by rain? You'll relate to our soaked adventure in Jill's garden, salvaging the evening under a tiny umbrella. Nostalgia takes us back to choral courses at Wellington College and a London to Brighton trip, where the smell of grilling food wafted through the air. Join us for an episode that's equal parts humor, nostalgia, and the pure joy of shared experiences.Your Most Interesting StoryEveryone has at least one fascinating story. We help them tell it. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.

Series: Artificial Intelligence, Leadership and the Future of Further EducationHosts:Richard Foster-Fletcher, Executive Chair, MKAI.orgJaisal Surana, Head of Advocacy, MKAI.orgGuest:Sir Anthony Seldon, Head Master, Epsom CollegeGuest Bios:Sir Anthony Seldon: Sir Anthony Francis Seldon is a prominent British educator, contemporary historian, and author known for his significant contributions to education and political history. Sir Anthony is currently the Head Master of Epsom College. He previously served as the 13th Master of Wellington College and was Vice-Chancellor of the University of Buckingham from 2015 to 2020.A prolific author, Sir Anthony has written or edited more than 45 books, including political biographies of every British Prime Minister from John Major to Boris Johnson. His works are noted for their insightful analysis and detailed research, contributing significantly to contemporary historical literature.In education, Sir Anthony is widely recognised for his innovative approaches. He introduced happiness and well-being classes at Wellington College, advocating for a holistic approach to education that encompasses emotional and social development alongside academic achievement. His leadership in promoting the International Baccalaureate and personalised learning has been influential in modernising educational practices in the UK and beyond.Beyond his educational roles, Sir Anthony co-founded the Centre for Contemporary British History and the charity Action for Happiness. He is also a governor of the Royal Shakespeare Company and serves on the boards of several other charities and educational bodies. Knighted in 2014 for services to education and modern political history, Sir Anthony continues to be a leading voice in educational reform and historical scholarship. His recent focus includes integrating AI into education to enhance personalised learning and resilience in students.Episode Overview:In this special live episode of "The Transformative Impact of AI in Education," we explore the revolutionary potential of artificial intelligence in the realm of further education. This episode brings together insights from Sir Anthony Seldon and Richard Foster-Fletcher, along with guests from the MKAI.org community. The discussion delves into how AI technologies like machine learning, personalised learning algorithms, and adaptive educational software are reshaping educational practices. We discuss the historical context of educational revolutions, the unique qualities of human intelligence, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI in education.Key Topics of Discussion:The transformative potential of AI compared to historical technological advancements.The importance of learning from history in shaping AI's role in education.Balancing human intelligence and AI in modern educational systems.The challenges and opportunities AI presents for teachers and students.The ethical implications and practical implementation of AI in education.Key 'Takeaway' Ideas:AI has the potential to revolutionise education in ways comparable to the printing press and internal combustion engine.A balanced approach that integrates AI while emphasising human qualities is essential for modernising education.Teachers play a crucial role in maintaining human elements in education, especially for younger students.AI can provide significant benefits for personalised learning, particularly for students with special educational needs.International cooperation and ethical considerations are vital in harnessing AI's potential for the betterment of education.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-boundless-podcast--4077400/support.

Before ‘The X Factor' and ‘The Voice', there was ‘Pop Idol', the ITV behemoth that spawned Simon Fuller's global mega-hit ‘American Idol'.  Season One climaxed on 9th February, 2002, when Gareth Gates - a 17-year-old former head chorister - and Will Young - a politely-spoken 23-year-old alumnus of Wellington College - slugged it out for the title of Pop Idol champion. Britain was captivated as the public strove to choose their favourite cover version of an unreleased Westlife album track - with over 15 million people tuning in, and 8.7 million casting their votes via telephone. Will emerged as the winner, but perhaps the real winner was the format - which centred the Judges, particularly ‘Nasty' Simon Cowell, in a way that would inspire dozens of talent show successors. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly recall how producer Nigel Lythgoe ramped up the ‘battle' element of the competition with rosettes and battle buses; consider the homophobic coverage of Young's sexuality in the mainstream media; and reveal Rebecca's place in Pop Idol history…  Further Reading: • ‘And your new Pop Idol is... Will' (The Observer, 2002): https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2002/feb/10/bensummerskill.theobserver • ‘Life after Will Young: how talent shows shaped Britain' (The Guardian, 2022): https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/jan/29/life-after-will-young-how-talent-shows-shaped-britain • 'Pop Idol: The Winner is Revealed' (ITV, 2002): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKz-TYXdIQI We'll be back on Monday - unless you join

