The Perse School Cambridge Podcast
The Perse School podcast series, brings you a wide variety of podcasts with voices from across our schools (Pelican, Prep, Upper and Sixth Form) and the local community.
Episodes
36 episodes
The Diary of a Future CEO with Neil Sardesai: Inspiring stories to ignite the next generation
Are you thinking about a career in medicine?In this podcast we meet Neil, a third year medical student at the University of Cambridge who chose to intercalate medicine with engineering.This combination gave Neil the opportunity to...
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17:33
The Diary of a Future CEO with George Lawton: Inspiring stories to ignite the next generation
Ever wanted to work in lighting design?In this podcast we meet Senior Lighting Designer George Lawton who completed his A level studies at The Perse School in 2016 before going to Rose Bruford College.In this conversation George a...
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17:24
The Diary of a Future CEO with Ioanna MacKenna: Inspiring stories to ignite the next generation
Are you a fan of TikTok?In our podcast with student Ioanna MacKenna she shares her research about TikTok and its influence on young people and politics.Ioanna is a passionate advocate for modernising politics and earlier this year...
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16:55
Behind the scenes of Shakespeare in Love
In this podcast Claire Ziwa talks to two students, Cate and Ines, involved in the Sixth Form play Shakespeare in Love.
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12:55
An insight into British Science Week with the Science Department
In this podcast Claire Ziwa talks to Director of Science Allan Williamson about British Science Week at The Perse, and the wide range of opportunities available for students.
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8:19
Voices of the Future are heard at inaugural Perse TEDx event
Perse students and academics gave a series of intriguing lectures in the first ever TEDx event held in the Peter Hall Performing Arts Centre. In this podcast Claire Ziwa talks to Perse student Sergio Arcidiacono who organised the event, a...
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12:28
Supporting your child when they join The Perse
In this podcast Claire Ziwa talks to Head of Middle School Liam Woods and pupils Lauren and George, about how the school supports students when they join in Year 7 or Year 9.
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12:38
Perse Josef Behrmann Lecture inspires hope for battle against prejudice
Professor Rusi Jaspal Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research & Knowledge Exchange) at Brighton University, gave an inspiring talk to Perse students on breaking down stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination in this year’s Perse Josef Behrmann Lectur...
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14:51
An insight into Degree Apprenticeships
To mark National Apprenticeship Week, Aaron Mason caught up with Charlotte Perry (OP 2023) to discover more about her degree apprenticeship with Deutsche Bank. Find out more as she also offers advice to students weighing up their higher educati...
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5:17
Preparing for Entrance Test Day at the Perse Upper School.
Join Claire Ziwa talking to Head of Admissions Jo Ansell about how to help your child prepare for the Year 7 and Year 9 Upper School entrance test day.
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6:06
Mary Poppins – Behind the Umbrella!
Listen as Claire Ziwa goes backstage to discover more about the magical realms of Cherry Tree Lane, where umbrellas defy gravity and everyday tasks transform into extraordinary adventures.Meet students Paloma Bargh and Aimee Reed who are...
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15:48
Building Pupil Leadership
Oli Peat (Assistant Head for Pupil Development) talks to some student leaders from the Anti Bully Ambassadors, Peer Mentors and IE&D (Inclusion, Equality and Diversity) teams, about the impact of student led groups at The Perse Upper School...
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14:14
The Diary of a Future CEO with Midé Naike: Inspiring stories to ignite the next generation
Ever wanted to get into the music industry? In our podcast with beatboxer Midé Naike, he shares his life journey so far with Claire Ziwa, with inspiring stories of how he overcame rejection on Britain's Got Talent to ultimately winning The Nake...
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19:13
The Diary of a Future CEO with Bella Howarth: Inspiring stories to ignite the next generation
Do you love sport? In this podcast we meet Bella Howarth who completed her A level studies at The Perse School in 2023 before going to University. Not only did Bella represent the school in cricket, netball and hockey but she also started playi...
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The Diary of a Future CEO with Fabian Dodds: Inspiring stories to ignite the next generation
Are you creative and full of ideas? Do you love building things? Are you fascinated with how things work?In this podcast Fabian Dodds talks to Claire Ziwa and inspires the next generation of engineers with his journey so far, giving us a...
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16:37
Inspiring stories to ignite the next generation - a conversation with Emma Harris
Ever dreamed of going to University in the USA? In this podcast we meet student Emma Harris who completed her A levels at The Perse School in 2023 after which she joined Harvard University to begin her undergraduate degree. Emma shares stories ...
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13:09
Overseas Adventures with the Travelling Geographer
Do you dream of travelling the world? In this podcast Head of Geography James Riley and his wife Coralie share an insight into their exciting and memorable overseas adventures during a 10 month sabbatical.
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34:49
Applying to study at International Universities
Claire Ziwa talks to Overseas University Admissions Advisor Dr Samuel Black about the rise in Perse student applications to study abroad. Claire also catches up with Perse student Liliana who is going to University in the US this summer....
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14:58
Interactive storytelling and character creation with author and illustrator Chloe Inkpen
Claire Ziwa talked to the acclaimed children’s author and illustrator Chloe Inkpen when she joined pupils at The Perse Pelican School for an interactive storytelling and character creation workshop.
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10:23
Lights, Camera, Action, for Legally Blonde
Izzy Bevens and May Busher who play the character of Elle Woods, and Imogen Warren, Dance Captain, share a behind the scenes insight into rehearsals for the forthcoming production of Legally Blonde The Musical Jr, which is being performed at th...
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10:53
Creating a positive community in the Perse Lower School for values week
In this Inclusion, Equality and Diversity podcast, produced in association with the Perse Antibullying Ambassadors, pupils in Year 7 and 8 share their views with Emma Rothwell and Alison Stuart.
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7:59
Going Green at The Perse Prep School
The Prep Green Team talk to Tobias Bown about their recent trip to a recycling facility in nearby Waterbeach.
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4:20
Gifted Year 6 pupil Francesca, shares her experience of performing on the international stage
Having already passed her Grade 8 music exams on the violin and piano with Distinction, 11 year old Francesca recently performed solo with her violin on stage at the Carnegie Hall in New York and at Cité de la Musique, in Paris.Listen to...
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