St Leonards Spotlight
By St Leonards School
St Leonards Spotlight Jan 17, 2020
IBDP vs IBCP? Comparing the Diploma and Career-related IB Programme
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 between the Diploma Programme and Careers-related Programme.
IBDP vs IBCP? Time Management and Wellbeing in the Sixth Form
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 Form.
The IBCP: A Pupil Perspective
Continuing our series of IBCP podcasts, we now hear thoughts and reflections from some current pupils.
The IBCP: A Parent Perspective
We are thrilled to get the Spotlight podcast going again, we were joined by four current CP parents sharing their insights and reflections.
Spring Term 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.
Head Girl and Head Boy 2019 - 2020
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.
Applying to University
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 others.
Climate Change - Pupil voice
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 link to the events page for the sixth form CAS project:
https://byretheatre.com/events/st-leonards-global-warming-the-burning-question/
The Year 6 PYP exhibition is taking place in St Katherine's hall on Tuesday 4th June from 3.30pm until 6.30pm.
Anti-Bullying with Respect Me, Scotland's anti-bullying service
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.respectme.org.uk
Twitter - @_respectme_
Let’s talk BTEC
What is the Extended Essay? with Mr Seymour and Hannah Cooney
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.
Head Boy and Head Girl
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.
Technology and the modern childhood
GCSE Choices with Dawn Pemberton-Hislop
Sixth Form Choices with Dawn Pemberton-Hislop
Andy Durward and Eugene Adams talk mental health
Link to YouTube for mindfulness video discussed in the podcast -
youtu.be/vzKryaN44ss