By George!: Recent Episodes

St George's School - Düsseldorf Rhein-Rhur

Welcome to By George!, a St George's Düsseldorf student podcast. Filled with news, discussions and interviews about everything St George's and beyond. Brought to you by the students of St. George's, The British International School, Düsseldorf Rhein-Ruhr.

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In this episode of "By George!", we delve into the pivotal moments of transition at St. George’s School. From Year 6 pupils stepping into the exciting world of secondary education to Year 11 students embracing the challenges and opportunities of sixth form, we explore the journeys of our students during these significant changes. Hear firsthand from Inga and Elisabeth, two of our Year 12 students, as they share their experiences. Listen to our Year 6 pupils talk about their anxieties and excitement for the future, and gain insights from Mr. Grant and Mr. Hodgkinson on how our school ensures a smooth transition for every student. Join us for an insightful discussion on these crucial steps in our students' academic lives.

For any questions or feedback, contact us at bygeorgespodcast@stgeorgesschool.com.

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Join us on "By George!" as we celebrate Pride Month with our prefect team, delve into the future of Artificial Intelligence with our Computer Science students, and explore innovative STEM education methods with Mrs. Cires. Plus, see if you can spot where AI was used three times in this episode. Stay tuned for an inspiring and informative experience!

Segments:

  1. Celebrating Pride Month

    • Discussion led by our prefect team: Dylan, Zaria, and Eshal
    • Highlights of their impactful assembly on inclusivity and Pride Month
    • Heart Stopper
    • Brooklyn 99
    • Aristotle and Dante discover the secrets of the universe
    • This Book is Gay
    • The Future of Artificial Intelligence

    • Insights from our Computer Science students: Jennet, Naz, and Sohan, along with their teacher Mr Stewart

    • Discussion on what AI means to them and its potential future impacts
    • The Essence of STEM Education

    • Interview with Mrs. Cires, our dedicated primary STEM teacher

    • Innovative methods used at St. George’s to teach Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Contact Information:

  • Email: bygeorgepodcast@stgeorgesschool.com
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Welcome to another engaging episode of By George! In today's episode, we bring you a series of powerful and inspiring historical speeches, insightful discussions on the EU elections, and a journey into the world of film critique.

Speeches:

  • Ryan from 9 Chaucer: The Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln
  • Leyla from 9 Bronte: Benazir Bhutto's speech to the United Nations in 1996
  • Kimbery from 9 Dickens: Michelle Obama's speech at the 2016 Democratic National Convention
  • Ana from 8 Dickens: 'I Have a Dream' by Martin Luther King Jr. from 1963
  • Shervin from 12 Bronte: Barack Obama's Election Night Victory Speech from 2008

Segments:

  • EU Elections Discussion: A huge thank you to our sixth form team for their insightful analysis and perspectives on the EU elections.
  • Speeches: by our wonderful St George's Students
  • Film Critique: Special thanks to Mrs. Smith and Mr. Beard for exposing us to the art of film critiquing and the cinematic masterpiece "2001: A Space Odyssey."
  • Introduction in Swedish: A heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Rudhart for starting off the episode with a Swedish introduction.

Host:Mr. Mortley

Contact Us:We love hearing from our listeners! If you want to reach out, please email us at bygeorgepodcast@stgeorgesschool.com.

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Welcome back to a new season of "By George!"

In this episode:

  • 6th Form Prefect Team: Discussion on World Book Day, highlighting students and staff as they celebrate their favorite books.
  • Ms. Hakam and Ms McKenna: A conversation about stress and the benefits of yoga.

We'd love to hear your thoughts!Comment directly on Spotify below, or reach us via email at bygeorgepodcast@stgeorgesschool.com.

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The By George! podcast team reflect on their lockdown experience, which impacted so many students worldwide.

Tell us what you think. Comment your thoughts on Spotify directly below, or use the email bygeorgepodcast@stgeorgesschool.com

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The By George! podcast team are back in full force to discuss their use, understanding and experiences with social media. What will social media be like in the future?

Feel free to leave a comment or feedback on Spotify.

Contact our show at bygeorgepodcast@stgeorgesschool.com

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We've entered Season 3!

The fresh "By George! Podcast" team is on the mic, discussing their top films and the global cinematic impact of the release of "Barbie & Oppenheimer".

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In our latest episode, our Podcast Team interview football experts Daniel and Tim. Can they convince Ali and Ashley that the Bundesliga is the best league in the world? 

The team also discuss the current situation of the Champions League. 

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The By George! podcast team are back with a new episode. They are joined by Mr Beard who grumbles about this winter festive period!

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The By George! new podcast team gather together for their first episode!

The team discuss their thoughts and opinions about the IB (International Baccalaureate) and how it compares to the A-Level. 

The team would love your feedback on their episode.

Email Mr Mortley on r.mortley@stgeorgesschool.com to give your reviews and questions.

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Max and Josie introduce our new podcast teams for next year. 

Keep a look out for more episodes coming thick and fast into the next academic year.

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The By George! podcast team gather together for their final episode as the first podcast group here at St George's School Düsseldorf! 

Max and Josie discuss with the team about how they maintain their physical well-being through their busy lives.

The last episode of this season bids a farewell to this year's team. They have been brilliant and have set the bar high for the students next season. But this may not be the last we hear from the current team, keep a look out for our next episode in Season 2!

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Our Podcast team invite Ms Mills to discuss the importance of mental health. Ms Mills is our safeguarding officer in the school and is an expert in discussing our theme today. Max and Josie have developed quality question allowing us to explore the difficult topic of Mental Health and Well-being.

Below are some links that can be accessed to guide and support you through the topics discussed today.

https://bddfoundation.org/

https://complicatedgrief.columbia.edu/for-the-public/complicated-grief-public/overview/

https://www.lgbtcenters.org/

https://www.my-borderline-personality-disorder.com/

https://iocdf.org/

https://ok2talk.org/

https://www.telefonseelsorge.de/

https://safehelpline.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4_jw1ZXt9QIVdI5oCR2low5bEAAYAyAAEgK87vD_BwE

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/mental-health-conditions/anxiety/

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/about-depression/ German help phoneline for sexual abuse: 0800 22 55 530

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The By George! Podcast Team discuss how the December period is celebrated on both sides of the hemisphere. We also welcome our special guest Mr Meyer, who gives us an insight into the South African festive season. We all wish you a joyful holiday time and a happy new year!

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We are back with a new episode! The By George! Podcast Team discuss what it is like to live as an expat. With experiences of being an expat not just exclusive to Germany, there is plenty for hosts Josie and Max to learn from their fellow students and teachers. 

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In our first episode of 'By George?' Josie and Max interview the teacher behind the podcast idea, Mr Mortley. They will be discussing where the idea of the podcast came from, Mr Mortley's content creation background, and what to look forward to in future episodes.