In the Berkhamsted Spotlight Podcast

Welcome to the Berkhamsted Spotlight, Berkhamsted School’s podcast channel. Our episodes feature guests from inside the classroom to behind-the-scenes of our day-to-day activities through to life beyond Berkhamsted. Find out what it’s really like to be part of our remarkable community.

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Hear from our Principal, Martin Walker

As Martin Walker steps into his new role as Principal at Berkhamsted School, we sit down to explore his journey into leadership, his passion for community, and his vision for the future of education.

From his early days as Head of Sixth Form to leading the School today, Martin reflects on the experiences that have shaped his approach to leadership, the importance of empowering others, and how innovation and tradition can work hand in hand.

In this episode, we discuss:
• Building a strong sense of community
• The thinking behind our new Sixth Form building
• How technology is transforming learning and revision
• The role of purpose and passion in life beyond school
• Leadership inspiration from figures such as Gareth Southgate, Serena Vigman and Nelson Mandela

Listen now to hear Martin’s insights on inspiring students and staff, and what lies ahead for Berkhamsted.

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Hear from our Principal, Martin Walker

As Martin Walker steps into his new role as Principal at Berkhamsted School, we sit down to explore his journey into leadership, his passion for community, and his vision for the future of education.

From his early days as Head of Sixth Form to leading the School today, Martin reflects on the experiences that have shaped his approach to leadership, the importance of empowering others, and how innovation and tradition can work hand in hand.

In this episode, we discuss:
• Building a strong sense of community
• The thinking behind our new Sixth Form building
• How technology is transforming learning and revision
• The role of purpose and passion in life beyond school
• Leadership inspiration from figures such as Gareth Southgate, Serena Vigman and Nelson Mandela

Listen now to hear Martin’s insights on inspiring students and staff, and what lies ahead for Berkhamsted.

Hear from the Heads of Berkhamsted Girls and Berkhamsted Boys Schools

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Hear from the Heads of Berkhamsted Girls and Berkhamsted Boys Schools

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In this conversation, Heads of Berkhamsted Boys and Berkhamsted Girls, Tom Hockedy and Jo Vila what makes Berkhamsted such a special place to learn and work, and reflect on the close collaboration between our Girls and Boys schools.

They also explore our “diamond” structure which enables pupils to benefit from the best of both worlds at Berkhamsted. They explain the strengths of a single-sex education alongside rich co-educational opportunities.

From the use of our outstanding facilities across all sites, to co-curricular clubs and trips, pupils come together across the group in so many meaningful ways.

Early Years at Berkhamsted Nursery and Pre-Prep

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Early Years at Berkhamsted Nursery and Pre-Prep

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In this episode we hear from Debbie Cooper (Deputy Head of Pre-Prep) and Ryan Eggleton (Day Nursery Manager) at Berkhamsted who explore the significance of early years education. They discuss the structure of early years programmes, the importance of play in learning, and how risky play fosters resilience in children. The conversation highlights the critical role of parental involvement and the need for nurturing curiosity and imagination in young learners.

Sixth Form Life with Nick Cale

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Sixth Form Life with Nick Cale

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In this conversation, Simon Jones interviews Nick Cale, the Head of Sixth at Berkhamsted. They discuss various topics related to sixth form life, including the importance of the sixth form years in a student’s academic journey, the role of the head of Sixth, and the preparation of students for their next stage in life. They also touch on the appeal of American universities, the changing landscape of post-sixth form options, and the new building and teaching model at Berkhamsted’s sixth form.