Giving Day 2025: Diversity, Inclusion and Community

This episode is part of our 2025 Giving Day on the 18th and 19th June, where we’ll be fundraising for our pupils and their education - supporting Women of the Future. In this episode, we’ll be chatting with Principal Eve Jardine-Young and Mr Nigel Richards COO, about one of our five fundraising pillars, Resilience and Innovation. This pillar encompasses many projects including supporting our sustainability goals, which involves renewable energy initiatives, future-proofing CLC for generations to come and much more.Learn more about Resilience and Innovation and donate to support our projects, by heading to clcgivingday.hubbub.net.The music in this episode is composed and played by Guild member Toru Obunge. Podcast hosted by Lucy Bevan, Digital Communications Officer.

This episode is part of our 2025 Giving Day on the 18th and 19th June, where we’ll be fundraising for our pupils and their education - supporting Women of the Future. In this episode, we’ll be chatting with Principal Eve Jardine-Young, Ms Joanna Kilburn Head of History and Politics, Mr Will Parker Director of Sport & Physical Activity and CEP lead, and Xara Davies Teacher of English and former Beale Award holder about one of our five fundraising pillars, Diversity, Inclusion and Community. This pillar encompasses many projects including Project PH, supporting our bursary Beale Awards, and continuing to deliver our social action programmes and much more. Learn more about Diversity, Inclusion and Community and donate to support our projects, by heading to clcgivingday.hubbub.netThe music in this episode is composed and played by Guild member Toru Obunge. Podcast hosted by Lucy Bevan, Digital Communications Officer.

This episode is part of our 2025 Giving Day on the 18th and 19th June, where we’ll be fundraising for our pupils and their education - supporting Women of the Future. In this episode, we’ll be chatting with Principal Eve Jardine-Young, Vice Principal Academic Dr David Gamblin and Director of Music Mr David Lloyd, about one of our five fundraising pillars, Educational Excellence. This pillar encompasses many projects including enhancing our resources for co-curricular clubs, investing in new musical instruments and much more. Learn more about Educational Excellence and donate to support our projects, by heading to clcgivingday.hubbub.netThe music in this episode is composed and played by Guild member Toru Obunge. Podcast hosted by Lucy Bevan, Digital Communications Officer.

This episode is part of our 2025 Giving Day on the 18th and 19th June, where we’ll be fundraising for our pupils and their education - supporting Women of the Future. In this episode, we’ll be chatting with Principal Eve Jardine-Young, Head of Lower College Ms Charlotte Woodhead and Head of Sixth Form Mr Josh Sumner, about one of our five fundraising pillars, Welfare and Wellbeing. This pillar encompasses many projects including enhancing our mentalhealth support, dedicated PSHE learning spaces and much more.Learn more about Welfare and Wellbeing and donate to support our projects, by heading to clcgivingday.hubbub.netThe music in this episode is composed and played by Guild member Toru Obunge. Podcast hosted by Lucy Bevan, Digital Communications Officer.

This episode is part of our 2025 Giving Day on the 18th and 19th June, where we’ll be fundraising for our pupils and their education - supporting women of the future. In this episode, we’ll be chatting with Principal Eve Jardine-Young, Vice Principal Academic Dr David Gamblin and Head of the Professional Guidance Centre Victoria Sherwood, about one of our five fundraising pillars, Empower and Inspire. This pillar encompasses many projects including enhancing our learning spaces, expanding the Professional Guidance Centre and much more.Learn more about Empower and Inspire and donate to support our projects, by heading to clcgivingday.hubbub.net

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, we chatted with Margaret Cavanagh, Mental Health Clinical Lead and CBT Therapist, and Charlotte Pitt, Psychotherapist, to discusshow they support students' well-being and create a safe space for mental health in the school community.They explore how the mental health team is structured at CLC, how they collaborate with teachers and outside professionals, and what support systems are available to students. Margaret and Charlotte also share insights intothe various types of therapy, how to approach feelings of anxiety or other overwhelming emotions and offer advice for young people navigating school life, including tips for students who might be living away from home for the first time, and how to recognise when to seek further help.At CLC, we understand the importance of finding the rightsupport, and are proud to promote a culture of care and openness.The music in this episode is composed and played by Guild member Toru Obunge. Podcast hosted by Lucy Bevan, Digital Communications Officer.

In celebration of International Earth Day, Nigel Richards (CLC’s Chief Operating Officer), and SFC students Abigail (part of the Cheltenham Education Partnership’s Sustainability Group) and Penelope (leader of CLC’s Sustainability Committee) discuss all things sustainability at CLC♻️From chatting about the successful sustainability initiatives at CLC, to future proofing for the next generation and emphasising how important it is to make sustainable choices, they shared their thoughts about climate change and the positive impact young people can make.At CLC, we make it our mission to empower young people and encourage them to want to make positive impacts on the world. We have a huge community of staff and students who have a passion for sustainability and the wider community impact. From the Sustainability Prefects, to the Sustainability Committee, the Cheltenham Education Partnership Sustainability Group and more, everyone at College has a desire to make positive environmental changes.You can learn more about sustainability at CLC by heading to our website and www.cheltladiescollege.org and searching ‘sustainability’.The music used in this episode is composed and played by Guild member Toru Obunge. Podcast hosted by Lucy Bevan, Digital Communications Officer.#sustainability #earthday #green #environment #education

Sport and physical exercise is a huge part of CLC life🏃In our latest podcast episode, Mr Parker (Director of Sport), Mrs Najim (Head of Cricket) and Sport Prefect Bea discuss sport at CLC and the positive mindset that is fostered towards physical exercise. Our specialised staff prepare students for lifelong potential, not just short term success, so we can support them in keeping their options open, and helping students to be active for the long run.We are proud to offer students a great breadth of sporting opportunities and clubs to help increase their love of sport and help them navigate what they enjoy.The music used in this episode is composed and played by Guild member Toru Obunge. Podcast hosted by Lucy Bevan, Digital Communications Officer.

For the 10th episode of the Cheltenham Ladies’ College Podcast, Mrs Davidson (Head Houseparent of Eversleigh) and LC1 Day students Erin, Alexandra and Alice, talk all about what life is like as a CLC Day Girl.Some prospective day students may be worried that joining a boarding school might mean that they feel left out, but at CLC, we believe every student is a vital part of our community. Staff ensure all pupils feel included.Houseparent’s at CLC work hard to ensure House is a warm and homely environment. Even though Eversleigh is a Day House, students and pastoral staff still form strong bonds.Day students at CLC have access to a world wide education, and make lifelong friendships with people from around the world. We are proud to nurture an inclusive and diverse environment.Go to our website at www.cheltladiescollege.org to find out more about being a Day student at CLC.  

For the ninth episode of the Cheltenham Ladies’ College podcast, we’re getting into the festive spirit and talking all things Christmas! We were delighted to welcome Guild member Katy Bagnall (1971 - 1978) to College to join Claudia (SFC2) and Tahlia (LC2) to share their favourite CLC Christmas memories. The festive period at CLC is always highly anticipated by students, and is a fond and warm memory for many Guild members. Listen now to hear Katy, Claudia and Tahlia’s favourite CLC Christmas memories and traditions. The music used in this episode is from 'Adeste Fideles', the College Choir Christmas CD.