Have your say (Podcasting)

Stage 3 - High potential and gifted education program

Headphones and microphones for podcasting
A blank notebook, pencil and eraser on green grass.

Program

This program focuses on the Intellectual and Creative Domains, engaging students in critical thinking and communication skills. Working collaboratively in small teams, students will conduct investigations into an environmental concept at our wonderful wetland location, forming opinions and persuasive arguments. Following the development and critique of a script, students will record a podcast to be shared with their school community.

Important information

Activities

Students will:

  • investigate local environmental concepts, exploring the ideas from different points of view
  • develop an understanding of the ‘tips and tricks’ of making a podcast
  • work collaboratively to draft a script for their podcast
  • demonstrate critical thinking as they review the other scripts and then revise their own
  • use a range of digital equipment to record their podcast.
2026 program dates

This program will be delivered once in 2026:

  • Wednesday 10 June 2026 (Term 2, Week 8)
Booking information

Contact us to make a booking.

This program is designed to cater for students from multiple schools. Please note that program capacity is capped at 24 students in total. Each school is able to nominate a maximum of 6 students.

Additional information
Vehicle access

Address: 59 Whitmore Road, Maraylya

Minibuses and visitors arriving by private car can enter the gates on Whitmore Road and drive part way down the drive to the signposted 'Visitor parking' area near the mud brick shed. It is a short 100m walk from the visitor parking area to the classroom and office area. We kindly ask that visitors do not drive beyond this point in order to ensure the safety of our students.
Student numbers

Students from multiple schools will attend and participate collaboratively.

The program can accommodate a total of 24 students, with each school able to nominate up to 6 students per date.
Visiting teachers Teachers are welcome to accompany students, however this is not mandatory. Parents are welcome.
Adverse weather On days where the weather is unsuitable, a Longneck Lagoon EEC staff member will contact the organising teacher to discuss alternative arrangements.
Medical notifications Notify Longneck Lagoon EEC by completing and returning the student welfare form at least one week before the excursion. This form will be sent out upon confirmation of booking.
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