SVPPA St. Vincent’s past pupils association Podcast

EP 28 SVOPA June 2014 Live from the School

Wow just 2 weeks since the 2014 Reunion and here is the podcast that we recorded live in the Chapel.  There is none of the usual events and things, the whole thing was done at school.  So what have we got for you this month?To start with we have a new guest presenter of Jane Readfern-Gray as Jo was unable to make this years event.  We feature some of the Current students at the school, performing 2 songs along with Ukebox who are working with the school to form the worlds first Visually Impaired Ukulele band.  We also get to hear Summer play her Flute for us too.  This gives us a taste of what is happening at the school today Next up Jane has a chat to Gemma about her work experience.  Followed by Sue Clamp who was a former deputy head at the school from 1987.  We finish up with John Patterson talking about the school today, and looking forward to the future.Hope you enjoy Don't forget to keep in touch info@svopa.co.ukwww.svopa.co.uk@svopa on twittersearch svopa on facebook for our group and pageUntil next time. Michael & Jo SVOPA Media team     

EP 27 SVOPA MAY 2014

Hi and welcome to episode 27 of the podcast,  This time its a little shorter but we wanted to give you some last minute info for the upcoming reunion on the 17th So what have we got for you this time.We had a great chat with Leah about school and what she has done since, We were also joined by Leah Again, Danielle and Dave to continue our walk around the school.  Look forward to seeing you at the school on the 17th. so until next time bye for now MIchael & Jowww.svopa.co.ukinfo@svopa.co.uksearch svopa on facebook twitter and Audioboo 

EP26 SVOPA April 2014

Well the clocks have gone forward and the nights are getting shorter,  and its great to be back with you all for the April Podcast.  We are just one month away from the main reunion on the 17th of May and there is still room to book.  So what is on this months podcast?First we have Around the school in 10 lessons, lesson 6. the main corridor, from the chapel to eh wooden building at the end.  We then feature an interview with Emily Davison from www.fashioneyesta.com on fashion.  This is taken from VI Talk but we felt you may find this interesting as is part of an upcoming series.We then move over to Peterborough for SVOPA Live.We also include updates on upcoming events, including the reunion.Hope to see you all soon Michael and Jo Keep in touch email podcast@svopa.co.ukwebsite www.svopa.co.ukSearch SVOPA on facebook, Twitter and Audioboo

EP25 SVOPA March 2014

It's good to be back with you all with episode 25 of the podcast.  This month we have the following for you to enjoy Interview with Maria Evans who a lot of you will remember teaching French and RE at the school from 1975 to 1995. Around the school in 10 lessons reaches lesson 5.  In this lesson we look at the chapel again with Maria Evans and also with Brian Winter.  Along with the usual event updates on the upcoming reunion and the next meetups in Chester and Blackpool we also let you know about our weekend break in Weston Super Mare in November. So we hope you enjoy and don't forget to get in touch with us for future episodes. Until next time Michael & Jo Keep in touch email podcast@svopa.co.ukwebsite www.svopa.co.ukSearch SVOPA on facebook, Twitter and Audioboo

EP24 SVOPA February 2014

Well here we go with the first podcast of 2014,  hope everyone had a great Christmas and new year, This episode is also the same as the CD newsletter sent out to all our contacts..So what on this time;Firstly all the information for the upcoming reunion on the 17th of May, plus all the upcoming events too.Our main feature this time is an interview with Jenny Armstrong and Mary Kennan.  We also have Josie Lynch back for our around the school in ten lessons section to talk about Keller.  So hope you enjoy.Why not contact us or keep up to date in the following ways email podcast@svopa.co.ukWebsite www.svopa.co.ukFacebook Twitter and Audioboo Search SVOPASo until next time Michael & Jo 

EP23 SVOPA Christmas Special Bus Stop 23

Welcome to our special Christmas podcast.Bus Stop 23We are very greatful to the school for allowing to to release this audio from the St Vincents School concert 2013, Performed on the 17th of December at 7pm.We really hope you enjoy listening to this.  we have also given an introduction to the SVOPA for first time listeners.Listen right to the end for all the Christmas wishes from Children, Staff and past pupils.  Please get in touch podcast@svopa.co.uk Check out old episodes www.svopa.co.uksearch SVOPA on Facebook Twitter and AudiobooSo from Michael & Jo and the SVOPA family have a wonderful Christmas 

EP22 SVOPA CHRISTMAS 2013 Part 1

This is the First Christmas Episode from the SVOPA team and this time we have Ian Beverley joining us to co host, and talk about his memories of christmas.So what on this month We start with our Christmas discussion with Georgie, Marie and John where we find out about their school memories.  We then move on to a Recording from the carol service in 1988, and finish with some Merry Moment Memories.  Plus other people pop up through out with messages and thoughts.  Listen out for a special treat on Christmas EveHope you enjoy. Michael & Jo Media Team keep in touch podcast@svopa.co.ukfacebook twitter and audio boo search SVOPA

EP21 SVOPA December 2013. VI Parenting

Well we are back with another podcast,  this is the last one before we start thinking of Christmas. We have been asked for a while to look at Parenting for The Visually impaired.  so we thought we would give it a go.  This month we have a round table discussion about the subject along with details of the Disabled Parents Network and also a chat with one of the parents of a of a child who went to St. Vincents.  Hope you enjoy and this gives us the idea of doing some more topic based podcasts in the future.  So please let us have have your feedback and thoughts. Please keep in contact Email podcast@svopa.co.ukThe web for old podcasts www.svopa.co.ukFacebook, Twitter and Audioboo Search SVOPASo until next time take care Michael & Jo