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The Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Director of Sport, Irena DzisiewskaIn the latest episode of the Millfield podcast, we caught up with our Director of Sport, Irena Dzisiewska. We spoke to Rena about her career before Millfield, how she's found her first year at the school and what makes Millfield's sport programme so special.
2026-02-0619 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Head of Sixth Form, Mike BarberIn this episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we sit down with the Head of Millfield Sixth Form, Mike Barber.We spoke to Mike about his career before joining Millfield, how Millfield supports students in their next steps after school and what makes Millfield Sixth Form special.
2025-10-2031 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Head of Equestrian Sports, Mia Palles-ClarkIn the latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we spoke to Millfield Head of Equestrian Sports, Mia Palles-Clark.Mia discusses her early introduction to equestrian life, the Millfield Equestrian programme, and all the opportunities on offer to riders here at Millfield.
2025-10-0819 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Headmaster, Gavin HorganIn the latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we sit down with Millfield Headmaster, Gavin Horgan!Gavin gives us an insight into some of his favourite things at Millfield, his proudest achievement as Millfield Headmaster, and what career he would pursue if he wasn't in education.
2025-07-0919 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with... Millfield Student, Joshua HawkinsIn our next episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we speak with Millfield Student, Josh Hawkins. Josh shares his incredible story of rowing 3000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean with his father to raise funds for the Twinning Project, a collaboration between the Prison and Probation Service and professional football clubs. Hear about their incredible challenges, from dangerous storms, exhaustion to mental battles.
2025-06-1816 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with... Millfield Deputy Head (Pastoral), Sarah QuenaultIn our next episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we speak with the Deputy Head of Millfield (Pastoral), Sarah Quenault.We sit down with Sarah to learn more about her journey in the education sector, her transition to Millfield, and the vital role she plays in our community.
2025-04-0223 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Director of Football, Tony McCallumIn the latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we spoke to Millfield Head of Football, Tony McCallum. In this episode, we speak to Tony about his career in football, the opportunities on offer to young footballers at Millfield and what puts Millfield's Football programme at the forefront of independent school football programmes in the UK.
2025-03-2425 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with... Millfield Head of Triathlon, Christian Brown.In the latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we spoke to Millfield Head of Triathlon, Christian Brown. In this episode, we speak to Christian about the Millfield Endurance squad. We discuss, what it is, why it was created and the benefits it brings to our student-athletes.
2025-02-1117 minThe Millfield Way PodcastYear 9 TakeoverDive into the latest episode of the Millfield Way Podcast, where we chat with Year 9 students Mateo, Timothy, and Efeose! Learn about their exciting first weeks at Millfield, their favourite meals, and their experience of being a first-time boarder.
2024-10-2115 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with... Millfield Director of Hockey, Reggie KeatesIn the latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we spoke to Millfield Director of Hockey, Reggie Keates Reggie discusses his journey into hockey, the Millfield hockey programme, what he looks for in a hockey player and much more.
2024-05-3116 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Performance Squad swimmer, Matt RichardsIn the latest episode of the Millfield Way Podcast, Captain of School and swimmer Adam G recently sat down with Team GB and Millfield Performance Squad swimmer Matt Richards.The pair discuss Matt's career so far, from his early swimming years to becoming Olympic champion at the 2021 Tokyo Games, before looking ahead to this summer’s Olympics in Paris.
2024-05-0733 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Prep School's Assistant Director of Sport, Marc GardinerIn the latest episode of the Millfield Way Podcast, we sat down with the Assistant Director of Sport at Millfield Prep School, Marc Gardiner.Marc discusses the incredible programme on offer, the growth of women's rugby and how the foundations of sport can be applied to all aspects of life.
2024-04-0529 minThe Millfield Way PodcastStudent Takeover, Life as a Boarder and Day student at MillfieldIn this episode of the Millfield Way Podcast, we meet Year 10 Jemima, Lower Sixth students Maddy and Makenzy and Upper Sixth student Grace as they give an insightful look into the daily life at Millfield for both boarders and day students. The girls discuss making new friends, what happens on the weekends, daily routines and much more.
2024-04-0428 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with... Millfield Head of Futures, Jono SantryIn the latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we spoke to Millfield Head of Futures, Jono Santry! Jono and Liz discuss all you need to know about the US University pathway and how Millfield Futures supports students through this process.
2024-03-1240 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Prep School's Director of Cricket, Dave BealIn the latest episode of the Millfield Way Podcast, we sat down with Millfield Prep School's Director of Cricket.We spoke to Dave about the cricket programme at Millfield Prep, his background in the game and some of the notable names that he has coached during his career.
2024-02-1332 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Houseparent's Mark Speyers and Jo MooreIn the latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we sat down with Acacia and Joan’s Kitchen Houseparent’s Jo Moore and Mark Speyers.Mark and Jo tell us about their time as houseparent's at Millfield, and give insight into the life of a boarder at Millfield.
2024-02-0850 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Prep School's Director of Boarding, Carl Bingham and Houseparent, Harriet DukeIn the latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we sat down with Millfield Prep's Director of Boarding, Carl Bingham and Houseparent, Harriet Duke.Carl and Harriet talk to us about their respective experiences as boarding parents and give us an insight into boarding life at Millfield Prep!
