HCS: Helping Children Succeed
HCS: Helping Children Succeed
Hereford Cathedral School
In a world of rapid change and innovation, how can parents and educators ensure our children are equipped to thrive? In each episode of Hereford Cathedral School’s new podcast series - HCS: Helping Children Succeed - Headmaster Dr Michael Gray will be joined by a high-profile guest to illuminate the key steps to helping children reach their potential.
Episode 8: Christian Morgan-Jones, Chair of Governors at Hereford Cathedral School
In a special episode of Hereford Cathedral School's podcast, Helping Children Succeed, HCS Headmaster, Dr Michael Gray, talks to Christian Morgan-Jones, HCS Chair of Governors, about the work that the Board of Governors does to manifest the School's vision for the future. After taking on the role of Chair of Governors earlier in 2023, Mr Morgan-Jones speaks passionately about his work to shape Hereford Cathedral School's culture and ethos.
Aug 30, 2023
21 min
Episode 2: Delivering the HCS Digital Strategy
Headmaster Dr Michael Gray speaks to Assistant Head, Mr Patrick Jerram, about his experience of overseeing the HCS Digital Strategy from inception to launch day, and to the HCS IT team about their logistical preparations for roll-out. Please note: This podcast was recorded in December 2022.
Feb 3, 2023
23 min
Episode 1: The HCS Digital Strategy
When Hereford Cathedral School's Digital Strategy went live in September 2022, it was perhaps the biggest change in the School's history. In this episode, Headmaster Dr Michael Gray speaks to staff and pupils to get their reactions to the introduction of electronic devices in the classroom. You will hear how the Digital Strategy has revolutionised teaching and learning at HCS. Please note: This podcast was recorded in December 2022.
Feb 3, 2023
26 min
Episode 7: Sheena Mehta, Director for the UK & Ireland of IE University
Headmaster Dr Michael Gray talks to Sheena Mehta, Director for the UK & Ireland at IE University, about the unique higher education experience that IE offers to young entrepreneurs.
Jul 4, 2022
26 min
Episode 6: Mrs Helen Hoffmann, New Headteacher of Hereford Cathedral Junior School
In this special episode of HCS: Helping Children Succeed, new Hereford Cathedral Junior School Headteacher, Mrs Helen Hoffmann, discusses her teaching career and her vision for the future of HCJS with Headmaster Dr Michael Gray.
Jun 17, 2022
25 min
Episode 5: Dr Sunil Raheja, psychiatrist and author
In this episode, Headmaster Dr Michael Gray talks to Dr Sunil Raheja about the world of psychiatry, Christianity, wisdom and leadership.
May 12, 2022
28 min
Episode 4: Professor Carl Gombrich, Academic Lead at The London Interdisciplinary School
Hereford Cathedral School Headmaster Dr Michael Gray talks to Professor Carl Gombrich, Academic Lead and Head of Learning at the London Interdisciplinary School, about the increasing relevance of interdisciplinary education in preparing young people for a world that is changing at an exponential rate.
Mar 28, 2022
29 min
Episode 3: Catherine Emmett, children’s author
WORLD BOOK DAY SPECIAL // In Episode 3 of Hereford Cathedral School’s podcast series, Helping Children Succeed, Headmaster Dr Michael Gray talks to children’s author Catherine Emmett about the importance of reading in early life, and what it felt like to leave behind her career in banking to become a writer.
Mar 3, 2022
25 min
Episode 2: Darrell Kofkin, Senior Lecturer in Social Entrepreneurship
Hereford Cathedral School Headmaster Dr Michael Gray talks to Darrell Kofkin, Senior Lecturer in Social Entrepreneurship and founder of Rwandan NGO Shibuka, about how educators can best encourage entrepreneurialism within school culture
Feb 7, 2022
25 min
Episode 1: Joe Ansbro, educator and former international rugby player
In the inaugural episode of HCS: Helping Children Succeed, Hereford Cathedral School Headmaster Dr Michael Gray talks to educator and former international rugby player, Joe Ansbro, about the challenges of life in professional sport, and his move into teaching after a life-changing injury.
Jan 11, 2022
22 min
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