Al Ain British Academy - Podcast Channel

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
 

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
 

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

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/
 

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
 

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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
Follow us on: AABA Instagram

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

Spotlight on Performing Arts
Host: Destiny (Secondary School)
EDSIDERA-Rising Star Award, Cohort 1

Academic Highlights
Host: Derick (SecondarySchool)
EDSIDERA-Rising Star Award, Cohort 1

Sustainability Highlights
Host: Mariam (Secondary School)
EDSIDERA-Rising Star Award, Cohort 1