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Farringtons FeaturesMeet the New Prep School HeadSummaryIn this conversation, Brendan O’Keeffe reflects on his journey into education, underlining the importance of nurturing strong relationships with staff, pupils, and parents. He shares insights from his varied career, discusses the growing role of digital strategy in schools, and outlines his vision for Farrington’s Prep School. Brendan emphasises the value of adaptive teaching in sustaining children’s curiosity and love of learning. He also touches on the thoughtful integration of AI in education and closes with a message of inclusivity and support for parents.TakeawaysBuilding meaningful relationships with staff, pupils...2025-06-3024 min
Farringtons FeaturesJoining Y7 at Farringtons - what's it like?#017 - In this conversation, Simon Jones interviews three Year 7 students from Farringtons School. The students discuss their experiences transitioning from primary school to secondary school, making new friends, and participating in clubs and activities. They also share their favourite subjects and offer advice to younger students. The conversation highlights the importance of embracing new experiences and staying organised.Keywordstransition, primary school, secondary school, new friends, clubs, activities, favourite subjects, advice, embrace new experiences, organisationFarringtons School online:Website: www.farringtons.org.ukFacebook: www.facebook.com/OneFarringtons2024-10-0218 min
Farringtons FeaturesUnpacking Early Years: A Candid Conversation with Farringtons Four-Year-Olds and Mrs Harry#016 - Welcome to the latest episode of Farringtons Features, the place to find out more about our school and where we speak to staff, pupils and parents so that together we're all connected. If you have any questions please contact the school through the main website.Farringtons School online:Website: www.farringtons.org.ukFacebook: www.facebook.com/OneFarringtonsInstagram: www.instagram.com/OneFarringtons/YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/FarringtonsKent2024-03-2422 min
Farringtons FeaturesThe rising success of Farringtons XI Football Team#015 - Welcome to the latest episode of Farringtons Features, the place to find out more about our school and where we speak to staff, pupils and parents so that together we're all connected. If you have any questions please contact the school through the main website.Farringtons School online:Website: www.farringtons.org.ukFacebook: www.facebook.com/OneFarringtonsInstagram: www.instagram.com/OneFarringtons/YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/FarringtonsKent2024-01-3021 min
Farringtons FeaturesThe Luceat Programme#014 - Welcome to the latest episode of Farringtons Features, the place to find out more about our school and where we speak to staff, pupils and parents so that together we're all connected. If you have any questions please contact the school through the main website.Farringtons School online:Website: www.farringtons.org.ukFacebook: www.facebook.com/OneFarringtonsInstagram: www.instagram.com/OneFarringtons/YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/FarringtonsKent2023-12-0825 min
Farringtons FeaturesThe Farringtons School Community#013 - Welcome to Farringtons Features, the school podcast where we talk to pupils, staff and to parents to find out more about Farringtons School.On this episode we have two guests with us and they’re talking all about the FPA, the Farringtons Parents’ Association. Sophie and Tracey are heavily involved in the FPA which means they’re in the perfect place to explain to us what the FPA actually is, how new parents can contribute to the school community, we hear about the fund raising and how this leads to real projects that benefit the pupils.I...2023-11-2827 min
Farringtons FeaturesThe day in the life of a 5 year old at FarringtonsNow this is one of my favourite episodes since we started this school podcast channel and I know you’re going to love it. Because we have four of the Y1 pupils talking to us and they have some sparky energy to share today. Evie, Aiden, Harvey and Ariella tell what life is like when you’re five years old in school, the things they get up to, their favourite places to play, their favourite lessons and what superhero they’d like to be. We also get to find out at the end what they’d like to be when the...2023-09-2816 min
Farringtons FeaturesUsing poetry to support literacy and language development with Mr Coulthard and pupils#011 - Welcome to Farringtons Features, the school podcast where we talk to pupils, staff and to parents to find out more about Farringtons School.In this episode we’re getting into poetry in a great way. We’re going to hear from Mr Ben Coulthard in the English department about why poetry is important in school but, importantly, we’re also going to hear from five of the pupils, Jasmine, Zoe-Leigh, Eme, Keira and Isla, to understand from them how it genuinely makes them feel and why they feel it’s important.But then we’re in for...2023-06-2925 min
Farringtons FeaturesThe benefits of flexi-boarding with Head of Boarding, Simon Smith and four pupils#010 - Welcome to Farringtons Features, the school podcast where we talk to pupils, staff and to parents to find out more about Farringtons School.With parents and children often choosing between boarding and day schooling, we ask what's the role of flexi-boarding at Farringtons School? We've asked four Farringtons pupils, along with Simon Smith, who is Assistant Head Pastoral and Head of Boarding, to lift the lid on flexi-boarding, what it is and how it works.Farringtons School online:Website: www.farringtons.org.ukFacebook: www.facebook.com/OneFarringtons...2023-05-2327 min
