The Garden Pod
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Welcome to Our New Principal
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Head of the Business Faculty, Simone de Souza, talks about developing critical thinking skills.
Translanguaging with Natasha Viñales
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EAL Teacher, Natasha Viñales, discusses the importance of translanguaging in supporting developing linguists.
The Age Of AI with James Abela
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Head of Social Sciences, David Whitney, discusses the importance of Social Sciences for individuals and society.
Women In Leadership with Hannah Granger & Rahma Sesay
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Middle leaders, Hannah Granger and Rahma Sesay, talk about supporting women in leadership.
PSHE with Catherina Carragher
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Psychology teacher and Assistant Headteacher, Catherina Carragher discusses PSHE in schools.
Lifelong Learning with Paloma Lozano
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spanish teacher, Paloma Lozano, discusses the role of lifelong learning for educators.
Keeping Children Safe In Schools with Lindsay Round
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Service Learning Leaders, Alan Archer and Tijana Randelovic, discuss the role of service in education.
Outdoor Education with Tiffany Lacey-Edwards
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EAL Leaders, Mike Riding and Christine Joseph, talk about how to support multilingual children.
Effective Professional Development with Amy Marsh
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Marsh and Dan Plant talk about effective professional development programmes in schools.
Using Devices Intentionally with James Wright & Alex Turner
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Price, our Assistant Athletics Director and Interhouse Leader, provides insights into the House System in schools.
Global Citizenship Education with Robbie Davies
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Head of Inclusion and Global Citizenship, Robbie Davies, talks about Global Citizenship education in schools.
Maths with Natalie Clark
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Head of Secondary Maths, Natalie Clark, talks about Mathematics and the skills it develops.
Benefits Of Reading Graphic Novels with Roger Fortune
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Librarian, Roger Fortune, explains what graphic novels are and some of their benefits to readers.
Drama Skills with Joe Wyatt
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Head of Drama, Joe Wyatt, talks about the role of drama in developing important skills in students.
Assessment In Art with Ev Abbott
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Deputy Head, Dan Plant, discusses curriculum models and the knowledge we teach our students.
Reading & English with Dru Goldman & Maddy Allen
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
English teachers Dru Goldman and Maddy Allen give advice for getting children to read and explain the benefits of reading. For more information, clic...
Head, Heart & Hands with Abbie Burke
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maths Leader, Shalome Benjamin, explains the role of manipulatives in developing mathematical fluency.
Motor Skills with Ratna Dalal
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SEL Teacher, Renie Leng, talks about the importance of adult social and emotional development for parents.
Jungle School with Bethany Freeman
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Director of Professional Learning, Amy Marsh, speaks to teacher-librarian Roger Fortune about modern children’s literature, its relatability and rea...
Belonging with Lindsay Round and Leaders of Our Anti-Racism Working Party
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Parent Series: SEL with Ellen Mahoney
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Director of Professional Learning, Amy Marsh, speaks to CEO of Sea Change Mentoring, Ellen Mahoney, about developing social and emotional competencies...
Parent Series World Languages
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Director of Professional Learning, Amy Marsh, speaks to language experts Tom Ball, Paloma Lozano, and Alan Robertson about the importance of language ...
James Abela Power Reading Tools
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Director of Professional Learning, Amy Marsh, speaks to Head of Secondary Computing, James Abela, about his pioneering work in supporting all learners...
Garden Pod - using PASS data
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Deputy Head in Primary, Kelly Hersey, speaks to LS teacher Trish Henderson about how we use data in school to support students’ well-being and perso...
GardenPod: Learning through play
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Deputy Head in Primary, Etienne Visser, and Assistant Headteacher, Antonia Confalone, discuss how learning through play supports brain and child deve...
Belonging and Intercultural Learning with Lindsay Round and Etienne Visser
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Deputy Head of Secondary, Lindsay Round, and Deputy Head of Primary, Etienne Visser, discuss strategic work around intercultural learning they have b...
Learning Strand and GIS Learner Skill Awards
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Director of Learning, Damian Graizevsky, speaks to Kkabir Bhalla from the Learning Strand of our Student Leadership about the GIS Learner Skills and a...
Parent Talk: Rebecca Weeks and Executive Functions
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Head of Secondary LS Rebecca Weeks discusses executive functioning with Amy Marsh, This is a set of skills that include organisation, attention and ta...
Using Data in School James Wright
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Deputy Head in Primary, Kelly Hersey, speaks to our innovation lead, James Wright, about his groundbreaking work with data and PowerBI to make vast am...
Wider Learning: Service Learning
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Director of Learning Damian Graizevsky speaks to Liza Phillips about the importance of service learning and the skills students develop by being authe...
