Episode Summary
In this student-led episode of The BAGO Mic, Xailei, Honor, and Liam reflect on their fifth grade experiences while sharing memories, challenges, successes, and advice for future students. The students discuss growth, friendships, testing, podcasting, and preparing for middle school.
The conversation explores personal growth, confidence, academic improvement, and classroom experiences that shaped their year. Students share honest reflections about what challenged them, what helped them succeed, and what they hope future fifth graders will remember.
Throughout the episode, the students discuss podcasting, science projects, friendships, and learning experiences while encouraging future students to work hard, stay positive, and support one another. Their reflections show how student voice creates stronger school communities.
This episode celebrates growth, reflection, and passing The BAGO Mic to the next group of students. Xailei, Honor, and Liam remind listeners that learning, kindness, and courage matter both inside and outside the classroom.
Show Notes
- Favorite memories from fifth grade
- Advice for future students
- Growth in academics and confidence
- Podcasting and student voice
- Passing The BAGO Mic to the next class
Key Takeaways
- Confidence grows through experience and practice.
- Hard work and listening help students succeed.
- Student voices matter in school communities.
- Kindness and effort improve learning experiences.
Hainipi… Hi everyone. Welcome to The BAGO Mic, powered by Student Voice, where students lead the way.
Xailei: We are students from Winnebago Public Schools broadcasting from the Winnebago Native American Reservation in Winnebago, Nebraska.
Honor: This podcast is created by us for the world.
Liam: Let’s start by introducing ourselves. My name is Liam.
Xailei: My name is Xailei.
Honor: My name is Honor.
Liam: Today’s episode is about our fifth grade year, advice for next year’s students, and passing The BAGO Mic onto the next class. Before we begin, we want to share something we’re thankful for.
Liam: I’m thankful for my family.
Xailei: I’m thankful for my life.
Honor: I’m thankful for my family.
Liam: Now let’s get into it. Once again, the topic we’re talking about is our fifth grade year, advice for next year’s students, and passing the mic.
Liam: What was your favorite memory this year?
Xailei: When we went bowling for our incentive and talking with friends.
Honor: Doing the podcast. My favorite memory was meeting the class.
Liam: What was something funny that happened?
Xailei: When we got confused on the podcast.
Liam: Probably when we were talking with the teachers and stuff.
Xailei: When Zelie fell.
Liam: What was something hard this year?
Liam: Probably the NSCAS test.
Honor: Starting the NSCAS test. Math was hardest for me.
Liam: What surprised you about this year?
Xailei: The podcast.
Liam: My score for science.
Honor: Meeting people.
Liam: What is something you got better at?
Liam: Math. I got better at math.
Xailei: I got better at testing.
Honor: I got better at soccer.
Liam: What is something you were nervous about at first?
Xailei: The first day of school.
Liam: Probably us having to do our own science experiment.
Honor: Meeting your class for the first time.
Liam: What is something you’re proud of this year?
Xailei: Probably me doing good and making more friends.
Honor: Me getting better at math.
Liam: What is something you will remember from this class?
Liam: Everything. Probably everything.
Xailei: What should next year’s students not worry about?
Xailei: Math and reading and how afraid they should be.
Honor: They shouldn’t really worry about too much stuff.
Xailei: What should they take seriously?
Xailei: Teachers and the podcast.
Honor: They should take everything seriously.
Xailei: What helps you succeed in fifth grade?
Liam: Not messing around with my teachers.
Xailei: Because they’re helping.
Honor: Working hard and paying attention.
Xailei: What would you do differently?
Liam: After we’re done with work, you can get free time.
Xailei: Working harder, I guess.
Honor: Yeah. Working harder.
Xailei: What is one mistake to avoid?
Xailei: Don’t make paper darts.
Liam: Being rude.
Honor: Getting in trouble in general.
Xailei: What is one thing that made your year better?
Liam: Listening more.
Xailei: What is one habit that helped you?
Xailei: Stop yelling.
Liam: Funny things kind of helping.
Honor: For me, it’s reading.
Xailei: What should they do on the first day of school?
Liam: Be helpful to the teachers and listen.
Xailei: Try to help with what Mr. Kleve says.
Honor: Introduce themselves.
Honor: What should next year’s students do to make this podcast great?
Liam: Never mess around and keep trying.
Xailei: Try to do their best.
Honor: Speak the truth.
Xailei: What advice do you have for speaking on the mic?
Xailei: Never give up and keep trying. Just do your best on the podcast.
Honor: Be confident.
Liam: What makes a good podcast episode?
Liam: Not messing around and not playing with the mic.
Xailei: Kindness.
Honor: Student voices.
Liam: What should they not do?
Liam: Touch the mic and break it.
Honor: Goof around.
Xailei: Don’t say the podcast is boring.
Honor: Why do student voices matter?
Liam: Because kids start with courage and that courage goes to The BAGO Mic.
Xailei: Because all of us can change the world someday.
Honor: It just matters.
Liam: What should the next class continue?
Liam: The BAGO Mic.
Honor: Science projects or any projects — and the podcast.
Xailei: Having a good year.
Liam: We’re passing the mic to you.
Thanks for listening to The BAGO Mic. Remember, your voice matters, our story matters, and you matter.
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