The Bookmark from King's Academy Lord Wilson

Welcome back to The Bookmark from Kings Academy! We are on Episode 8, and this week we shake things up with our very first non-fiction recommendation. Joining us is a special guest, and a face popular with many of our students: Mr. Channell , teacher and e-sports leader. This episode delves into: Non-Fiction vs. Fiction: We chat about why some readers, like Mr. Charnel, naturally drift towards inf...

In this episode of the Bookmark from Kings Academy Lord Wilson, we are joined by year nine student, Josh, who shares his passion for reading and talks about his favorite book, Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney. Josh first discusses his reading habits and his favorite types of stories, specifically fiction and horror. He then gives a summary of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and discusses how school life i...

This week on The Bookmark , the official podcast of King's Academy Lord Wilson , host Dr. Matthias sits down with a truly remarkable guest. Davey , a Year 7 student and a "maths wizard" who is set to become the youngest pupil in the school's history to sit a math exam, reveals a different side of his academic passions: a deep love for "dark and scary" Gothic literature . In this episode, we dive i...

In this episode of The Bookmark , we welcome our first student guest from Key Stage 4. Harry (Year 11) joins us to discuss his love for sports literature and how the podcast has already inspired him to pick up a new favourite book. Harry and Dr Matthias discuss: Harry’s recent read, Kammy by the legendary Chris Kamara. The transition of Chris Kamara from a tough midfielder to a beloved broadcaster...

Episode 4 of The Bookmark marks a milestone as we move from staff recommendations to the voices of our pupils. Stephen (Year 7) takes the mic to advocate for more students to join the podcast and share the stories they love. Tune in to hear: Stephen’s perspective on how reading acts as a "transport to a magical world". The importance of seeing yourself in literature, specifically through...

In our third episode, we’re delighted to welcome Helen Davies to the podcast! While many of you know her for the incredible support she provides to students across Lord Wilson, today she joins us to share her passion for reading and its power to offer an escape into different worlds. In this episode, we explore: The Joy of Reading: Helen shares how she makes time for a chapter a day as a way to re...

In our second episode, we are joined by the wonderful Miss Baker ! While she’s a familiar face at Lord Wilson, today she takes us on a journey through the shadows of classic horror and the chaos of the undead. In this episode, we dive into: The Legend of Dracula: We take a deep dive into Bram Stoker’s masterpiece. Miss Baker helps us explore why the world’s most famous vampire continues to fascina...

In our first ever episode, we’re thrilled to welcome our very first guest, Miss Clarkson ! Beyond her role at Lord Wilson, Miss Clarkson shares some exciting professional news: she's recently written a children’s book called Sparkle , a heartwarming tale about rediscovering your inner light through friendship and hobbies. In this episode, we also dive into: Gothic Literature: Why we love the dark,...