Coogee and the Coast

Coogee and the Coast is back for Season 2! This episode is about our precious flora and fauna. Two stories address the state of our endangered species in Australia and Annabel finishes with a poem about a koala that will pull at your heart strings. Hosted by: Harrison and Aurelia Act 1: Endangered Plants Written and Produced by: Sophie Act 2: SOS – Save Our Species Written and Produced by: Sofia Act 3: Koala Written and Produced by: Annabel Background Music and Sound Effects provided by www.wevideo.com Intro and Outro Music written and performed by Cash and Cooper For more stories like these, subscribe to Coogee and the Coast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

Do you believe in mermaids? In this episode, two of our creative writers wrote their own stories based on the imagination and myths of the mesmerising mermaid. Also, we have an informative piece on the Yawkyawks, the ancestral beings of Arnhem Land that guard the streams, waterways and billabongs. This episode will have you floating into summer, and who knows, maybe you'll spot a mermaid at Coogee Beach. Hosted by: Josslyn and Mia Act 1: The Little Human (inspired by The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen) Written and Produced by: Skye Act 2: Who are the Yawkyawk? Written and Produced by: Aurelia Act 3: The Real Story of Coogee Pier (inspired by The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka and The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen) Written and Produced by: Lucy Background Music and Sound Effects provided by www.wevideo.com Intro and Outro Music written and performed by Cash and Cooper For more stories like these, subscribe to Coogee and the Coast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Background Music and Sound Effects provided by www.wevideo.com Intro and Outro Music written and performed by Cash and Cooper For more stories like these, subscribe to Coogee and the Coast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

Want to know how to keep our environment happy and healthy? Listen to our latest episode, Green Means Go, where we explore ways to keep our oceans clean and our forests full of oxygen. We also have a special guest in Act 3, Brook from Randwick Council, who gives us some hints and tips on how to keep our beaches in tip top shape over the summer. Hosted by: George and Joe Act 1: Plastics in the Ocean Written and Produced by: Mia Act 2: Deforestation Written and Produced by: Annabel Act 3: Save the Sea Written and Produced by: Ava Guest Interviewee: Brook from Randwick Council Background Music and Sound Effects provided by www.wevideo.com Intro and Outro Music written and performed by Cash and Cooper For more stories like these, subscribe to Coogee and the Coast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

This episode celebrates local sport clubs in our Coogee community. Nippers, netball, beach volleyball and more; Coogee kids love their sport! This episode includes interviews with local netball players and an interview with a local coach from the Coogee Beach Volleyball Association. Hosted by: Ava and Lucy Act 1: Netball Written and Produced by: Josslyn Interviewees: Drew and Grace Act 2: Coogee Beach Volleyball Written and Produced by: Mia Interviewee: Andrea Sources: Randwick Netball Club, Coogee Beach Volleyball Association Background Music and Sound Effects provided by www.wevideo.com Intro and Outro Music written and performed by Cash and Cooper For more stories like these, subscribe to Coogee and the Coast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

Welcome to a special edition of, Coogee and the Coast! Our school podcast is normally written and produced by students in Years 5 and 6. This special edition features the Stage 2 writing extension students.  They recently participated in the annual Red Room Poetry Competition and the following poems are the result. Hosted and Produced by: Scout and Skye - Year 5 Podcast Students Stage 2 Contributing Writers: Sofia - Ocean Sabine – Home to Me Mateo – The Leaf Falls Isla – Together Forever Abbey – Fire Story – Koala Amber – Burnt Hugo – Survival Alyssa – The Devil Islay – The Beautiful World Sienna – Rainbow Lorikeets Phoebe – Horror Nevaeh – Pink Galahs Background Music and Sound Effects provided by www.wevideo.com Intro and Outro Music written and performed by Cash and Cooper For more stories like these, subscribe to Coogee and the Coast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

This fascinating episode will blow your mind in 100 ways! It’s all about the number 100 and its significance, not just in maths, but also our culture and Australian history. Hosted by: Harrison and Marlowe Produced by: Harrison Act 1: Centennial Park Written and Produced by: Joe Act 2: The History of 100 Written and Produced by: Sophie Act 3: Coogee Public School Centenary Written and Produced by: Aurelia Background Music and Sound Effects provided by www.wevideo.com Intro and Outro Music written and performed by Cash and Cooper For more stories like these, subscribe to Coogee and the Coast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