2024-02-0135 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Prep School's Heads of Years 7 and 8, Adrienne McConnell and David GuthrieIn the latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we sit down with Millfield Prep's Heads of Years 7 and 8, Adrienne McConnell and David Guthrie.Adrienne and David discuss their respective educational backgrounds, the benefits of attending Years 7 and 8 in a Prep School and how Millfield Prep prepares its pupils for the transition to Senior School education.
2023-12-0439 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Director of Dance and Drama, Rhian FoxIn the latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we sit down with Millfield Director of Dance and Drama, Rhian Fox. We spoke to Rhian about the Dance and Drama programme at Millfield and why it is so special to our students.
2023-11-2929 minThe Millfield Way PodcastGirls in Sport Takeover, In Conversation with...The Girls in Sport CommitteeIn the latest episode of the Millfield Way Podcast, it's a Girls in Sport Takeover!The Girls in Sport Committee sit down to discuss what has been achieved at Millfield in the first year of the 'Girls in Sport' programme, which aims to educate, raise awareness and remove taboos around girls’ needs in sports that can hamper progress, such as puberty, menstruation, hip and breast health and concussion in females. They go onto discuss topical issues within women's sport, and where they hope to take the programme going forward.
2023-11-1329 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Head of Basketball, Cameron SeeleyIn the latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we spoke to Millfield Head of Basketball, Cameron Seeley!Cameron discusses his journey into Basketball, his work with Nike and the NBA and gives an insight into the Basketball programme at Millfield!
2023-11-0218 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Prep School's Head of Dance, Amy ChatwinIn the latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we sit down with Millfield Prep School's Head of Dance, Amy Chatwin!We spoke to Amy about her love of Dance and performing, and we discuss the incredible Dance offering at Millfield Prep.
2023-10-2028 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with... Millfield Head of Tennis, Daniel ManlowIn the latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast , we sit down with Millfield Head of Tennis, Dan Manlow!Dan gives us an insight into his career before Millfield, speaks about the incredible Tennis offering at Millfield, and how Millfield Tennis supports students who are looking to go to the US on a tennis scholarship.
2023-10-1919 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Head of Millfield Pre-Prep, Mike JoryIn this episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we sit down with the Head of Millfield Pre-Prep, Mike Jory.We spoke to Mike about his career before joining Millfield Pre-Prep, how Millfield Pre-Prep supports pupils' learning development and his highlights of the school year.
2023-10-0217 minThe Millfield Way PodcastMillfield's Brilliance CurriculumIn the latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we sit down with Millfield Assistant Head (Academic), Dr Adam Gutteridge, Millfield Head of Languages, Mark Nash, and Millfield Prep School Head of Humanities, Andrew Sweet. We spoke to Adam, Mark, and Andrew about the newly launched and innovative Brilliance Curriculum at Millfield.
2023-09-0729 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Director of IT, Gary HendersonIn the latest episode of the Millfield Way Podcast, we spoke with Millfield Director of IT, Gary Henderson! Gary spoke about how we use IT in school, technology that is used at Millfield, and Artificial intelligence.
2023-07-2427 minThe Millfield Way PodcastMillfield Prep pupils takeover, In Conversation with...Millfield Prep School's Marketing Officer, Matt DavidsonIn the latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, Millfield Prep pupils takeover!Roles reverse as pupils Milly, Georgina and Sophie interview Matt Davidson, to find out about the world of marketing and his role at the school.The episode was recorded and edited during tech club, where pupils are learning about new software and gaining experience in using multimedia.
2023-07-1714 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Head of Cricket, Mark GarawayIn the latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast , we sit down with Millfield Head of Cricket, Mark Garaway!Mark gives us an insight into his career before Millfield, speaks about the incredible cricket offering at Millfield and explains why it's important for young athletes to play multiple sports.
2023-06-2841 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Director of Rugby, John MallettIn the latest episode of the Millfield Way Podcast, we spoke with Millfield Director of Rugby, John Mallett! John spoke to us about his early Millfield memories, gives a detailed insight into the thriving Millfield Rugby programme and discusses Millfield's involvement in the upcoming RugbyPass documentary 'The Season'.
2023-06-1334 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Prep School's Director of Sport, Jo Morgan-HughesIn the latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we spoke with Millfield Prep School's Director of Sport, Jo Morgan-Hughes.Jo discusses his early sporting memories, outlines his sporting philosophy and recalls some of the greatest sporting talents to come through Millfield Prep School during his time here.To learn more about sport at Millfield Prep, click here.
2023-06-0724 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with... Millfield Director of Swimming, Euan DaleIn the latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we sat down with Millfield Director of Swimming, Euan Dale. Euan speaks about his career in swimming, his time competing in the Olympics, and the Millfield swimming programme.
2023-05-2624 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Prep School's Director of Music, Elly SturgesIn the latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we sit down with Millfield Prep School's Director of Music, Elly Sturges!Elly gives us an insight into her musical background and discusses the incredible music offering at Millfield Prep.