Simon goes on a couple of unusual benders before he and Lee talk about trust, mistrust, getting a feeling about people, and the ways we humans function in groups.Some other details from the episode: Crying while watching Love Actually on a long haul flight, a Melbourne billboard for erectile disfunction, folding a fitted sheet, Lee's bedding packaging, ironing, The Traitors (reality TV show), eating kangaroo bottom, Matt Hancock (former British politician), Love Island (in name only), Survivor, Big Brother, Lee's baseline venal character, triggers for not trusting, liking or connecting, Simon being less guarded around women, being bullied, learning to trust men again, Wellington College, trying to be friends with everyone, learning to flirt, the way men wield power, people who talk about themselves, Lee editing himself and audio waveforms.--- Related links (and necessary corrections):The Traitors: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Traitors_(British_TV_series)Blindspot Implicit Association Test (Harvard): https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/user/agg/blindspot/indexrk.htm Get in touch with Lee and Simon at info@midlifing.net. ---The Midlifing logo is adapted from an original image by H.L.I.T: https://www.flickr.com/photos/29311691@N05/8571921679 (CC BY 2.0)

Outrage from Wellington parents as a school changes uniform requirements. Year Nine pupils at Wellington College must now wear blazers and ties, which come with a price tag of almost $300. Some parents aren't happy about the change during a cost of living crisis. Vaughan Couillault of the Secondary Principals' Association says uniform changes usually aren't cheap. "You can't put a cheap blazer onto a student these days, it's usually $250 to start with." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weekend Sport Host Jason Pine and All Sports Breakfast Host Adam Cooper join Nick Mills for Friday Sport. Together they discuss the Black Caps nine-wicket demolition over England, and Wellington College winning a national school basketball title. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

William Butler Yeats, the great poet, observed, “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” It may be easy to agree that education is the passport to a better future, but in this episode we wanted to discuss how we should be thinking about education today and tomorrow, and are we failing? Our guest, Sir Anthony Seldon, is recognised as one of the most distinguished and respected figures in the world of education. He's a headmaster who has led some of the UK's leading independent schools, including Wellington College, Brighton College and (now) Epsom College. He is also the former Vice Chancellor of Buckingham University and author of over 40 books, including his masterpiece “The Impossible Office”, which examines the lives of 55 British Prime Ministers. Alongside this, Anthony is Deputy Chair of the Times Education Commission. We discuss how to define a good education, how AI will influence both teaching and learning; and whether the cost versus benefit of school and university education represents a good return on investment, including whether Tony Blair was simply wrong in his desire to have 50% of the UK population attend university.  Anthony discusses effecting change and assessing great leadership, drawing on his examination of 55 Prime Ministers. Perhaps most important of all, he discusses how to live a better life and why grades alone shouldn't define intelligence.  Sign up to our newsletter for more in-depth insights | Follow us on LinkedIn The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders, Bremont Watches and LiveTrade.

Clothes for pets.  Some things will never make sense. Faced with the more absurd side of modern civilisation, what are we to do?  The secret, according to this week's guest, is to find the funny anyway. In fact, he's made it his job.    Integrating Matt's green split personality: Climate chaos isn't funny (but we should still make jokes about it)  …and here's what it means for politics: Counting trees, pricing yachts, modelling CCS and other economic puzzles  The art of climate conversations: keep them light!  Here's the set list for this show:  The Star Wars effect of humour in climate communication  ‘it's more visceral' – having a child and emotional engagement  Why we shouldn't find hope in younger generations  Climate scientists are getting pissed off…     As well as his work as an academic economist, he is also a stand-up comedian who has delivered four sold-out Edinburgh Festival shows about climate change, and the author of the book Hot Mess: What on Earth can we do about Climate Change?    Matt Winning is the Senior Research Fellow at the Bartlett School of the Environment, Energy and Resources, University College of London.     To find out how (and why) to make light of the climate struggle for good, join Matt Winning on this episode of Conversations on Climate.   It's hard as academics, you can't be making decisions about one technology in a positive way and other technologies in a negative light just because that's how you feel. ... there's choices you're constantly making when you're having conversations about whether you're making things more or less depressing. And it's actively trying to keep the positive parts of your brain engaged and trying to constantly engage other people and their positive parts of the brain ... … basically I'm saying go and talk to some comedians.     Reference Links: The 14th Festival of Education at Wellington College: https://educationfest.co.uk Book: Hot Mess: https://mattwinning.com/book Climate Strange - TEDx Newcastle College: https://tinyurl.com/25bbo9p5 Wellington College: https://www.wellingtoncollege.org.uk   Conversations on Climate is a podcast produced by United Renewables in association with the London Business School Energy Alumni Club.  It brings together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter.   Season 2 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, ALUMNI ENERGY CLUB.   Tune into the video version of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy.   SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell   Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3   #technology #climate #economics #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate

