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Join students and staff from Isleworth & Syon School as they share their love of reading and learning. Each episode gives you a unique glimpse into the topics, books, and passions the students are engaged with at the time. Come and join the I&S community as we ask, ’Why should I read that?’
Episodes
Thursday May 09, 2024
Reading and Revision: A Perfect Combination
Thursday May 09, 2024
Thursday May 09, 2024
As the public examinations begin, Year 11 students Ashan, Ollie and Shahjahan join this episode to reflect on their experiences as student librarians as well as discuss how reading has played a crucial role in their revision success.
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Never Judge a Book By Its Cover
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Friday Apr 19, 2024
This week, Ayman (Year 10), Rafi (Year 8) and Ms Squires join the podcast to share their thoughts about the Hounslow Teen Read competition which took place from November 2023 to March 2024. They give us their insights on the six books and what they thought of the eventual winner.
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Mixing the Elements: Reading and Science
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
This week, the newly-formed Science Society - made up of Year 12 students Nishant, Aayan and Hafidh - join the podcast to share their passion for all things science as well as letting us know about their exciting activities for Science Week (11-15 March).
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Reading and Writing
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
In this episode, Axle (Year 10) and Godwin (Year 8), members of the creative writing club, share their enthusiasm for reading and tell us about how they have translated this into their own writing.
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Reading & Success: A Sixth Form Perspective
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
In this episode, Year 12 students Blake, Nishant, and Aayan reflect on their reading experiences throughout their time at the school and the role it has played in their academic successes.
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Reading for the Stage
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
In this episode, Mr McDonnell (Head of Performing Arts) and Ollie (Year 11 drama GCSE student and National Youth Theatre member) join the discussion and share their experiences of reading with performance in mind. It is a bonus extended episode as they also share about the upcoming Senior School Production taking place this week. Not to be missed!
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Our Favourite Books: Part 2
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
In this second episode - Alex and Roo discuss some of their favourite books, give some encouragement to anyone struggling with reading, and reflect on positive reading experiences from their early childhoods.
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Our Favourite Books: Part 1
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
In this episode, Kip, Manav, and Kabeer share some of their favourite books. From murder mysteries to horror, they walk us through some of the best books they read this year.