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Wirral Grammar Radio
A team of Sixth Form students have been busy investigating the possibility of launching a radio station at Wirral Grammar School. The vision is to establish a radio station that will broadcast at lunch-times, include student-orientated content (in-school music, sports results, interviews and debates) and provide a platform for announcements.
Those leading the project, headed by Robert Woodward (Head Boy), have conducted extensive research, including a student questionnaire and visits to other schools where similar projects have been developed.
The benefits of a student radio station are far-reaching and include:
• Business & Enterprise Opportunities
• Development of ICT and Media skills for pupils in all year groups
• Enjoyable school community enrichment
• Enhanced communication through the school as events and achievement are publicised
The student survey indicated:
94% of respondents were strongly in favour of having a radio station
49% said they would like to get involved
67% said they could apply their new skills to their school work.
A Focus Group of students has been set up with representatives from each year group. This group has drawn up a list of resources required for running the radio station, including audio equipment, software and license fees. A permanent base for the new facility is still to be found and in the meantime, temporary arrangements have been made.
Two members of the Sixth Form, Robert Woodward and Richard Crompton made a presentation to the Parents' Association at their December meeting to request funding for the project. The request, which was met with unanimous agreement, was for a contribution of £3,000, to be match-funded through an application for Business & Enterprise money. If this application is successful it will provide a total sum of just over £6,000.
A name for the radio station is still to be decided, though a strong possibility is 'Live Wire Radio', which takes the same name as the student-created web portal for Wirral Grammar School.
A team of Sixth Form students have been busy investigating the possibility of launching a radio station at Wirral Grammar School. The vision is to establish a radio station that will broadcast at lunch-times, include student-orientated content (in-school music, sports results, interviews and debates) and provide a platform for announcements.
Those leading the project, headed by Robert Woodward (Head Boy), have conducted extensive research, including a student questionnaire and visits to other schools where similar projects have been developed.
The benefits of a student radio station are far-reaching and include:
• Business & Enterprise Opportunities
• Development of ICT and Media skills for pupils in all year groups
• Enjoyable school community enrichment
• Enhanced communication through the school as events and achievement are publicised
The student survey indicated:
94% of respondents were strongly in favour of having a radio station
49% said they would like to get involved
67% said they could apply their new skills to their school work.
A Focus Group of students has been set up with representatives from each year group. This group has drawn up a list of resources required for running the radio station, including audio equipment, software and license fees. A permanent base for the new facility is still to be found and in the meantime, temporary arrangements have been made.
Two members of the Sixth Form, Robert Woodward and Richard Crompton made a presentation to the Parents' Association at their December meeting to request funding for the project. The request, which was met with unanimous agreement, was for a contribution of £3,000, to be match-funded through an application for Business & Enterprise money. If this application is successful it will provide a total sum of just over £6,000.
A name for the radio station is still to be decided, though a strong possibility is 'Live Wire Radio', which takes the same name as the student-created web portal for Wirral Grammar School.
