Gecko Beatz: Recent Episodes

Danielle Gahr

We are students at Shekou International School that are sharing our ideas, perspectives, and stories.

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In this episode Chris teaches some friends how to solve a rubix cube.

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In this episode Emanuele interviews some of his friends around the world about how the pandemic is affecting their summer plans, including summer school. 

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In this episode Woody talks with some of his classmates about basketball. 

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In this episode Leyla shares a typical morning in Turkey with us as she ventures out to Starbucks to discover what life is like in her favorite coffeeshop after the lockdown.

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In this episode Jonathan explores the ideas of Podcasting - why and how do people podcast

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In this episode Amelia interview her grandmother and discusses the affect of Covid - 19 and how to deal with the feelings of isolation.

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In this episode Aaron meets with a friend in Hong Kong to discuss the UN and the current crisis of the world. 

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In this episode Sunghoon interview some of his friends about what it's like coming back to school 

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In this episode Geeta shares some experiences of fencing with us, along with some laughs

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In this episode Liz is going to brighten your mood by asking some friends about their joy. 

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In this episode Ethan interviews some of his peers about how their daily routines have been affected by online learning and the reopening of SIS. 

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In this Podcast Woody, Michael, and Geeta interviews some classmates about what it's like to return to school after the coronavirus. 

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In this podcast Tamsyn interviews people about how they stay active during the time of Covid - 19

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Michael's final project as a Gecko Beatz Podcaster. 

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In this episode of Gecko Beatz Ms Gahr has a dialogue with 6th graders Michaal, Ethan, Sunghoon, and Jonathan about their questions and ideas about how this pandemic will affect the world economy and social norms. 

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In this episode of Gecko Beatz middle school students from SIS share their ideas and strategies for success in online learning. 

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In this episode Gecko Beatz podcasters interviewed their friends and family to find out ... 

1) Where are they in the world at this time?  

2) Is this different from where they were planning to be?  

3) How has the development of the Coronavirus made an impact on their life? What is different? 

4) What is the same despite the virus? Are there any parts of their life that are continuing on normally that have not been affected by the virus?  

5) How are they ensuring that they’re staying healthy? 

6) What are their predictions and hopes about what might happen in the future?

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In this episode of Gecko Beatz the grade 6 students share some tips and tricks they've learned about podcasting, and also break down the essential elements of a good podcast. 

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In this episode Emmanuelle talks to other kids in the robotics club about the research, competitions, and why it's fun. 

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In this episode Yoona and Sarah in grade 8 interview middle school students about how it compares attending public schools in Korea and China vs. International schools. 

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In this episode of Gecko Beatz Leyla Tore from grade 6 interviews Adeline, a member of Couleurs de Chine, a charity for girls in China to support their education. 

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In this episode Aarav, Aarav, and Joshua from grade 6 discuss how music helps students focus. They speak with Robert  and Gabe from grade 6, Ben from grade 8, and Ms Bacicalupo from the high school to ask this question. 

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In this episode Austin from Grade 8 talks about study habits and how to develop them with Nick and Alex in grade 8. 

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In this episode of Gecko Beatz Kevin S. and Eric Z.from grade 7 will be interviewing Mrs. Elliot and a few students for Book Week. 

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In this episode Kay and Kathy talk to grade 6 students to ask them about their experience on WWW - the challenges, the adventure, the food, and the fun times!

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In this episode Yoona and Sarah from grade 8 interview students at SIS about their fears of school, how they address their fears, and suggestions for people with the same fears as them. 

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In this episode Joshua (grade 6) and Austin (Grade 8) interview many students about their satisfaction with  Nom Nom and the lunch options at SIS.

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In this episode 6th graders Aarav and Aarav interview Dora in grade 8 and Zoe in grade 7 about archery. They discuess the safety hazards, and techniques. 

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In this episode of Gecko Beatz grade 6 student Bella talks about the SIS drama club. There was 2 sections Rehearsal and the characters. Will you be ready for the funniest, greatest, most fantastic play you have EVER seen?!  Listen to this episode to find out!

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In this episode Leyla and Emmanuelle interview their classmates in the French Program at SIS. They talk about everything you wanted to know about the French Program. 

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In this episode Kay and Kathy from grade 6 talk to other middle school girls about managing stress at school. 

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In this episode Michael from grade 6 talks about soccer with SIS boys soccer team. They discuss playing a position, and why soccer is a fun sport.

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In this episode of Gecko Beatz Nathan and Eric from grade 7 sat down with Mr Rogers to ask him about the decision to change the SIS Bayside lunch schedule.

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Recordings from the Middle School Beach Retreat at Shekou International School in Shenzhen, China. 

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In this episode of Gecko Beatz students sat down with Mr Jenkin to learn about Beach Retreat: How is it organized? What can students expect?

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What is the SIS Beach Retreat? Why do we have a Beach Retreat? How do we choose a location? In this episode of Gecko Beatz students interview Assistant Principal Mr. Lill about Beach Retreat.