Year five pupils from Rhymney Valley’s White Rose Primary School have broadcast their final radio show, with a live audience featuring parents, teachers and governors.

The project was part of the school’s ‘Lead Creative Schools Scheme’ and saw eight radio shows being produced, designed and broadcast across the internet.

A grant of £4,500 was given to the school in 2017 from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent (OPCC) and was used to purchase the radio equipment.

White Rose Primary School’s head teacher Kathryn Thompson said: “We wanted to run a project which saw the young people become engaged with their local community,”

“I’ve seen a remarkable difference in so many of the children involved, including an increase in their resilience, problem solving, creativity and confidence.”

Year six teacher Dafydd Carter, who was one of the teachers to support the children in the project, adds: “The children have loved using this new technology, becoming fully engaged in the programme of work.

“Now we have the equipment in the school, we can continue to implement this into our curriculum whilst working even more closely with local community groups and public services.”

Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent Jeff Cuthbert said: “I am delighted to see so many young children getting involved in this initiative, building relationships, not just with each other, but with their local communities.

“It has been a pleasure to listen to the children over the last eight weeks. I look forward to hearing plenty more from them in the future.”

To listen to the shows, visit www.bit.ly/WhiteRosePrimaryRadio