2023-05-1536 minThe Millfield Way PodcastPhilanthropy at Millfield and Giving Day 2023In the latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, Captains of School for the spring term, Shayaan and Olivia, sit down with Discover Brilliance Fund donor Dr. Fiona Wheeler, to discuss Giving Day and the importance of the Discover Brilliance Fund.Learn more about Giving Day 2023 by clicking here.
2023-05-0814 minThe Millfield Way PodcastCaptains of School Takeover, In Conversation with...Millfield Rugby's 2022-23 CaptainsIn the latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, it's another Captains of School Takeover!Captains of School for the summer term, Jay and Izzy, sit down with the 2022-23 girls' and boys' rugby captains, Halle and Ieuan. The students discuss their greatest Millfield Rugby memories and discuss what makes the Rugby programme at Millfield so special.
2023-04-0609 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Headmaster, Gavin HorganIn the latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we sit down with Millfield Headmaster, Gavin Horgan.Gavin speaks about his background in education, what's special about Millfield and explains his plans for the future of the school.
2023-03-3035 minThe Millfield Way PodcastCaptains of School Takeover, In Conversation with...Millfield's 2022-2023 Captains of SchoolIn this episode of the Millfield Way Podcast, it's another Captains of School Takeover!Captains of School from October 2022 - February 2023 Shayaan and Olivia speak to the other two pairs of school captains for this academic year, Catrin and Noah and Isabella and Jay.The students discuss their roles as Captains of School, and recall their fondest memories from their time at Millfield.
2023-03-2907 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Prep School's Head of ICT and Co-Curricular, Jonathan FordIn the latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we sat down with Millfield Prep School's Head of ICT and Co-Curricular, Jonathan Ford.We spoke to Jonathan about all things ICT and Co-Curricular at Millfield Prep, his long history as part of the Millfield Community and his favourite memories of the school.
2023-03-2233 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with... The Deputy Head of Millfield Prep School, Ben HiltonIn our next episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we speak with the Deputy Head of Millfield Prep School, Ben Hilton. We speak to Ben about his passions outside of School, family life and his background in the education sector.
2023-02-1329 minThe Millfield Way PodcastCaptains of School Takeover, In Conversation with...Upper Sixth Media, Photography and Drama students Charlotte and OllieIn the latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, it's a Captains of School Takeover!Current School Captains Shayaan and Olivia speak with Upper Sixth students Charlotte and Olilie, who give an insight into the Media, Photography and Drama departments at Millfield from a student's perspective.
2023-02-0912 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Head of Athletics, Neil WheelerIn the latest episode of the Millfield Way Podcast, we sit down with Millfield Head of Athletics, Neil Wheeler.Neil speaks about his previous roles before joining Millfield, his first impressions of the school after joining in September 2022 and gives an overview of the Athletics provision on offer at Millfield.
2023-01-2741 minThe Millfield Way PodcastA Year in Review with...Head of Millfield Prep School, Dan ThornburnIn the latest episode of the Millfield Way Podcast, we sit down with the Head of Millfield Prep School, Dan Thornburn.Dan joined Millfield Prep in January 2022 and this is his third Headship, having previously been Head of Edgeborough School, in Surrey, since 2017, and prior to that Head of St Petroc’s, Bude. In this podcast, we reflect on Dan's first year as Head and discuss Millfield Prep being named Independent Prep School of the Year for 2022!
2023-01-1832 minThe Millfield Way PodcastCaptains of School Takeover, In Conversation with...Upper Sixth Music and Drama student HarrisonIn the latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, it's a Captains of School Takeover!Current School Captains Shayaan and Olivia speak with Upper Sixth student Harrison, who gives an insight into the Drama and Music departments at Millfield from a student's perspective.
2023-01-1708 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Head of Art and Photography, India MeakinIn the latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we speak to Millfield Head of Art and Photography, India Meakin. We spoke to India about what to expect in the art Programme, how to apply for Millfield art scholarships and the incredible art facilities we have available for our students.
2023-01-1220 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...School Nutritionist Adam SuttonIn the latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we speak to the School's Nutritionist Adam Sutton Adam, who joined Millfield in March this year spoke about his role and how he supports both students and staff across the school about nutrition. He also spoke about the variety of food on offer to our students at school and why education on nutrition is important for our sporting athletes.
2022-12-1418 minThe Millfield Way PodcastCaptains of School Takeover, In Conversation with...Upper Sixth Art and Music student AnnabelIn the latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, it's a Captains of School Takeover!Current School Captains Shayaan and Olivia speak with Upper Sixth student Annabel, who gives an insight into the Art and Music departments at Millfield from a student's perspective.
2022-12-0608 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...new Millfield teachers Kai Smith and Kirsten HiltonIn the latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we speak to new Millfield teachers Kai Smith and Kirsten Hilton.Kai and Kirsten teach History and PE at Millfield respectively, joining the school in September 2022 at the start of this academic year. We caught up with Kai and Kirsten at the start of their second half-term at Millfield to learn about their first impressions of teaching at the school.
2022-11-2946 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with... Millfield Head of Equestrian Sports, Mel WilderOn this episode, we spoke to Mel about all things Millfield Equestrian and the life of a Millfield Equestrian student.
