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The QEH PodcastHear from our QEH Captains, Georgia & Ben#033 - Welcome back to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we interview people in the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school.Now I love episodes like this because while it’s good to speak to staff it’s great to speak to students. And we have two on this episode, we have Georgia and Ben, both in Y13 and both Captains at QEH. Some schools have a Head Boy...2023-03-0924 min

The QEH PodcastKeeping in touch with QEH Bristol with, the Director of Development, Michelle Hazell#032 - Welcome back to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we interview people in the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school.Now this episode a great one, especially if you’re an OE, Old Elizabethan, or if you have any connection to the school. Michelle Hazell is the Director of Development in school which means she keeps in touch with all those people who used to be at th...2023-02-2320 min

The QEH PodcastFind out about PSHE with Naomi Holcombe, Head of PSHE#031 - Welcome back to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we’ll be interviewing people within the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school.Today we’re finding out about PSHE, what exactly it is, why it’s important for pupils at QEH, what they talk about in PSHE, whether it’s just the stuff that makes people blush, and so much more!Naomi Holcombe is Head of PSHE...2023-01-2620 min

The QEH PodcastLearning Enhancement with Richard Waldron#030 -Welcome back to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we’ll interviewing people within the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school.In this episode we’re talking all about Learning Enhancement, a beautiful part of school life and something I was very keen to know more about, not least to find out what that actually means. And discovering the answer put a smile on my face, you’ll find o...2023-01-0520 min

The QEH PodcastAn update and conversation with Rupert Heathcote, Head of QEH Bristol#029 - Welcome back to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we’ll be interviewing people within the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school.In this episode we’re stepping back into the Head’s office for a conversation with Rupert Heathcote. We talk about recent events in school, sporting successes, School of Rock, and Christmas at school. But we also find out about the partnerships QEH has with other...2022-12-0222 min

The QEH PodcastThe admissions process at QEH with Anna Cussen, Senior School Admissions Registrar#027 - Welcome back to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we’ll be interviewing people within the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school.In this episode we’re finding out what the whole admissions process is about. Anna Cussen is the Senior School Admissions Registrar so I ask her a number of questions including what does a registrar actually do, what kind of questions people ask when considering whic...2022-11-1524 min

The QEH PodcastThe Wellbeing of Students with Nick Pursall, Deputy Head Pastoral and Assistant Head, Lydia Mantle.#027 - Welcome back to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we’ll interviewing people within the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school.In this episode we’re speaking to two people. Nick Pursall is the Deputy Head Pastoral and he’s joined by Assistant Head Lydia Mantle. Together they talk about how the school looks out for the wellbeing of the pupils, the effect of the pandemic and what p...2022-11-0321 min

The QEH PodcastHow has life at QEH changed over the years with Liz Davies#026 -Welcome back to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we’ll interviewing people within the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school.In this episode we’re speaking to someone who’s been working at the school for a long time! I’m sure you know who this is; it’s none other than Liz Davies. Liz explains what life was like at QEH when she first joined, what some of th...2022-10-1319 min

The QEH PodcastTalking about the QE Award with Henry Burlingham#025 - Welcome back to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we’ll interviewing people within the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school.In this episode we’re stepping outdoors to speak to the Head of QE Award, Henry Burlingham. Henry’s going to explain just what the QE Award is, how the boys get involved in it and how it benefits them all so much. And not just the bo...2022-06-3020 min

The QEH PodcastHear about drama and theatre with Pip Hockenhull and Russ Cope#024 - Welcome back to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we’ll be interviewing people within the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school. In this episode of the QEH podcast we’re talking to Pip Hockenhull, Director of Drama, and Russ Cope, Theatre Tech Manager at QEH. They’re going to explain to us how they got into Drama and Theatre, why it’s so important for the children...2022-06-0924 min

The QEH PodcastA Parent Perspective - Abi and William share their insight on QEH for their boys#023 - Welcome back to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we’ll be interviewing people within the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school. In this episode of the QEH podcast we’re talking to parents Abi and William Brotherton. Together they have two boys at QEH Juniors, George (currently in Year Six) and Freddie (currently in Year Four). William and Abi talk about their thoughts and concerns about swit...2022-05-2621 min

