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House Captains

Where leaders plot the future of education. Presented by the English Schools Foundation (ESF), the largest provider of English medium international education in Hong Kong.

Podcast · By ESF · English · HK · Official site

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Sep 16, 2026
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Aug 7, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 16, 2026

    #13 - Jaap Marsman: Building Trust in a Changing World (opens the original)

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    How do we ensure children are safe in a world that is changing faster than many adults can keep up with? In this episode, Jaap Marsman, ESF’s Head of Safeguarding and Child Protection, highlights the importance of parents and educators working together, staying connected and asking questions. He talks about how doing so can help us better understand children’s experiences and support them as they navigate online spaces. At the heart of this conversation are trust and relationships. Every child n

  2. Episode · Aug 26, 2026

    #12 – The Evolution of the School Library (opens the original)

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    Are libraries still the heart of the school? In this episode, teacher librarian Melissa Cooper talks about the changing role of these important spaces as technology reshapes how students read, research and access information. Melissa, who works at ESF Renaissance College, reflects that a shared passion for stories continues to bring students together in her library, whether they are reading physical books, comics or listening to audiobooks. She considers how reading for pleasure can build empath

  3. Episode · Aug 7, 2026

    #11 – Josh Blue: Leading with Authenticity (opens the original)

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    What does it take to be an authentic leader in today’s world of education? In this episode, Josh Blue, Head of Education - Curriculum, Learning & Assessment at ESF, discusses why courage, vulnerability, and self-awareness are essential to creating cultures where people feel they belong. Josh explores why leaders build greater trust when they admit they do not have all the answers - and listen before setting a shared direction. He also considers how intentional leadership can transform meetings,

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