Primary school students ditch social media and hit the airwaves

Primary school students in Albox are proving their generation is interested in more than just the current Tik-Tok trends by launching their very own radio show. Instead of focusing on their phone screens, they’re hitting the airwaves.

School project “Peque Radio” sparks creativity in Albox

What started as a school assignment has become a big hit with the fifteen participating students from year five and six. The next generation is here and they have a lot to say. The radio show, titled “Peque Radio” has given them the ideal outlet to share their opinions without being spoken over or ignored.

They research ideas, plan discussions, and take turns speaking on air, covering subjects that matter to them such as sport, local culture, and school life. This shift away from passive screen time towards active participation has helped them better understand how media is produced and shared. They have even begun pitching new segments such as “Talent Scout”, where they interview classmates to find each other’s hidden talents

Students explore journalism beyond social media

The project has really inspired the students, instilling in them a real passion for journalism, which was further encouraged by a visit the Cadena SER Levante studios in Vera. The experience gave them a clearer idea of how radio programmes are structured and delivered, strengthening their enthusiasm for journalism and communication.

Classroom impact

Teachers at the Virgen del Saliente school have already noted a difference in the student’s confidence for public speaking. The collaborative nature of the project has also improved relationships between classmates, building a stronger sense of unity within the group.

What began as a simple assignment has developed into a structured school radio programme that encourages teamwork, communication, and independent thinking.

The popularity and passion for the “Peque Radio” proves the younger generation are capable of looking up from their phones and engaging with the real-world, they simply needed to be guided there by interesting initiatives such as this.