Grovian Voices
Grovian Voices is the Podcast for Woodhouse Grove School. It's your behind-the-scenes pass to life at one of the region’s most vibrant co-educational day and boarding schools in Yorkshire.
Tune in for inspiring stories, insightful interviews and exciting updates from students, staff and alumni.
Grovian Voices
From Whernside to Whistle: A Life in Sport, School and Service
Join us for a vibrant, nostalgic and heartfelt conversation with Toby Waterhouse (80-91, st18-), Old Grovian and current PE & Games teacher at Brontë House. From his first days as a Year 4 pupil in 1980 at Brontë, through his Grove School years (Findlay House, class of 1991), to his present-day full-time teaching role, Toby reflects on four decades of deep-rooted connection with the Grovian community.
In this episode:
- Schoolboy tales from Brontë House (ice on the pool, Whernside pride and early boarding days)
- Sprinting through Grove memories: art mischief, rugby tours to Australia & Canada and a missed tour photo!
- Teachers and friends who shaped his journey – names like Roger Howard and Keith Jones
- From London life to Yorkshire roots: career twists, epiphanies and a new purpose in coaching
- A day in the life of Brontë House PE – from Reception swimming to Year 6 sports
- Fond tributes to David Garner and tales of ‘surprise’ van trips
Whether you’re an OG, a current student, a parent, or a proud member of the Brontë House/Grove community, this episode is packed with personality, passion and plenty of PE stories.
Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music
Your Host: Eve Corry, Development Officer at Woodhouse Grove (st24-)
Studio Technician: Jay Sunley at Woodhouse Grove (st23-)
Music: Paul Corry
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