Why should we teach young people the art of public speaking? Is it the case that some people can just do it, and others aren't capable? Tune into the newest episode of the Ed. Podcast with TEDxMCR speaker Angela Samata to get her top tips on being confident and explore why this is a key skill for the next generation.

As part of our new series which sheds light on the subjects available to Sixth Form Students at CHS, Ms Meehan has taken over as Ed. Podcast host to tell you everything you need to know about studying A Level Classics at CHS! Answer some FAQ's about the course, learn about the course outline and requirements as well as co-curricular opportunities, and hear from current and Old Waconians about what life at CHS Sixth Form is really like.

As part of our new series which sheds light on the subjects available to Sixth Form Students at CHS, Mr Haines has taken over as Ed. Podcast host to tell you everything you need to know about studying A Level Economics at CHS! Answer some FAQ's about the course, learn about the course outline and requirements as well as co-curricular opportunities, and hear from current Lower Sixth Waconian Naisha as she gives you a glimpse into life at CHS Sixth Form.

As part of our new series which sheds light on the subjects available to Sixth Form Students at CHS, Mrs Barr has taken over as Ed. Podcast host to tell you everything you need to know about studying A Level Business at CHS! Answer some FAQ's about the course, learn about the course outline and requirements as well as co-curricular opportunities, and hear from current Lower Sixth Waconians Ollie and Kate as they give you a glimpse into their world at CHS Sixth Form.

In the run up to CHS's first Eco-Con, CHS's top eco warriors have come together to bring you an episode chatting about all things Sustainability! Hear from Waconians Zaid and Alexandros as they chat about an important discovery they made concerning the trees and nature at CHS; Grab some top gardening tips from CHS'S Junior School Eco Committee and find out more about CHS's Eco initiatives from CHS's Senior Operations Manager Mr Mancey-Johnson and CHS's School Council.

As February is LGBTQ+ History Month, CHS’s Equality Society has come together to bring you a very special edition of the Ed. Podcast! Hear Adam Barkes, Associate Director of Education, Youth and Sport at Stonewall, tell us about the current initiatives Stonewall are supporting and how Schools can continually strive towards LGBTQ+ Equality; take part in a quick-fire LGBTQ+ History Quiz with Waconians Hannah, Olivia and Toby; and stay up to date with current news and events with Equality Society member and Ed. Podcast newscaster, Erin.

Welcome back to The Ed Podcast! Your new host Sidney kicks off Season 3 by painting you a picture of the UK’s most ambitious Art Fair, where the impressive artwork of CHS’s very own artists was on display! Hear from Head of Art & Design Mr Hayley as he lets us into the preparation that goes into CHS’s pupil exhibition at the fair; and feel like you’re at the fair with a chat with pupils taking part in live demonstration and workshops in front of thousands of people. And finally, take a peek into the creative mind of Manchester born artist Stanley Chow as he talks about the creation of his iconic celebrity portraits.

This International Women’s Day, Lower Sixth pupil Thomas introduces some fascinating stories as we discover how Cheadle Hulme School’s Waconians - past and present - have been inspired by the women in their lives. Over 30 minutes, meet Sixth Form water-skiing star, Lucy who reveals more about what it takes to balance her studies whilst balancing on water, as she shares what gender equality looks like in her sport. Lower Sixth Scientist and musical theatre lover Audrey talks all things rocket science and pursuing her love of STEM subjects in an often male-dominated field after leaving her school in Mexico and moving to the UK in Year 9. Meanwhile aspiring structural engineer Grace discusses building the bridges in her path towards her perfect career after receiving the coveted Arkwright Scholarship Award and work experience with Network Rail. Old Waconian and Imperial College student Lauren, Class of 2019, joins the discussion to share the post-school view and reveals how her study of medical bio science has developed her passion for human health and will be taking her overseas to New York. Senior School pupil Amy discusses gender equality and the conclusions of her research about “Why Men Should be Feminists” which picked up one of this year’s CHS Duncan Mathison prizes. And hear the views of some pupils offering the ‘male’ perspective about the importance of International Women’s Day. Who do they all pick as their own inspirational role models? There’s only one way to find out…

“Pam and I first 'noticed' each other when Pam was in the 3rd Form and I was in the 4th. We didn't begin dating until we were in Sixth Form and were married the year after university. CHS has a strong affection for both of us.”  - Pam and Alan, Class of 1963. In a very special, short and very sweet, Valentine's Day edition of Cheadle Hulme School's Ed. Podcast, former pupils and childhood sweethearts Pam and Alan Thorniley kindly took some time to share their own School days love story. Join CHS's Alumni Relations manager, Charlotte to hear the couple reminisce of their times together and apart; joining the School as individuals and later, becoming husband and wife during their own Old Waconian wedding. And how, 55 years later, their love has never been stronger. What were the reactions when they first got together? And do they have any wise words of wisdom for what makes a happy marriage? Tune in to find out.

Cake-making, musicals, jazz music, marketing and psychology are all hot topics of discussion in this episode as we catch up with the prize-winners of CHS’s annual Duncan Matheson Award. Discussing their chosen topics, the pupils talk about why they chose such fascinating subjects to research during their summer holidays; they even share a few tips for those embarking upon their own project entries for the Duncan Matheson prize in future. Mrs Dalton-Woods, CHS’s Duncan Matheson Award programme co-ordinator, whose specific role involves looking after the School’s Independent Learning programmes, also shares what skills are developed by taking part and how this can help pupils who later decide to embark upon projects for the Higher Project upon the Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) in Year 10 as an additional subject which is equivalent to half a GCSE, or the academic Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) in Lower Sixth as a fourth option and equal to half an A Level which prepares pupils for study beyond Sixth Form. CHS’s Duncan Matheson project is introduced at the end of Year 8 and handed in at the start of Year 9. A 10-hour challenge, pupils choose their own topic title to investigate and present their findings in a format of their choice. It is designed to give pupils time to be creative and explore their passions away from the curriculum whilst increasing their understanding and use of CHS’s Thinking Skills developed in lesson time.