What character strengths and dispositions help international educators start their going global journey to sustain them through the ups and downs of teaching and living internationally? We learned firsthand from our guest, Jessica Simmons, who shared a multi-part Going Global Story that models these traits. Jessica Simmons is from Melbourne, Australia. She has over 19 years of experience as a qualified educator. Working as a drama and humanities teacher across schools in various states of Australia and China (albeit only remotely), she also has over nine years of leadership experience. During a hiatus from teaching, she worked in the Museum and Local Government sectors for ten years (and had two children). Her most recent positions include Head of Arts at an independent school in regional Australia and Director of Performing Arts for Wellington College, Hangzhou, China. She has a Master's of Education from Melbourne University, a Bachelor of Arts (Drama), and a Bachelor of Education (Secondary). A keen netballer, hiker, reader, and theatre-goer, she loves to spend the weekend exploring new places with her husband and children. Her next adventure will be in Abuja, Nigeria, where she is moving in July  2023 to teach Performing Arts at the American International School of Abuja - with her husband and two children (aged 9 and 13) in tow.The guiding question for the episode was, “How did you use tenacity, grit, and perseverance in your quest to become an international educator?”We discussed Jessica's four-year journey in and out of international education. Along the way, we learned of her experiences through the pandemic and, more recently, teaching in Australia while pursuing the international teaching lifestyle. An added bonus is hearing from Jessica's husband and two children, who shared their thoughts about the upcoming move to West Africa.  This episode was recorded on June 24, 2023. Jessica's Contact Information: | Email: jessica.anne.simmons@gmail.com | Jessica writes at Medium. Here is a direct link to her account. Resources Mentioned in the Episode:Jacqueline Mallais, International Teacher Consultant Doug Ota's book Safe PassageDisc Personality Assessment:  Model Descriptor and Free TestRemember to access our Educators Going Global website for more information or to subscribe to our newsletter!Email us with comments or suggestions at educatorsgoingglobal@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.Music: YouTube. (2022). Acoustic Guitar | Folk | No copyright | 2022❤️. YouTube. Retrieved October 11, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOEmg_6i7jA.

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have Olympian Stephen Scullion to discuss about his running journey. Stephen talks all about his running journey, fighting alcoholism, and more with our host Vikas Singh. Stephen Scullion (born November 9, 1988) is an Irish middle-distance and long-distance runner. He has made a mark in various international competitions, showcasing his talent and determination. Born in Belfast and educated at Wellington College, Scullion has represented Northern Ireland in prestigious events such as the Commonwealth Games and European Athletics Championships. His achievements include an impressive tenth-place finish at the 2019 Houston Marathon, despite encountering a wrong turn during the race. He has qualified for major competitions like the World Championships and the 2020 Summer Olympics. Notable marathon performances include a second-place finish in the 2019 Dublin Marathon and an eleventh-place finish in the 2020 London Marathon. Scullion continues to make his mark in the world of long-distance running, representing Northern Ireland at the 2022 Commonwealth Games with a commendable tenth-place finish in the men's marathon event. Stephen also coaches runners through his website joggingroom.com.Follow Stephen on,Instagram: @lionscullYouTube: youtube.com/@stephenscullion262About Vikas Singh:Vikas Singh, an MBA from Chicago Booth, worked at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, APGlobale, and Reliance before coming up with the idea of democratizing fitness knowledge and helping beginners get on a fitness journey. Vikas is an avid long-distance runner, building fitpage to help people learn, train, and move better.For more information on Vikas, or to leave any feedback and requests, you can reach out to him via the channels below:Instagram: @vikas_singhhLinkedIn: Vikas SinghTwitter: @vikashsingh1010Subscribe To Our Newsletter For Weekly Nuggets of Knowledge!

It's an EmMajority Report Thursday! Emma hosts Van Jackson, professor of international relations at Wellington College in New Zealand, to discuss his recent book Pacific Power Paradox: American Statecraft and the Fate of the Asian Peace. Then, Emma is joined by Murtaza Hussain, reporter at The Intercept, to discuss his recent piece co-authored with Ryan Grim entitled "ELON MUSK'S TWITTER WIDENS ITS CENSORSHIP OF MODI'S CRITICS". Check out Van's book here: https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300257281/pacific-power-paradox/ Check out Murtaza's piece here: https://theintercept.com/2023/03/28/twitter-modi-india-punjab-amritpal-singh/ Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! http://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: http://majority.fm/app Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattBinder @MattLech @BF1nn @BradKAlsop Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on Youtube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Subscribe to Discourse Blog, a newsletter and website for progressive essays and related fun partly run by AM Quickie writer Jack Crosbie. https://discourseblog.com/ Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder - https://majorityreportradio.com/

We chat with Iain Henderson. Deputy Head (Educational Developments and Partnerships) at Wellington College and Chris Woolf, International Director, Wellington College International, about how private schools can run successful international school franchises.They discuss everything from the importance of regularly checking in with leaders at your overseas schools, to how you ensure you create the right ethos in a new setting that mirrors the home school.We also hear how their own Festival of EDucation is about to go global with new events planned by their overseas partners.