2022-11-1437 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Director of Music, Kirsty BarryIn the latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we sit down with Millfield Director of Music, Kirsty Barry. We spoke to Kirsty about what makes Music at Millfield so special to our students.
2022-10-3123 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Assistant Head (Academic), Dr Adam Gutteridge & Millfield Director of Educational Technology, Stuart MaddockIn the latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we sit down with Millfield Assistant Head (Academic), Dr Adam Gutteridge & Millfield Director of Educational Technology, Stuart MaddockWe spoke to Adam and Stuart about how Millfield students can use technology to assist in their education.
2022-10-1029 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Director of Sport, Dr Scott DrawerIn the latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we sit down with Millfield Director of Sport, Dr Scott Drawer.We spoke to Scott about what makes sport at Millfield unique, the connection between sport at Millfield and Millfield Prep School and his focus on creating a development environment within the sport offering at Millfield.Learn more about sport at Millfield here.
2022-10-0429 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Head of Academic Culture, Lily NoallIn our latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we speak to Head of Academic Culture, Lily Noall! We spoke to Lily in more detail about her role at the school, her educational philosophy, and all things academic enrichment at Millfield.Learn more about academics at Millfield here: https://bit.ly/3hUN626
2022-08-0828 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with... Millfield Prep Year 4 PupilsIn our next episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we had a conversation with four pupils from Year 4 about life at Millfield Prep School.Everly, Raffie, Layla and Martin talk about their experience at Millfield Prep so far, sing a rendition of The Muppet Show and offer advice to people looking to move to Millfield Prep.
2022-07-1115 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Director of Fencing, Michael ClearyIn our next episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we speak with Director of Fencing, Michael Cleary.We spoke to Michael about his journey into fencing and coaching, what makes the fencing programme at Millfield special, and reflect on recent success as Millfield were crowned Public School Overall Fencing Champions for the ninth time in succession.Learn more about fencing at Millfield here.
2022-06-0621 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with... The Head of Millfield Prep School, Dan ThornburnIn our next episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we speak with the Head of Millfield Prep School, Dan Thornburn.Dan joined Millfield Prep in January and this is his third Headship, having previously been Head of Edgeborough School, in Surrey, since 2017, and prior to that Head of St Petroc’s, Bude. In this podcast, we find out more about Dan's journey into the education sector, what he made of his first term at MPS, and what he is looking forward to in the summer term!
2022-05-1732 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Prep School's Director of Equestrian, Hayley Glyn-JonesIn our latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we meet Millfield Prep School's Director of Equestrian, Hayley Glyn-Jones.We spoke to Hayley about where her love for horses came from, the commitment of her equestrian team at the school and the family culture that is in place at Millfield Prep.Learn more about equestrian at Millfield Prep here.
2022-04-2816 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Prep School's Head of Juniors, Amy NewmanIn our next episode of the Millfield Way podcast, we meet Millfield Prep School's Head of Juniors, Amy Newman.We spoke to Amy about why she embarked on a career in education, the curriculum and structure of the Junior Department at Millfield Prep and how the department provides pupils with the foundation to succeed in their senior years at the school.Learn more about the Junior Department at Millfield Prep here.
2022-04-1220 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Director of Music, Matthew CookIn Conversation with…Millfield Director of Music, Matthew Cook.We spoke to Matthew about his his journey into music and teaching, his multi-faceted teaching philosophy, and how he’s built upon the fantastic music offering in place at Millfield.Learn more about Music at Millfield here: https://bit.ly/2ZIaTgC
2022-02-2529 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Director of Triathlon, Christian BrownIn our next episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we speak with Director of Triathlon, Christian Brown.Christian joined Millfield from Leeds Triathlon Centre in late 2019, with Millfield becoming one of the first schools in the UK to appoint a full-time triathlon coach.In this podcast, we find out more about Christian's journey into triathlon, his coaching philosophy, and his future plans for the triathlon programme at Millfield.Learn more about Triathlon at Millfield here: http://bit.ly/2VTcvSN
2022-02-1525 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with... Millfield Prep School's Deputy Head (Academic), Dan CloseIn our next episode of The Millfield Way podcast, we speak with Millfield Prep School's Deputy Head (Academic), Dan Close.Dan has been working at Millfield Prep School for an impressive 24 years, having joined as a Head of Year. Dan previously taught in countries all around the world such as Singapore and Kuwait.Dan talks about the importance of letting pupils have a choice in their education, his approaches to teaching and the exciting arrival of another Dan!