Beer Ladies PodcastBeer & MusicWe’ve brought you beer and star signs, and even beer and food pairing - but what beer would you pair with your favourite music? This week we explore what beer styles ChatGPT pairs with music genres and speak about our own experiences with beer and music.What we’re drinking:Lough Gill - Full Power ESBFarringtons - Bohemian PilsnerBierra MorettiLinks:None this weekBeer Ladies Links: linktr.ee/beerladies#beerladiespodcast #craftbeer #beerculture Hosted on Acast. See acas...2023-03-3151 min
Farringtons FeaturesTransforming Outcomes at Farringtons School with Mr Boyjoonauth (Head of Junior School) and Mrs Cryan (Deputy Head, Junior School)#009 - Welcome to Farringtons Features, the school podcast where we talk to pupils, staff and to parents to find out more about Farringtons School.In this episode we’re learning about learning, how the children reach their potential at school. Mr Boyjoonauth (Head of Junior School), and Mrs Cryan (Deputy Head, Junior School) are with us for this episode and we’re going to find out how children are stretched at Farringtons, we learn about Philosophy for Children, how the pupils develop a deeper understanding of maths, gifted and talented children and what the scholarship opportunities are.2023-03-3021 min
Reverie True Crime157. Cordell Farrington: Missing Boys of Grand Bahama IslandYoung schoolboys in Freeport, a city in Grand Bahama Island, began to go missing in 2003. Constant conspiracies emerged and it caused Bahamians to question Haitian migrants. All rumors would later be debunked when Cordell Farrington, 35-years-old at the time, came forward to turn himself in and confess to what he did. A lot of shocking details came out about not only what he did to the missing boys but his lover, too.TwitterInstagramFacebookTumblrWebsitePatreonReverieTrueCrime@gmail.comSOURCES:https://www.newspapers.com...2023-03-1342 minFarringtons FeaturesMental health and wellbeing with Simon Smith, Blaire Farrant and students#008 - Welcome to Farringtons Features, the school podcast where we talk to pupils, staff and to parents to find out more about Farringtons School.In this episode we are looking at the important topic of mental health and wellbeing. To help us do that we are meeting students who are trained as peer mentors. We will also be chatting to teachers Simon Smith and Blaire Farrant, who lead much of Farringtons approach to pastoral care and wellbeing. So for all that and more, come with me as Clive takes us straight into asking some questions...2023-03-0328 minFarringtons FeaturesHead of Key Stage 2 and Year 6 teacher, Kelly Randall#007 - Welcome to Farringtons Features, the school podcast where we talk to pupils, staff and to parents to find out more about Farringtons School.In this episode we are meeting Kelly Randall, who is Head of Key Stage two within Farringtons Junior School, as well as being a Year Six teacher. We'll ask Kelly to describe a typical day for junior pupils, as well as sharing some insight into how Kelly, her colleagues and their pupils prepare for their learning and the many activities on offer within a day at Farringtons.So for all that...2023-01-2324 minFarringtons FeaturesBoarding Life at Farringtons School with Derry Snowdon, and Pupils.#006 - Welcome to Farringtons Features, the school podcast where we talk to pupils, staff and to parents to find out more about Farringtons School.In this episode we’re getting into boarding life at school. Derry Snowdon is with us and he’s joined by two boarders Tomas and Lucia. This means we’re going to find out what a typical weekend looks like as a boarder, what flexi-boarding is all about (and how that works) along with how the students encounter things like home-sickness (something that we all might face at some points in our lives).S...2022-11-1127 minFarringtons FeaturesModern Foreign Languages at Farringtons with Mlle Mosqueron and Mrs JacksonIn this episode we’re getting an insight into the modern foreign languages department. We have Mlle Mosqueron, Head of MFL, and Mrs Jackson, a languages teacher, and together they’re going to tell us how they got into languages, how speaking different languages has helped them professionally and personally, and what some of the other advantages there are to studying languages. We also hear how MFL is offered at Farringtons and what’s in store for the European Languages Day.So for all that and more, come with me now as we speak to Mlle Mosqueron and Mr...2022-09-2727 min
Farringtons FeaturesFloreat at Farringtons with Mr Garwood and PupilsIn this episode we are talking with Mr Garwood curriculum assistant head and pupils; Alex and Eden. Mr Garwood is going to find out about Floreat, what it means and why it was introduced at Farringtons School. We will talk about the response to the introduction of Floreat activities and discover what some of the pupils think of it. We will also explore what Floreat brings to the school as a whole. So come with us now as we meet Mr Garwood, Alex and Eden.Farringtons School online:Website: www.f...2022-07-0121 min
True Time31 - A Fatal Attraction - The Story of Andrea FarringtonOn this week's case, Avery and Dylan discuss the heartbreaking story of Andrea Farrington. Andrea was 20 years old and worked at a children's museum at the Coral Ridge Mall in Coral, Iowa. During her time at the mall, she met a security guard named Alex Kozak. In the beginning, the two texted back and forth until things took a dark turn when Alex began stalking Andrea. Despite her efforts, Alex would not leave Andrea alone. On June 12th, 2015 Alex's obsession would drive him to make a fatal decision.
