The Blakehurst Public School Podcast

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...

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 we...

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...

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...

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 wit...

Welcome to Episode 1 of the Blakehurst Public School Podcast for 2026! In this episode, our student hosts kick off the year with holiday highlights, tips for getting back into morning and classroom routines, and a fun goal-setting activity to help students make 2026 their best year yet. We also share friendship tips, special advice for Kindergarten from our Year 6 senior leaders, and a welcome mes...

Get into the festive spirit with our latest episode of The Blakehurst Public School Podcast! Join Reha and fellow students as they share Christmas stories, jokes, poems, cookie recipes, and special holiday traditions. Plus, don’t miss a fun Christmas-themed maths challenge and a warm, heartfelt message from Santa Claus himself—straight from the North Pole! Perfect listening for the whole family, t...

Episode 6 of The Blakehurst Public School Podcast is now live! In this episode, our debating team shares insights from a recent workshop, followed by exciting travel stories from Sydney, Greece, and Hawaii told by our students. Plus, there’s a fun riddle challenge with prizes to win. Don’t miss the chance to join in the fun and learn something new!

Join your host Layla in Episode 5 of the Blakehurst Public School Podcast as  1/2M  take us on a journey into the fascinating world of urban planning, sharing their creative ideas for designing better towns and cities. Then, listen to  Evelina, Liam, Kosta, and Faith from 3/4B  present their research on Indigenous Australian customs, including the captivating story of Tiddalik the Frog. Plus, Layl...

In Episode 4 of the Blakehurst Public School Podcast, Briella hosts a fun and informative show featuring 1/2H sharing their creative ideas for a dream school, The Bilbies exploring the important topic of empathy + a book recommendation, and KP's Little Lunch Club discussing healthy lunch choices. The episode also reveals the answer to last episode’s Maths challenge and ends with a tricky riddle to...

In Episode 3, Zara welcomes listeners and begins by revealing the answer to the riddle from the previous episode. The 1/2N class then explores how to look after the special places everyone loves. Classmates share their thoughts on what makes places feel special, why it’s important to keep them clean and safe, and simple ways everyone can help whether at the park, the beach, or at school. Listeners...