Expert Voices

Expert Voices

Why do we call it ‘co-curricular’?

What's in a name? Hannah Pilgrim, Head of Co-Curricular Activities, explains why having a co-curricular programme, rather than an extra-curricular one, is fundamental to School life.

Discover 05/03/20

Can sport benefit your academic performance?

Our Head of Tennis and former Wimbledon and Davis Cup star, Josh Goodall considers the value of sport in education and answers the question, “What do you really learn from sport?”

Discover 30/01/20

What are the benefits of single sex education?

Mrs Tara Reeve, Sixth Form Housemistress explains why girls thrive in single sex education

Discover 28/11/19

Why we should take time to read for pleasure

Mrs Jenny Hill, Learning Resources Manager celebrates the very real benefits of reading for pleasure.

Discover 16/10/19

Why you should learn a foreign language

Mrs Jane Basnett, Head of Modern Languages argues that learning a foreign language has never been more important.

Discover 09/09/19

How to make get the most out of boarding expert voices preview downe house lower school

How to get the most out of boarding school

Mrs Genevieve Ford, our Boarding Deputy, breaks down the unique benefits of boarding school and how to ensure that each student thrives.

Discover 02/05/19

5.5 Meet the Staff Emma McKendrick Housemistress downe house school

A global perspective

Headmistress Mrs Emma McKendrick discusses what it means to prepare girls for a fast-changing globally connected world.

Discover 30/04/19

Visits & Open Mornings

The best way to find out more about Downe House, is to come and experience it for yourself – arrange a visit or join us for one of our Open Mornings?