About Us

The Pigeons Are Listening is a Journalism Academy course run at Albury High School as part of the school’s High Potential and Gifted Education enrichment program in Term 2, 2026.

The course brought together students from Years 7–10 who were interested in storytelling, investigation, media production and creative communication. Students worked as young journalists, developing their own story ideas, following leads, interviewing members of the school community and producing a variety of digital media.

The name The Pigeons Are Listening began as a light-hearted joke: the pigeons on the playground at lunch are always watching, always listening and always ready to pick up a good scoop. This playful idea became the identity of the course, reminding students that interesting stories can be found everywhere if you are curious enough to notice them.

Throughout the program, students explored how journalists investigate stories, ask strong questions and present information in engaging ways. They practised taking photographs, editing videos, conducting interviews and shaping raw ideas into polished media pieces. The academy encouraged students to think critically, work collaboratively and communicate with confidence.

Students produced work on a wide range of topics, including pieces celebrating David Attenborough, investigations into conspiracy theories, interviews with Mr Toohey and the school captains, and features exploring art around the school. These projects gave students the opportunity to report on topics that interested them while also building practical skills in planning, filming, writing, editing and publishing.

The Journalism Academy also helped students develop important real-world skills. Students learnt how to work to a brief, manage time, follow up on information, respect interview subjects and consider the responsibility that comes with publishing media. They were encouraged to be creative, but also accurate, thoughtful and fair.

At its heart, The Pigeons Are Listening is about student voice. It gives students the chance to notice what is happening around them, ask questions, investigate ideas and share stories with the wider Albury High School community. Whether through articles, interviews, photography, videos or other digital media, students were challenged to become active storytellers and thoughtful contributors to school life.

 The Term 2, 2026 Journalism Academy showcased the curiosity, creativity and talent of Albury High School students, proving that sometimes the best stories are hiding in plain sight - and sometimes, the pigeons really are listening.