The World at Ipswich High

Episode 11 - Valentine's Day

Just before our half term break, Sunny and Jona discuss Valentine's Day. To help them understand more about this holiday, they speak to our Classics teacher, Mrs DeVoy, to learn about the surprising ancient history behind this "Romance" day and they talk with Ivy, their Sixth Form classmate to discuss how the holiday has changed over the years and is celebrated around the world today! 

Episode 10 - Ipswich High School Musical

Sunny and Jona's 10th episode is all about our production this year- "High School Musical"! This episode also includes the most guests they've had in one episode! Pupils Adam and Jess, and teachers Mr Stone and Mrs Chillingworth all discuss the production and share their thoughts and feelings about putting on such a production! Enjoy!

Episode 9 - Chinese New Year

In this episode, Jona and Sunny focus on Chinese New Year. Sunny shares lots of  interesting facts and reveals some little-known historical details about this ancient festival and how it's celebrated. 

Episode 8 - National Holidays

In this episode, Jona interviews one of our International students from Brazil, our French Teacher Madam Savary, and our Spanish Teacher Mr Suescun to learn about special holidays and celebrations in countries around the World. 

Episode 7 - Resolutions & Celebrations

Our students are back in school and have started the Spring Term at Ipswich High School. This week, they discuss their New Year celebrations and their ideas and opinions about making resolutions. 

Episode 6 - Christmas

Join Sunny and Jona in a special Christmas episode as the discuss holiday traditions in their countries and talk about their excitement of going home to see their families in a few short days.

Episode 5 - Termly Reflections

Our students reflect on their first term at Ipswich High School. They share their first impressions of the school and their feelings about all they've learned. They also discuss the differences they've found in British curriculum, including our Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) comparing to their home countries. 

Episode 4 - Remembrance

Our International students share their reflections on Remembrance Day in the UK and share their stories and experiences of days of remembrance in their countries.