The QEH PodcastTalking to the Head of Futures, Allan Paltzer#022 - Welcome back to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we’ll be interviewing people within the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school. In this episode of the QEH podcast we’re talking to the Head of Futures, Allan Paltzer. Apart from having one of the best job titles possible, Allan has a role that’s all focused on the students at QEH. So we’re going to hear how...2022-05-1223 min

The QEH PodcastExploring 'values based education' with the Head of QEH Juniors, David Kendall#021 - Welcome back to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we’ll be interviewing people within the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school. In this episode of the QEH podcast we’re talking to the Head of QEH Juniors, David Kendall. David’s about to talk us through what it’s like being a Head and a history teacher, what his journey was from being a student to stepping...2022-04-2822 min

The QEH PodcastHead of Outdoor Pursuits, James Kelly#020 - Welcome back to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we’ll be interviewing people within the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school. In this episode of the QEH podcast we’re talking to James Kelly, the Head of Outdoor Pursuits. James will tell us all about the many hats he wears at the school, from maths teacher to ex head of year, and he’ll also tell us abo...2022-03-3120 min

The QEH PodcastIntroducing Co-Ed at QEH with Head of Sixth Form, Richard Porter#019 - Welcome back to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we’ll be interviewing people within the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school. In this episode we’re talking to the Richard Porter, the head of sixth form. Richard is going to tell us all about Sixth Form at QEH, how it’s developing Co-Ed, and how the sixth form will develop going into 2022 and onward. So com...2022-03-1730 min

The QEH PodcastFind out what a Deputy Head (Academic) does in school#018 - Welcome back to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we’ll be interviewing people within the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school. In this episode we’re talking to the Deputy Head (Academic), Joe Martin. Joe is going to share more about his role and what a typical day for him looks like, and we will also delve deeper into his time at QEH, as well...2022-03-0320 min

The QEH PodcastStepping into the Music Department, with Head of Music and Performing Arts at the Junior School, Sarah Hall#017 - Welcome back to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we’ll be interviewing people within the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school. In this episode we’re talking to the Head of Music and Performing Arts at the Junior School, Sarah Hall. Sarah’s going to tell us how she defines a successful career, how she chooses her music pieces that the students perform in produc...2022-02-1722 min

The QEH PodcastMeet the QEH Catering Team#015 - Welcome back to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we’ll be interviewing people within the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school. Today we’re talking to the catering team at QEH. That means we’ll be hearing from Deputy Catering Manager Vanessa Stone, Catering Manager Ranjit Shetty and Head Chef, Chris Rugman. The team will tell us what it’s like feeding the whole school, h...2022-02-0319 min

The QEH PodcastThe Scholars' Programme with Dr Mark Dutton#016 - Welcome back to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we’ll be interviewing people within the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school. Today we’re joined by Dr Mark Dutton, Director of the Scholars’ Programme at QEH. Mark will tell us all about the programme, when students can get involved, what’s involved and why it’s so valuable. Mark’s extremely passionate about the programme an...2022-01-2026 min

The QEH PodcastIn conversation with Director of Development, James Bailey#014 - Welcome back to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we’ll be interviewing people within the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school. Today we’re talking to Director of Development at QEH Bristol, James Bailey. James will talk us through why exactly it’s so important that schools keep in touch with their alumni, why independent schools sometimes have a better alumni network than state schools and whether...2022-01-0621 min

The QEH PodcastHear Richard Hall's story as Head of Teaching and Learning in the Junior School#013 - Welcome back to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we’ll interviewing people within the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school. Today we’re talking to the Head of Teaching and Learning in the Junior School. Richard Hall is going to talk us through how he found his way into teaching (and I can tell you it’s not exactly a standard route), the benefits that brings to bei...2021-11-1824 min

The QEH PodcastStep into Music with Ed Gent, Director of Music at QEH#012 - Welcome back to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we’ll be interviewing people within the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school. Today we’re in the Music department talking to Director of Music, Ed Gent. This is a great episode. Ed talks to us about why boys learning music is much easier at certain ages in boys’ school, what some of his favourite pieces of music there...2021-11-0724 min

