Whitgift Conversations

Summary

The conversation revolves around the sports mentoring programme at Whitgift School. The programme focuses on the holistic development of young sportspeople, addressing their identity, mindset, movement skills, and lifestyle. The mentors aim to support and guide students in their sporting journeys, helping them understand their strengths, manage challenges, and develop a positive attitude. The program is open to all students, but there is a smaller group of sports scholars who receive more one-on-one interaction. The workshops and modules are integrated into the school culture and aim to enhance students' physical capabilities, social connections, and overall performance. The mentors also emphasise the importance of nutrition, sleep, and other lifestyle factors in sports and academic success. The programme encourages students to explore different activities and interests, building their confidence and self-awareness. The conversation highlights the impact of the program on students' personal growth and leadership skills.

Takeaways

• The sports mentoring programme at Whitgift School focuses on the holistic development of young sportspeople.
• The programme addresses various aspects, including identity, mindset, movement skills, and lifestyle.
• The mentors aim to support and guide students in their sporting journeys, helping them understand their strengths and manage challenges.
• The program is open to all students, but sports scholars receive more one-on-one interaction.
• The workshops and modules are integrated into the school culture and aim to enhance students' physical capabilities, social connections, and overall performance.
• The programme emphasises the importance of nutrition, sleep, and other lifestyle factors in sports and academic success.
• Students are encouraged to explore different activities and interests, building their confidence and self-awareness.
• The sports mentoring programme has a positive impact on students' personal growth and leadership skills.

Whitgift School online

Website: www.whitgift.co.uk

Whitgift Global: https://www.whitgift.co.uk/global

Twitter: @WhitgiftSchool1

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Summary

In this conversation, Simon Jones interviews Adrian Norris, the assistant head pastoral at Whitgift. They discuss Adrian's role at the school, his experiences over the past 30 years, and the challenges facing young people today. Adrian emphasises the importance of building relationships, promoting good behavior, and prioritizing the well-being and pastoral care of students. They also touch on the evolution of boarding life, the role of sport in school, and the impact of social media and AI on young people. Adrian expresses his commitment to Whitgift and his love for the school community.

Takeaways

• Building strong relationships and promoting good behaviour are key to the well-being and success of students.
• The role of boarding in schools has evolved over the years, with a focus on creating a supportive and inclusive community.
• Sport plays a significant role in the development and happiness of students, fostering teamwork and personal growth.
• The challenges facing young people today include social media, AI, and the pressure to have opinions and make quick decisions.
• It's important to understand and support young people in their use of social media, rather than imposing fears or expectations on them.
• The happiness of students cannot be compared across generations, as each generation faces unique challenges and experiences.
• Adrian Norris is committed to Whitgift and the school community, and looks forward to many more years at the school.

Whitgift School online

Website: www.whitgift.co.uk

Whitgift Global: https://www.whitgift.co.uk/global

Twitter: @WhitgiftSchool1

Facebook: WhitgiftSchool

LinkedIn: whitgift-school 

S3 E13 - Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you.

Now today’s episode is a little different because we’re recording this during the school summer vacation time. It’s the Whitgift Summer School and we’re honoured to have three students from around the world with us to explain what it’s all about. We also have member of staff John Chisholm with us too which means I get to speak to him and the three students.

The summer school is an opportunity for boys and girls to come from all over the world and they get to interact with other students, also from other places in the world. Our panel of three, Felix, Julius and Koichi, were chosen to be on this recording because they won a presentation that all the students had to give.

I get to find out from them what this presentation was all about, what it’s like coming from their home countries to the UK for this summer school and I ask what their experience is of this great opportunity.

So let’s not waste any more time. Instead, come with me as we find out about the Whitgift Summer School.

Whitgift School online

Website: www.whitgift.co.uk

Whitgift Global: https://www.whitgift.co.uk/global

Twitter: @WhitgiftSchool1

Facebook: WhitgiftSchool

LinkedIn: whitgift-school 

Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you.

Whitgift School online

Website: www.whitgift.co.uk

Whitgift Global: https://www.whitgift.co.uk/global

Twitter: @WhitgiftSchool1

Facebook: WhitgiftSchool

LinkedIn: whitgift-school 

Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you.

Whitgift School online

Website: www.whitgift.co.uk

Whitgift Global: https://www.whitgift.co.uk/global

Twitter: @WhitgiftSchool1

Facebook: WhitgiftSchool

LinkedIn: whitgift-school 

Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you.

Whitgift School online

Website: www.whitgift.co.uk

Whitgift Global: https://www.whitgift.co.uk/global

Twitter: @WhitgiftSchool1

Facebook: WhitgiftSchool

LinkedIn: whitgift-school 

Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you.

Whitgift School online

Website: www.whitgift.co.uk

Whitgift Global: https://www.whitgift.co.uk/global

Twitter: @WhitgiftSchool1

Facebook: WhitgiftSchool

LinkedIn: whitgift-school 

Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you.

Whitgift School online

Website: www.whitgift.co.uk

Whitgift Global: https://www.whitgift.co.uk/global

Twitter: @WhitgiftSchool1

Facebook: WhitgiftSchool

LinkedIn: whitgift-school 

Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you.

Whitgift School online

Website: www.whitgift.co.uk

Whitgift Global: https://www.whitgift.co.uk/global

Twitter: @WhitgiftSchool1

Facebook: WhitgiftSchool

LinkedIn: whitgift-school 

Welcome back to Whitgift Conversations, the podcast where we talk to staff and pupils about topics that are relevant to you.

Now today I’m talking to Clemens Krammer, Head of Basketball at Whitgift because this is one of the fastest growing sports at school. Their fixtures have increased from only 23 games ten years ago to an unbelievable 143 matches just last season. Over 200 boys are currently involved in Basketball and they compete at the highest level, holding their own against some renowned Basketball schools and even academies.

Clemens has been at the school for 11 years and we talk about why it’s good for the boys to be involved in Basketball. We talk about fixtures, differences between UK and US schools, what some of the OWs are doing now and much more.

So let’s not waste any time but instead come with me and join in this conversation with the Head of Basketball at Whitgift, it’s Clemens Krammer.

Whitgift School online

Website: www.whitgift.co.uk

Whitgift Global: https://www.whitgift.co.uk/global

Twitter: @WhitgiftSchool1

Facebook: WhitgiftSchool

LinkedIn: whitgift-school