Best Education Incorporated Boutique School Podcasts (2024)

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NeuroDiverse Journeys: Embracing Challenges, Celebrating Triumphs | Nicola and Jo 1:14:39

6M ago1:14:39

1:14:39

In this conversation between Gershom Aitchison (Edu Inc Headmaster) and two mothers Nicola and Jo who have children on the autism spectrum. Nicola's son is 19 and was diagnosed around age 7. Jo's son is 13 and was diagnosed around age 4. They discussed their journeys raising neurodiverse children, including the challenges with getting diagnoses, fi…

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Teen Vaping: Edu Inc probes research into long-term health effects | Tendani Mulaudzi 25:44

7M ago25:44

25:44

Electronic cigarettes, also known as vapes or e-cigarettes, have become popular since they were first developed in the early 2000s. Whether it be in the comfort of their own homes or on the patio of a restaurant or office block, adults and adolescents alike are choosing to vape, leaving only a fruit-scented aroma in their wake. How is this impactin…

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Disability inclusion in education 24:32

7M ago24:32

24:32

Gershom Aitchison speaks to Chelsea Williamson, iSchool Africa and iStore Education, about technology access and support for children with disabilities in South Africa. Connect with Chelsea Williamson · iSchool Africa Website · EduInc website · Facebook (Public) · Facebook (closed group) · Twitter (closed group) · YouTube · Review us on Google…

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Coding education in South Africa 21:14

7M ago21:14

21:14

In this episode, Gershom Aitchison speaks with Cameron Busch, Lead Coding and Robotics Facilitator at iStore Education, about coding education in South Africa with a focus on accessibility and resilience. Connect with Cameron Busch · iSchool Africa Website · EduInc website · Facebook (Public) · Facebook (closed group) · Twitter (closed group) · You…

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The Power of Youth 20:05

1y ago20:05

20:05

A Look at Young Authors In this episode Jenny Ostrowick talks to Katryst Chari about what is means to be a young author in South Africa. Katryst has a short story published in a book called 'Social Justice Stories: viruses, villains, victims & victors'. She shares valuable insight about how to overcome common challenges as an author and shares her …

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Life Orientation - Making An Impact 21:59

1y ago21:59

21:59

In this episode, Ishan Singh (Deputy Head at Education Incorporated) talks to his grade 10 Life Orientation class about their course "Making An Impact". The episode explores resilience, grit, and the flow channel in the context of flourishing at school. EduInc website · Facebook (Public) · Facebook (closed group) · Twitter (closed group) · YouTube …

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New year; new blood: Edu Inc faculty changes for 2023 7:16

1+ y ago7:16

7:16

We are delighted to announce some exciting changes to our stellar team for 2023. While it is always sad to say goodbye to Edu Inc Team members, it is also a fantastic opportunity to welcome new energy and continue growing the exceptional team of people who work with our children everyday. Our new additions are: Matt Matthyser - Honours degree & Hig…

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Are you ready to be a REAL Math teacher? 40:01

1+ y ago40:01

40:01

Today the "Geek Squad" (AKA the senior math department) are in the studio to talk about a rare vacancy that has opened up as a result of a teacher heading off to a doctorate in mathematics. If you've ever wondered what it takes to be a REAL teacher at Edu Inc, then take a listen. And share with any teachers you know who may be up to the challenge. …

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'Good enough' should not define your child's education 45:15

1+ y ago45:15

45:15

In this episode, Gershom and Jax Aitchison (Headmaster and Executive Head of Education Incorporated) talk to Mike Stopforth (Director at Beyond Binary) about his decision to move his young daughter from a corporate-owned private school to an independently run private school. He discusses his experience of two private schools with similar fee struct…

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Inspiring message to the class of 2022. 11:18

1+ y ago11:18

11:18

"We had the privilege this year of having Colin Iles's talk at our Valediction. And share his thoughts on what the future might look like for our future alumni. At Edu Inc, the Valediction is a very, very important rite of passage. And one of the key elements is that the students get to share their journey and their thoughts on their journey with t…

