Each academic year pupils in Dosbarth Oak have the opportunity to apply for the role of our Podcast Presenters, they will try and convince their peers through a presentation and a small group will be appointed. Mr Phillips will then work with the podcasters to develop their skills, utilising Voice 21 strategies. Our presenters will take growing ownership of the podcast throughout the year and will bring their own ideas for ways to develop and improve it. Our typical monthly podcast includes:
- Sharing the learning that has taken place in classes.
- Sharing our attendance and House Dojo Champions.
- Delivering a sports review, which includes our school sports teams as well as what major sporting events are taking place elsewhere.
- A weather report.
- A popular 'did you know?' section with weird and wonderful facts.
- A joke of the month.
- Staff Star of the Month, chosen by the pupils.
- An interview with a special guest. Past guests have included local members of the community such Paul Jones from BetterBuys, Mr Brittain (Head of Primary Achievement at CSC), Mr Maddy from Mountain Ash Comprehensive school, and members of the local Knit and Natter group, along with many many more.
- Interviews with members of the School Senedd, such as our House Captains, Criw Iaith members, School Sports Ambassadors, Digital Leaders and Super Ambassadors.
- Our podcast presenters are encouraged to set a good example with their oracy skills, add their own style and personality and ideas to enhance and improve the podcast.
- Our podcast has been highly praised in our recent ESTYN Inspection and is referenced in our ESTYN report.
- The podcast is shared with pupils in classes, parents and Governors via the School App, and the wider community via social media.
Our podcast is used as an evidence tool, supporting us with monitoring, assessing and evaluating Oracy skills in our pupils. We are able to identify their skills in line with the Oracy Framework (shown below):
March 2025
This month Sophie, Bradley and Cadi took full ownership of the podcast, deciding the structure, who to interview and even editing it all themselves without a teacher! We think they did an amazing job, give it a listen and let us know what you think?
January & February Combined
Today Mr Phillips has challenged the podcasters to record independently with no support or guidance and the presenters really impressed with their abilities! We a special guest interview from Paralympian, British and European champion Rhiannon Henry who recently visited the school to lead some PE sessions and inspire the pupils to be healthy and active. The usual features return, such as TechTalk with Bradders! Sports Report with Sophie! And Did you Know with Cadi!
December 2024
In our final podcast of 2024 we hear from the girls football team following the Game-On Girls Winter Festival, share some terrible Christmas jokes as well as announce the class with the best attendance the Dojo Champions for the term. Enjoy!
October 2024
This month our podcasters report on our harvest festival, Halloween disco and interview members of the school Senedd.
September 2024
Today we introduce our new podcast presenters for the new academic year and interview Tom Egbers from the Netherlands a famous journalist who is visiting Penrhiwceibr to find out about the Fit and Fed community project our pupils are involved with. We hope you enjoy!
June 2024
In a special edition podcast we present live on our second night from our Llain Residential visit! We also include an interview with Mr Maddy and Logan from Mountain Ash Comprehensive School following our win at the Tag Rugby tournament last week. We hope you enjoy!
April 2024
A little later than planned... Here's April's podcast.
Find out more about our Podcasters as they are put in the hot-seat and face some quick fire questions!
March 2024
An early one this month as we break up for Easter holidays!
We are joined by Vic and Catrin from Size of Wales, and welcome Harri and Mali as special guests. Enjoy!
February 2024
Our podcast continues to go from strength to strength, we interview the local Knit and natter community group and learn a little more a bout the Rights of the Child! We hope you enjoy!
January 2024
It's the first podcast of a new year! We welcome Mr Humphreys, our Improvement Partner to join us, as well as our Crew Iaith and Sports Ambassadors. We hope you like it!
December 2023
In this festive themed podcast we are joined by Father Stuart from St. Winifred's Church.
November 2023
Huge thank you to Paul from Better Buys for appearing on this months Podcast! It's clear to see our presenters grow in confidence and have some fun with their roles this month! We hope you enjoy.
October 2023
Our four new podcast presenters deliver Octobers highlights and look ahead to November. Enjoy
September 2023
A new academic year new Podcast Presenters! Welcome Lily, Harper, Joseph and Cadi. As well as special guests from the Crew Iaith, and Miss Thomas from Dosbarth Laurel. Enjoy!
July 2023
It's the final podcast of this academic year, and Flynn and Lily's farewell podcast!
June 2023
In this special episode, our podcast is delivered from our Year 6 Residential visit to Llain and a special message to Mrs Lewis as she begins her maternity leave!
May 2023
This week we are joined by our Crew Cymraeg, Super Ambassadors, Shelley and Tim Britton!
March 2023
Introducing our new presenter Lily!
January 2023
In this podcast Mr Phillips is joined by two pupils from Oak class to review the month.