This is the latest in the series of Agri-Turf Talks panel discussions first launched in 2020 which has previously featured topics such as The Future of the Dealership, Agricultural Engineering and the Environment, Challenges of Recruitment and Combatting Supply Issues This episode features an all-women panel discussing career opportunities in an industry often described as being full of 'middle class, middle aged men'.Chris Biddle hosts the panel comprising Poppy Burrough, Sales Support Specialist JCB Agricultural Sales and Marketing, Hannah Robinson, Operations and Marketing Manager Brian Robinson Machinery, Lauren Savage, Technical Trainer AP Air Europe and Jackie Evans, Head of Grounds, Wellington College.In a refreshingly open discussion, the panel talks about sexism, women's thought processes v men, lack of industry focus on opportunities for women, and their personal role models.Photo credits: JCB; Hannah Robinson, AGCO and Ben Wright for Grounds Management magazine

Glen Denham sits down with Nick Mills to discuss his career and life leading up to taking the role as headmaster of Wellington College, and what he hopes to achieve during his tenure.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the first edition of the NextGenXV Podcast! Hosted by Angus Savage and guest starring former Wellington College head coach, Daniel Richards. Join us for an hour of in-depth discussion on all things School Rugby. In this episode we preview the upcoming season, discuss 'those' Eddie Jones comments, and announce a big addition to the School Rugby calendar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 2 of our Felsted Global subseries features Ana Romero, the Head of Sustainability & Global Education Coordinator at Wellington CollegeIn her work at Wellington, Ana inspires a vast number of students and faculty in her work concerning global education and sustainability across school life. She is responsible for collaborating with third party organisations, planning and delivering events, developing initiatives for professional development and for instigating new opportunities within the field of environmental protection. Ana is a passionate advocate for developing global competencies in her students beyond the school framework while bringing her international climate negotiation expertise from her work with the Mexican government. Today we are going to be talking about that through the lens of cross-cultural learning at school and what we can be doing better as educators in the field.

Queen Lucia by E. F. Benson audiobook. E. F. Benson was born at Wellington College in Berkshire, where his father, who later went on to become the Archbishop of Canterbury, was the first Headmaster. He wrote 105 books in all. Queen Lucia (first published in 1920) was the first of Benson's ‘Mapp and Lucia' novels of which there were six. This first book is a comedy of manners based in the provincial village of Riseholme, where Emmeline Lucas (the Queen Lucia of the title) presides over the social and artistic universe of the gullible residents. Her aide-de-camp in these matters is the somewhat effete Georgie Pillson and the chief competitor for her ‘crown' is Daisy Quantock. The scandal of the Guru, the psychical goings on with Princess Popoffski and the arrival into the sleepy village of a famous Prima Donna all conspire to threaten her supremacy…

Hosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world's leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now.In this episode, Andrew is joined by Ian Morris, author of Geography Is Destiny: Britain and the World: A 10,000-Year History.Ian Morris is Head of Wellbeing at Wellington College in Berkshire. He has taught religious studies and wellbeing in the independent and state sectors since 2000.

Hosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world's leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Ian Morris, author of Geography Is Destiny: Britain and the World: A 10,000-Year History. Ian Morris is Head of Wellbeing at Wellington College in Berkshire. He has taught religious studies and wellbeing in the independent and state sectors since 2000. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is lads and then there is Naitoa Ah Kuoi! Geez there were some laughs in this one, such a character and such a lad. After his recent post match interview went viral, I had soo many of requests to get this man on and I can tell you now that he does not disappoint. The proud Wellingtonian was a gifted teenager, where he captained NZ in AFL, he was a gun Water Polo player and so good at Rugby, that he made the Wellington College 1st XV at year 10! He chose the rugby path and has not looked back, having since played for the Wellington Lions, the Chiefs, the BOP steamers and of course the NZ Maoris. So many good yarns in this one but I'll let you hear them for yourself. Once you start this episode it's hard to stop as he's such an entertaining lad. If you enjoy this episode please give it a share. This episode was sponsored by Swysh, go and get your Naitoa Ah Kuoi swysh from him right now via this link Swysh If you're after the best coffee beans in NZ or one of there many tea selections head over to Pomeroys and use the code LAD03 for 20% off Finally if you're keen to get your hands on some Pure Sport products, then click this link here Pure Sport and use the discount code whatalad20 for 20% off

Wellington's Chamber Orchestra is about to celebrate its 50th birthday with a flourish. The amateur orchestra has launched many professional careers over five decades, and also has musicians who've been in its ranks for most of that time. Lynn Freeman caught up with conductor Rachel Hyde and cellist Gary Wilby, currently rehearsing for the big celebratory concert. The Wellington Chamber Orchestra plays its 50th anniversary concert on Saturday May 28 at the Alan Gibbs Centre at Wellington College. Among the highlights will be Gareth Farr's Terra Incognito and The Planets by Gustav Holst.

