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Introducing our new Director of Development, Ms Hannah Litvack

We are delighted to announce Ms Hannah Litvack has joined the School as our new Director of Development. Hannah is looking forward to working with our School community to preserve the very best of Downe House for future generations of pupils, whilst continuing to innovate at the forefront of boarding education.

Discover 16/05/23

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The Worshipful Company of Cooks Visits Downe House

Our Head Chef, Phil Weston, has been expanding his extensive experience through the outstanding course for the professional development of chefs run by the Worshipful Company of Cooks and Westminster Kingsway College. We were pleased to host their most recent module, Chef's Forum.

Discover 12/04/23

Deputy Head's Blog

Rising to the Challenge: Mr Matthew Godfrey

"I gathered a group of Sixth Form girls in my office last Monday and grilled them about their experience of my own subject, English. The most important and emphatic message from the girls was how much they valued passion and enthusiasm from their teachers."

Discover 19/11/21

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Two 12 year olds sat on a bench with teddies in boarding house

Precious Cargo: Mr Matthew Godfrey

One of the most enjoyable and helpful things I did during my first half term at Downe House was to spend an evening in each of the boarding houses. I received a wonderful welcome in all of them.

Discover 05/11/21

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Girls in sport: battling the drop-off

The drop out of adolescent girls from sport is well-documented. Assistant Director of Sport, Lizzie Broyd, explains how Downe House is trying to change the game.

Discover 05/07/21

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The importance of digital learning in lockdown

David McClymont, Director of IT at Downe House reflects on the role that technology has played in facilitating teaching and learning during the two lockdowns.

Discover 16/12/20

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Teaching ideas using technology

How can you introduce new content and facilitate speaking and listening using technology? Head of Modern Languages, Jane Basnett, shares teaching ideas for using digital technology to enhance learning.

Discover 22/07/20

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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

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Can sport benefit your academic performance?

Our Head of Tennis, 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

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