2022-02-1119 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Director of Football, Steve PerkinsIn our next episode of The Millfield Way podcast, we speak with Director of Football, Steve Perkins.With over 20 years of experience to his name including 14 years with the FA and Lionesses, Steve joined Millfield in September 2021 to head up the football programme.Steve talks to us about the growth of the girls programme as well as new additions on the staffing front and Millfield's exceptional facilities.Learn more about football at Millfield: http://bit.ly/2VTcvSN
2022-02-0142 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Director of Tennis, Alex WalkerIn our next episode of The Millfield Way podcast we speak with Director of Tennis, Alex Walker.Alex joined Millfield from Team Bath a year ago and has fully immersed herself into the tennis and Millfield community.In this podcast, we find out about Alex's journey into professional tennis and coaching, whilst studying for a degree and masters degree.Learn more about Tennis at Millfield: http://bit.ly/2VTcvSN
2021-12-1624 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with... Millfield Prep School's Head of Football, Joe CooperIn our next episode of the Millfield Way podcast, we meet Millfield Prep School's Head of Football, Joe Cooper. We spoke to Joe about the start of his sports coaching journey, how football can be used to break down barriers and the exciting fixtures coming up at Millfield Prep School. Learn more about Football at Millfield Prep here.
2021-12-1412 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Director of Dance and Drama, Rhian FoxIn our next episode of The Millfield Way podcast we speak with Director of Dance and Drama, Rhian Fox.Old Millfieldian Rhian joined Millfield as a Sixth Former before studying Dance, Drama, Theatre and English at Birmingham. She then lectured before taking up her role as first, Director of Drama, and now as Director of both disciplines.With the recent launch of the Meyer Theatre company and a calendar full of events for next term, it is an exciting time for Dance and Drama at Millfield.Learn more about Dance and Drama at...
2021-11-2928 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with... Millfield Prep School's Head of Drama, Chris CarruthersIn our next episode of the Millfield Way podcast, we meet Millfield Prep School's Head of Drama, Chris Carruthers. We spoke to Chris about his journey into the world of teaching, how drama can allow pupils to find their voice, and the exciting productions coming to Millfield Prep School soon.Learn more about Drama at Millfield Prep here: https://bit.ly/3ezHXLo
2021-10-1515 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Director of Golf, Karen NichollsIn our next episode of The Millfield Way podcast we meet Director of Golf, Karen Nicholls.Karen has grew up locally in the Somerset area and has worked for Millfield for 31 years. In this podcast we learn of her journey to becoming one of the few female golf directors in the country.Millfield Golf is thriving with both girl and boy golfers benefitting from the expertise of Karen and her team. Training on both our nine-hole pitch n putt course, two putting greens, a specialist short game area, a 350 yard long driving range and a...
2021-10-1523 minThe Millfield Way PodcastEscape to the West CountryAs part of our Millfield Prep Live! open event, Millfield Prep's Tutor for Admissions hosted three current parents of both day and boarding pupils, who talked about their experience of educating their children in the heart of the West Country. Millfield Prep's Deputy Head Pastoral and Head of Outdoor Pursuits also chatted about the benefits of living in the countryside and the opportunities that being in Somerset affords our pupils.
2021-05-1825 minThe Millfield Way PodcastHow Our Pupils Stay Happy and HealthyIn this episode of The Millfield Way, we talk with Millfield Prep's Deputy Head Pastoral, Director of Boarding, Director of Sport and School Chaplain about how they help to keep pupils at Millfield Prep School happy and healthy, and the importance of wellbeing.
2021-05-1245 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Director of Squash, Ian ThomasIn our next episode of The Millfield Way podcast we meet Director of Squash, Ian Thomas.Ian has been at Millfield for almost 25 years, becoming director of the sport after being a student here himself. Squash at Millfield is ever-popular among the student body with a large percentage of players picking up the sport when they arrive. Millfield Squash has achieved 36 national schools titles (18 girls and 18 boys) and many students continue squash at US universities alongside their studies.Millfield Squash has been the starting point for a number of international players including the El Shorbagy...
2021-04-1626 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Director of Hockey, Reggie KeatesIn this next episode of The Millfield Way podcast we meet Director of Hockey, Reggie Keates.Born and raised in South Africa, Reggie sustained playing both cricket and hockey at a high standard, playing in South Africa, Australia and then being invited to play in England. Whilst at Millfield he has achieved a degree in Geography and taught both Geography and Hockey before becoming director of the sport.Learn more about Hockey at Millfield here: https://bit.ly/3jn9H9G
2021-03-1829 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with...Millfield Director of Athletics, Alan RichardsonIn this next episode of the Millfield Way podcast we talk to Director of Athletics Alan Richardson.Alan's journey to become Director of Athletics started with a passion for sport from a young age, originally football and then moving into Athletics. He started his teaching career being the only PE teacher in a private school and then made his way into coaching, with the pinnacle of his career coming when he coached representatives for each continent in the 2010 Commonwealth Games.With a undeniable passion for Athletics and a wealth of experience under his belt, Alan...
2021-03-1855 minThe Millfield Way PodcastApplying to Oxbridge and US UniversitiesIn this latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, meet six of Millfield's Upper Sixth cohort who have received offers to study at some of the best universities in the world, including Oxford, Cambridge and universities in the US including University of Washington and Berklee. Emily, Jami, Yuka, Connor, Lily and Tom discuss the process of applying to Oxbridge and US universities while studying at Millfield, including working on personal statements and attending academic enrichment activities like lectures and seminars. Also discussed are the processes involved with applying to US universities, particularly in relation to m...