Wellington's Chamber Orchestra is about to celebrate its 50th birthday with a flourish. The amateur orchestra has launched many professional careers over five decades, and also has musicians who've been in its ranks for most of that time. Lynn Freeman caught up with conductor Rachel Hyde and cellist Gary Wilby, currently rehearsing for the big celebratory concert. The Wellington Chamber Orchestra plays its 50th anniversary concert on Saturday May 28 at the Alan Gibbs Centre at Wellington College. Among the highlights will be Gareth Farr's Terra Incognito and The Planets by Gustav Holst.

E F Benson Edward Frederic Benson was born in 1867 at Wellington College, where his father was headmaster,  in Berkshire just outside London and died at University College London at the age of 72. His father went on to be Bishop of Truro, and Cornwall features in both his and his brothers' stories, and then Archbishop of Canterbury, the highest ranking of the Anglican Church.  He was the fifth child. His illustrious brother A C Benson wrote the words to Land of Hope and Glory, a patriotic English song and some fine ghost stories, although probably not as good as EF's. His other brother also wrote ghost stories but he was a committed Catholic and RH Benson's stories often contain religious lessons rather than being merely fun. His sister Margaret was an amateur Egyptologist and author. Two other siblings died young. E F Benson was educated at Marlborough College and then went to King's College Cambridge.  His first book was Sketches from Marlborough and he was most famous in his lifetime for the Mapp and Lucia comic novel series. Arguably however his ghost stories are his greatest legacy.  Some of these including this one How Fear Departed The Long Gallery have comic elements, particularly the kind of humour that observes and gently satirises the social class he moved in — otherwise known as the idle rich. A status I aspire to myself, and with your help will one day reach. How Fear Departed The Long Gallery The story starts with a rather comic picture of a genteel English county family who live in a long occupied ancestral house full of quirky ghosts. Then after the comedy we are told about the scary ghosts: the murdered children, murdered quite horribly by Dirty Dick.  It was one of those murders like Richard III, motivated by a desire to wipe out the line and inherit I think the scariness of children is if I may say like that of a doll. It's the uncanny valley. They are both like and unlike adults. They look like us, but we cannot be sure they think like us or what they will do. Who is hiding behind the eyes of the child. Anne Rice does this with her child vampire Claudia and there was a child vampire in Skyrim too. Just saying. The servant who first sees the toddlers dies. Then Miss Canning, the great beauty and friend of Voltaire mocks th twins and gets a horrible lichen disease. E F wrote a few horror stories that feature diseases, notably Caterpillars. Colonel Blantyre shot at the poor ghosts. Miss Canning told them to get back into the fire.   When Madge wakes in the Long gallery after dark and gets lost in the furniture and disorientated that's like the Blind. Man's Buff story we did. Lighten Our Darkness indeed, and figuratively by mercy.  So it's a story about redemption If You Appreciate The Work I've Put In Here If You Appreciate The Work I've Put In Here You could buy me a coffee  https://ko-fi.com/tonywalker (https://ko-fi.com/tonywalker) Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/barcud (https://www.patreon.com/barcud) And you can join my mailing list and get a  free audiobook:  https://bit.ly/dalstonvampire (https://bit.ly/dalstonvampire) Music By The Heartwood Institute https://bit.ly/somecomeback*** (https://bit.ly/somecomeback***)

The current issue of North and South magazine tells the fascinating story - under the headline "Enemies of the State?" - of Dorian Saker and some of his classmates falling under suspicion as suspected subversives in the 1940s.

