We invited Mr Branthwaite into the Workington Academy Radio studio to join Alex and Ollie on the Workington Academy Radio Breakfast Show. The post Interview with Mr Branthwaite appeared first on Workington Academy.โดย Workington Academy Radio

We invited Amy and Finlay into the Workington Academy Radio studio to them all about the recent Christmas Showcase concert. The post All about the Christmas Showcase with Amy and Finlay appeared first on Workington Academy.โดย Workington Academy Radio

We invited Mr Bedford into the Workington Academy Radio studio to ask him a wide range of questions LIVE on our show! The post Mr Bedford quizzed LIVE on Workington Academy Radio appeared first on Workington Academy.โดย Workington Academy Radio

The students of Workington Academy recently completed a 24-hour Danceathon to raise funds for the school. The event was organised by Miss Houghton, we invited Miss Houghton into the Workington Academy Radio studio to discuss the event and what the future holds for Performing Arts at Workington Academy. The post Workington Academy Radio Interviews M…

Join us for an extraordinary podcast episode as we sit down with Gary McKee, the Marathon Man who pushed the limits of human endurance by running a marathon every single day for an entire year. In this inspiring interview, Gary shares the incredible story behind his remarkable feat, his motivations, and the impact it had on his life and the lives o…

Workington Town winger Sean Sabutey recently sat down for an interview with Workington Academy Radio, where he spoke about his experiences as a rugby league player, and his time coaching students at Workington Academy. During the interview, Sean spoke about the challenges of being a rugby league player, and the importance of hard work and dedicatio…

Workington Academy Radio had the amazing opportunity to interview four players from the Jamaica Rugby League National Team as they prepare to take on Cumbria in a warm up game before the Rugby League World Cup starts. The post Interview With Jamaica Rugby League National Team Players appeared first on Workington Academy.…

Welcome to the Bri’ish Status, the only podcast on the internet with a name that makes no sense. I’m your host Archie, and every episode I will be joined by my co-hosts Alexander, Ollie and Iestin. In our podcast we will talk about all aspects of our lives. Although the lives of secondary school students might not be interesting, you’ll never find …

Today was the official grand opening of Workington Academy’s brand-new AstroTurf pitch. Joining us to officially open this amazing new sports facility was former student of Stainburn School, Rio Hardy. Rio currently plays professional football in the FA Women’s Championship for Durham Women FC. A team of Year 7 and 8 girls took part in training and…

We had an exciting morning in the world of Workington Academy Radio: two of our newest team members, Alexander and Ollie, interviewed Workington Town Captain Jamie Doran. The boys arranged this themselves and conducted the interview independently. The standard of their work is incredible and has really impressed Mr and Mrs Williamson! They asked hi…

Mr Bird has been talking to BBC Radio Cumbria about the reopening of schools. Take a listen: The post Mr Bird Talks to BBC Radio Cumbria appeared first on Workington Academy.โดย Workington Academy Radio

Radio has been a saving grace for us during the months where we have been forced to stop normal life and lockdown. For many, the voices on the radio have become a source of friendship and companionship. Music has the power to shape our lives, and that’s been more evident during the past 12 months. There are many icons of radio, who we aspire to be …

Mr Bird has been talking to BBC Radio Cumbria about the recent school closure. Take a listen: The post Mr Bird Talks to BBC Radio Cumbria appeared first on Workington Academy.โดย Workington Academy Radio

Workington Academy Radio roundup last week’s news with the latest news update. The post Weekly News Update – 01/02/21 appeared first on Workington Academy.โดย Workington Academy Radio

Workington Academy Radio roundup last week’s news with the latest news update. The post Weekly News Update – 25/01/21 appeared first on Workington Academy.โดย Workington Academy Radio

Workington Academy Radio roundup last week’s news with the latest news update. The post Weekly News Update – 18/01/21 appeared first on Workington Academy.โดย Workington Academy Radio

This year, we were nominated for secondary school station of the year for the second year running. We sadly didn’t win the award but were lucky enough to be part of the live awards ceremony on YouTube, featuring the biggest names in radio! One of these being the amazing Greg James from BBC Radio 1. During lockdown our radio team asked Greg some que…

