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World Exclusive by Oliver, 14, Jill Dando News Earlier today, budding young journalists from the Jill Dando school-based Newsrooms,, visited the Town Council building (formerly the Weston Mercury offices) to celebrate the life and legacy of Jill Dando — whose tragic death was announced on the BBC on 26th April 1999.
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By Education Correspondent Students at Winterstoke Hundred Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, were treated to a lesson with a difference, when Somerset-based rock band The Entitled Sons visited the academy to deliver four concerts playing their latest hits. The Entitled Sons performed last year at Glastonbury and are selling out concerts
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By Jill Dando News South-west-based charity and residential treatment centre for addiction, Broadway Lodge in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, has announced the appointment of ITV West Country news reader, Alex Lovell, (centre) as their new patron. She joins fellow Broadway Lodge patron, Chris Difford, songwriter and band member of rock band Squeeze.
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By Education Correspondent Ashton Vale Primary School in Ashton Vale, South Bristol, is celebrating the publication of a highly positive Ofsted report (rated ‘Good’ in all areas), which found that pupils “show respect and tolerance to one another” and “develop warm and trusting relationships with staff. They are safe and
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By Oliver, 14, Jill Dando News Correspondent Over the last five weeks, students from WCSA have been given the amazing opportunity to learn to cook five fantastic fresh meals from scratch, as part of a new initiative designed to equip young people with essential life skills. During their five week
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By Education Correspondent An event focused on the benefits of prioritising wellbeing within education, the Conference highlights included the relaunch of the Well Schools Movement, inspiring keynote speeches and a special video address from Schools Minister Catherine McKinnell. Youth Sport Trust Conference yesterday brought together more than 600 delegates to
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By Education Correspondent Students from Weston-super-Mare’s Hans Price Academy in Somerset, have enjoyed a taste of the exotic Far East as part of a twinning relationship with a school in Japan. This international cultural and educational exchange saw students engage with their partner school by delivering English lessons and
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By Amélie, 13, Priory School’s Good News Room for Jill Dando News Mother's Day is the one day of the year where mother's, caregivers, grandmothers finally get to sit back and relax and it is right around the corner. The question is, do you have
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By Education Correspondent Clevedon School’s Musical Theatre department continues to thrive, securing five major wins at the David Beach Awards and two trophies at the County Drama Festival in March. At the David Beach Awards on March 8th, the school’s production of Footloose received 11 nominations and won
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By Jill Dando News A group of inspiring young women from Worle School are breaking down barriers and proving that the future of technology is female! Twelve enthusiastic Year 9 students and one Year 8 student from the Weston-super-Mare adademy recently attended the Girls in Tech Day at the University
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By Rafi, 13, Maddie, 16 and Caitlin, 13, at The King Alfred School's Good News Room for Jill Dando News At just 13 years old, Brooke, a rising sailing star from The King Alfred School Academy, in Highbridge, Somerset is taking the competitive sailing world by storm. Having
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By Zoe, Jill Dando News Correspondent After months of dedication, students at The King Alfred School Academy brought Grease to life in a spectacular four-night run during March. With a dazzling display of talent, energy, and passion, the young performers transported their audiences straight back to the rock ‘n’ roll
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By Oliver, 14 and Freddie, 14, Worle School’s Good News Room for Jill Dando News McLaren Does It Again! The first race of the Formula One season took place in Melbourne, Australia. During the opening practice session, it was clear the competition would be tight, with everything coming down
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By Isabella, 12, at Priory School’s Good News Room for Jill Dando News Six members of Cambridge University visited Priory Community School in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset to talk about everything from different Colleges inside Cambridge University, to how their slogan “together we can change the world" inspires students worldwide.
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By Education Correspondent A group of Year 10 students from Clevedon School in North Somerset, UK has won a prestigious £500 prize for their outstanding environmental research and community impact. The inspirational budding eco-physicists investigated Clevedon’s local environment, creating a powerful presentation that sparked meaningful discussions about sustainability. Their
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By Amelie, 13, Jill Dando News reporters @ Priory School Good News Room The British Gymnastics Regional Cup Competition for trampolining took place on February 9th and March 9th at Bath University. Taking part in the 13-14 year-old Level 3 routine on the 9th of February, Jasmine, Amelie and Jess all