In this episode we welcome the legendary Pete Wingfield to Hammersmith to discuss his career as a keyboard player, record producer and music journalist.We start by asking Pete about Soulbeat, the fanzine he started at Wellington College, and about the network of R&B fans in mid-'60s Britain. From there we learn about Mike Vernon's Blue Horizon label (and Chipping Norton studio); about Pete's 1967 trip to America, where he met Otis Redding at Stax studios; and about the Breakfast Special album that produced his big 1975 hit 'Eighteen with a Bullet'.Fast-forwarding to 1981, Pete tells Barney, Mark & Jasper about Sylvia Robinson, the Sugarhill Gang, and cutting Mel Brooks' rap hit 'It's Good to be the King' in a basement studio in Mortlake — the same place where he produced Dexys Midnight Runners' No. 1 hit 'Geno'. A brief discussion of Dexys and Searching for the Young Soul Rebels leads into recollections of touring with the reunited Everly Brothers, producing the Proclaimers' '500 Miles' and playing on Paul McCartney's 1999 covers album Run Devil Run.Clips from Cliff White's 1980 audio interview with New Orleans great Lee Dorsey provide the perfect excuse to express our abiding love of Lee and of Allen Toussaint's Crescent City soul sound. Staying in a southern vein, we mark the passing of country-soul king Joe Simon, who died in December. We also bid a sad farewell to beloved Radio 1 deejay Janice Long.Mark talks us out with quotes from pieces about Kathy Kirby, Van Dyke Parks, Prince's Controversy and Shelby Lynne, while Jasper brings us up to date with his thoughts on Taku Sugimoto, Wolf Alice and Sampa the Great.Pieces discussed: Pete Wingfield, Twenty Essential Soul Records, The Sugarhill Gang, Dexys Midnight Runners, Searching for the Young Soul Rebels, Lee Dorsey audio, Wingfield on Toussaint, Joe Simon, Janice Long, George Harrison and Eric Clapton, The Band, Prince's Controversy, Kathy Kirby, Van Dyke Parks, Shelby Lynne, Taku Sugimoto, Wolf Alice and Sampa the Great.

In this episode we welcome the legendary Pete Wingfield to Hammersmith to discuss his career as a keyboard player, record producer and music journalist. We start by asking Pete about Soulbeat, the fanzine he started at Wellington College, and about the network of R&B fans in mid-'60s Britain. From there we learn about Mike Vernon's Blue Horizon label (and Chipping Norton studio); about Pete's 1967 trip to America, where he met Otis Redding at Stax studios; and about the Breakfast Special album that produced his big 1975 hit 'Eighteen with a Bullet'. Fast-forwarding to 1981, Pete tells Barney, Mark & Jasper about Sylvia Robinson, the Sugarhill Gang, and cutting Mel Brooks' rap hit 'It's Good to be the King' in a basement studio in Mortlake — the same place where he produced Dexys Midnight Runners' No. 1 hit 'Geno'. A brief discussion of Dexys and Searching for the Young Soul Rebels leads into recollections of touring with the reunited Everly Brothers, producing the Proclaimers' '500 Miles' and playing on Paul McCartney's 1999 covers album Run Devil Run. Clips from Cliff White's 1980 audio interview with New Orleans great Lee Dorsey provide the perfect excuse to express our abiding love of Lee and of Allen Toussaint's Crescent City soul sound. Staying in a southern vein, we mark the passing of country-soul king Joe Simon, who died in December. We also bid a sad farewell to beloved Radio 1 deejay Janice Long. Mark talks us out with quotes from pieces about Kathy Kirby, Van Dyke Parks, Prince's Controversy and Shelby Lynne, while Jasper brings us up to date with his thoughts on Taku Sugimoto, Wolf Alice and Sampa the Great. Pieces discussed: Pete Wingfield, Twenty Essential Soul Records, The Sugarhill Gang, Dexys Midnight Runners, Searching for the Young Soul Rebels, Lee Dorsey audio, Wingfield on Toussaint, Joe Simon, Janice Long, George Harrison and Eric Clapton, The Band, Prince's Controversy, Kathy Kirby, Van Dyke Parks, Shelby Lynne, Taku Sugimoto, Wolf Alice and Sampa the Great. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we welcome the legendary Pete Wingfield to Hammersmith to discuss his career as a keyboard player, record producer and music journalist.We start by asking Pete about Soulbeat, the fanzine he started at Wellington College, and about the network of R&B fans in mid-'60s Britain. From there we learn about Mike Vernon's Blue Horizon label (and Chipping Norton studio); about Pete's 1967 trip to America, where he met Otis Redding at Stax studios; and about the Breakfast Special album that produced his big 1975 hit 'Eighteen with a Bullet'.Fast-forwarding to 1981, Pete tells Barney, Mark & Jasper about Sylvia Robinson, the Sugarhill Gang, and cutting Mel Brooks' rap hit 'It's Good to be the King' in a basement studio in Mortlake — the same place where he produced Dexys Midnight Runners' No. 1 hit 'Geno'. A brief discussion of Dexys and Searching for the Young Soul Rebels leads into recollections of touring with the reunited Everly Brothers, producing the Proclaimers' '500 Miles' and playing on Paul McCartney's 1999 covers album Run Devil Run.Clips from Cliff White's 1980 audio interview with New Orleans great Lee Dorsey provide the perfect excuse to express our abiding love of Lee and of Allen Toussaint's Crescent City soul sound. Staying in a southern vein, we mark the passing of country-soul king Joe Simon, who died in December. We also bid a sad farewell to beloved Radio 1 deejay Janice Long.Mark talks us out with quotes from pieces about Kathy Kirby, Van Dyke Parks, Prince's Controversy and Shelby Lynne, while Jasper brings us up to date with his thoughts on Taku Sugimoto, Wolf Alice and Sampa the Great.Pieces discussed: Pete Wingfield, Twenty Essential Soul Records, The Sugarhill Gang, Dexys Midnight Runners, Searching for the Young Soul Rebels, Lee Dorsey audio, Wingfield on Toussaint, Joe Simon, Janice Long, George Harrison and Eric Clapton, The Band, Prince's Controversy, Kathy Kirby, Van Dyke Parks, Shelby Lynne, Taku Sugimoto, Wolf Alice and Sampa the Great.