The QEH PodcastHear from our sixth formers, Lucy, Joe and Iso#011 - Welcome back to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we’ll be interviewing people within the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school. Today we’re talking to three sixth formers about their lives at QEH and what they’re looking to do once they leave the school. Lucy, Joe and Iso open up their lives at school, Joe explains how sixth form life is so different to Year 1...2021-11-0423 min

The QEH PodcastPeer Support at QEH with Mr Zak Verry, Eleanor and David (Y13)#010 - Welcome back to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we’ll interviewing people within the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school. Today we’re looking at Peer Support in the school, a scheme that sees Year 13 pupils supporting the younger children in the school. Zak Verry, staff member at QEH, is joined by Eleanor and David, both Year 13 at the school. And together they explain what the sche...2021-10-2122 min

The QEH PodcastTalking to three Year 8 boys at QEH#009 - Welcome back to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we’ll interviewing people within the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school. Today we’re speaking to some of the Year 8 boys. George, Ruben and Dylan join us in this episode to explain what life is like in Year 8, how they felt before they started the last academic year, so that’s just before Year 7 started, and how the sc...2021-10-0719 min

The QEH PodcastUnderstanding enrichment at QEH with Tom Appleby#008 - Welcome back to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we’ll interviewing people within the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school. In this episode, we are speaking to Tom Appleby about Enrichment. If you want to know what enrichment is in a school (because maybe you’ve heard about it and you’re not too sure) then Tom explains it all to us. But he also outlines the en...2021-09-2324 min

The QEH PodcastBehind-the-scenes at QEH with Estates Bursar, Sarah Bryant#007 - Welcome back to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we’ll interviewing people within the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school. In this episode, we’re finding out what happens behind-the-scenes of school life by talking to the Estates Bursar, Sarah Bryant. This is such a good episode if you ever wanted to know what else happens in school, especially during the school holidays. We’re abo...2021-09-1621 min

The QEH PodcastSport at QEH with staff members Paul and Julia#006 - Welcome to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we’ll interviewing people within the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school. In this episode, we are speaking to Paul and Julia from the school’s sport’s department. We’re going to hear all about the approach the school takes when it comes to sport, how sport has changed over the years, and all about the school sports day. Wha...2021-07-0823 min

The QEH PodcastA parent perspective - Jo and Nancy discuss QEH from their point of view#005 - Welcome to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we’ll interviewing people within the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school. In this episode, we speak to Jo and Nancy, two parents of children at QEH who kindly got together in one of their kitchens to talk to us about their experience of school life from a parent point of view. Jo explains what ‘Friends of QEH’...2021-06-2424 min

The QEH PodcastTalking induction and MFL with Lydia Mantle, Head of Year 7#004 - Welcome to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we’ll interviewing people within the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school. In this episode, we speak to Lydia Mantle, Head of Year 7, about the transition and induction process for pupils when joining QEH, how the school ensures Year 7s from primary schools feel comfortable and make friends quickly and also what the peer mentor scheme is. Bu...2021-06-1023 min

The QEH PodcastRob Leighton, Designated Safeguarding lead at QEH Bristol#003 - Welcome to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we’ll interviewing people within the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school. In this episode, we speak to Rob Leighton in his role as Designated Safeguarding Lead and we learn why happiness is so important in school life, what a boy joining the junior school can expect and what sets QEH Junior School apart from other schools. So join us...2021-05-2022 min

The QEH PodcastTalking to Ruby & Ashe, Captains of the School at QEH Bristol#002 - Welcome to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we’ll interviewing people within the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school. In this episode, we speak to Captains of the School Ruby and Ashe, and we learn what it means to be Captain of the School, how they both reacted on the day they discovered they were each going to hold this position, and what it’s like to r...2021-05-0620 min

The QEH PodcastA conversation with Rupert Heathcote, Headmaster at QEH Bristol#001 - Welcome to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we’ll interviewing people within the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school. In this episode, our very first episode, we speak to Mr Rupert Heathcote, Headmaster of the school, and we discuss how he handles challenge, how he’s looking to build better relations with people in the local area, and how the school is actively looking to reduce pupi...2021-04-2127 min

The QEH PodcastWelcome to our new podcastWelcome 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.2021-03-2400 min