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Mandarin comes to Edu Inc 13:56

1+ y ago13:56

13:56

Gershom Aitchison, Headmaster of Edu Inc, and Jenny Liao, founder of Hello Panda, talk about Mandarin in schools, its global importance and the plan for bringing it to Edu Inc in 2023. EduInc website · Facebook (Public) · Facebook (closed group) · Twitter (closed group) · YouTube · Review us on Google…

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Our Headmaster joins SA People for a conversation 41:29

1+ y ago41:29

41:29

Melanie Walker invites Gersh as a guest on the SA People Podcast for a conversation about the different perceptions of news reports by people of different ages. SAPeople.com entertains, informs, inspires and connects South Africans globally. Listen to the SA People Podcast · Visit the EduInc website · EduInc website · Facebook (Public) · Facebook (…

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Global Languages initiative (and a new Edu Inc arrival) 6:38

2y ago6:38

6:38

Firstly we say Congratulations!!! to Mrs van Schalkwyk on her new bundle of joy. Then we talk about the exciting Global Languages initiative for Term 2. EduInc website · Facebook (Public) · Facebook (closed group) · Twitter (closed group) · YouTube · Review us on GoogleBy Gershom Aitchison and Jacqueline Aitchison

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Covid’s impact on independent education: a Kodak moment? 48:40

2y ago48:40

48:40

Hybrid in a post-Covid world. Relevance, reflection & practical application In this episode Jax addresses the Heads of central region independent schools, taking them through Edu Inc’s Covid journey, asking some tough questions about missed leadership opportunities and pointing out easily sustainable and practical contributions to education in a po…

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EduInc pupils awarded Best Delegation at Model UN 27:24

2+ y ago27:24

27:24

In this episode, Ms Itumeleng Mphure (Youth Programme Officer for the SAIIA Model UN) speaks to host Samantha Brief (EduInc History teacher) about the work of the SAIIA Model United Nations. They are joined by the EduInc Best Delegation winners, Sanaa Raseroka, India Sher, and Lulama Mabunda, as well as Hayley McGowan, Mika Mathebula, and Chad Fann…

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Introversion vs Shyness | Mikateko Mathebula 5:11

2+ y ago5:11

5:11

I'm not Stuck up. I'm not anti-social. I just appreciate true connection. EduInc website · Facebook (Public) · Facebook (closed group) · Twitter (closed group) · YouTube · Review us on GoogleBy Gershom Aitchison and Jacqueline Aitchison

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Is your child's school run by Managers or Leaders? | Jax Aitchison 17:51

2+ y ago17:51

17:51

The role of leadership in promoting change in education. As you may well expect, this is a very important, and easy, question to ask. Answering it however, presents far more of a challenge. The good news is that, as part of her MA in Educational Leadership studies, Edu Inc Executive Head, Jax Aitchison, has applied quite some time to this very issu…

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Grade 5 Going Greener Solar Electricity Project 15:13

2+ y ago15:13

15:13

Our Grade 5s have started a really wonderful initiative to raise funds for our "Going Greener" projects, the first of which is to install 20 kilowatts of solar electricity generation! You can help them achieve their goal by donating: 100 Watts = R3,000 500 Watts = R13,500 1000 Watts = R25,000 At several milestones along the way, the entire school w…

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Gender Stereotyping | Lulu Mabunda 7:04

2+ y ago7:04

7:04

Edu Inc is a registered, affordable, IEB Private School in Fourways South Africa teaching grades 4 to 12 with 10 children per class. Choosing the right school for your child is one of the biggest responsibilites of being a parent. With our very small classes, each child is assured personal attention from our qualified and caring teachers. As a main…

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My Experience with Albinism | Mahle Solombela 4:00

2+ y ago4:00

4:00

Edu Inc is a registered, affordable, IEB Private School in Fourways South Africa teaching grades 4 to 12 with 10 children per class. Choosing the right school for your child is one of the biggest responsibilites of being a parent. With our very small classes, each child is assured personal attention from our qualified and caring teachers. As a main…

