Radio in Schools

 

 

On Wednesday 8th September Whitchurch High School hosted the launch of  Radio in Schools, Wales.  Red Dragon Radio broadcasted live from school. Our Year 10 DiDA class helped to host Red Dragon Radio and be part of the Radio in Schools launch. We hope over the forthcoming year that our pupils and staff will be able to use this wonderful new facility. 

“Whitchurch High School is delighted to be hosting the Welsh launch of Radio in Schools. The Radio in Schools website is easy to use to create high quality dynamic podcasts which support our personalised and group learning strategies. We believe that through such multi media approaches that we can further engage pupils in their learning in a fun and empowering way.” Huw Jones-Williams Head teacher

Radio in Schools is an independent, not for profit organisation. It offers a safe podcasting platform to allow schools, children and a new generation of listeners to get their voice heard in their own communities. Radio in Schools aims to:

  • Provide high quality, professional and engaging tools, resources and advice for schools, teachers, students and parents
  • Ensure technical barriers to entry for all remain low
  • Promote speaking, listening and creativity across the curriculum and beyond; with links to Literacy Frameworks, the National Curriculum and Creative & Media Diplomas
  • Provide links to local radio stations and the professional radio industry
  • In a worldwide first, users can create content online through the easy to use Virtual Studio and share it via the web. There is no need to download and install software and no technical knowledge is required. The Virtual Studio uses AudioEnable technology, developed by Nomos Media.
  • Radio in Schools is aimed at infant, primary & secondary schools, colleges, universities and youth organisations across the UK.
  • Radio in Schools won the Arqiva Social Action Initiative Award 2006 and was nominated for an NDL Radio Academy Promotions and Marketing Award 2009.

Visit the Radio in Schools website for further information:

http://www.radioinschools.co.uk/