Kibblesworth Academy

The Friday Morning Takeover Podcast

Published: 31 Jan '25

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Episode 1 - Churchill, Concorde & saving the world.

A look at the role of the Eco-Council with Jack, a report on our flag football club from Cara, this week in history featuring the state funeral of a former leader, and the role of Kibblesworth in the story of the fastest passenger airliner ever built. Plus, birthday shout outs and top table nominations. 


Episode 2 Part 1 - Rationing, Nutella & mental health. 

In the first part of this special extended episode to mark Mental Health Week 2025, the content creators discuss mental health, visit some classes to talk to the the children about their understanding of mental health, and look at some strategies we can all use to help us feel on top of the world. 


Episode 2 part 2 - Rationing, Nutella & mental health.

In the second part of the episode, our hosts take a look at this day in history, some strange American customs, and an important day in British history, especially for children, followed by a twist to top table, and our birthday shout outs for the week. 


Episode 3 part 1 - Online Safety Day

In part one of this week's podcast, the team take a look at the issue of staying safe online, give some handy tips on how you can beat the scammers, and point you towards the resources we have available in school to help keep you and your family safe. 


Episode 3 part 2 - Dough you know your pizza?

In part two of this week's podcast, the school houses compete for points in a pizza based quiz to mark National Pizza Week, as well as our usual birthday shout outs. 


Episode 4 Part 1 - British Science Week Special

In this week's episode, we explore how fantastic science is in general and the way it has shaped our world. We find out all about a famous scientist who clearly shows that science isn't just for the boys, we take a scientific view of this week in history, as well as taking our usual look at top table and birthdays. 

Home of The Friday Morning Takeover, the podcast where pupils from Kibblesworth Academy sieze the airwaves and broadcast to the classrooms, giving their teachers and fellow students an update on all that is going on inside and out of Kibblesworth Academy. 

Regular features like "On this day..." and "Birthday Shoutout" are mixed with news from the classrooms and sports reports, as well as outside broadcasts from trips, clubs and events. 

Joined weekly by guest presenters, our content creators will go the extra mile to take you behind the scenes at their beloved school. 

Keep checking the newsfeed for updates, and for the latest episodes, which can also be accessed from this page. 


Episode 5 - Happy Finns, Happy Kids & The Carabao Cup - Okay? 

Episode 5 sees our team review this week, but not in history, as the school's celebration of Newcastle United's Carabao Cup victory is revisited, the reason for Finland being the happiest place on Earth is debated, and the origin of the word "okay" is discovered in this week in history. All that and our ususal happy birthdays and top table announcement.


Episode 6 - The Friday Morning Takeover - Takeover! 

In episode 6, our content creators meet their match as the next generation muscle in to tell everyone about the work they have been doing in history, that being learning about The Great Fire of London. Normal service is resumed eventually with a report on the Gateshead Schools Dance Festivals 2025 and the birthday shout outs.