Join us as the Heads of St Helen and St Katharine, Oxford High School and Headington Rye Oxford come together to talk about all the joys of leading great girls' schools.

Join us as the Heads of St Helen and St Katharine, Oxford High School and Headington Rye Oxford come together to talk about all the joys of leading great girls' schools.

This week on SHSK Sounds, we hear from Sophie in Year 9 as she shares the story behind her winning entry for the school Playwriting Competition. Her play, Lost in Dreams, explores emotional resilience, healing and the invisible pressures many young people face – all brought to life on stage through striking visual metaphors.

Join us for another fascinating episode from Dr. Chater’s Year 10 Physics class as students showcase their own podcasts on influential women scientists! This week, Darcey from Year 10 explores the extraordinary life of Marie Curie, from the personal tragedy of losing her mother at just ten years old to making history as the first person to win two Nobel Prizes. Hear how Curie’s determination and scientific genius changed the world forever.

Tune in this week for an inspiring episode where Dr. Chater’s Year 10 Physics class presents their own podcasts on influential women scientists! Emily from Year 10 steps into the shoes of Lise Meitner, telling her incredible story from refugee to pioneering nuclear physicist. Discover how Meitner’s brilliance and perseverance led to one of the most significant scientific discoveries of the 20th century, despite the barriers she faced.

Our four-part series concludes with another thought-provoking academic mini lecture from our GCSE English students. This project helps students develop confidence in researching, structuring, and delivering compelling academic discussions – skills that extend far beyond the classroom. In this final episode, Madi explores the theme of connectivity in An Inspector Calls, examining how J.B. Priestley weaves together characters, events and ideas to highlight the interconnectedness of society.