Coogee and the Coast

Since the beginning of time, cultures have created and shared myths as an act of storytelling. As the years, decades and centuries go by, these myths never go away but are passed down from one generation to the next. Here at Coogee and the Coast, we aspire to be storytellers and maybe even myth makers. This episode offers three mythical tales that you may or may not have heard before.  Enjoy! Host...

Have you ever wanted to learn something new and not sure how to get started? It takes initiative to learn a new skill or take on a new hobby.  In this episode, Joe, Aiden and George explore three topics they were personally interested in and took initiative to learn how to do them. Perhaps you will be inspired to try something new too.  Hosted by: Lachlan and Otis Act 1: How to Choose a Sport Writ...

Coogee and the Coast is back for Season 2! This episode is about our precious flora and fauna. Two stories address the state of our endangered species in Australia and Annabel finishes with a poem about a koala that will pull at your heart strings. Hosted by: Harrison and Aurelia Act 1: Endangered Plants Written and Produced by: Sophie Act 2: SOS – Save Our Species Written and Produced by: Sofia A...

Do you believe in mermaids? In this episode, two of our creative writers wrote their own stories based on the imagination and myths of the mesmerising mermaid. Also, we have an informative piece on the Yawkyawks, the ancestral beings of Arnhem Land that guard the streams, waterways and billabongs. This episode will have you floating into summer, and who knows, maybe you'll spot a mermaid at Coogee...

Want to know how to keep our environment happy and healthy? Listen to our latest episode, Green Means Go, where we explore ways to keep our oceans clean and our forests full of oxygen. We also have a special guest in Act 3, Brook from Randwick Council, who gives us some hints and tips on how to keep our beaches in tip top shape over the summer. Hosted by: George and Joe Act 1: Plastics in the Ocea...

This episode celebrates local sport clubs in our Coogee community. Nippers, netball, beach volleyball and more; Coogee kids love their sport! This episode includes interviews with local netball players and an interview with a local coach from the Coogee Beach Volleyball Association. Hosted by: Ava and Lucy Act 1: Netball Written and Produced by: Josslyn Interviewees: Drew and Grace Act 2: Coogee B...

Welcome to a special edition of, Coogee and the Coast! Our school podcast is normally written and produced by students in Years 5 and 6. This special edition features the Stage 2 writing extension students.  They recently participated in the annual Red Room Poetry Competition and the following poems are the result. Hosted and Produced by: Scout and Skye - Year 5 Podcast Students Stage 2 Contributi...

This fascinating episode will blow your mind in 100 ways! It’s all about the number 100 and its significance, not just in maths, but also our culture and Australian history. Hosted by: Harrison and Marlowe Produced by: Harrison Act 1: Centennial Park Written and Produced by: Joe Act 2: The History of 100 Written and Produced by: Sophie Act 3: Coogee Public School Centenary Written and Produced by:...

Bird Brains - A little birdie told me this is one cracker of an episode! It's roosting season, do you know how to survive a magpie attack? Marlowe can tell you how. Or how about those seagulls that stalk you at the beach? Lachlan gives a first-hand account on how he dealt with some selfish seagulls. Lastly, Harrison explores the prevalence of bird names in sport.  Hosted by: Scout and Sophia Act 1...

Show Notes Episode #4 Beach Bonanza Our Aussie shores have some beautiful beaches. In this episode, we have a mix of stories about the history of Bondi Beach, what you may spot underwater at Clovelly, and some ideas to get involved in your local beach community. Hosted by: Sophie and Skye Act 1: Bondi Beach Written and Produced by: Sophia Act 2: Clovelly Beach’s Marine Life Written by: Aiden and E...

Our Local Heroes: This episode lauds those in our community, heroes big and small, who have made a difference. Hosted by: Aurelia and Aiden Act 1: Meet Geoff the School Crossing Supervisor Written and Produced by: Aoife Act 2: Our Bali Memorial Written and Produced by: Scout Act 3: The Life of a Local Surf Life Saver Written and Produced by: Sophie Biographies: Angela Moles is a professor in ecolo...

Coogee has some fantastic watering holes. This episode is dedicated to our salty shores, its history, beauty and life it provides. Hosted by: Euan and George Act 1: Wylie’s Baths Written and Produced by: Annabel Guest: Paul from Wylie’s Act 2: McIver’s Ladies Baths Written and Produced by: Skye Guest: Ms Scarf our school librarian Act 3: Our Big Island Read and Produced by: Scout and Skye Sources:...

Episode #1 Our Coogee Home Students from Coogee Public School share stories about their local community.   Hosted by: Lachlan and Annabel Act 1: Coogee Palace by Josslyn Act 2: Coogee Poem by Harrison Act 3: Coogee Pier by Aurelia Music by www.wevideo.com Coastal Crash, written and performed by Cash and Cooper.        

It's getting closer! The Coogee Public School, student-produced podcast will launch soon. Coogee and the Coast, where real coastal locals tell stories about the past, provide intel about the present and take a gander into the future.  We are Aussie kids who love to uncover, discover and find another angle.