SHSK Sounds

The honorary HelKats of nuclear physics and astronomy (episode 2)

Tune in to the latest episode of the Y10 Physics series about influential women scientists. This week Mia gives an insightful introduction to 'The First Lady of Physics': Dr Chien-Shiung Wu. Discover how Dr Wu's groundbreaking work in particle physics was overlooked by the Nobel Prize committee and learn about the challenges she faced, including sexism and racism, throughout her remarkable career. 

The honorary HelKats of nuclear physics and astronomy (episode 1)

Tune in this week for an exciting episode where Dr Chater discusses the inspiring Year 10 Physics project where students create their own podcasts to discuss influential women scientists! Dr Chater also shares her fascinating journey from working at CERN to teaching at St Helen's and dives into the mysteries of quarks, asking the big questions like: what is 95% of the universe made of?"

In Conversation with Gail Wilson

Join us this week to find out how Gail Wilson got to participate in the Winter World Masters 2024 and the journey that led to her current role as Head of Outdoor Learning at St Helen’s. Mrs Wilson discusses the aims and benefits of outdoor education and how the programme is expanding at St Helen’s.

Culinary insights on food at St Helen's

Join us this week as we get an exclusive glimpse into the culinary world at St Helen’s with our Executive Chef Eamonn. Find out how food is sourced and prepared, and the initiatives aimed at minimising organic waste and single-use plastics. Tune in to this episode and catch up on past SHSK Sounds podcasts on our website or our Spotify, Amazon Podcasts or Podbean channels.

COP28 and Climate change

Join us this week as Alice and Poppy, Lower Sixth members of the Geography Society, discuss the complexities of climate change and what we can all do to help.

The Intricacies of Strength and Conditioning

What does it take to be a top young athlete? Join Upper Sixth student and Team GB rower, Matilda as she discusses the intricacies of strength and conditioning with Mr Wall, Head of Athletic Development and Health.
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Friday Night Focus: Episode 1

Welcome to "Friday Night Focus", the podcast that explores a wide range of topics both inside and outside of school. In our first episode, your host Lara will be delving into a popular debate: books vs films. Which medium reigns supreme? Join us as we investigate which has more value and which one captures our attention and imagination better. Tune in to find out!

In Conversation with Jane McDonald

This week, we hear from Jane McDonald about her development of the St Helen and St Katharine Creative Arts Partnership and how the scheme has blossomed into a wonderfully exciting and extensive programme of diverse reciprocal events for regional schools.

In Conversation with Claire Danson

A very special episode of In Conversation... this week in which Sixth Form students Tali and Flo talk to our 2022 Prize Giving guest speaker, paralympic triathlete Claire Danson, about overcoming unimaginable adversity and emerging more dedicated, driven and triumphant than before.

A Thing of Joy: Part Four

In the fourth and final episode of our mini-series, A Thing of Joy, we continue our chat with Sixth Form students Emma and Emily and talk about more things that bring us bliss - from the thrilling show Killing Eve, to the endless tunes of Taylor Swift.