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Ruthless curiosity, recreational obsessions and good views on gaming 37:29

2+ y ago37:29

37:29

Why hobbies make us happy and the importance of having them with Richard Mulholland (Missing Link Founder and CEO) In this episode Mr and Mrs Aitchison connect with Richard Mulholland, this time to talk about how ruthless curiosity leads to recreational obsessions, the things that fill up our gas tanks and make us happy. Rich does this by sharing h…

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The difference that makes the difference 1:07:23

3y ago1:07:23

1:07:23

Today we go deep! In a sometimes very emotional conversation about why parents move their children to a new school. What are the reasons? The many challenges? The prejudices and fears. What concerns led them to change? And what advice do they give to others whose children are just not loving school? Join Mandy, Creina and Debbie in conversation wit…

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Control what you can 14:50

3y ago14:50

14:50

There's an ancient Chinese curse along the lines of "may you live in interesting times." Well, given the rollercoaster SA has been through these past few weeks, we're certainly in interesting times. Today Mr. and Mrs. Aitchison help you put things in perspective and remind us all to focus on controlling what we can. EduInc website · Facebook (Publi…

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Extended schooling from home 11:25

3y ago11:25

11:25

Edu Inc is a registered, affordable, IEB Private School in Fourways South Africa teaching grades 4 to 12 with 10 children per class. Choosing the right school for your child is one of the biggest responsibilites of being a parent. With our very small classes, each child is assured personal attention from our qualified and caring teachers. As a main…

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The 3rd Wave - Back to School for the 2nd Semester of 2021 10:46

3y ago10:46

10:46

Edu Inc is a registered, affordable, IEB Private School in Fourways South Africa teaching grades 4 to 12 with 10 children per class. Choosing the right school for your child is one of the biggest responsibilites of being a parent. With our very small classes, each child is assured personal attention from our qualified and caring teachers. As a main…

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Benefits to Travelling at a Young Age | Lillian Jackson 10:00

3y ago10:00

10:00

Edu Inc is a registered, affordable, IEB Private School in Fourways South Africa teaching grades 4 to 12 with 10 children per class. Choosing the right school for your child is one of the biggest responsibilites of being a parent. With our very small classes, each child is assured personal attention from our qualified and caring teachers. As a main…

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Inner Beauty | Hannah Paget 7:09

3y ago7:09

7:09

Edu Inc is a registered, affordable, IEB Private School in Fourways South Africa teaching grades 4 to 12 with 10 children per class. Choosing the right school for your child is one of the biggest responsibilites of being a parent. With our very small classes, each child is assured personal attention from our qualified and caring teachers. As a main…

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The Importance of Failure | Cian Quinn 4:38

3y ago4:38

4:38

Edu Inc is a registered, affordable, IEB Private School in Fourways South Africa teaching grades 4 to 12 with 10 children per class. Choosing the right school for your child is one of the biggest responsibilites of being a parent. With our very small classes, each child is assured personal attention from our qualified and caring teachers. As a main…

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Allan Gray Entrepreneurial Challenge 2021 | EduInc excels 52:13

3y ago52:13

52:13

A review of the 2021 challenge by the EduInc Allan Gray Entrepreneurial Team Education Incorporated participated in the prestigious annual Allen Grey Entrepreneurship challenge for high school students and three of the school's students made it to the top 20 finalists for this year in a competition where more than 8000 learners from all over the co…

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BIG vs small - how to choose the right school for your child 36:55

3y ago36:55

36:55

This episode is from the EduThink podcast and is an interesting conversation around how and why parents might choose between a big and a small school for their child's education. The guests represent a veritable powerhouse of knowledge and insight and include our very own Mr SIngh. Our guests are: Selwyn Marx | Headmaster at Hamilton House Gershom …

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Breaking Legacy Thinking in Schools | Francois Naude 50:32

