Podcasts

Listen to our latest student-produced shows and recordings on our station podcast.

Shows

Write On !

Fridays - Podcast only

Showcasing some of our best writers and speakers. Students' writing will be brought to life through their own voice. Released weekly on our station podcast.

Weekly News Reel

Fridays 5pm

Keep an ear out for our own current events news show. The team are working hard to produce this show every week.

If you miss an episode or want to listen again, you can go to our station podcast.

Sports Round-up

Currently not in production

Hear the latest sports results from our school sports teams plus any upcoming sports news.

Suzy & Friends

Saturday 8am | Sunday 7am

Join Suzy and friends each week for stories, music, jokes, and an all-round good time!

Sometimes featuring our own KPS students.

Hourly News

Weekdays 6am-8am , 4pm-6pm | Weekends 6am-6pm

The latest newsfeeds; from the studios of NewtalkZB direct to Radio KPS.

Get creative in other places...

At Radio KPS we encourage creativity and communicating ideas. Here are some other ways you can get creative.

Ideas welcome...

So you think you have an idea for some content on our radio station? GREAT!

Next step:

1. Share your idea with some friends and see what they think. Do they have any suggestions to make your idea even better?

2. Think through how you could make your idea happen. What planning would you need to do? What equipment would you need? How much time? Is it a 'one-off' production or a 'series' of programmes?

3. Write down your ideas to help you begin planning to make it happen

4. See Mr Ashcroft and tell him about it.

Ideas may include a 30 minute radio show that includes a few different things, or maybe a few short 1 minute recordings that can play at various times of the day. There are endless opportunities, so give it some thought, and give it a go!

Tips for Writing a Promo/Ad

🎙️ Radio KPS: Get On The Air!

Radio KPS is "Your Place!" That means we want your voice on the speakers. Whether you want to celebrate your House, share a School Value, or tell us about your learning, here is how to do it.

📏 The "Golden Rules" of Timing

In radio, time is everything! To make sure you don't get cut off, stick to these word counts:

The 5-Second Sting: 10 words or less. (Short and punchy!)
The 15-Second Promo: 30 words maximum.
The 30-Second Feature: 60 words maximum.

✍️ Starter Sentences (Fill-in-the-blanks)

The 15-Second House Shout-Out (30 Words) "Go [House Name]! We are leading the way this week because we’ve been showing amazing [Value] on the playground. Keep it up, team! Radio KPS… Your Place!"

The 30-Second Learning Report (60 Words) "Hi, I’m [Name] from Room [Number]. This week, we’ve been learning all about [Topic]. The coolest part was when we [Action/Activity]. It just goes to show that at KPS, we are always aiming high and trying our best! Radio KPS… Your Place!"

💡 Pro Tips for Star Broadcasters

The "Smiley" Voice: Believe it or not, listeners can hear a smile! If you smile while you talk, you sound friendly and energetic.
The Three-Finger Rule: Hold your microphone about three fingers away from your mouth. Too close and it "pops," too far and we can't hear your brilliance!
Punctuation is a Breath: When you see a comma, take a tiny breath. When you see a full stop, take a big breath.
Energy Check: Start strong and finish stronger. Your last line—"Radio KPS... Your Place!"—should be the most exciting part!

🚀 Ready to record?

Write your script using the word counts above.
Practice reading it out loud with a stopwatch.
Check the tips at RadioKPS.nz one last time.
See your teacher or the Radio Manager to book your recording session!

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