2021-03-1751 minThe Millfield Way PodcastMeet Captains of School Polly and TomIn the latest episode of the Millfield Way podcast, we meet the new Captains of School Polly and Tom.Polly and Tom discuss their role as a ‘bridge between the students and teachers’, speak about their ability to make positive change fast as well as their relationship with Headmaster Gavin Horgan. They also give wise advice to the students returning onsite and how to look at the pandemic as a positive. We also learn more about Polly and Tom's Millfield journey, what they are studying and what's next for them after Millfield.Learn more about life...
2021-03-1226 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation With...Millfield Director of Rugby, John MallettIn this latest episode of our ‘In Conversation With’ sport podcast series, we meet Millfield Director of Rugby John Mallett. Before heading up the rugby programme at Millfield, former Millfield rugby player John Mallett was part of the key time in rugby where the sport was beginning to turn professional. In this episode, John discusses his time playing for Bath and subsequently being called up for England, as well as meeting Nelson Mandela. He retired from rugby in 2003 and pursued a teaching career at Marlborough and Brighton College before moving on to lead the rugby progra...
2021-03-1146 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with…Millfield Director of Netball, Jenna AdamsonIn this latest ‘In Conversation with…’, meet Millfield’s Director of Netball Jenna Adamson. Jenna has led the Millfield Netball programme since 2017 and works with over 11 different teams. Millfield Netball has strong links with a number of Superleague franchises, with athletes playing at U17, U19 and U21 National Performance League level. Millfield is also home to one of the Team Bath academies, which provides weekly court and strength and conditioning sessions for athletes aspiring to progress within the franchise. Jenna has a wealth of national experience, having been a part of Welsh Netball’s senior management t...
2021-03-0534 minThe Millfield Way PodcastThe Value of a Pre-Prep EducationIn this episode, we are joined by Head of Pre-Prep Mike Jory and Year 2 teacher Amy Denbee, who talk about the value of a Pre-Prep School education and the main differences of Pre-Prep Schools.Millfield Pre-Prep is based on the Millfield Prep campus, in 200 acres of beautiful Somerset countryside, and educated children from ages 2-7.
2021-03-0230 minThe Millfield Way PodcastMillfield in Conversation with…Darren Robinson, Director of FootballIn this latest episode of the ‘…In Conversation With’ series on The Millfield Way Podcast, meet Millfield’s new Director of Football, Darren Robinson. Darren joined Millfield in September 2020 with a wealth of experience in Professional Football as a coach and coach developer across senior, academy pathway and grassroots football. He also possesses business acumen with the launch of his talent identification and football intelligence start up, iScout, which was created in 2016. Darren has over 10 years of experience in 1st team coaching and performance management, holding positions such as Head of Performance and Recruitm...
2021-02-2551 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation with…Euan Dale, Millfield Director of SwimmingIn this latest episode of the ‘…In Conversation With’ series on The Millfield Way Podcast, meet Millfield’s seasoned Director of Swimming, former Millfield student and Olympian, Euan Dale. After joining Millfield from a small rural town in Scotland at 11 years old in 1997 with dyslexia, Euan thrived at Millfield and went on to study Accounting and Finance at Loughborough University, while also swimming full time. Euan is one of Millfield’s Olympians, after competing at the 2008 Olympic Games. He joined Millfield as an Assistant Coach in 2010, where he now gives those same opportunities to current swimmers at Millfield a...
2021-02-1535 minThe Millfield Way PodcastIn Conversation With... Mark Garaway, Millfield Director of CricketIn the first of The Millfield Way's podcast series 'In Conversation With...', Millfield Registrar James Postle speaks to Director of Cricket, Mark Garaway. Mark discusses his early playing career in the Isle of Wight, where he then went on to represent Hampshire in three first-class and two List-A matches between 1996 and 1997. Mark also played for the Marylebone Cricket Club in a single first-class match against a Pakistan A team.In February 2006 and at the age of 32, Mark was named as the new team analyst and assistant coach of England, ahead of the tour to India.
2021-02-0544 minThe Millfield Way PodcastTalk to a Boarder – Q&A with Clara, Claire, Lucy and OliviaIn this episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, meet Year 10 boarding students Claire and Clara and Sixth Form boarders Lucy and Olivia as they discuss how they came to study at Millfield and their boarding experience so far. From academics, sport, music, making friends and weekend activities, the girls answer many of the most frequently asked questions about boarding life at Millfield, such as ‘What’s a typical day like in house?’, ‘How do you balance your sport alongside your academics’ and ‘What’s something you wish you knew before you started at Millfield?’Want to learn more abo...
2021-01-2941 minThe Millfield Way PodcastLife as a Boarder at Millfield PrepIn this episode, we chat to Millfield Prep Director of Boarding Carl Bingham, houseparent Menna Close and boarding pupils Eva, Alannam and Ale, who talk all about life as a boarder at Millfield Prep School and answer some frequently asked questions.
2021-01-2732 minThe Millfield Way PodcastTeaching the Now – How Millfield brings real world issues into the classroomIn this latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, we're joined by Assistant Head (Academic) Adam Gutteridge and a few members of our key academic staff to discuss the ways our teachers try to bring real world issues into the classroom. At Millfield, we’re very aware as educators that the world does not stop when a student steps into the classroom, and it is our duty to reflect what is happening in the modern world in our lessons. In this episode, you'll hear about Millfield's new ‘Brilliance’ curriculum, and how we adapt our lessons to reflect modern cultural events...
