Student Podcast- After the bell
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Episode 1- Welcome to the first episode of our school podcast. In light of our open day this Thursday the 20th of October, Abigail and Kaitlyn take to the mic discussing all things Coláiste Gleann Lí; from the subjects they love to the extra curricular activities our incredible school offers.
Episode 2- In this week's episode of our school podcast, Abigail and Amanda discuss their experiences of playing sports. Together, Abigail and Amanda provide an interesting discussion on why girls quit sports and what more can be done to encourage young women to get involved in sports. We hope you enjoy!
Episode 3- This week is Stand Up Awareness week across all post primary schools in Ireland. Kaitlyn and Callum take this opportunity to discuss the events organised in our school for this week. The main message from both students is; be proud of who you are, celebrate what makes you different and always talk to someone if you feel alone. We hope you enjoy!
Episode 4- The Christmas excitement has arrived at CGL! In this episode, our fifth year student Cruz is in conversation with Jose and Francesco. Jose and Francesco are our exchange students from Italy and Spain. All three students discuss how Christmas is celebrated in their countries and each share their own experiences of this special holiday. We hope you enjoy. Feliz Navidad! Buon Natale! Happy Christmas!
Episode 5- Get exclusive access to the backstage excitement, the audiences thoughts and judges comments as Abigail and Kaitlyn interview our guests and contestants at our successful school talent show. A special thank you to the parents council and Ms. Lowney for organizing a wonderful night and opportunity for our school and community to come together and celebrate the talent Coláiste Gleann Lí has to offer. We hope you enjoy!
Episode 6- Young Social Innovators is an organisation that empowers and encourages young people to come up with innovative solutions to challenges presented in their community in hope for changing their world for the better.
Coláiste Gleann Lí students were responsible for three projects which they discussed on their day out in Castleisland as well as meeting other students and finding out about their projects.
Students identified that since COVID, them and their peers have not engaged in as much physical activity as they would have hoped and therefore was born the idea of a school sports day which took place last Wednesday the 17h of May and was a huge success. On the theme of promoting health and well being , students also created a 'wellbeing wall' which was a space for students to decorate with positive slogans, health facts and affirmations.
Lastly, students decided to conduct a road safety initiative where they examined the area outside of our school which consists of four education centers and has no sign to display this information and as such can potentially be dangerous to pedestrians and students. The YSI students contacted the local authority, council members and conducted speed surveys with the help of An Taisce. The local council are going to complete a larger survey of the area as a result. Well done to all our students involved and a special thank you to Ms. Egan, Ms. Collins & Mr. Creagh for all their help.
Episode 7- The countdown is on! Our third -year students Kaitlyn and Abigail discuss their impending Junior Cycle exams and provide excellent insights, reflection from their pre-examinations and tips on how to study. We hope that any student listening will find some useful advice and comfort from this episode.
Best of luck to all students completing their state exams this summer.