06/02/2026 |Â Romy Haverman (Y12) & Zena Loveridge (Y11)
Watch this to get the hot goss on the head of the humanities department…đź‘€
Tag: Interview
The Interview – Mr Deighan: Educator, leader, guest speaker coordinator, The Update founder, and friend
Listen in to The Update’s most impactful interview, Mr. Deighan and his story.
Standing Up and Speaking Out: Honouring Mr. Deighan’s Legacy
Mr. Deighan, now retired, was a keystone figure in La Châtaigneraie, managing over 400 guest speakers. This article includes some of the important lessons he shared with us over his 20 years at the school.
Has Labour Lost its Way? – Jeremy Corbyn on Reeves, Reform, and Responses to Gaza & Ukraine
Hear from former Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn on the current state of affairs of the British Labour Party, inequality in Britain, the rise of ReformUK and the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.
Real Talk on Peace in Gaza | Unapologetic: The Third Narrative
Amira Mohammad, co-host of podcast ‘Unapologetic: The Third Narrative’, along with her producer Evelyn Uzan, provide insightful and refreshingly down-to-earth takes on the conflict in Gaza and what the direction is for a long-term peace and reconciliation in the Middle East.
Progress Under Deep Challenge – Lessons from Australia’s First Female PM | Julia Gillard Talk
Hear first female Australian PM Julia Gillard’s reflections on her tenure and thoughts on the current state of the world from her 17/03/2025 talk at La Châtaigneraie.
FOOTBALL4 iMPACT Brings Author Sally Freedman to La Châtaigneraie
On March 31st, the FOOTBALL4iMPACT CAS group at La Châtaigneraie School had the amazing chance to host Sally Freedman, a well recognised feminist sports author, for a special assembly with Year 9 students.
Peter and Matthew Kennard: Seekers of Truth through Photomontage and Investigative Journalism
The Update is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to meet famous artist Peter Kennard, as well as his inspiring son, Matthew Kennard, author and investigative journalist.
The Amazing Potential of Carbon Capture | Tristan Lebleu from Climeworks
Many thanks to Tristan Lebleu for joining us here at La Chât on 27/01/25 to speak of your inspiring experiences in the realm of carbon capture technology, working for one of the leading pioneers in the field – Climeworks.
Breaking the Boundaries between Environmental Justice and Human Rights with Kumi Naidoo
La Chât is incredibly grateful to have welcomed former Green Peace and Amnesty International director Kumi Naidoo to share his inspiring story in fighting for the climate on 17/02/2025. Thank you for joining us in celebrating Ecolint’s centenary.