3y ago50:32

50:32

Today we do something a little.... different. Recently, Francois Naude had an energetic and insightful conversation with EduInc Headmaster, Gershom Aitchison and Executive Head Jax Aitchison, on his "Super Teachers Unite" podcast. During this episode they talked about: How EduInc breaks away from the restrictive legacy thinking of traditional schoo…

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Dunkirk, small boats and independent education | Prof Jonathan Jansen 32:42

3+ y ago32:42

32:42

Dunkirk. June 4, 1940 - Operation Dynamo, later to become known as ‘The Miracle of Dunkirk’: 336 000 French, British and other Allied troops are evacuated from where they are cornered on the beaches of Dunkirk to England by 850 small, private, boats. An operation so critical, after these troops had been trapped by a German pincer movement, that the…

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Back to School 2021 (for real this time) 3:44

3+ y ago3:44

3:44

Our pupils are back on campus from Monday 1 Feb 2021 and we can't wait to see you all again! Today's very short episode has more info from Headmaster Mr. Aitchison and Executive Head Mrs. Aitchison. EduInc website · Facebook (Public) · Facebook (closed group) · Twitter (closed group) · YouTube · Review us on Google…

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Back to school 2021 13:36

3+ y ago13:36

13:36

Changes, delays and clarity Jax Aithchison (Executive Head | EduInc) Today the EduInc Executive Head clarified when and how we go back to school this year. EduInc website · Facebook (Public) · Facebook (closed group) · Twitter (closed group) · YouTube · Review us on GoogleBy Gershom Aitchison and Jacqueline Aitchison

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Welcome to 2021 16:59

3+ y ago16:59

16:59

Your 3 burning questions Gershom Aitchison (Headmaster) Jax Aitchison (Executive Head) Welcome to the New Year. While 2020 may be behind us, the Covid-19 pandemic is not. As the start of the 2021 academic year approaches we answer your top 3 burning questions... 1) When do we start? 2) How do we start? and 3) What do we have to do to prepare for th…

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Budget 2021 and Covid-19 Learnings Applied 33:13

3+ y ago33:13

33:13

Start doing, stop doing and keep doing Gershom Aitchison (Headmaster) Gary Sayers (Girder Consulting | MD) Today Headmaster, Gershom Aitchison is joined by Board member, Gary Sayers, to discuss lessons learned from 2020, plans for 2021, and the budget for the year ahead. In this episode you'll hear how the curriculum is contextualised around the sc…

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NB! Very Important exam and year-end info 10:39

3+ y ago10:39

10:39

And some heads-ups for 2021 Headmaster Gershom Aitchison With 209 days of lock-down under the belt, and 6 weeks to go until our Honours Evening, this is a must-listen episode for all the details. Handy tips - grab a pen and paper! Exam Schedule and other resources · EduInc website · Facebook (Public) · Facebook (closed group) · Twitter (closed grou…

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Matric Valediction and Dance (and network updates) 8:45

3+ y ago8:45

8:45

The end of an era for the class of 2020 Headmaster Gershom Aitchison Our Matric Valediction is upon us, as if their Dinner Dance. Also, some news on the Network upgrades and an article in the Independent Schools' magazine. Watch Matric Valediction video · Read Jax's article here · EduInc website · Facebook (Public) · Facebook (closed group) · Twitt…

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Back to School - 2020 Term 3 10:17

3+ y ago10:17

10:17

Slowly, slowly, we get back on Campus Gershom and Jax Aitchison (Headmaster and Executive Head) It's back to school time again. And as the world keeps changing in response to varying rules and levels Headmaster, Gershom Aitchison, and Executive Head, Jacqueline Aitchison, let all parents and pupils know what to expect. EduInc website · Facebook (Pu…

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End of 2020 Term 2 7:31

4y ago7:31

7:31

What's happening the last week of Term 2? Headmaster Gershom Aitchison How will report collection work and what about school photos? EduInc website · Facebook (Public) · Facebook (closed group) · Twitter (closed group) · YouTube · Review us on GoogleBy Gershom Aitchison and Jacqueline Aitchison

