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Listen to the Year 4/5 students from Orange Grove Primary School in Perth, Western Australia as they reflect on their learning using the power of podcasting. The age range of the students involved is 9-11 years.
Pre Primary Ponderings!
Posted: August 2010
This is the first podcast from the pre-primary class. We are talking about teeth!
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Prime Minister of Australia Interview
Posted: May 2010
The staff and students at Orange Grove were very excited to receive a visit from the Prime Minister of Australia on Wednesday 5th May. He learnt more about our One to One Laptop Programme and the fantastic things that the students are doing. The Prime Minister conducted an interview with two junior reporters from the year 5/6/7 class. We hope you enjoy the podcast.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.AFL West Coast Eagles Interview
Posted: April 2010
Hi everyone, Welcome to Podkids Australia. My name is Ms Cole and I am the Deputy Principal at Orange Grove Primary School. On Wednesday April 28th, 2010, Will Sullivan, a ruckman from the West Coast Eagles, came to our school to conduct an interview with two junior reporters from the year 5/6/7 class. A big thank you to Will Sullivan and our two junior reporters, Tara and Jordan. Go West Coast!
An audio/enhanced podcast in the AAC format.Lexile Framework
Posted: April 2010
Hi Everyone, Welcome to Podkids 2010. My name is Ryan Powles and I have stepped into the large shoes of Paul Fuller and am teaching Year 4/5 at Orange Grove P.S. We have only touched on podcasting as I am still learning and so are half of the students. Here though is a year 5 student who learnt last year helping a year 4 student talking about the Lexile Framework that many schools have in place. This will hopefully be the first of others to come in 2010 so keep tuning in.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Podkids Australia Episode 24 (December 2009)
Posted: December 2009
In the final episode for 2009, the Podkids reflect on their learning for the year. They also interview characters from the novel 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' by Roald Dahl. Ever wanted to hear from an oompa-loompa? Here's your chance! This is the final episode that Mr Fuller will be involved in, since he will be taking up a new position teaching Year 7 students at Landsdale Primary. Mrs Harrington (the Year 2/3 teacher) is now learning how to make podcasts and will hopefully be continuing the show in 2010.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Podkids Australia Episode 23 (October 2009)
Posted: October 2009
Check out the films from the 2009 Orange Grove Primary Animated Film Festival. Many thanks to Apple Australia, Flexirent and Hoyts Carousel for their sponsorship of the festival. Most of all, thanks to the students and their families who spent hundreds of hours creating these mini-masterpieces!
A video podcast in the M4V format.Podkids Australia Episode 22 (September 2009)
Posted: October 2009
In this episode, the Podkids interview the Hon Senator Stephen Conroy, Australia's Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy. He shares some reflections on the future of technology in Australia, and why schools like Orange Grove Primary are important for Australia's future. Later in the episode, the students share reviews of their favourite books, as a part of Book Week 2009.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Podkids Australia Episode 19 (March 2009)
Posted: March 2009
The Podkids have been learning about the solar system this term. In this episode, you will learn about all eight planets in the solar system. You will also learn about dwarf planets such as Pluto and Ceres as well as some of the larger moons in our solar system.
An audio/enhanced podcast in the AAC format.Podkids Australia Episode 18 (November 2008)
Posted: November 2008
The Podkids have been learning about 'celebrations from around the world'. In this podcast episode (recorded live at a school assembly), the students talk about Australia Day, Guy Fawkes Day, Halloween, April Fools Day, the Melbourne Cup, Valentines Day and Easter. They even perform some live music. Enjoy!
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Podkids Australia Episode 17 (August 2008)
Posted: August 2008
In the special video podcast, the Podkids present the seven finalistsfrom the Orange Grove animated film festival. These were premiered at aspecial red carpet event on 22 August 2008.
A video podcast in the M4V format.Podkids Australia Episode 16 (July 2008)
Posted: July 2008
At the start of 2008, Orange Grove Primary School commenced a one-to-one laptop program for all students in Years 4 - 7. This podcast contains videos that the students produced reflecting on how their school lives have changed since receiving their very own laptop computers. The videos were shown to the school community at the official launch of the laptop program in March of this year. Enjoy!
A video podcast in the M4V format.Podkids Australia Episode 15 (June 2008)
Posted: July 2008
The Podkids have been learning all about carbon dioxide, the greenhouse effect and climate change. This episode is a recording of an assembly item that we presented to our school community in June 2008. The music comes from Lanny Smith's Earthman project. Be sure to check it out at www.earthman.tv
An audio podcast in MP3 format.
Whilst all the podcasts listed in this directory are selected in line with our criteria, we do strongly recommend educators that the contents of all podcasts, podcast feeds and channels are regularly auditioned to ensure that they are suitable and appropriate for the age range of the children and young people.
Thursday, 2nd September 2010