Today is World Book Day! Workington Academy Radio students had the pleasure of being part of the Robbie Dee Breakfast Show which was broadcast live on CFM Radio this morning. They took part in competitions, discussed their favourite books and shared some of their own short stories. Take a listen to the highlights from this morning’s show. The post …

Today is World Book Day! Listen to our podcast all about reading and find out why it is fun to read. You also get the chance to hear from our special guests as they talk about their favourite books. The post Workington Academy Radio – World Book Day 2020 appeared first on Workington Academy.โดย Workington Academy Radio

Today is Brighter Cumbria Day! Here at Workington Academy, we want to counteract Blue Monday by flooding the school with positivity. Students and staff have pledged to complete random acts of kindness during the day, and we’ve got a few ideas of our own. Listen to our podcast all about #BrighterCumbria The post Workington Academy Radio #BrighterCum…

We had the pleasure of interviewing Gemma from Hospice at Home West Cumbria on Friday afternoon. The team found out lots of information about Hospice at Home and the amazing job that they do in West Cumbria. Listen to the full interview below and don’t forget to wear your best (or silliest) jumper and donate £1 on Friday, 13 December for Christmas …

Workington Academy Radio students interviewed Linda McDonald from the North Lakes Foodbank in preparation for the Foodbank advent appeal starting in school next week. Any food donations can be left in the Library from Monday 25 November to Thursday 19 December 2019. A list of suggested foods for donation can be found below: Let’s do our part for Wo…

Workington Academy Radio students interviewed singer songwriter Samantha Harvey when she visited us today. The post Samantha Harvey talks to Workington Academy Radio appeared first on Workington Academy.โดย Workington Academy Radio

Year 8 Workington Academy Radio students, Owain, Louis and Zuza discuss their top Bonfire Night safety tips. The post Bonfire Night Safety Tips from Workington Academy Radio appeared first on Workington Academy.โดย Workington Academy Radio

Students from Workington Academy had the amazing opportunity to be part of the Robbie Dee in the Morning breakfast show on local radio station, CFM Radio, yesterday. Students from Years 7, 8, 9 and 12 took part in a range of games and discussions. You can listen to the best bits of the broadcast below. The post Workington Academy Students Broadcast…

Students from Workington Academy Radio have been helping to run stalls at Victoria Infant and Nursery School’s Summer Fayre. They were in charge of the bouncy castle, penalty shootout, sponge the teacher, glitter tattoos and lots more. They were very professional, polite and had a great time. Listen to what they got up to. The post Radio Team Help …

The Year 7 Workington Academy Radio team share their excitement about being nominated for THREE Young ARIAS radio awards. The post Year 7: The Young ARIAS Intro Podcast appeared first on Workington Academy.โดย Workington Academy Radio

Listen to the Workington Academy Radio BBC Young Reporter News Bulletin. #BBCYoungReporter The post BBC Young Reporter 2019 appeared first on Workington Academy.โดย Workington Academy Radio

The Year 7 Workington Academy Radio team share their Christmas Pantomime. The post Year 7: Christmas Radio Pantomime appeared first on Workington Academy.โดย Workington Academy Radio

The Year 7 Workington Academy Radio team share their Christmas facts. The post Year 7: Christmas Facts Podcast appeared first on Workington Academy.โดย Workington Academy Radio

The Popular Side Pod team have been shortlisted for the Shine School Media Awards Podcast of the year. This is the shortlisted entry. The post Popular Side Podcast – Shine School Media Awards 2018 Entry appeared first on Workington Academy.โดย Workington Academy Radio

A group of Key Stage 3 students were selected to work with BBC staff on the outdoor broadcast bus as part of BBC School Report 2017. Listen to the students talking live during broadcasts on BBC Radio Cumbria. The post Students Broadcast Live on BBC Radio Cumbria appeared first on Workington Academy.โดย Workington Academy Radio

There was excitement today as students and staff at Workington Academy moved into our brand new state-of-the-art building. Built as part of the Government’s Priority Schools Building Programme by Sir Robert McAlpine, the £16.5m structure, which has been constructed alongside the existing school, has space for 1200 students and includes two three st…