Life at Hoe Bridge School

Summary

Garen and Ben, parents from Hoe Bridge School, discuss their connection with the school and the factors that led them to choose it for their children. They highlight the nurturing environment, tailored education, and holistic development provided by the school. The importance of individual attention and the development of life skills are also emphasised. The parents discuss the involvement of their children in sports and extracurricular activities, as well as the unique opportunities, such as Forest School and Design Technology, offered by Hoe Bridge. They offer advice for parents starting the independent school journey and emphasise the importance of meeting children where they are and embracing the school community.

Takeaways

• Hoe Bridge School provides a nurturing environment and tailored education that focuses on the holistic development of each child.
• Individual attention and the development of life skills are key aspects of the school's approach.
• The school offers a wide range of sports and extracurricular activities, providing opportunities for students to explore their interests and develop confidence.
• Parents should consider the school's culture and values when choosing a school for their child, as well as the proximity and logistics that work best for the family.
• Meeting children where they are and embracing the school community are important aspects of parenting and involvement in the school.

Hoe Bridge School online

Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk

Instagram: hoebridgeschool

Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool 

#45 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school.

In this episode we're speaking with Alexandra Arnold, Assistant Head Academic who has recently joined the school.

So come with us now as our host,  Arabella takes us into this conversation.

Hoe Bridge School online

Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk

Instagram: hoebridgeschool

Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool 

#44 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school.

In this episode we're speaking with Assistant Head Early Years Eve Williams (Assistant Head Early Years). we explore whats Early Years in Hoe Bridge is all about.

So come with us now as our host,  Arabella takes us into this conversation.

Hoe Bridge School online

Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk

Instagram: hoebridgeschool

Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool 

#43 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school.

In this episode we're speaking with Old Hoe Briginan, Ehsan Khan. We learn about his lasting memories and his international hockey career.

So come with us now as our host,  Arabella takes us into this conversation.

Hoe Bridge School online

Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk

Instagram: hoebridgeschool

Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool 

#42 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school.

In this episode Arabella talks to Headmaster Mr Chris Webster about the New Academic Year

So come with us now as our host,  Arabella takes us into this conversation.

Hoe Bridge School online

Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk

Instagram: hoebridgeschool

Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool 

#41 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school.

In this episode we're speaking with, Vicky Sturgess the Head's PA and Julie Wixted a Pre-Prep Secretary, Old Hoe Bridgeian and current parent.

So come with us now as our host,  Arabella takes us into this conversation.

Hoe Bridge School online

Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk

Instagram: hoebridgeschool

Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool 

#40 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school.

In this episode we're speaking with, Tim Suenson Thorpe an Old Hoe Bridgeian and current parent.

So come with us now as our host,  Arabella takes us into this conversation.

Hoe Bridge School online

Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk

Instagram: hoebridgeschool

Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool 

#39 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school.

In this episode we're speaking with, an Old Hoe Bridgeian Indy Sheriden. We find out what it was like being the prize giving speaker, what Indy is doing and how she got her job and Indy provides advise into how to get into film and special effects.

So come with us now as our host,  Arabella takes us into this conversation.

Hoe Bridge School online

Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk

Instagram: hoebridgeschool

Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool 

#38 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school.

In this episode we're speaking with Head of Seniors and Head of Geography Brent Peal. We learn where his love of geography comes from, how young people at Hoe Bridge links between their strengths and extra curricular activities and we learn his ideas on mobile classrooms.

So come with us now as our host,  Arabella takes us into this conversation.

Hoe Bridge School online

Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk

Instagram: hoebridgeschool

Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool 

#37 - Welcome back to Life at Hoe Bridge School, the podcast where we speak to pupils, staff and parents to find out what it’s really like. Every week we’ll be talking to members of the school community to hear real stories of life in the school.

In this episode we're speaking with Head of School, Theo. We find out how it felt to become Head of School, what Theo finds difficult being Head of School and we learn some of his memories throughout his time at Hoe Bridge School.

So come with us now as our host,  Arabella takes us into this conversation.

Hoe Bridge School online

Website: www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk

Instagram: hoebridgeschool

Twitter: HoeBridgeSchool