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I'm OK, you're OK | Trinity Nel 5:11

4y ago5:11

5:11

An EduInc TED-Ed talk - Trinity Nel Watch on YouTube · EduInc website · Facebook (Public) · Facebook (closed group) · Twitter (closed group) · YouTube · Review us on GoogleBy Gershom Aitchison and Jacqueline Aitchison

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Hair as an identity | Pebo Moeketsi 3:59

4y ago3:59

3:59

An EduInc TED-Ed talk - Pebo Moeketsi Watch on YouTube · EduInc website · Facebook (Public) · Facebook (closed group) · Twitter (closed group) · YouTube · Review us on GoogleBy Gershom Aitchison and Jacqueline Aitchison

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The challenges faced by LGBTQ+ teens | Cleo Moodley 5:26

4y ago5:26

5:26

An EduInc TED-Ed talk - Cleo Moodley Watch on YouTube · EduInc website · Facebook (Public) · Facebook (closed group) · Twitter (closed group) · YouTube · Review us on GoogleBy Gershom Aitchison and Jacqueline Aitchison

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The Magic of Minecraft | Chad Fanaroff 4:53

4y ago4:53

4:53

An EduInc TED-Ed talk - Chad Fanaroff Watch on YouTube · EduInc website · Facebook (Public) · Facebook (closed group) · Twitter (closed group) · YouTube · Review us on GoogleBy Gershom Aitchison and Jacqueline Aitchison

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The ability of art to save our souls | Brennan Kennedy 7:14

4y ago7:14

7:14

An EduInc TED-Ed talk - Brennan Kennedy Watch on YouTube · EduInc website · Facebook (Public) · Facebook (closed group) · Twitter (closed group) · YouTube · Review us on GoogleBy Gershom Aitchison and Jacqueline Aitchison

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Exams 2021 Term 2 - how to prepare 12:43

4y ago12:43

12:43

10 Habits of UNsuccessful people Headmaster Gershom Aitchison The focus today is on the important Term 2 exams and assessments and how to prepare. 10 Habits of UN successful people · EduInc website · Facebook (Public) · Facebook (closed group) · Twitter (closed group) · YouTube · Review us on GoogleBy Gershom Aitchison and Jacqueline Aitchison

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Matrics! (and Parents of Matrics) Pay close attention please 15:06

4y ago15:06

15:06

Lots of dates and details Gershom and Jax Aitchison (Headmaster and Executive Head) Grab a pen and paper, particularly for Matrics, and stay up-to-date with all the breaks, back-to-campus updates and exams assessment info. EduInc website · Facebook (Public) · Facebook (closed group) · Twitter (closed group) · YouTube · Review us on Google…

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Covid-19 Certainty, Agility, Flexibility and Dr. Taryn Gray 25:51

4y ago25:51

25:51

Private schools are not government schools Dr. Taryn Gray | Paediatric Pulmonologist Jax and Gershom Aitchison clarify when pupils are likely to return to our Fourways campus. They have a conversation with Dr Taryn Gray, a paediatric pulmonolgist, about the 'flu shot, co-morbidities and advice for parents. The new timetable for the 2nd half to the …

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Covid-19 - We're ready for 2020 Term 2 7:54

4y ago7:54

7:54

Safety first Gershom and Jax Aitchison (Headmaster and Executive Head) EduInc will be resume Term 2 with 'school-at-home'. Updates on reports and assessments and some new faces joining us. EduInc website · Facebook (Public) · Facebook (closed group) · Twitter (closed group) · YouTube · Review us on Google…

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Covid-19 End of 2020 Term 1 10:37

4y ago10:37

10:37

Wrapping up for Term 1 and the preparation for Term 2 EduInc website · Facebook (Public) · Facebook (closed group) · Twitter (closed group) · YouTube · Review us on GoogleBy Gershom Aitchison and Jacqueline Aitchison

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