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Ever feel like you're not good enough, even when the evidence says otherwise? In this episode, Mr. Michael explores imposter syndrome - what it is, why so many teenagers, students and adults experience it and how we can learn to manage those nagging feelings of self-doubt. With honest reflections, practical strategies and a positive mindset, this episode is all about recognising that feeling like an imposter doesn't mean you are one.

Welcome back everyone! Mr. Michael, Vandit and Mikail from Grade 9 return with a review of this year's World Cup as well as reflections on our predictions, some very accurate and some.. not so much!

It's a World Cup special on the podcast! Mr. Michael & Vandit, Mikail and August from 8B go through the tournament so far as well as giving their predictions on winners, top scorers, where Norway will finish and so much more.

Mr. Michael sits down with Rithu from Grade 6B to discuss the journey behind creating her new book, The Final Roar. The conversation centres around the source of inspiration and the challenges faced when writing and publishing a story. The book can be found in the school library and on Amazon. Enjoy!

Mr. Michael sits down with Alba and Mahi from Grade 10 to discuss their experiences and perspectives of the MYP Personal Project. Together, they discuss the inspiration behind their final products, the challenges they faced, the new skills they developed and what they would do differently if they could go back to the start.

Mr Michael sits down with Mr Jack to unpack the thinking behind the AIS 100 Novels list. Together they discuss the power of literature, the importance of diverse voices, and how reading can shape students’ perspectives and lifelong learning.

Mr. Michael sits down with Niharika and Shravan from Grade 10 to discuss their journey in the First Lego League competition going from a small room in our school building to the global stage of Sydney, Australia; a 32000km round trip!

In a brand-new school podcast, Mr. Michael sits down with Zion from Grade 10 to discuss how he took a creative, innovative business idea and made it into a reality with specific reference to resilience, perseverance and grit. The artwork for this podcast was created by Zion.

An inclusive sports programme that strives to develop the leaders of tomorrow.  In this episode Mr Mark welcomes PE teachers Phil and Natasha to chat about the bespoke sports leadership programme at Asker International School.

Two titans from the AIS student community - Laura and June talk about the trials and tribulations of leading the student council.

In this episode Mr Mark chats about going back to University as part of Asker International School’s philosophy of teachers being life-long learners. He reflects on the surprise learning moments he experienced while once again walking in the shoes of his students.

Next summer's fashion craze: 'Second Hand Design'. Is it possible? Is it necessary? Linda Hörnquist, both an educationalist and entrepreneur, believes the answer to both of these questions is YES . She is driven to make a difference in her local community by challenging people's attitudes to recycling fabric, and promoting the art of sewing.

How can synthetic phonics exist harmoniously in the midst of an educational setting that values the importance of 'inquiry learning'?  Miss Angie speaks candidly about the importance of synthetic phonics  regardless of ones pedagogical leanings.

One quarter of all students in the primary phase have become student librarians in under a year. Thomas, a Grade 3 teacher at Asker International School, reveals how the school's ‘The Power of Reading’ (CLPE) initiative has perpetuated a hunger for reading amongst students, and incited student agency. For more information on 'The power of Reading' go to https://clpe.org.uk/powerofreading

In this episode Mr Mark chats with Catie. Catie is a PYP teacher at Asker International School.  She is the brains behind the introduction of The Living Wax Museum into the Grade 4 curriculum. An inquiry driven approach to delivering the unit on revolutionaries.