Bird Brains - A little birdie told me this is one cracker of an episode! It's roosting season, do you know how to survive a magpie attack? Marlowe can tell you how. Or how about those seagulls that stalk you at the beach? Lachlan gives a first-hand account on how he dealt with some selfish seagulls. Lastly, Harrison explores the prevalence of bird names in sport.  Hosted by: Scout and Sophia Act 1: Magpie Attack! Written and Produced by: Marlowe Act 2: War on Seagulls Written and Produced by: Lachlan Act 3: Birds on the Field Written and Produced by: Harrison Background Music and Sound Effects provided by www.wevideo.com Intro and Outro Music written and performed by Cash and Cooper For more stories like these, subscribe to Coogee and the Coast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Show Notes Episode #4 Beach Bonanza Our Aussie shores have some beautiful beaches. In this episode, we have a mix of stories about the history of Bondi Beach, what you may spot underwater at Clovelly, and some ideas to get involved in your local beach community. Hosted by: Sophie and Skye Act 1: Bondi Beach Written and Produced by: Sophia Act 2: Clovelly Beach’s Marine Life Written by: Aiden and Euan Produced by: Aiden Act 3: Sport at the Beach Written and Produced by: George Interview with Joe, a Nipper and student at Coogee Public School Background Music and Sound Effects provided by www.wevideo.com Intro and Outro Music written and performed by Cash and Cooper   For more stories like these, subscribe to Coogee and the Coast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

Our Local Heroes: This episode lauds those in our community, heroes big and small, who have made a difference. Hosted by: Aurelia and Aiden Act 1: Meet Geoff the School Crossing Supervisor Written and Produced by: Aoife Act 2: Our Bali Memorial Written and Produced by: Scout Act 3: The Life of a Local Surf Life Saver Written and Produced by: Sophie Biographies: Angela Moles is a professor in ecology at UNSW Sydney. She studies the way plants are responding to climate change, and the reasons introduced species are so successful. Angela also works with the NSW government to help protect threatened species and maximise biodiversity conservation. In her spare time, Angela is a volunteer surf lifesaver with Coogee Surf Lifesaving Club, and she is a mum with two children. Geoff Surtees has been a Randwick and Coogee local for about 20 years. He decided to take some personal time out from the workforce to focus on his marketing business from home. He then decided to take up some part-time work and saw the ad for school crossing supervisors and thought that would be a great job as it would give him time during the day.  Little did he know how rewarding it would be to interact with students, teachers, parents and the neighbours of the school. When he wakes up in the morning he always looks forward to meeting and greeting the students, knowing that, not only does he get a chance to chat with them, but he is keeping them safe too. Background Music and Sound Effects provided by www.wevideo.com Intro and Outro Music written and performed by Cash and Cooper For more stories like these, subscribe to Coogee and the Coast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

Coogee has some fantastic watering holes. This episode is dedicated to our salty shores, its history, beauty and life it provides. Hosted by: Euan and George Act 1: Wylie’s Baths Written and Produced by: Annabel Guest: Paul from Wylie’s Act 2: McIver’s Ladies Baths Written and Produced by: Skye Guest: Ms Scarf our school librarian Act 3: Our Big Island Read and Produced by: Scout and Skye Sources: Book – Our Big Island by Mark Greenwood Guest Biographies: -Jacqueline Scarf has been a teacher at Coogee Public School since 2012.  She taught K-2 in those years as well as Learning Support and Art. Her special interests are English, History and Art. -Paul is a lifeguard at Wylie's Baths in Coogee, a beautiful tidal pool open to all, on Gadigal and Bidjigal land. His job is fundamentally about helping people connect safely with the ocean. He monitors risks to swimmers from big swell and marine life encounters (which many people want!), and he helps with kiosk and site maintenance, to continue its long heritage as a gathering place for all ages. He is also a psychologist and ethics teacher and loves living in this coastal community with his family.   Background Music and Sound Effects provided by www.wevideo.com   Intro and Outro Music, Coastal Crash, written and performed by Cash and Cooper with backing track by WeVideo.   For more stories like these, subscribe to Coogee and the Coast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

Episode #1 Our Coogee Home Students from Coogee Public School share stories about their local community.   Hosted by: Lachlan and Annabel Act 1: Coogee Palace by Josslyn Act 2: Coogee Poem by Harrison Act 3: Coogee Pier by Aurelia Music by www.wevideo.com Coastal Crash, written and performed by Cash and Cooper.        

Are you ready to listen to the spookiest episode of Coogee and the Coast ever? This episode is a special Halloween addition just for you We will hear the spooky stories of the best and worst lollies from Skye, Mia, Eva and Lucy, and the most creative costumes told by Otis and Dexter. Hosts: Lily And George Act 1: Lollies Written and produced by Skye and Mia, Eva and Lucy Act 2: Costumes Written and produced by Otis and Dexter Background Music and Sound Effects provided by  www.wevideo.com Intro and Outro Music written and performed by Cash and Cooper For more stories like these, be sure to like and subscribe to Coogee and the Coast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts!!!

