EIS-J Podcasts: Recent Episodes
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In this episode, we will look at our new BTEC options within our course as well as why you should be choosing BTEC over other courses.
Hani, Diya and Omar meet with me, Mr. Ellis to talk about the upcoming sustainability fair which takes place in High School on the 1st March.
Transition from PYP to MYP and Year 6 to 7 at EISJ is an important one. This episode, led by Ms Wendy Feherty, the Head of High School and joined by Ms. Liz Weeks (Assistant Head of MYP), Mr. Robert White (Assistant Head of Pastoral) and Ms. Katherine Macdonald (Head Of Year 7) and including a group of our current Year 7 students - Jana 7A, Vidhi 7B and Ameera 7E.
Join us for a session on the IB Programme offered in the senior school at EISJ. We discussed what makes the programme special and what pathways it opens up for you. The show was be led by Ms Wendy Feherty, the Head of High School and joined by Ms. Nausheen Arif (Head of Seniors), Mr. Wissam Yehya (CP Coordinator) several of our fantastic Year 13s.
As part of Friendship week we hosted a special Podcast. Dr Rose, Mr White and a number of students (Mawadda, Malak, Shradha, Malik, Aline, Lakshita, Masood, Aazam) who are our ABC ambassadors talked about Friendships and what makes a good stable Friendship.
I talk about World Children's day with our Head Girl Maya and Head Boy Aaqib. This year's theme for World Children's day is about Inclusion and so we are joined by Ms. Charlie Bevan, our Primary Inclusion Lead.
I met with Mr. Cross and Mr. Price to talk about the importance of fitness and what events we have to highlight this during Dubai's 30x30 Month.
Ms. Maha (Head of Arabic A) and Mr. Ibrahim discuss Arabic A in the primary school and how you can support the development of the language at home.
Today I met with Soraya and Alena from Crimson Education who support students to get in to some of the top universities. Crimson have recently opened offices here in DIFC and are ready to help students.
https://www.crimsoneducation.org/ae-en/
Khadija Y13, Salama Y11, Rashed Y13, Khalifa Y6 and Mohammed Y6 talk about what the flag means to them and their pride at being Emirati
Daniel from Eroego , Robert Ellis (Principal) and Nick Little (Sustainability Coordinator) at EISJ share information and awareness on this important topic.
The IB Discussion - Ian Ward (Principal EISM) and Robert Ellis (Principal EISJ)
Ian and Rob speak about the IB programme in its entirety. We will explain the major features of the continuum and why we feel it is one of the best.
Live show with Mr Ellis (Principal), Ms. Feherty (Head of High School) and Ms Exley (Head of Primary), welcoming students and parents back to school and looking at the exciting innovations that are planned for the year.
Mr. Ellis interviews Ms. Marilyn Lydia, the author of a new book Smarter Richer, Braver. Ms. Lydia came in to the school and spoke to our students regarding financial literacy. The students really enjoyed it so we talk about what does she teach the students and the impact the book may have on them and their parents.
Smarter, Richer, Braver
Most teenagers leaving school lack financial literacy and are easy prey for financial scams, student debt, high-interest credit, bad investments and dubious money-making schemes. Smarter Richer Braver helps you understand what you can do to empower your teen to take control of their finances and make educated decisions about how to use their money.
This book will help you:
- Understand the roadblocks and complexities of financial education for the next generation
- Accept responsibility for the financial empowerment of your teenagers
- Teach your teenagers the importance of building healthy financial habits that will benefit them for years to come
- Recognise the mistakes to avoid with your teens to save you from spending time, money and effort repairing the damage
- Learn what to look for in a professional financial education programme and ensure you and your teens get the best deal
https://www.amazon.com/Smarter-Richer-Braver-financial-turbocharge-ebook/dp/B0B1LG3PCF
Education is a right for everyone. Sham, Bana, Seema and Nada will be discussing this very important issue with Mr. McCracken. It was the centre of their PYP Exhibition and is one of the UN Sustainability goals.
Farmers Market - Ms. Hargett has been running a very successful Farmers Market area in our school for many years. In the episode, Ms. Hargett will discuss the purpose of this with Mr. Williams and some guest students
Enabling Children To Make Independent & Good Choices . The podcast will focus on helping parents understand ways to raise their children in way that they can independently make choices that are good and safe for them.
