Blackthorn Beat Podcast

On this episode, Mr. Anderson sits down with Matilda and Jack to discuss the upcoming BTC's Got Talent Show! Listen in to know how to get involved as Jack and Matilda also recap everything going on at the school!

Join Jack and new co-host Matilda Twine as they start into the second season of the Blackthorn Beat! They interview our new school captains as well as discuss the newest events coming up for the final term of BTC!

Join us for Co-Host Maggie Murphy's last episode of the Blackthorn Beat! We sit down and go over all the recent events and results from Cricket, Softball, Debating and more, and have a chat with Graham Swinton about our leadership process for next term! Finally, we reveal our host for next term!

Miss Thorn is back on the podcast to discuss the overwhelming highs of the inter-school athletics carnival. We go over the big moments, the successes of ALL our teams and more on this episode of the Blackthorn Beat

Jack and Maggie sit down to discuss their experiences at Confro and QISSN, going over the highs and lows of senior school Netball and Footy. They also discuss upcoming exams and externals and more on this episode of the Blackthorn Beat.

In this episode we discuss the back to school program, what kind of activities are coming up this term, and an interview with Mr. Cooper about the hunt for a new co-host next year! All that and more on the Blackthorn Beat!

That's a wrap for Term 2! In our final episode, special guest Mr Urquhart joins Maggie and Jack to talk all things Confraternity Carnival. They also recap the Athletics Carnival, look back on Reunion Weekend and explore why spirit and participation are just as important as the final result. Don't miss another all-new, all-different episode of The Blackthorn Beat!

This episode, Jack and Maggie discuss the upcoming Reunion Weekend, the many successes of BTC, and how school spirit continues to thrive and change. They sit down with Blackthorn Past Students Association (BPSA) President Max Batt, and have an in-depth discussion about the upcoming Reunion program.

Jack & Maggie sit down and have a chat with the boarding captains about life in boarding as a late part of our boarding week. They also start on a new structure, doing more to talk about what the students want to hear!

Miss Thorn is back to give her regular start of term co-curricular discussion. We go over the ANZAC Day results, the Country Music Festival and more!

A short episode celebrating our students’ holiday achievements at the Campdraft, while also reflecting on the significance of ANZAC Day with Deputy Principal, Adam Bowden.

We wrap up the term, catch up with Miss Thorn to talk all things Co-Curricular, and look ahead to the upcoming Campdraft events. Don’t miss the final Blackthorn Beat episode for Term 1!

Jack and Maggie sit down with Mr Murphy to learn about the new buildings at school. They also discuss assessments, Charters Towers Reps, and the results from Interhouse Cross Country. It's another loaded episode of the Blackthorn Beat!

Maggie and Jack sit down with the new Junior School Captains of 2026, and talk to them about their new roles and responsibilities. They also discuss the Swimming Carnival Results, Digital Mentor, and more! Get excited for the next installment of the Blackthorn Beat!

Jump into the new year with Maggie and Jack as they discuss some new features at the school, the growth in numbers, the start of co-curricular, and have a chat with our co-curricular coordinator, Miss Thorn.

Introductory episode to show off the format and discuss the end of year activities from 2025. All about discussing our new leaders, their role at the school, and what we'll be expecting for 2026