In this episode we welcome the legendary Pete Wingfield to Hammersmith to discuss his career as a keyboard player, record producer and music journalist. We start by asking Pete about Soulbeat, the fanzine he started at Wellington College, and about the network of R&B fans in mid-'60s Britain. From there we learn about Mike Vernon's Blue Horizon label (and Chipping Norton studio); about Pete's 1967 trip to America, where he met Otis Redding at Stax studios; and about the Breakfast Special album that produced his big 1975 hit 'Eighteen with a Bullet'. Fast-forwarding to 1981, Pete tells Barney, Mark & Jasper about Sylvia Robinson, the Sugarhill Gang, and cutting Mel Brooks' rap hit 'It's Good to be the King' in a basement studio in Mortlake — the same place where he produced Dexys Midnight Runners' No. 1 hit 'Geno'. A brief discussion of Dexys and Searching for the Young Soul Rebels leads into recollections of touring with the reunited Everly Brothers, producing the Proclaimers' '500 Miles' and playing on Paul McCartney's 1999 covers album Run Devil Run. Clips from Cliff White's 1980 audio interview with New Orleans great Lee Dorsey provide the perfect excuse to express our abiding love of Lee and of Allen Toussaint's Crescent City soul sound. Staying in a southern vein, we mark the passing of country-soul king Joe Simon, who died in December. We also bid a sad farewell to beloved Radio 1 deejay Janice Long. Mark talks us out with quotes from pieces about Kathy Kirby, Van Dyke Parks, Prince's Controversy and Shelby Lynne, while Jasper brings us up to date with his thoughts on Taku Sugimoto, Wolf Alice and Sampa the Great. Pieces discussed: Pete Wingfield, Twenty Essential Soul Records, The Sugarhill Gang, Dexys Midnight Runners, Searching for the Young Soul Rebels, Lee Dorsey audio, Wingfield on Toussaint, Joe Simon, Janice Long, George Harrison and Eric Clapton, The Band, Prince's Controversy, Kathy Kirby, Van Dyke Parks, Shelby Lynne, Taku Sugimoto, Wolf Alice and Sampa the Great.

Suthichai Podcast Wellington College A World - Class International Education by Suthichai Yoon

Wellingtonian Patrick Rosevear has certainly led a varied life in China since he moved there nearly a decade ago. Having fully immersed himself in local culture from day one in Shanghai, including living with Chinese flatmates and taking Mandarin lessons for two hours a day, seven days a week. 

Schools outside Auckland are reopening their doors, and probably windows, on Thursday. Wellington College is one of those welcoming back its students. Education correspondent John Gerritsen is outside the school gates.

Schools outside Auckland are reopening their doors, and probably windows, on Thursday. Wellington College is one of those welcoming back its students. Wellington College principal Gregor Fountain spoke to Corin Dann.

Lee and Simon start talking about being at school and end up at burgeoning sexuality and Bob the Drag Queen.Get in touch with Lee and Simon at info@midlifing.net.Related links (and necessary corrections):Eruption of Eyjafjallajökull and disruption to travel (for 6 days, NOT 10 days -- come on Simon, sort it out), April 2010: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eyjafjallaj%C3%B6kullTsunami, 24 December 2004: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_Indian_Ocean_earthquake_and_tsunamiGrange Hill: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grange_HillComprehensive schools UK: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comprehensive_school_(England_and_Wales)Grammar School: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammar_schoolEleven Plus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleven-plusMargaret Thatcher did indeed go to a grammar school: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/oct/16/margaret-thatcher-grammar-school-social-mobilitySocial class in the UK: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_class_in_the_United_KingdomClass and supermarkets in the UK: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2004/mar/12/foodanddrink.shoppingSophie Pender article about reverse Bullingdon club: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2021/mar/06/bullingdon-in-reverse-working-class-student-93-club-taking-on-elitismChav: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chav93% club: https://www.93percent.club/Arts Emergency: https://www.arts-emergency.org/Wellington College: https://www.wellington-college.school.nz/Gavin Williamson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gavin_WilliamsonAFL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Football_LeagueGary Ablett Snr taking marks: https://youtu.be/znqklBRKXpUAFL screamers: https://youtu.be/Igk8sL26pCMPeter Schmeichel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_SchmeichelBob the Drag Queen: https://www.bobthedragqueen.com/---The Midlifing logo is adapted from an original image by H.LGet in touch with Lee and Simon at info@midlifing.net. ---The Midlifing logo is adapted from an original image by H.L.I.T: https://www.flickr.com/photos/29311691@N05/8571921679 (CC BY 2.0)

