Virtute - the Character Education Podcast

Virtute - the Character Education Podcast

Virtute is the newly formed podcast from Westlake Boys High School that aims to uncover what it means to be a ‘good man’. Character development, overcoming adversity, collaboration, leadership, the future of work will all be features of what we discuss with our guests.

Episodes

May 11, 2020 48 mins

Our annual Mother and Son Breakfast is usually a real highlight in our year. Unfortunately, for our 2020 event, we weren't able to allow everyone to gather together to spend the morning with us. However, we did want you to hear from our guest speaker, Alexis Pritchard, as her story is a fantastic one to share.   Alexis is an Olympian, a Commonwealth Medalist, a four time NZ Boxing Champion, a Physiotherapist, a Performanc...

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We sit down with old boy Jack Salt to talk about his time at Westlake, embarking on his US College Scholarship at the University of Virginia and his future as a professional athlete. This is a great story of determination, motivation and never fearing failure. We hope you enjoy it.
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October 20, 2019 37 mins
In this episode we chat with a NZ sporting legend, Hugh McGahan. Hugh is a former NZ Rugby League and Roosters captain, who had a stellar career. Little is made of Hugh’s achievements as he prefers to concentrate on values, character traits and leadership. A fascinating insight from a man with humility, wisdom and a hunger to learn.
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August 15, 2019 33 mins
In this episode we speak to Dr Jon Mundorf, an exceptional educator, world leading authority in the Universal Design for Learning and one of the nicest people you could ever wish to meet. Jon talks us through the concepts of UDL, inclusivity, accessibility and pedagogy. We hope you enjoy it @westlakepodcast
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June 30, 2019 31 mins
Join us as we speak with the inspirational and influential, Jack Pannell. Jack is the founder of Baltimore Collegiate, a school he set up to offer more opportunities and better experiences for his community, A truly unique and special person, we can all learn something from his integrity, compassion and love. Enjoy! @westlakepodcast @lyncaeus @boys2college @boysSchools #IBSC #IBSCAC #IBSCAC2019
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May 16, 2019 35 mins
Join us as we hear from Dr. Phil Cummins of CIRCLE Education. Dr. Cummins a world leading academic and researcher in the field of Character Education. Phil talks us through the traits and competencies that he believes lead to excellence in the whole education of a boy.
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April 9, 2019 35 mins
Episode #5 of Virtute with Izzy Whitley. This is not one to miss, we talk to Izzy about his life, the challenges he has had to overcome and how he uses relentless positivity and ambition to deliver on his goals. So much to take from this one, we hope you enjoy it. @westlakepodcast
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March 13, 2019 54 mins
In this episode we speak to the inspirational Sian Jaquet, a person you definitely want helping you when in a crisis! Sian talks us through her time at school, how she overcame some serious barriers and how she has used this as fuel to fire her passion for advocating for some of society’s most marginalised and vulnerable people.
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Episode #3 sees us speak to RAF Squadron Leader Phil Clare around leading under pressure and learning with integrity. A great listen for our Westlake community.
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Jack Lovett is an entrepreneur, business owner, high performance athletes and all round great guy, who put his heart and soul into everything he does. We hope you take a great deal from listening to how he has made a superb career for himself from following his passion, being the hardest worker in the room and taking a systems/strength based approach to achieving his goals. Listen and enjoy this episode as we hear from one of the v...
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Managing Director of BrandWorld, Richard Stevens shares his thoughts on what makes a ‘Good Man’. A fascinating guest for our first episode from a man who has given so much to Westlake. Richard covers curiosity, compassion, adversity, resilience with some significant insights into what the future world of work may look like. Enjoy! @westlakepodcast Instagram - Westlake Podcast
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