Episodes

  • 9: Interview with New Deputy Head: Pupils

    9: Interview with New Deputy Head: Pupils
    Dec 8 2025
    In this episode of the Emanuel Echo, Maja (U6) steps in for our usual host, Mr Turner (Deputy Head: Co-curricular, Partnerships, and Admissions) to chat with Mrs McIsaac about her new role as Deputy Head: Pupils. They chat about her transition from Head of Middle School last year to Deputy Head, her route into teaching, and her favourite things about working at Emanuel School.

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    16 mins
  • 8: Eco Committee

    8: Eco Committee
    Nov 11 2025
    In this episode of the Emanuel Echo, Mr Turner (Deputy Head: Co-curricular, Partnerships, and Admissions) chats with Miss Armstrong (Design & Technology Teacher and Sustainability Lead) and Milo (Y9), Lulu (Y9), and James (Y10). They chat about what it's like to be in the Eco Committee, their initiatives, how to get involved and why environmental action at schools is so important for our futures.

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    13 mins
  • 7: Emanuel Parents Association

    7: Emanuel Parents Association
    Sep 4 2025
    In this episode of the Emanuel Echo, Mr Turner (Deputy Head: Co-curricular, Partnerships, and Admissions) chats with Nicola (Chair of the EPA), Tash (Trustee), and Laini (Trustee). They chat about their roles at the EPA, what the EPA does, how to get involved and offer some great advice for new parents starting at Emanuel.

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    32 mins
  • 6: Sweeney Todd and Co-curricular

    6: Sweeney Todd and Co-curricular
    Mar 14 2025
    In this episode of the EmanuelEcho, Mr Turner (Deputy Head: Co-curricular, Partnerships, and Admissions) chats with Miss Dee (Assistant Director of Music), Ms Graves (Head of Co-curricular Drama) and two U6 pupils, Annie and Sean, who are playing lead roles in this years musical, Sweeney Todd. They discuss the upcoming musical, and their experience of music, drama and other co-curricular activities at Emanuel School.

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    21 mins
  • 5: The Interview Experience

    5: The Interview Experience
    Jan 9 2025

    Plenty of advice for prospective students in this insightful new episode. Our host Mr. Turner (Deputy Head: Co-curricular, Partnerships and Admissions) and Mrs. Walker (Head of Admissions and Communications) sit down with Year 7 pupils Ava, Henry, Leola, and Jacob to explore their journey through the admissions process, sharing their interview experiences and their first impressions of joining Emanuel School.


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    11 mins
  • 4: Meeting the new Head, Mr. Kothakota

    4: Meeting the new Head, Mr. Kothakota
    Dec 2 2024

    Meet the future Head of Emanuel School! In this episode, Mr. Turner (Deputy Head: Co-curricular, Partnerships and Admissions) introduces Mr. Ravi Kothakota, who will step into the role in September 2025. Currently Deputy Head:Pupils, with a focus on safeguarding and pastoral care, Mr. Kothakota shares his interesting journey into teaching, the experiences that shaped his career, and his exciting vision for the future of Emanuel School.


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    15 mins
  • 3: Meeting the Archer Advisory Group

    3: Meeting the Archer Advisory Group
    Oct 15 2024

    In this special Black History Month episode, Year 10 pupils Anna and Nico sit down with Mr Turner (Deputy Head: Co-curricular, Partnerships and Admissions), Mr. Andrews (Senior Tutor and Teacher of History) and Mr. Worrell (Teacher of Geography). They discuss their involvement with the Archer Advisory Group, our school's popular pupil voice group dedicated to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

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    10 mins
  • 2: Useful hints and tips for joining Emanuel

    2: Useful hints and tips for joining Emanuel
    Aug 30 2024

    In this episode, we dive into the exciting (and sometimes nerve-wracking) transition from primary to secondary school! From making new friends to finding your place in a bigger environment, we’re here to help you navigate this new chapter. Discover the importance of joining school events, how to handle the changes, and the incredible support you’ll get from teachers along the way. Whether you're starting secondary school or know someone who is, this episode is packed with tips, advice, and real stories to help you succeed. In this episode you will find pupils Sofia, Idris and Gracie in a conversation with Deputy Head Mr Turner, Head of Lower School Mrs Chetwood, Head of Year 7 Miss Wells.


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    23 mins