Episodes

  • The Personal Project
    Apr 7 2026

    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.

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    27 mins
  • The AIS 100
    Mar 16 2026

    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.

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    26 mins
  • Affective Skills: Climbing to the Global Stage
    Jan 20 2025

    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!

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    42 mins
  • Affective Skills: Turning great ideas into reality
    Oct 9 2024

    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.

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    13 mins
  • Sports leaders ain't born they are made
    Jan 9 2023

    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.



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    15 mins
  • The Student Council - A hotline to the Principal
    Jan 13 2022

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



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    23 mins
  • The Penny Drops (Again)
    Dec 24 2021

    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.



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    12 mins
  • Reimagine Reuse Redesign
    Aug 3 2021

    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.



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    33 mins