2021-01-2759 minThe Millfield Way PodcastBoarding House LIVE! Year 9 HousesIn this episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, take a live tour through our Year 9 boarding houses, Millfield House, Keen’s Elm and Acacia, during an ordinary prep session in the houses. In a live outside-broadcast style format, Housemasters and Housemistresses will take you through the boarding houses, meeting students along the way to talk about their experience at Millfield so far. 00.0 – 10:00 – Introductions from Housemasters and Housemistresses including Mrs Moore (Acacia), Director of Year 9 Mr Sawrey Cookson (Keen’s Elm) and Miss Tait (Millfield) 10:00 – 15:00 - Live from Keen’s Elm 15:00 – 18:00 – Live from Acacia House18:00 – 20...
2021-01-221h 00The Millfield Way PodcastBoarding House LIVE! Middle School and Sixth FormIn this episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, meet some of our students as we join a typical night in some of our boarding houses. Hosted by Director of Admissions, James Postle, hear insights into life as a boarder at Millfield School in Year 10 to Upper Sixth with students who are currently boarding at Millfield. Follow the show notes to listen to specific parts of the podcast: 00.00 – 11.00 – Meet the Houseparents and Head of Middle School Mr Furlong11:00 – 20:00 – Hear from boys in Middle School (Year 10 and 11) in Joan’s Kitchen house 20:00 – 25:0...
2021-01-1552 minThe Millfield Way PodcastMillfield Activity Programme - LIVE!Join Millfield's Registrar James Postle as he learns more about Millfield's Activity Programme with organiser Kevin Hawksworth and Head of Outdoor Education, Nick Mortley.This podcast features live Q&As with students and teachers during a selection of Millfield Activity Programmes (CCF, Cooking, Product Design and Learn to be a Squash Coach). Listen in on what life is like during a Friday afternoon at Millfield!Learn more about MAP at Millfield here.
2020-11-2356 minThe Millfield Way Podcast2021 exams season at Millfield: what we know in Nov 2020In this latest episode of the Millfield Way Podcast, Headmaster Gavin Horgan speaks with Deputy Head (Academic) Alex Haydon, Head of Sixth Form, Ed James, Head of Middle School, Rob Furlong and Liz Cox, who leads the BTEC courses at Millfield, about the latest information available as of November 2020 in relation to A level and GCSE exams in England.
2020-11-111h 15The Millfield Way PodcastAsk the Headmaster with Gavin HorganIn the last Webinar Wednesday of the series, the podcast welcomes Headmaster Gavin Horgan to discuss the covid-19 pandemic and Millfield's reaction to the global crisis. “Millfield has accelerated about 3 years in the space of about 3 months as an organisation and so there are massive benefits. I’m very lucky because of the solution focused approach that everyone has taken.”
2020-07-0359 minThe Millfield Way PodcastTeaching Remotely - What have we learnt?This Wednesday’s episode is titled ‘teaching remotely: what have we learnt’ focused on how Millfield transitioned to online learning in less than two weeks. Featuring insight from Millfield's Director of Educational Technology and Assistant Head (Academic), as well as teachers and students, this webinar is perfect for anyone interested in how the global covid-19 pandemic effected teaching in the UK.
2020-06-251h 02The Millfield Way PodcastLife as a Millfield International Student and Middle School Q&AIn the latest Webinar Wednesday episode, Millfield Admissions Registrar James Postle takes live questions from the audience during this International themed episode, which gives insight into joining Millfield or any English boarding school as an international student. Mr Postle speaks to a number of overseas students who have joined from countries all over the world, as well as Head of Middle School (Years 10 and 11) Rob Furlong and Andy Collins (Assistant Head, Pastoral).
2020-06-181h 01The Millfield Way PodcastLife as a Sixth Former - Q&A with current students and Head of Sixth Form Edward JamesIn this latest episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, which is part of Millfield's Wednesday Webinar series, learn more about life at Millfield as a Sixth Form student, featuring a live Q&A with six current Sixth Form students and Millfield's Head of Sixth Form, Edward James.Topics discussed include how the students have handled remote learning, balancing an A level programme alongside sport, boarding, and any advice they would give to new students joining Millfield.
2020-06-111h 05The Millfield Way PodcastYear 9 LifeThis latest Webinar Wednesday episode features Millfield Registrar James Postle in conversation with Director of Year 9, Toby Sawrey Cookson, and a selection of Year 9 students at Millfield School. They discuss what it's like beginning their higher education at a school like Millfield, the Nine at Millfield programme, as well as being a day and boarding student, the food, and sport.
2020-06-041h 05The Millfield Way PodcastThe Future of School SportIn this eagerly anticipated episode of the Millfield Way Podcast, Admissions Registrar James Postle speaks to six sport representatives from Millfield Sport, including Director of Sport Dr Scott Drawer about the future of school sport during and after the coronavirus pandemic. Panelists include Director of Golf, Karen Nicholls, Director of Athletics, Alan Richardson, Director of Fencing and Modern Pentathlon, Tristan Parris, Director of Equestrian Sports, Danny Anholt, and newly appointed Director of Football, Darren Robinson.The panel discuss how the departments have approached creating an entirely new remote sport provision programme, how they are keeping in touch...