Parent Talk on SEL
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SEL: Amy Marsh talks with Noriza Idrus, SEL coordinator in the secondary school, about the important role parents and other adults play in developing ...
Parent Series: Sleep
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Marsh and Damian Graizevsky will be discussing the research around the importance of sleep and how to get more of it. This podcast is aimed at par...
Developing reading with Roger Fortune
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Marsh, Director of Professional Learning, and Roger Fortune, Whole School Librarian, discuss supporting children in developing their reading. What...
New curriculum in the primary school
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nicola Nelson, Head of Primary and Neil Bowker, Deputy Head of Primary in conversation about the new curriculum that is launching in the Primary Schoo...
Women in Leadership #4 Maybelline Wong
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicola speaks with Maybelline Wong. Maybelline is a professional dancer and Head of Babel Dance studio here in KL. She has had an ama...
Women In Leadership #3 Malisse Tan
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Women in Leadership #3 Navigating Life as Mumpreneur with Malisse Tan 'Welcome to our Women in Leadership podcasts*, a monthly networking series for...
Intercultural Learning #1
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
'Welcome to our Intercultural Learning Podcast Series through the GardenPod*, a series for all members of our community - educators, parents and stude...
Women In Leadership 2
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cheryl Joannides talks to Nicola Nelson about her exciting journey working for Estee Lauder for the past 25 years which has included working in South ...
Women in Leadership #1
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our Woman in Leadership Podcast Series, a monthly networking series for women to connect, listen, learn and be inspired by a wide range of ...
EYC Podcast 01
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Continuous Learning : Overcoming challenges - motivation and engagement
Well being and the Community with GIS
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our GIS panel of speakers spanning our GIS community participated in a Eurocham BizTalk Webinar, which examined how we have responded, as a community,...
LITE FM interview with Robert Stitch - Future readying our kids
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Stitch joins Bel and JD on the 'Growning Pains' segment of #TheLITEBreakfast radio looking at how can we prepare our student to be future-ready...
#38 GIS Orchestra Podcast
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Koelma shares a Podcast showcasing our orchestra.
#37 Continuous Learning
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Intended Audience: Parents In this podcast we will be discussing continuous learning, the continuous learning website that Garden International has p...
#36 University Choices
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Audience: Parents, students and teachers interesting in higher education. Description: Our Higher Education team discuss how you can choose a univers...
#35 The Science Of Learning
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Guest(s): Damian Graizevsky Presenter: James Abela Producer: David James Intended audience: Parents & teachers interested in research Description: I...
#34 Reading At Home
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Guest(s): Carlota Viguer Serina Presenter: James Abela Producer: David James Intended Audience: parents & teachers supporting home reading Themes E...
#33 Inclusion Podcast
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Guest(s): Michael Riding & Claudia Campbell-Pegg Presenter: James Abela Producer: David James Intended Audience: parents & teachers interested in ho...
#32 Professional Development
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Guest(s): David James Presenter: James Abela Intended Audience: teachers interested in reflective practice and strategic development of teachers Them...
#31 1 use plastics and our school Eco Event
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Guest(s): Hector Cook Presenters: James Abela and Mark Solomons Intended Audience: Geography Teachers, teachers interested in community events, GIS p...
#30 Flipping learning with EconplusDal
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Guest(s): EconplusDal Intended Audience: Teachers and anyone interested in flipping Themes explored/blurb: Flipping learning, using videos and economi...
#29 US University
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Interviewee: Dr. Hayley Wood Interviewer: James A Audience: Higher Education advisors, 6th form students Description: Learn about the process of ap...
#28 Getting Into Oxbridge
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Guest(s): Jack Campbell, Isabel Richards Intended Audience: Sixth form students, parents and teachers interested in higher education. Themes explore...
#27 Women In Maths
28 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Interviewees: Zoe Griffiths, Amy Marsh & Urvi Interviewer: Tine Audience: school leaders, teachers, students Description: A little chat with Zoe Griff...
#26 Sleep
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Guest(s): Rachel Gibbons and Vanessa Lee (Yr13 students) Intended Audience: Everyone - especially students and parents Themes explored/blurb: Sleep ...
#25 Sara Sheldon - The Big Read
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#25 Sara Sheldon - The Big Read by by Garden International School
#24 Project Based Learning David Whitney
24 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Guest(s): David Whitney Presenter: Tine Intended Audience: Teachers interested in Project Based Learning & Enquiry Themes explored/blurb: In this po...
#23 Large Scale Enquiry
17 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This Podcast talks about Garden's Large Scale Enquiry where students have had 5 days off timetable to develop a project based on their passion. In thi...