Sir Anthony Seldon is a pioneer on holistic education in the UK, as well as being something of a happiness guru. He's the Co-Founder of Action for Happiness, Author of Beyond Happiness (among 30 more books!) Vice Chancellor of Buckinghamshire University, which he's made to be Europe's first 'positive university' and if that wasn't enough - also a contemporary historian. Sir Anthony talks about what it was like bringing Happiness lessons to Wellington College back in 2006 and the power of Mindfulness and if we can see this being part of the future of our education. He talks about the power of stillness and how we need to stop letting ourselves be defined by our thoughts, our anxiety and even our job titles.

This week we are joined by Gregor Fountain, Principal at Wellington College. Gregor is a brave and bold educational leader; he is passionate about young people and serving school communities. In this episode you get a real sense for the enthusiasm and story telling that would have been evident in the classroom during his teaching career, and is now clearly visible in his role as a school leader. We talk about: •Some of the people and experiences that influenced Gregor being where he is today •Leadership and its many and varied forms •Values based education •The role of boys' schools in nurturing a sense of belonging •His commitment to Te Reo Māori

Dr. Stephen Jacobi is the Director of Culture at Wellington College in Shanghai.  His academic background is in English literature with an MA in screenwriting. He has taught English literature in Cambridge, Singapore, London, and Dubai.  In 2006 and 2008 he was a Royal Literary Fellow at Warwick University.  He has organized several arts and literary festivals and has published several works both fiction and non-fiction. He has also written several scripts and short stories for the BBC, as well as articles for several leading British newspapers.  Badhrul Islam is an English teacher in Shanghai with a passion for books and for understanding the psychology of their authors.  In this episode we gain a much stronger appreciation for the art of reading, writing and storytelling.

I had the privilege of sitting down with David Cournane, Head of Physical Education and Health at Wellington College to discuss the current climate of school sport. We pondered the value of sport within this system and touch on some of the challenges we face - such as early identification and specialisation, and the focus on winning versus development. David also touches on his involvement within a Sport NZ pilot project which looks at some of the themes mentioned above. As mentioned at the start of the podcast, Dale Sidebottom and I are hosting two workshops towards the end of August in Hamilton and Christchurch. Click through the links for more information. Today's episode is sponsored by Sport Strapping New Zealand, an online learning platform providing high quality video to support your school, coaches, managers and organisations to deliver effective injury prevention and management through sport strapping! Click here to trial or use the code NZPETEACHERCAST on any package to save 30%.

Long term Cult listeners will be aware of my obsession with the idea of free speech around the turn of 2013-2014. I loved Claire's book "I find that offensive", the focus of this interview. Please spread the word that the podcast has returned! Invite a mate to join the internet's least sinister cult of Discord! Here's Claire's bio: Claire Fox is the director of the Institute of Ideas, which she established to create a public space where ideas can be contested without constraint. She has a particular interest in education and social issues such as crime and mental health. Claire is a panellist on BBC Radio 4's The Moral Maze and is regularly invited to comment on developments in culture, education and the media on TV and radio programmes such as Question Time and Any Questions? She is also a columnist for TES (Times Education Supplement) and MJ (Municipal Journal). Claire is an Executive Board member of the Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction (IRDR), UCL, and a Fellow of Wellington College....

Kirsty Young's castaway is the educationalist and writer, Sir Anthony Seldon.Now Vice-Chancellor of Buckingham University, he was the Master of Wellington College. He has written, co-written and edited more than 30 books, including political biographies of Prime Ministers Churchill, Blair, Brown and Cameron.He had to take his 'A' levels twice before going on to read PPE at Oxford and doing a PhD at the LSE, before embarking on his teaching career. His first headmaster job was at Brighton College and then he went onto be Master of Wellington College. During his tenure, the school became co-educational, set up partner schools in China, and introduced a more holistic approach to learning with happiness classes and stillness sessions added to the curriculum and in 2009 the state secondary Wellington Academy was founded in Wiltshire.He is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society and of the Royal Society of Arts and in 2014 was knighted for services to education and modern political history.Producer: Cathy Drysdale.

Philosopher and linguist Noam Chomsky joins Philip Dodd for an extended conversation on American individualism, the role of reason, and a life spent holding authority to account. And Philip meet the Master of Wellington College, Anthony Seldon, to get a very different perspective on how power operates in society.