The Friday Morning Takeover

Episode 6 - The Friday Takeover - Takeover!

In episode 6, our content creators meet their match as the next generation muscle in to tell everyone about the work they have been doing in history, that being learning about The Great Fire of London. Normal service is resumed eventually with a report on the Gateshead Schools Dance Festivals 2025 and the birthday shout outs.

Episode 5 - Happy Finns, happy kids & the Carabao Cup - Okay?

Episode 5 sees our team review this week, but not in history, as the school's celebration of Newcastle United's Carabao Cup victory is revisited, the reason for Finland being the happiest place on Earth is debated, and the origin of the word "okay" is discovered in this week in history. All that and our ususal happy birthdays and top table announcement.

Episode 4 Part 1 - British Science Week Special

The first part of our British Science Week special, looking at why science in its broadest sense is so important, a look at a famous scientist that proves that science is not just for the boys, a scientific look back at this week in history, top table winners and birthday shout outs. 

Episode 3 Part 2 - Dough you know your pizza?

Part 2 of Episode 3 where Ravensworth, Bowes, Bewick and Lamesley compete for housepoints. testing their pizza based knowledge to mark National Pizza Day. 

Episode 3 Part 1 - Online Safety Day Special

The content creators take some time to look at the key messages from Online Safety Week 2025, helping everyone to stay safe online. 

Episode 2 Part 2 - Rationing, Nutella & mental health

In the second part of the episode, our hosts take a look at this day in history, some strange American customs, and an important day in British history, especially for children, followed by a twist to top table, and our birthday shout outs for the week. 

Episode 2 - Rationing, Nutella & mental health - Part 1

In a special extended episode to mark Children's Mental Health Week 2025, the content creators find out what the week is all about, what the children think about it, and how we can all improve our mental health. 

Episode 1 - Churchill, Concorde & saving the world

The kids take over for the first time, touching on subjects as diverse as Concorde, Winston Churchill, American Football and saving the world.