The St Thomas More Catholic School Podcast

English: Power and Conflict Poetry Mini Mock Review

Mr Richards and Miss Howell talk you through the importance of ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and other poems that you could have discussed in the most recent Mini Mock.

Media Studies: Theories Part One (Media Language)

Mr Richards responds to student request for a deeper dive into the theories needed for the exam and starts with Media Language theories.

Media Studies - The Bridge: Open Evening Live

Another live podcast recorded during the Sixth Form Open Evening where Mr Richards was joined again by Shannon and Piper to look at The Bridge with the initial reflections based on the first watch in class.

Media Studies - Peaky Blinders: Open Evening Live

During the Sixth Form Open Evening, Mr Richards was joined by Piper and Shannon from our Y13 cohort to complete a review of some of the most impactful moments from Episode One of Peaky Blinders.

English: An Inspector Calls - Mini Mock Reflection

Mr Richards is back reflecting on the third Mini Mock to consider how you could have improved your answers to questions about Mrs Birling and Inspector Goole

Media Studies: Kiss of the Vampire - What’s in a name?

In a re-visit to the ‘Kiss of the Vampire’ poster, Mr Richards takes a deep dive into some of the names that appear on the poster to consider their importance.

Media Studies- Peaky Blinders: True Story?

Upon the completion of the ‘Peaky Blinders’ unit by Y13, Mr Richards considers just how much of a “true story” is the TV series.

English- A Christmas Carol Mini Mock Review

Mr Richards is joined by Miss Howell to break down the extract and question from the most recent Mini Mock exam, which focused on the Cratchit Family and poverty in ‘A Christmas Carol’.