#22 Code Week - Female Coders!
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In celebration of code week we gather together the very best Female Computer Science teachers and students to discuss how to encourage more women to d...
#21 Hairspray - Bringing out confidence in students!
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Wyatt talks about our school production and the benefits that a show like Hairspray can bring to the students involved.
#20 Luka Slam Poet
23 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Lesson shares how slam poetry can be a great motivator for students to write more.
#19 Gabe Haydu - The Cube
16 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Gabe shows us magic cubes and what they can do for your classroom! Find the resources at: https://sites.google.com/view/gabehaydu/resources
#18 James Abela - TeachMeet
09 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In This Podcast we introduce the KL Teachmeet, which encourages teachers from different schools to meet up and learn the latest classroom tips and ide...
#17 Intro 2019 Podcast
09 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We introduce the new cast of presenters to the Garden Pod! James, Tine & Mark and tell you about our upcoming podcasts!
#16 EYC - The Rigour Behind the Play
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
GREAT FOR EYC PARENTS AND PROSPECTIVE PARENTS. This week the GardanPod talks members of our Early Years Centre about the thought, care, planning and r...
#15 Use, Be Aware, Warning - Tech Advice from our Digital Coaches
24 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
GREAT FOR PARENTS. In this shorter than usual Podcast, our Digital Learning Coaches provide some advice on games, social media, tech security, and saf...
#14 Safe Guarding & Child Protection with Joanne Stockbridge
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
GREAT FOR TEACHERS & PARENTS. Joanne Stockbridge is a child psychologist and safe guarding consultant from Scotland. She has been working with teacher...
#13 Learning Spaces with Elizabeth Jarman
03 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
GREAT FOR EVERYONE. Elizabeth Jarman is a leading expert on learning spaces. In this podcast she discusses the importance of space, the research that ...
#12 Personalising Learning
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
GREAT FOR TEACHERS & PARENTS INTERESTED IN PERONALISING LEARNING. This week we have conversation with Isabel Richards, James Abel and Chris Koelma who...
#11 "Everybody Does it" - A conversation with Kari Yuen
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
GREAT FOR TEACHERS AND PARENTS INTERESTED IN HOW WE TALKS ABOUT ISSUES SURROUND DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE. Kari Yuen works for the FCD and travels around ...
#10 Professional Learning & Reflection
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
GREAT FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS INTERESTED IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND REFLECTIVE PRACTICE. This weeks GardenPod is a discussion with GIS Director ...
#9 GardenPod - Liz Gibbs & Maths
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
GREAT FOR TEACHERS AND PARENTS INTERESTED IN MATHS. Liz Gibbs is a Maths consultant based in the UK who has worked with many of the biggest schools in...
#8 GardenPod - Understanding by Design - Matt Corbett & Ashley Cornfoot
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
GREAT FOR EDUCATORS AND PARENTS INTERESTED IN CURRICULUM, UNIT AND LESSON PLANNING. UBD stands for Understanding by Design and represents a process fo...
#7 GardenPod - Agents of Change & Intercultural Challenges - Mythily Nair
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
GREAT FOR EVERYONE. A discussion with GIS sixth former Mythily Nair on becoming agents of change and a chat around cultural norms in South India arou...
#6 GardenPod - Conversations for Learning - Laura McGregor
18 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
THIS ONE IS GREAT FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS INTERESTED IN LEARNING CONVERSATIONS DAY AND THE WIDER IDEAS BEHIND IT. The first Learning Conversations Da...
#5 -GardenPod - Jack Campbell. Discussion & Debate
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
GREAT FOR TEACHERS INTERESTED IN EDUCATIONAL DEBATE (AND WHO HAVE A BIT OF PATIENCE). A conversation with Jack Campbell. Jack is a Maths teacher at G...
#4 GardenPod - Hygge
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
GREAT FOR EVERYONE - After a winter break the Garden Pod returns with an exploration of the Danish concept of Hygge. The word does not translate direc...
#3 GardenPod - We've Got Skills
24 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
GREAT FOR TEACHERS AND ANYONE INTERESTED IN EDUCATION A conversation with Dan Norbury and Etienne Visser around how we can effectively help students t...
#2 - Parenting In the Digital World
23 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
GREAT FOR PARENTS & TEACHERS A conversation with Tine Pendred around the challenges that exist for parents within a technology rich world. Tine rais...
#1 - The Mona Lisa Effect
10 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
GREAT FOR TEACHERS & SCHOOL LEADERS A conversation with Matthew Savage from the 21st Century Learning Conference in Hong Kong. Matthew discusses the...