House and Competitions - During the High School Years there is the possibility to take part in the many competitions run by the houses and also against other schools. Mr. Williams will host a discussion about these with Ms. Wakelin and Ms. Ogun
The first in a series where students ask the teacher questions that they want to know the answer to.
This is part 3 of our series where we look at the Rest of the World and how students go through the process to apply for them. Hosted by Rob White (PWBL Year 12 and 13) and Sheetal Fernandes, Careers Counsellor.
Rob White (PWBL Y12 and 13) and Nausheen Arif (Assistant Head of IB) talk with some of our senior students about the best ways to prepare for such important exams.
University Entrance - Process and Achievements - UK - The team will be looking at how students went about applying to universities in the UK. They will talk about their experiences and their successes together with Ms. Fernandes (Careers and Guidance Counsellor) and Mr. White (Progress and Wellbeing Year 12/13)
University Entrance - Process and Achievements - USA - The team will be looking at how students went about applying to universities in the UK. They will talk about their experiences and their successes together with Ms. Fernandes (Careers and Guidance Counsellor) and Mr. White (Progress and Wellbeing Year 12/13)
Ayesha O'Dea leads a discussion on how to prepare your child for school. This is a testing time for parents and Ayesha and her team give some excellent and very practical advice.
Sairah Shaukat and Robert Ellis discuss the GL Assessments and what they mean. We covered why we do them, what they are and what they means. So me excellent questions from our listeners enlivened the show also!
Ms. Mushira Salama(Arabic Curriculum Leader for High School) leads a panel discussion with our students on the Arabic Curriculum and how parents can support it at home. Session is in Arabic
السيدة مشيرة سلامة (مديرة المناهج العربية للمرحلة الثانوية) تقود حلقة نقاش مع طلابنا حول المنهج العربي وكيف يمكن للآباء دعمه في المنزل. الجلسة باللغة العربية
The IB Career Related Programme Mr. Wissam Yahya(IBCP Curriculum Leader) leads a panel discussion on how the Career Related Programme benefits our students and students speak about the opportunities for regular industry experience within the programme.
This weeks episode features Mr. White (PWBL for Year 12 and 13) together with Maya, Sidhant and Sahaana as they talk about the ups and downs of being in the diploma programme.
A session looking at how we can help students cope with the pressure of examinations.
With Dr Paul Tosio - https://easycheetah.teachable.com/p/easy-cheetah-study-skills-1
Defining the IB - Our curriculum leaders Mr. Kirkland (PYP), Ms. Pecoraro (MYP) and Ms. Arif (DP) discuss the ins and outs of the IB Curriculum and what makes it unique.
How to help the reading process from home. Ms. O’Dea (Head of Early Years), Mr. McCracken (Literacy Coordinator) and Mr. Alexander (Deputy Head) talk about those early stages of reading and how to develop their skills.
Lana, Hayley and Hania talk about Mental Health Issues and how to support each other better.
Mr. McCracken (Head of Primary Literacy), Ms. Connealey (Head of English HS) and Mr. Kirkland (Assistant Head of PYP) discuss the issue of encouraging reading throughout the school and some strategies to encourage your children to read more.
Early Years Transition. Our youngest children grow up so fast that these milestones are important to prepare for. Ms. O'Dea (Head of Early Years) and Ms. Exley(Head of Primary) will be discussing how we prepare our children and offer advice on how you can support them at home.
Live are Mr. Ellis (Principal), Ms. Feherty (Head of High School), Mr. Williams (Asst Head Pastoral) and Ms. O'Mahoney (PWBL Year 7 and 8).
In this session we are talking about the transition programme at EISJ for Year 6 to Year 7. This is an important transition for many as it is the step from Primary to High School and many families get worried about this change. This morning the group are discussing this change and how we make sure it is as easy as possible with an interesting series of events throughout the second half of the year.
In this episode, Mr. Robert Ellis, Principal at EISJ introduces the series of podcasts that will be taking place on this site to help our community understand the key issues that are important for our children.