Summary: Money! Money! Money! Whether it's making it or spending it, nothing compares to the bliss of these fresh, green paper sheets. Or maybe just on the card. Our podcasters have worked hard to find out what it's like to be a kid entrepreneur, as well as the pros and cons of cash and card. Hosts: Daniel and Anouk Act 1: Cash vs Card Written and produced by Otis Act 2: Kid Boss Written and produced by Lily  Background Music and Sound Effects provided by www.wevideo.com Intro and Outro Music written and performed by Cash and Cooper For more stories like these, subscribe to Coogee and the Coast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Summary: Have you ever wondered why the age is 18 to vote, drive and drink? It’s hard being young. Alex and Amber are here to tell all about age restrictions and if they should be changed. Hosts: Otis and Sophie Act 1: Too Young to Vote Written and produced by Alex Act2: E-scooter Ages Written and produced by Amber Background Music and Sound Effects provided by  www.wevideo.com Intro and Outro Music written and performed by Cash and Cooper For more stories like these, subscribe to Coogee and the Coast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Summary: Chess, Monopoly, checkers. Have you ever wondered why you should play chess, and how board games are created? Phoebe and Daniel are here to tell you about the advantages of playing chess and how board games were made. Hosts: Alex and Sofia Act 1: Chess Club Written and produced by Phoebe  Act 2: Making of the Pieces  Written and produced by Daniel W Background Music and Sound Effects provided by  www.wevideo.com Intro and Outro Music written and performed by Cash and Cooper For more stories like these, subscribe to Coogee and the Coast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Summary: Have you ever recognised that safety warnings are everywhere. From signs to laptops, us Coogee kids covered it all. Our contributors, Daniel and Alex, are safety superheroes as safety is crucial because it reduces risk of injury. Listen to this episode to find out more about it.  Hosts : Sofia M & Amber B Stories:   Act 1: Cyber Safety  Written and produced by Alex G Act 2: Safety Signs  Written and Produced by Daniel W Background Music and Sound Effects provided by  www.wevideo.com Intro and Outro Music written and performed by Cash and Cooper For more stories like these, subscribe to Coogee and the Coast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Summary: Zap! Buzz! Zzzzz! Electricity is all around us. Have you ever wondered why the power goes out and what it could be like? Story was inspired by this idea and wrote a whole narrative to explore this concept. Where does electricity come from and why do we need it? Amber discovered everything there is to know about electricity and is excited to let you in on what she found. These are two electrifying stories sure to shock you! Hosts :Daniel W & Daniel W Stories:   Act 1: Electricity Written and produced by Amber B Act 2: World Without Electricity Written and Produced by Story M Background Music and Sound Effects provided by  www.wevideo.com Intro and Outro Music written and performed by Cash and Cooper For more stories like these, subscribe to Coogee and the Coast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts!

We Coogee kids are sick of adults ruling the school! These two podcasters have fresh, new ideas about how to rule our school. It's time to pass it over to the new rulers with this exciting episode. Whether it's buddies or extension classes, the school would be better with kids in charge! Hosts: Phoebe and Sabine Act 1: Why Buddies Should be in the Same Class Written and Produced by Story Act 2: Extension Classes Written and Produced by Sofia M Background Music and Sound Effects provided by www.wevideo.com Intro and Outro Music written and performed by Cash and Cooper For more stories like these, subscribe to Coogee and the Coast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

Summary: Have you ever looked out at the sea and wondered what lies beneath? In preparation for this episode our podcasters researched the mysteries of under the sea. Listen now to find out about blue bottles and marine life off the coast of Sydney.  Hosted by: Alex and Phoebe Act 1: Blue Bottles Written and Produced by: Daniel Act 2: In the Eyes of a Stingray Written and Produced by: Anouk Background Music and Sound Effects provided by www.wevideo.com Intro and Outro Music written and performed by Cash and Cooper   For more stories like these, subscribe to Coogee and the Coast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

Summary: Goal! That's the excitement you feel on a Friday when you score a goal in the amazing PSSA. Us Coogee kids love that feeling, it’s what makes us free to kick it, throw it, or score it! If you want to learn more, we have two great stories waiting for you in this episode. Hosts- Story and Sabine Act 1: PSSA routine   Written and Produced by Sofia  Act 2: PSFA Written and Produced by Lana  Background Music and Sound Effects provided by www.wevideo.com Intro and Outro Music written and performed by Cash and Cooper For more stories like these, subscribe to Coogee and the Coast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.