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By Jill Dando News There were smiles and celebrations as students at Worle Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, achieved terrific GCSE results. As they enjoyed the visit of an ice cream van, students opened up their GCSEs and were congratulated by staff for their magnificent individual successes. “Each
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By Jill Dando News The global pandemic has shut down entertainment for the limited life children and their families supported by Richard House for more than two years. But that all changed with a spectacular concert with some superb musicians. In partnership with The Lang Lang International Music Foundation (LLIMF)
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By Jill Dando News The organisers of a fundraising darts competition have presented £1,200 to an inspirational mental health charity. Lewis Tuck and Rob Broom organised the recent darts event at Highbridge Social Club in Somerset where dozens of players took part, raising funds for mental health support charity
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By Zahra, 18, Jill Dando News Formed in 1996 in London, Coldplay are the most successful band of the twenty first century, having sold more than 100 million records worldwide. Consisting of lead singer Chris Martin, drummer Will Champion, bassist Guy Berryman and guitarist Jonny Buckland, the band have had
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By Jill Dando News A young archery enthusiast has won a silver medal in a top national tournament. Darragh Joyce of The King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge, Somerset competed at the Archery GB Youth Festival, a national tournament at Lilleshall National Sports Centre in Shropshire. In the Under 18
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By Jill Dando News There were jubilant student GCSE celebrations today on results day at a high-flying academy. Year 11 students at The King Alfred School Academy, Highbridge, Somerset celebrated their GCSE results after showing incredible resilience, positivity and work ethic over the past few years. The student were in
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By Jill Dando News It was a fantastic results day as students celebrated at The King Alfred School Academy. Year 13 students celebrated achieving fantastic A Level and BTEC results at the school-based Sixth Form at The King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge, Somerset today. They are now planning future
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Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Sea Cadets have celebrated success at a regional sailing regatta this month. Cadets from Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge’s Sea Cadet Unit represented Somerset & Dorset District in the South West Area Sailing and Windsurfing Regatta held at Port Talbot. Many of them attend the King Alfred School
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By Chloe, Ollie and Grace, Jill Dando News Pupils caught a disco fever at the school disco while they danced their socks off in the main hall. This was a chance for them to let their hair down after a long year of school. Students from Castle Batch Primary School
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By Jill Dando News Priory Preschool is closing its doors after over 25 years on site at Priory Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. The excellent preschool and its team have been such an asset to the local community, providing a quality education to local preschool children. Mandy Bishop and
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Year 11 and 13 GCSE Art students at The King Alfred School Academy displayed their stunning artwork in an exhibition at the school. There were some superb pieces of work to be exhibited. Principal Dan Milford said: “This was a fabulous exhibition of art with some amazing talented students able
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By Jill Dando News Students have been unveiling a 30-foot wonder wall of wonderful sporting greats. Three current currents of Worle Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset unveiled the collage designed to inspire students with the role models Student Ashley Ozua is on the books of Bristol Rovers joined Izzy
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By Jill Dando News Children, families and staff are celebrating after a superb Ofsted inspection gave a clean sweep of Good ratings. Castle Batch Primary School Academy (CBPSA) in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset has enjoyed an impressive clean sweep of Good ratings with an overall Good judgement. The North Worle school
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By Jill Dando News There was glitz and glamour at a school prom. The King Alfred School Academy Year 11 students based in Highbridge, Somerset celebrated their Leaver’s prom in style. They enjoyed a glamorous and exciting glitz and glamour event hosted by Batch Country House. Impressive suits and
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By Jill Dando News Alan Sugar’s hugely successful BBC TV series puts candidates through their paces to find the best Apprentice. At Worle Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset local employers have been honing the life skills of hundreds of students with Mock Interviews to help them all achieve
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By Jill Dando News Exceptional students brought the house down with a superb musical performance - the first since Covid19 restrictions. Jubilant crowds packed out The King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge, Somerset over three nights with the students’ performance of Little Shop of Horrors. Students wowed with their student