Al Ain British Academy - Podcast Channel

Episode 16 - May 2025

Podcast Host: Destiny Thor (Year 9)Music by: Ms Ana (Music Teacher)
World Environment DaySara (Year 7)Coding CompetitionAmir (Year 6)MATHLETICSSamaira (Year 6)Team: Nihira, Abdulla, Bilal and James (Year 6)
About this podcastThis episode is brought to you by the AABA School Library (31 May2025)

Episode 15 (April 2025)

Podcast Host: Destiny Thor (Year 9)Music by: Ms Ana (Music Teacher)Student Council Coordinator (Ms Habib)
Healthy Lifestyle WeekOmar (Year 5)Yamin (Year 4)Amal (Year 4)Aisha (Year 6)Aljouri (Yeaar 6)
Earth DaySaeeda (Year 7)Alesha (Year 7)Hirali (Year 9)Game Link: https://mytopiagame.web.app/game
Fashion ReimaginedShamma (Year 7)Aisha (year 7)Reem (Year 7)
Model COP EventClarissa (Year 9)
About this podcastThis episode is brought to you by the AABA School Library (30 April 2025)

Episode 14 - End of Term 2 (March 2025)

Podcast Host: Meera & Mariam (Year 7)
AABA  Iftar& Ramadan SoukMariam & Meera  (Year 7) - Segment HostsRafeea (Year 6)Lilly (Year 6)Madeya (Year 6)Yusra (Year 7)Catch up with Head Girl and Head BoyDestiny - Segment HostRaya - Head GirlXavier - Head boy
Happy Pi DayAffan (Year 6)Produced by: AABA School Library (Ms Lakmee)Music by: Ms Ana (Music Teacher)

World Book Day - Special Edition

Podcast Host: Mr Cathal Meenagh, English Teacher, Secondary SchoolToday, you will hear three podcast programmes: ‘Beyond the Pages’ and it explores the characterisation of the central, yet flawed character, Madame Loisel. This podcast was created by Sarah Karam, Mar Naya, and Arjun Sathiyan.
'The Critical Lens' podcast, which was designed and written by Emaan Mehdi, Daniel David Abousaid, and Nishad Kulkarni. Their critical focus is on the theme of greed and morality within the narrative.
“Lit Ladies: Between The Lines” written and performed by Aaisha, Wadima, and Hayley in Year 10 IGCSE English. This analysis focuses on how different aspects of femininity are depicted in the text.
 
For your further listening pleasure, we have attached audio links of the actual story in French, Arabic and English below:
The Necklace (“La Parure”) in French: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmGIErLywI0
The Necklace in Arabic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b12SezOM7CA
The Necklace in English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHUTecRTZ4k
 

February 2025

Podcast Host: Destiny (Year 9)
Ramadan MoonManha (Year 3)Noor (Year 3)Mariam (Year 7)
Emirati Heritage - What is your favourite Emirati food?Khalifa (Year 5)Rafia (Year 5)Mouza (Year 5)Wadeema (Year 5)
Trip to Emirates Airlines Festival of LiteratureAljouri (Year 6)Nihira (Year 6)Affan (Year 6)Samaira (Year 6)Bilal (Year 6)Aaizah (Year 6)
Sustainability messageRagad (Year 12)
"Arabian Music." YouTube, uploaded by [Desert Oud], [03 Feb, 2025], https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4_kC-j9PkAKhan, Shama. Who Likes Emirati Food? Al Rawy Publishing, 2017.Robert, Na'ima B., author. Ramadan Moon. Illustrated by Shirin Adl, Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2015.
Emirates Airline Festival of Literature - https://emirateslitfest.com/aboutus/
Vashti Hardy (Author) - https://www.vashtihardy.com/about-the-author
 

January 2025

Welcome to Al Ain British Academy’s first school podcast of 2025! We are super excited to present an episode with a literary flavor!Copyright Notes:Year 10 Literature Podcast: ‘Beyond the Pages’Intro and outro music track: ENHYPEN (엔하이픈) 'XO (Only If You Say Yes)' Official MV directed by Minjae Kim ⓒ BELIFT LAB Inc. All Rights Reserved: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPDYeRk2PO8
Year 8: Search for my tongueSujata Bhatt’s YouTube reading of her own poem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mycoHUhm270Intro and Outro Music: Family Feud TV theme by Charlie's Angels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6IKyZriWuc

December2024

Host: Destiny (Year 9) We are delighted to to share with you our final podcast for the school year, a conversation with AlDhabi Almehiri, recent recipient of the prestigious Diana Award. 
 
https://www.instagram.com/dianaaward/
https://www.aldhabialmheiri.com/
 

November Highlights (2024)

Hosted by Sarah (Year 10) Stories: Eid Al Etihad @ AABA, Conversation with VoFG Winner, Chevron Readers' Cup Experience, Writing as a Hobby and Announcements
Segment 1: Eid Al Etihad @ AABA  with Yusra & Mariam, Year 7Segment 2: Conversation with Zak (VoFG Winner) with Arhan & Zakaria, Year 6Segment 3: Chevron Readers' Cup Experience(Destiny & Kinda, Year 9) (Alesha, Year 8)(Yusra, Year 7) (Affan, year 6) Segment 4: Writing as a Hobby (Aisha, Year 6) (Mouza, Amal and Maitha, Year 4)
Links:https://www.instagram.com/p/DCYeSv9SSbV/?img_index=1
 

October Highlights (2024)

TASS - https://tass-asia.org/
Episode contents:
Interview with our Head Boy
Sustainability Segment:- The Alliance for Sustainable Schools (TASS)- Fast Fashion- Celebrities and sustainability
Sports News
Poetry at AABA
Highlights and Upcoming Events
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September Highlights (2024)

Join us to hear from our students. Segments
Interview with Head Girl
Sustainability News (world's largest lesson)
Library Corner (warrior cats)
Upcoming Events