INNISFAIL - Students at Innisfail Middle School are helping strengthen culture and confidence at their school through a new podcast, say officials.
The student-run podcast was the brainchild of Julia Price, a Youth Empowerment and Success coach.
“It’s been amazing,” Price said in a press release from Chinook’s Edge School Division (CESD) issued this week. “There are a number of students who participate consistently and really get into it, and are excited about it. I’ve seen their confidence grow. The feedback has also been amazing.”
The podcast includes interviews with teachers and students, interesting facts, and even jokes submitted by students.
It also highlights opportunities available for students in the school.
Grade 7 student Noah Ripley said being involved in the podcast “is the closest thing to making YouTube videos while I am still in school. I just like seeing everything come together from everyone and there is a great result.”
Connor Prestlien, a Grade 6 student, said, “You get to know someone you didn’t know before. I like getting to know the teachers and understand them better.”
School principal Kirsten Strand said, “The podcast has been an amazing addition to our school student culture at Innisfail Middle School.”
“Students are so proud to take ownership of this project and are learning so much through the process about public speaking, professionalism, organization, problem solving and the positive impact of community involvement and leadership.
“Having students as the voice to celebrate our core values of Mustang Pride in Self, Pride in Others, and Pride in Community has truly helped bring those values to life.”