2020-05-281h 04The Millfield Way PodcastLockdown: The Stimulus for Creativity?This episode of Millfield's Wednesday Webinar series features Admissions Registrar James Postle in conversation with Director of Music, Matthew Cook, Head of Art Paul Maxfield and Head of English, Drama and Media, James Baddock. The panel will take live questions from the audience on how students and parents can unleash their creative sides in lockdown.
2020-05-211h 00The Millfield Way PodcastHow To Be Academically Brilliant, Even In LockdownIn the seventh episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, Millfield Admissions Registrar James Postle hosts a discussion as part of Millfield's Webinar Wednesday series called 'How To Be Academically Brilliant, Even in Lockdown.'This episode features Deputy Head (Academic) Alex Haydon, Head of Academic Extension, Dr Abbie Pringle, and Head of Learning Support, Julie White, who discuss how students can continue their academic interests from home during the 2020 coronavirus outbreak with a live audience via Zoom.
2020-05-081h 02The Millfield Way PodcastBalancing High Level Sport and Academics with Sixth Form Hurdler Lucy-Jane and Jami In the sixth episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, meet seventeen-year-old Millfield hurdler Lucy-Jane, who discusses balancing her high-level sport and academics with classmate Jami. Lucy-Jane competed in her first national event as part of the senior England team in the 60m hurdles at the Élan Indoor Athletics Meeting in Bratislava at the end of January, and was one of only 46 national athletes to take part in the British Athletics Olympic and Paralympic Futures Programme for 2020, which will prepare her for potential selection for this summer’s 2020 games in Tokyo and the Paris 2024 Olympics.In this...
2020-03-1116 minThe Millfield Way PodcastSixth Form Life at MillfieldThis latest episode of The Millfield Way podcast features three Sixth Form students, Jami, Waris and Tom, who are all international students who board at Millfield. They discuss their academic and social lives at school, including how their international upbringings help them to make friends and their interests in learning more about the local Somerset community.
2020-01-2123 minThe Millfield Way PodcastBoarding Q&A with Year 9 students Grace and Frankie and Sixth Former EllieIn this fourth episode of The Millfield Way, Year 9 students Grace and Frankie ask Sixth Former Ellie about insights into boarding, academics, balancing time, opportunities, mixing with day and boarding students and friendships at Millfield. Gathering in our Year 9 Girls Boarding House, Acacia, the girls discuss life at Millfield, including what they've been up to so far and what they are most looking forward to. Ellie explains the boarding programme at Millfield, how she balances her sport and academics, and what she loves about studying BTEC Art and Design.
2019-11-0820 minThe Millfield Way PodcastAcademics at MillfieldIn this third episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, listen in on a conversation with Dr Ceri Fiddes, Assistant Head (Academic), and Millfield's new Deputy Head (Academic), Alexandra Haydon. Alexandra joins Millfield from St Mary’s Calne, Wiltshire, where she was a Senior Teacher and Head of Science, with responsibility for part of the teaching and learning portfolio, as well as leading on the school's co-curricular programme, partnerships with local schools and STEM & Innovation. In 2017, Alexandra led St Mary's to be the first independent school to gain the Platinum Science Mark. With an MSc in Learning and Tea...
2019-09-1313 minThe Millfield Way PodcastDirector of Sport, Dr Scott DrawerMillfield's Director of Sport, Dr Scott Drawer outlines his plans for Millfield Sport after joining the school in September 2018. In the second episode of The Millfield Way Podcast, Scott Drawer explores the ways in which sport can enrich the lives of young people, as well as defining The Millfield Way and discussing the future of sport at Millfield. With exciting plans including a new Indoor Golf and Cricket Centre, and ideas including further aligning with national governing pathways and re-introducing the Millfield Sport and Education Schools, Scott explains how he has reflected on his prior experience in hi...
2019-07-3133 minThe Millfield Way PodcastDirector of Music, Matthew CookWelcome to the Millfield Way Podcast, which celebrates the school and its traditionally different ethos. In the inaugural podcast, listen to Matthew Cook, Millfield’s Director of Music, in conversation with two Upper Sixth Music pupils about the vital importance of young people’s access to music provision and tuition. “We’ve almost doubled the amount of pupils involved in Millfield Music over the past three years. What that will deliver and will become is a programme that actually reaches all, that is accessible to all. The goal is to put on a programme that enriches that lives of...
2019-05-3112 minThe Millfield Way PodcastThe Millfield Way - TrailerWelcome to The Millfield Way Podcast. Here, you'll hear from Millfield teachers, coaches and members of our community as they explore insights and the latest developments in education and child development at the largest and most diverse co-educational boarding school in the UK. From Public Benefit and provision of music and the arts in schools, to coaching success and developing resilience, we will be leading the conversation and challenging trends in the world of education. Millfield is traditionally different, and this is The Millfield Way.
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