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Farringtons FeaturesExploring outdoor learning at Forest School with Mr Boyjoonauth and Mrs FoxIn this episode we are talking about outdoor learning. We meet Head of Junior School, Mr Boyjoonauth and Head of Early Years, Mrs Fox. They are going to transport us to the open air. We'll find out what goes on in Farringtons Forest School and how the children benefit from it. We talk about safety precautions and the fascinating no pick, no lick and we discover what other outdoor learning opportunities exist at Farringtons. So come with us now as we meet Mr Boyjoonauth and Mrs Fox Farringtons School online:...2022-05-2719 min
Farringtons FeaturesHow to be best prepared for this exam season with Miss Farrant, Mr Smith and Mrs GrindleyIt’s the summer term at Farringtons School which can only mean one thing, exams! In this episode we talk to Mr Smith, Assistant Head and lead on boarding and safeguarding, Miss Farrant from the PE department and lead for mental health and wellbeing and counsellor Mrs Grindley. We'll find out how parents can support their children at this time and how pupils can look after their own wellbeing. We'll talk about revision and we get some top tips on feeding the brain and staying calm during the exams. We also find out a bit about how teachers feel du...2022-05-1234 min
Farringtons FeaturesMeet Farringtons Head, David JacksonIn this first episode we meet the Head, David Jackson. We find out what drew Mr Jackson to Farringtons School, and how he feels about his first year. We talk about the benefits of an all-through school and look forward to the future, both of the school and education in general. So come with us now as we meet Head, David Jackson. Farringtons School online:Website: www.farringtons.org.ukFacebook: www.facebook.com/OneFarringtonsInstagram: www.instagram.com/OneFarringtons/YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/FarringtonsKent2022-03-3129 min
Farringtons FeaturesWelcome to our new podcast!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. Farringtons School online:Website: www.farringtons.org.ukFacebook: www.facebook.com/OneFarringtons2022-03-1700 min
Murder With My Husband72. Andrea Farrington - The Mall TragedyThis week’s episode is about the story of Andrea Farrington and her obsessed co-worker, Alexander Kozak.LIVE ONLINE SHOW TICKETS HERE! https://www.moment.co/murderwithmyhusbandCase Sources:The Killer Beside Me Season 1 Episode 5https://www.thegazette.com/news/kozak-texted-woman-saying-he-was-going-to-kill-andrea-farrington-hours-before-shooting/https://thecinemaholic.com/andrea-farringtons-murder-where-is-alexander-kozak-now/Links:https://linktr.ee/murderwithmyhusband Ads:Amazon: www.amazon.com/husbandProse: www.prose.com/mwmh Learn more about...2021-08-0929 min
Systrarna Elfstrands Hästpodd9. Höftledsartros vid 25-års ålder...I avsnitt nummer 9 pratar vi om våra kroppar. Vem av oss har höftledsartros(något som drabbar framför allt äldre)? Vem har haft diskbråck? Vi pratar om hur vi gör för att vara så smärtfria som möjligt och hur viktigt det är att underhålla ryttarkroppen. Dessutom snackar vi om Kent Farrington som lagt upp en galen video på sin Instagram där han bland annat gör armhävningar på en knuten hand.Ni hittar oss på Instagram: @systrarnaelfstrand @emmaelfstrand @annaelfstrandVår Youtubekanal: https://www.youtube.com/user...2020-04-1453 min
SoundboardSoundboard: Reid & Sara FarringtonOn experimental theater and Marlon Brando
Reid and Sara Farrington are a husband-and-wife, director-and-playwright New York City theater team. Their current work in progress is BrandoCapote, based on Truman Capote’s 1957 New Yorker Magazine profile of Marlon Brando, “The Duke in His Domain.” The play is the Farringtons’ follow-up to the 2017 Drama Desk–nominated “CasablancaBox.” With host Ben Finane, the Farringtons discuss Marlon Brando, Truman Capote, and creating theater from unlikely sources.2019-02-0737 min