With an entirely new format and a NEW ADDITION to the team, Join Trav, Maz and Producer Dave in the conversation as they talk about their recent journey to The Grumpy Cook, Located in Hastings Town Center!The Intrepid TRIO recently journeyed down to meet with Barry & Georgia to discuss the creation of The Grumpy Cook (https://www.facebook.com/thegr…

We're Back for the new year! This week, Maz & Trav are joined by Jacy from HVA and they're talking about whats been going on, as well as what's occurring in the coming months! They're also talking about ways that YOU can get involved with the Men's Room project! All of this, and more, are wrapped within a healthy dose of humour and good feeling, so…

Our second podcast of the series, discussing and comparing the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) and Careers-related Programme (CP) in the Sixth Form at St Leonards. In this episode, Mr Ben Seymour is joined by Year 13 pupils Izzie, Katie and Elisenda, as they discuss the International Baccalaureate Programme, and the differences b…

Ho Ho Ho! It's time for Episode 3! This week, Maz & Trav are talking community with a deep dive into whats on in the local area this festive season! The intrepid podcasting duo took a trip to Barnabys Lounge (https://www.facebook.com/BarnabysLounge/) for a coffee and a chat with the owner and proprietor, discovering some of the upcoming and regular…

We are delighted to kick off our new 23/24 podcast series, discussing and comparing the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) and Careers-related Programme (CP) in the Sixth Form at St Leonards. In this episode, Mr Ben Seymour is joined by Year 13 pupils Emil, Helena and Hector, to discuss time management and wellbeing in the Sixth For…

Episode 2 has finally landed and oh boy is it a good one! Trav & Maz are joined by Luke from Project Rewild & Take Action Man to talk about his inspiration behind the initiative, how it came to be and what its all about! So join us for another look into the world of Men's Mental Health and find out what going on in the area of Hastings, St Leonards…

Oh my... Its finally happened! The first of many (hopefully!) episodes of the Men's Room Hastings & St Leonards has officially launched! Join Travis & Maz as they introduce the Men's Room Project and discuss what this means for the men (and women) of Hastings & St Leonards! Get in touch & Join the conversation! New Episodes every two weeks! Intro &…

Continuing our series of IBCP podcasts, we now hear thoughts and reflections from some current pupils.

We are thrilled to get the Spotlight podcast going again, we were joined by four current CP parents sharing their insights and reflections.

Mr Andy Durward (Deputy Head - wellbeing) and Mrs Dawn Pemberton (Senior Deputy Head) sit down to reflect on the Spring Term. They provide an update regarding the impact of Covid-19, what action has been taken so far and what our plans are moving forward. Lauren Hastie, our Head Girl, also joins us to share the student perspective.…

Our departing Head Girl and Head Boy, Emma Rubidge and Ruaridh Angus, sit down with Mr Durward and Mrs Pemberton to reflect on their year in post and share some insights.

In this episode we will be discussing university applications and in particular the UCAS process. Mr Durward is joined by Mrs Pemberton-Hislop, Mr Seymour and former St Leonards student Lauren Sandeman. Lauren is currently working in the St Andrews University admissions team and has experience of applying to Uni and also overseeing the process for …

This episode is focused on the topic of Climate Change. Mr Durward is joined in this episode by three Year 6 pupils; Maya, Emily and Sal and four Year 12 pupils; Johanna, Peter, Kathryn and Sreeridhi. The pupils are running a number of initiatives around the climate change topic and wished to share their messages to as many as possible. Here is the…

Andy Durward sits down with Katie Ferguson (Respect Me Service Director) and Lisa Armstrong (Respect Me Trainer) to discuss Anti Bullying and the role of Respect Me, Scotland's anti-bullying service. Both Katie and Lisa share some fantastic insights into the approach in Scotland as well as advice for parents, pupils and teachers. Web page - www.res…

Andy Durward sits down with Dawn Pemberton-Hislop (Deputy Head Academic) and Paula Prudencio-Aponte (BTEC Business teacher) to discuss the BTEC courses offered at St Leonards. Also joining the conversation are Tom Glen and Matthew Forrest, two Y12 pupils who are currently on the BTEC Business course, sharing their experiences.…

As our Y12 students ready themselves to start their Extended Essay, Ben Seymour (IB Co-ordinator) chats with Andy Durward about what it is and what it involves. At the end of the episode we chat with our Deputy Head Girl, Hannah Cooney, about her experiences having completed her Extended Essay.

Andy Durward chats with Head Boy Harry Mercer and Head Girl Eve Wedderburn as they approach the end of their year in post. We discuss their experiences over the year and their advice to those looking to apply in the future.

Andy Durward talks with Eugene Adams about what the modern childhood looks like and the impact of technology.

In this episode Andy Durward (Head of Years 10 and 11) talks with Dawn Pemberton-Hislop (Deputy Head - Academic) discussing some of the key points shared at our recent GCSE information evening.

In this episode Andy Durward (Head of Years 10 and 11) talks with Dawn Pemberton-Hislop (Deputy Head - Academic) discussing some of the key points shared at our recent Sixth Form information evening, covering both the IB diploma program and the BTEC options.

St Leonards School podcast - Andy Durward and Eugene Adams talk all things mental health. Link to YouTube for mindfulness video discussed in the podcast - https://youtu.be/vzKryaN44ss