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Add comment November 6th, 2007 Russell

The Enormous Carrot

This is a short film by talented pupils at the EAL Centre. The story is an adaptation of The Enormous Turnip. The pupils are learning English as an Additional Language and did a fantastic job creating their own film.
Have a look!

 
 The Enormous Turnip - EAL: Play Now | Download

Add comment March 31st, 2009 Russell

Rock Raptor - New Interactive Book

Rock Raptor, a great new Doric Book created by Primary 5/6 at Kittybrewster, is ready to check out in the Books section of the Youngsters’ Forum.

Just click Books > Rock Raptor and start turning the pages!

Rock Raptor cover

Add comment March 30th, 2009 Russell

Skene Square School’s performance of ‘Choco Spike’

Listen to this very special production of the funny Doric story, Choco Spike by the pupils of Skene Square shool!

 
 Skene Square School's 'Choco Spike': Play Now | Download

Add comment March 21st, 2009 Russell

St Machar Academy PodCast (1) - 2009

This fun show from the presenters of St Machar Academy features

  • discussions about favourite hobbies and reading
  • Primary School memories of the Reading Bus
  • an interview with Mr Meldrum, possibly the best English teacher at St Machar
  • and lots lots more!
 
 St Machar Academy (1): Play Now | Download

Add comment March 21st, 2009 Russell

St Machar Academy PodCast (2) - 2009

Presenters from St Machar Academy host this great show featuring

  • studio guest, Jenny Watson
  • Primary school Memories of the Reading Bus
  • discussions about musical instruments, drama, dancing, drawing and pets
  • an interview with a Reading Bus puppet
  • and first impressions of St Machar Academy from the new students!
 
 St Machar Academy (2) - 2009: Play Now | Download

Add comment March 21st, 2009 Russell

Sunnybank PodCast - March 5th 2009

On World Book day, the Sunnybank pupils present their show about the recent trip by over 30 members of the Reading Bus community to Parliament House. Listen in to

  • a probing interview with North East Scotland MSP, Nigel Don
  • Primnary 4/5’s musical story
  • an interview with MSP Ken Macintosh from East Renfrewshire, including a recital of an Address to a Haggis
  • Sunnybanks P3’s Unicorn Hunt, and P1’s fairy tale, and their interesting book projects
  • special studio guest Mrs Owen
  • … and lots more!
 
 Sunnybank - March 5th 2009: Play Now | Download

Add comment March 5th, 2009 Russell

Sunnybank PodCast - 26th February 2009

The second show from the Sunnybank broadcasting team about the exciting trip to the Scottish parliament, featuring

  • interviews with MSPs Nicol Stephen and Nanette Milne
  • an interview with Reading Champion Colin Lehman from Edinburgh
  • lots of Doric poems from Fit Like, Yer Majesty?
  • an interview with Network Researcher, Miles Brigg
  • and in the studio Aberdeen Reading Champion Bill Burnett
 
 Sunnybank - 26th February 2009: Play Now | Download

Add comment February 26th, 2009 Russell

Seaton PodCast - February 8th 2009

A big crowd of Seaton youngsters present a packed show featuring:

  • readings of poems from Fit Like, Yer Majesty? and favourite stories
  • interviews with class friends about hobbies and fun activities
  • studio guest, Christopher Addison from St Machar Academy talking about school experiences
  • an interview with Shona about Unlucky 14, the book she’s writing and planning to publish before turning 15
  • discussion about the upcoming fun and exciting ‘Dog Eyes’ camp
  • and an interview with People Support Assistant, Miss Keith
 
 Seaton - February 8th 2009: Play Now | Download

Add comment February 8th, 2009 Russell

Cornhill PodCast - December 25th 2008

A jolly Christmas Day special from the Cornhill broadcasting team, featuring

  • 3 christmas stories from Sheena Blackhall
  • Christmas jokes and poems
  • Discussions about favourite things about christmas
  • and lots of merry fun!
 
 Cornhill - December 25th 2008: Play Now | Download

Add comment December 25th, 2008 Russell

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