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Episode 1: ‘What is the global assembly?’
In this latest GCSE revision podcast, Mr Craig presents a reading of John Steinbeck’s ‘Of Mice and Men’. This talk explores Steinbeck’s life and times, showing how these experiences helped to shape the story we know so well. The talk then moves on to consider the importance of narrative voice, as well as a consideration of the novel as tragedy.
Wellington College's Chaplain, Fr. Adrian Stark-Ordish, offers his thoughts ahead of the half-term break.
Teacher of English John Craig presents a contextual reading of J. B. Priestley's 'An Inspector Calls', aimed at 4th and 5th formers who are currently studying the text. This talk explores the following questions: Who is J. B. Priestley? What was he saying about the world he lived in? Why did Priestley have such strong views? How is the play relevant to us today?
Wellington Archivist Caroline Jones dives into the record books to look at how rugby established itself as one of the traditional sports at Wellington College - and how the College helped to shape rugby itself.
The student sketch show special returns to DukeBox as Whose Line Is It WellyWay? explores the wild world in which we currently live through the eyes of satire, all as seen by the executive producer Caitlin. Produced by Jim Russell and Lucas Ferguson, with music from Nick Burrage.
Deputy Head of Co-Curricular Iain Sutcliffe talks to Lucas Ferguson about his experiences with boxing growing up, from starting in a rough area of Leeds to winning championships at the University of Oxford, featuring specially curated music selections. He also discusses his techniques for coping psychologically with high-pressure situations and offers advice on what can be learned from the sport.
Rahul, Alex, Costi and special guest Torstan present the fourth episode of Welly 3-2-5. Today they go over the astonishing midweek fixtures from the Premier League, take stock of the relegation battle that continues to close up, and there's a passionate discussion about Torstan's hometown Newcastle United.
Rahul, Alex and Costi are joined by Marcus for DukeBox's premier football podcast, as they discuss the weekend results and the ever-tightening title race in the Premier League.
Welly 3-2-5 returns with Rahul, Alex, Costi and special guest Archie. Together, they dissect the managerial misfortunes of Chelsea, and ask if Thomas Tuchel is really the answer to their problems.
The third instalment of Teaching Through The Decades will be taking us back to the 1980s, and we are thrilled that we will be joined by Howard Tomlinson, Mark Slater, Julia Benammar and Mike Bawden. In this session Caroline Jones, Wellington's Archivist, will be chatting to our Common Room members about their memories of Wellington and discussing Dr Newsome as Master, what it was like having more women teachers […]
This WellySport podcast sees us take a different direction as we explore other performance environments and the similarities that exist to the sporting world. This week we are joined by guest Oliver Johnston. Oliver Johnston is an internationally renowned tenor. A graduate and Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, Oliver has enjoyed a career singing in opera houses and concert halls around the world. Highlights include making […]
Fr. Adrian Stark-Ordish, Chaplain of Wellington College, offers his thoughts on the week behind us.
