Episode 3

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Published on:

3rd Oct 2025

Meet our Head and Deputy Head Seniors

In this episode Head Senior Hettie and Deputy Head Senior Rose discuss their roles, the importance of integration among students, and the exciting game of assassins designed to foster community. They share insights on leadership, the significance of pupil voice, and their experiences joining the school. The conversation highlights the vibrant community at Downe House and the opportunities available for students to engage in extracurricular activities and leadership roles.

Takeaways

  • The game of assassins promotes integration among students.
  • Integration is essential to foster a close-knit community.
  • Leadership roles help students learn responsibility and organization.
  • Pupil voice is encouraged from a young age at school.
  • Extracurricular activities are abundant and student-led.
  • Joining Downe House provides a supportive environment for new students.
  • The community at Downe House is unique and welcoming.
  • Students have the opportunity to pursue their passions.
  • Hetty and Rose are both applying to prestigious universities.
  • The excitement of the assassins game brings the school together.

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About the Podcast

The Downe House Podcast
The podcast where we discover more about Downe House School. Whether you're new to our community or an old friend we'll be delving deeper, sharing stories and finding out what it really means to be a pupil at Downe House. There is no typical Downe House girl but there are seven key characteristics which girls develop through all aspects of school life which we call our Downe House DNA. If you have any questions please do contact the school through the main website.