The Garden Pod
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The Garden Pod
The Garden Pod is a podcast of unscripted conversations about learning, leadership and all things education. It is recorded at Garden International School in Kuala Lumpur, one of the leading international schools in South East Asia. More information about Garden International School can be found at...
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Welcome to Our New Principal
We meet our new Principal, Peter Derby-Crook, to hear about his philosophy of education and plans at GIS.
Language Resources with Tom Ball & Dylan Viñales
Head of World Languages, Tom Ball & Head of Spanish, Dylan Viñales talks about their popular new Spanish readers series.
Critical Thinking with Simone de Souza
Head of the Business Faculty, Simone de Souza, talks about developing critical thinking skills.
Translanguaging with Natasha Viñales
EAL Teacher, Natasha Viñales, discusses the importance of translanguaging in supporting developing linguists.
The Age Of AI with James Abela
Head of Computing, James Abela, gives an update on recent AI developments and which skills are the important ones to focus on.
Social Sciences with David Whitney
Head of Social Sciences, David Whitney, discusses the importance of Social Sciences for individuals and society.
Women In Leadership with Hannah Granger & Rahma Sesay
Middle leaders, Hannah Granger and Rahma Sesay, talk about supporting women in leadership.
PSHE with Catherina Carragher
Psychology teacher and Assistant Headteacher, Catherina Carragher discusses PSHE in schools.
Lifelong Learning with Paloma Lozano
Spanish teacher, Paloma Lozano, discusses the role of lifelong learning for educators.
Keeping Children Safe In Schools with Lindsay Round
Child Protection Officer, Lindsay Round, talks about the role of safeguarding in schools and her journey in her role.
Sports Programmes in Schools with Mark Springall & Rachel Price
Athletics Director and Assistant Athletic Director, Mark Springall and Rachel Price, talk about how to make sports programmes in schools successful.
Neuroscience & Learning with Etienne Visser
Deputy Head Primary, Etienne Visser, talks about neuroscience and how to harness our knowledge to improve student learning.
Service Learning with Alan Archer & Tijana Randelovic
Service Learning Leaders, Alan Archer and Tijana Randelovic, discuss the role of service in education.
Outdoor Education with Tiffany Lacey-Edwards
Tiffany Lacey-Edwards, Assistant Head Primary, talks about the importance of outdoor education and the opportunities it provides for authentic learnin...
Developing Leaders with Nicola Howard
Nicola Howard, interim Head of Secondary at Alice Smith, talks to Amy Marsh about developing leadership skills in our staff.
Supporting Second Language Learners with Mike Riding & Christine Joseph
EAL Leaders, Mike Riding and Christine Joseph, talk about how to support multilingual children.
Effective Professional Development with Amy Marsh
Amy Marsh and Dan Plant talk about effective professional development programmes in schools.
Using Devices Intentionally with James Wright & Alex Turner
Our Digital Leaders, James Wright and Alex Turner, talk about how to support students in using devices productively and positively.
House System with Rachel Price
Rachel Price, our Assistant Athletics Director and Interhouse Leader, provides insights into the House System in schools.
Global Citizenship Education with Robbie Davies
Head of Inclusion and Global Citizenship, Robbie Davies, talks about Global Citizenship education in schools.
Maths with Natalie Clark
Head of Secondary Maths, Natalie Clark, talks about Mathematics and the skills it develops.
Benefits Of Reading Graphic Novels with Roger Fortune
Librarian, Roger Fortune, explains what graphic novels are and some of their benefits to readers.
Drama Skills with Joe Wyatt
Head of Drama, Joe Wyatt, talks about the role of drama in developing important skills in students.
Assessment In Art with Ev Abbott
Head of Art, Ev Abbott, demystifies the assessment process in Art and outlines the four areas that students focus on.
Memory & Study Skills with James Saunders & Rebecca Weeks
Secondary leaders, James Saunders and Rebecca Weeks, talk about how the memory works and how to utilise this to study effectively.
Curriculum Pathways with Dan Plant
Deputy Head, Dan Plant, discusses curriculum models and the knowledge we teach our students.
Reading & English with Dru Goldman & Maddy Allen
English teachers Dru Goldman and Maddy Allen give advice for getting children to read and explain the benefits of reading.
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Head, Heart & Hands with Abbie Burke
Secondary and Primary PE teacher, Abbie Burke, talks about the developments in the curriculum and improving PE provision for all students.
Manipulatives In Maths with Shalome Benjamin
Maths Leader, Shalome Benjamin, explains the role of manipulatives in developing mathematical fluency.
Motor Skills with Ratna Dalal
Early Years Leader, Ratna Dalal, explains the importance of motor skills and how practitioners and parents can support their development.
Adult SEL with Renie Leng
SEL Teacher, Renie Leng, talks about the importance of adult social and emotional development for parents.
Jungle School with Bethany Freeman
Nursery teacher and leader, Bethany Freeman, talks about Jungle School and the benefits of outdoor education for children.
The Importance Of Extracurricular Opportunities In School with David Crane
Head of CCAs, David Crane, talks about the importance of extracurricular opportunities and why schools seek to offer a holistic education.
Belonging In The Classroom with Lindsay Round
Deputy Head, Lindsay Round, talks about how we make changes in the classroom to help support a sense of belonging for all members in our community.
Psychological Flexibility with Tanya Ramanah
One of our school counsellors, Tanya Ramanah, talks about psychological flexibility and how important it is for young people and mental health.
Artificial Intelligence with James Abela
Head of Computing, James Abela, talks about the benefits and dangers of AI, and the importance of teaching students how to use it.
Welcome To Our New GIS Principal
Simon Mann returns as Principal of GIS. Here he speaks about his vision for education and what he hopes to achieve this year.
Topic Curriculum & Learning Outside the Classroom
Members of the Primary Leadership Team, Etienne Visser, Sam Crews, and Tiffany Lacey-Edwards, discuss the Topic Curriculum and learning outside the cl...
Parent Series - Children Literature
Director of Professional Learning, Amy Marsh, speaks to teacher-librarian Roger Fortune about modern children’s literature, its relatability and reali...
Belonging with Lindsay Round and Leaders of Our Anti-Racism Working Party
Lindsay Round speaks with the leaders of our anti-racism working party, Al Archer and Dave Whitney, about our strategic work on Belonging and the cult...