Brixham College recently hosted an exciting initiative in collaboration with Sound Communities to provide students with a unique opportunity to learn creative, professional, and technical skills related to radio broadcasting.

Sound Communities is a local organisation dedicated to nurturing creativity, improving mental health, and boosting confidence among young people through innovative radio broadcast projects.

Eight Year 7 students from Brixham College who were passionate about media participated in weekly recording sessions designed to support their personal and creative development.

Over three weeks, these students were guided by Sound Communities’ facilitators in creating a radio broadcast on topics they felt passionate about. Their chosen topic was 'mental health,' with subtopics including friendships, gaming, loneliness, and bullying.

Tiana, a Year 7 student at Brixham College, shared her perspective on the project:"We decided to speak about friendship because if you do not have good friendships, it can cause an impact on your mental health."

The students really enjoyed the process and are excited to showcase what they have learnt. Brixham’s podcasts are airing this week between 1.30pm and 3.30pm and 6.30pm and 8.30pm at: https://www.oceanyouth.co.uk/listen-live/.

Vicki Whelan, Intervention Manager at Brixham College who helped plan the sessions, commented on the impact:"This project has been incredibly beneficial for our students. It not only provided them with new skills but also gave them a platform to discuss important issues that affect their daily lives.

“Watching them grow in confidence and express their thoughts so eloquently has been truly rewarding."