The Blakehurst Public School Podcast

In this episode, we explore executive functioning and how it helps students stay organised and focused at school. Students from 1/2M share their learning about designing kitchens for different users, we enjoy a library book reading, and take on a debate about student choice in learning. There’s also a fun round of Agree, Disagree, Defend, some great jokes, and a short segment recognising ANZAC Day.

It’s our Welcome Back to Term 2 episode! Hosts Zara and Reha talk all about getting back into routine and settling into school life again. Plus, some of our Stage 3 students share their learning about volcanoes and solar energy. Add in our usual laughs, and you’ve got the perfect way to kick off the new term.

Our Easter special episode is packed with fun and learning! Enjoy a hilarious Easter story, a chocolate-themed debate, and some great student learning — including volcanoes, survival partnerships, and how our choices impact the environment. We also celebrate Eid, Easter and Harmony Day, plus there are jokes and a riddle to solve!

Episode 8 is packed with big ideas and exciting learning! Students take on a debate about whether every Year 6 student should have a turn in leadership and play a fast-paced round of Agree, Disagree, Defend. Jax explores Mount Vesuvius, Mia and Deanna investigate how coal impacts the climate, and Cody shares how petrol-powered cars affect the environment. The episode also includes some great jokes and a fun riddle to solve.

Don’t forget to enter the amazing colouring competition hosted by the SRC, featuring Bluey our podcast mascot!

Episode 7 features a library book reading, a lively debate about whether kids under 12 should have to earn their screen time by helping around the house, and a fun round of Agree, Disagree, Defend played by the hosts. Students from 1/2D also share their learning about a giant kangaroo that lived in Australia long ago, and we recognise International Women’s Day by celebrating inspiring women and their achievements. The episode wraps up with some great jokes and a maths challenge involving time.

Episode 6 of the Blakehurst Public School Podcast features a library book reading, a thoughtful debate about student wellbeing, and a fast-paced round of the game Agree, Disagree, Defend. Students also explore science by comparing coastal weather with inland conditions, share some great jokes, and challenge listeners with a riddle to solve.

Presented by Zara and Leonard, Episode 5 of the Blakehurst Public School Podcast is packed with bold ideas and brilliant thinking. This week includes a library spotlight from a student reader, a lively debate on whether students should be allowed to use AI for homework, and a fast-paced round of Agree, Disagree, Defend!. Leonard explores the fascinating tools meteorologists use to predict the weather, Kindergarten shares what plants need to survive, and a student delivers a fresh round of jokes. The episode finishes with a multi-step maths challenge and a bonus weather quiz to stretch your thinking.

Join hosts Reha and Lilia for Episode 4 of the Blakehurst Public School Podcast! This episode features a library book spotlight with Mila, a lively debating challenge between Bryan and Hayley, and a science segment from Deanna explaining the greenhouse effect. Students from 1/2H share their learning about the life cycle of a bird, Zara delivers fresh jokes, and Leonard finishes the episode with a riddle for a Bluey Token (remember tokens are only given out in STEAM!).

Join hosts Layla and Jess for Episode 3 of the Blakehurst Public School Podcast — a fun, fast-moving episode packed with student voice and big thinking. This week features a library story spotlight, a Rebuttal Relay debating showdown with Mila and Reha, descriptive writing from Dora and Ana, hilarious jokes from Lilia, a science spotlight with Hayley explaining Earth’s four spheres, and a STEAM maths challenge prize opportunity with Mrs Chumkovski. Stories, laughs, arguments, and smart ideas — all in one episode!

In Episode 2 of the Blakehurst Public School Podcast, hosts Deanna and Bryan bring you a fun-filled episode featuring voices from Kindergarten and Class 1/2M. Enjoy a bite-size story reading by Luke from 5/6N, laugh along with jokes from Layla in 5/6B, and hear what our Kindergarten students love about school. The episode also includes a lively Would You Rather debate and a riddle challenge with a STEAM prize for listeners who solve it.