The Blakehurst Public School Podcast

KP presents Blakey and the Runaway Ball 1/2D Teach us about peripheral vision Book Tasting Jokes

Principal’s message. P&C meeting: 12 November at 6 pm in the school staffroom . Everyone is welcome—you don’t need to be a member. Email the P&C with any questions. Canteen: A taco boats special food day is coming this term, following SRC survey feedback. Watch the P&C Blakehurst Public School Parents Facebook page and School Bytes for details. Uniform shop: Summer uniforms, hats and b...

Week 9 Podcast Summary 1/2H shares how rocks are used in buildings. Mila shares a library story Bryan presents a True or False quiz. Layla shares advice about friendship and inclusion. Zara tells jokes, and Reha presents a maths challenge. Mrs Chumkovski thanks the students, families and school community The podcast returns in Week 2, Term 4.

• A message from Relieving Principal Mrs Hamer. • KJ presents The Little Red Hen Needs a Nest Box. • 1/2D explores Australia’s amazing rock formations. • Celebrating our PBL award recipients • P&C updates, including the upcoming meeting and school disco.

KP presents Humpty’s Safe Nest Challenge , a creative science story exploring what a hen needs to stay safe, comfortable and protected. Students from 4/5W discuss personal boundaries , including how to communicate clearly, respect other people’s space and respond when something feels uncomfortable. Lilia shares a special book reading from the sequel to The Wild Robot . Our new Year 6 Wisdom segmen...

Principal’s Message from Mrs Savellis P&C News with the latest school community updates Uniform Shop News PBL Awards celebrating student achievements PSSA Update and Players of the Match Library Story Taster with Leonard 1/2H Rock Detectives exploring what makes rocks different Leonard’s Amazing Ants weekly segment Debate: Primary schools should have a four-day school week Jokes with Lilia Rid...

Term 3 Episode 5 – Podcast Highlights 1/2M investigates what makes rocks different from each other KJ reads their science story, The Three Little Bees and the Bee Hotel Leonard weekly Amazing Ants segment A student debate: Should primary school students be allowed to use mobile phones at school? A quick library story taster Jokes with Mila A Stage 2 maths challenge with Hayley

This week’s podcast includes: A message from Mrs Savellis Important P&C updates , including Father’s Day events and the upcoming school disco PBL Awards and PSSA Players of the Match KP sharing Goldi Bee and the Three Nests and what they have learnt about bees and their nests 1/2D and the Wallabies explaining the Banbai seasonal calendar A student debate: Should all primary school students lea...

Celebrate Book Week as we spotlight some exciting Australian books being recognised this year, along with a listening challenge, debate, jokes and a maths problem. You’ll also hear KJ present The Clever Spider and the Super Web and 1/2H weather experts in The Rain Gauge Report . Tune in now!

Want an easy way to find out what your child is learning at school while sparking great conversations at home? This week's Blakehurst Buzz Edition features Mrs Savellis' principal's message, the latest P&C news, PBL Awards, a STEAM Spotlight on weathering and electricity, a library book reading, original slam poetry from 5/6N , plus jokes and a family riddle challenge. Listening to...

Help your child begin Term 3 with a positive learning mindset by listening to our latest Blakehurst Public School Podcast together. Students from across the school share the qualities that make a great learner, including asking questions, listening carefully, helping others, persisting and learning from mistakes. The episode also explores how scientists use mistakes to improve their ideas and feat...

Join us for a special NAIDOC Week episode as we celebrate the rich cultures, histories and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Hear from our Yirram Jarjums group, Mila’s library reading of The Broken Rainbow: Nera Deep Time Traveller , Zara and Deanna teaching Dharug words, Reha exploring Australia’s First Scientists, and 1/2D sharing their learning about Cooking on Country...

Blakehurst Public School Podcast – Episode 10: Blakehurst Buzz Edition This week, Mrs Savellis shares a special message about the opportunity students have to learn Mandarin at school. We also celebrate our PSSA Players of the Match and PBL award recipients, share exciting P&C news including the World Cup Fever raffle, and highlight our debating team’s Round 2 win against Jannali East. Listen...

In this week’s Blakehurst Buzz Edition, we hear from the Bilbies about what designers do, and Stage 1 students share their creative ideas for solving a real-world breakfast problem. We also enjoy a science segment, a library reading, a student debate, Agree, Disagree or Defend, jokes and this week’s riddle challenge. Tune in for another fun-filled episode of learning, laughter and big ideas!

Mrs Savellis shares a special message, we celebrate our recent PSSA and PBL achievements, hear about our visit from NSW Swifts captain Maddy Proud, and join students across Australia for National Simultaneous Storytime. We also share important P&C, canteen and uniform shop news, along with a library reading, student debate, jokes and a maths challenge. Don't forget to take part in our whol...

This week, Lilia shares a fascinating science segment, students from 3/4K pitch their ideas to transform the grass area at the front of our school, and we enjoy a library book reading, debate, jokes, Agree, Disagree or Defend and Layla’s riddle challenge. Plus, don’t forget to vote for next week’s debate topic and earn a Bluey token! 💙

In Episode 6, Mrs Savellis shares a special message about our strong transition to school program and how it supports students to feel confident, settled and ready for school. This episode also includes PSSA highlights, PBL awards, P&C and canteen news, a library reading, debate, jokes, Agree, Disagree or Defend , and KP’s creative continuation of The Three Little Pigs . Listen carefully for t...

This week on the podcast, we celebrate Harmony Day and hear thoughtful reflections from students in 5/6B about what harmony and belonging mean to them. We also enjoy a library book reading, a fun debate, Agree, Disagree or Defend, jokes, a Stage 2 maths challenge and a special retelling of The Three Little Pigs by KJ.

In Episode 4 of the Blakehurst Public School Podcast, we share important school updates, celebrate our PSSA and Cross Country students, recognise recent PBL award recipients and hear from 1/2D as they explain the process of cotton milling. We also share Harmony Day information, community news, jokes and this week’s riddle challenge.

In this episode, students from 1/2H explore online shopping as a digital system and how it supports users. We also dive into binary code in our science segment, enjoy a library book reading. The episode features a fun round of Agree, Disagree, Defend , some great jokes, and a maths challenge to get your brain working.

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 Da...

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 joke...

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 th...