SHSK Sounds

Inside the new Sixth Form Centre

This week, Head of Sixth Form Heather Darcy talks about the new Sixth Form Centre due to open Q4 of this year, the purpose and function of the new spaces, and gives us a glimpse into what it will look like inside once completed.

Dream Double-Bill: Sam Odell

This week, Sam Odell, Examinations Officer for St. Helen's, joins us to talk about how the sword-lore-heavy Highlander (1986), and Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004) would form the ultimate "Respect of Steel" pairing at a night out at the cinema.

Dream Double-Bill: Zoe Gardner

This week on Dream Double-Bill, Zoe Gardner, Policy & Advocacy Manager at Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants and St. Helen's alumna, joins us live from her London office to discuss why she believes Pride (2014), and In The Heights (2021) make for the ultimate cinematic twosome.

In Conversation with Rebecca Dougall and Mike Windsor

If you've ever wondered what two head teachers might talk about when sequestered in a room with a couple of microphones, then wonder no more. Continuing in our series of "In Conversation" podcasts, St Helen’s Head Rebecca Dougall and Headmaster of Abingdon School, Mike Windsor, sat down together last Summer and discussed how their own personal career paths have led to this particular point in their professional lives, what it means to be Head, and how the Covid-19 Pandemic has re-written leadership obligations.

In Conversation with Ellen Robertson and Charly Clive: Part Two

Hot on the heels of their Edinburgh Fringe announcement where they will be playing throughout August this year, this second part of In Conversation with Ellen Robertson and Charly Clive sees the pair discussing comedy, what it means to them, the state of the industry today, and share their own - often challenging - experiences performing on the circuit.

In Conversation: Thoughts on Sports Nutrition

Some students engaged with school sport and external sport can be doing 10-15 hours of intense physical activity every week, so it’s vital they are not only getting the right nutrients to support their bodies, but are eating enough for their energy needs too.
In this week's podcast, Mr Wall, Mrs Alpers, Lottie, Sarah and Amelie, three of our 6th form student-athletes, discuss their top tips and challenges around fuelling for training and sports for young athletes.

Kathryn Devine on LGBT+ History Month artists

This week on SHSK Sounds, in celebration of LGBT+ History Month, Head of Art Kathryn Devine discusses the work of artists such as Doris Brabham Hatt, Keith Harring, Jean Michel Basquiat and others; artists who have explored their identity and politics in very personal ways and narratives which may not be easily expressed in other forms due to legality or social repression of the times in which they lived.

Dream Double-Bill: Emma Spreadbury

Welcome to Dream Double-Bill, the show where guests choose two of their favourite films to pair together, talk about what the films individually mean to them, and why they would work so well together. This week, Emma Spreadbury chooses Labyrinth and Eraserhead.

In Conversation with Ellen Robertson and Charly Clive

In this episode, class of 2011 alumnae Ellen Robertson and Charly Clive talk to Ash Verjee about their comedy writing and performing career, their artistic beginnings at St Helen's, and the seismic events that altered the course of their lives.

Dream Double-Bill: Alice and Millie

Welcome to Dream Double-Bill, the show where guests choose two of their favourite films to pair together, talk about what the films individually mean to them, and why they would work so well together. This week, Alice and Millie choose La La Land and The Wizard of Oz.