Jill Dando News
Young reporters from Walliscote Primary School have been given a special lesson in local journalism – inside the very building where Jill Dando began her career. The pupils were welcomed by Weston-super-Mare Town Council as part of the school’s Good News Room project, giving them the chance to
Schools
By Schools Correspondent A primary school in North Somerset has been awarded the School Games Platinum Mark in recognition of its commitment to sport and physical activity. Walliscote Primary School received the award for the 2025/26 academic year after more than 300 pupils took part in local inter-school
Jill Dando News
By Schools Correspondent Walliscote Primary School in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, was filled with excitement as pupils, families, staff, and special guests gathered for a vibrant whole-school Eid celebration. The event brought together the entire school community, reflecting the rich cultural diversity that makes the school so special—including
Charities
By Josh Bell, Charities Correspondent Residents in Weston-super-Mare have some welcome news after a new life-saving defibrillator was installed on Eastcombe Road. The device has been funded by a donation from Walliscote Primary School, meaning another piece of vital emergency equipment is now available in the area
Schools
By Schools Correspondent Year 2 children at Walliscote Primary School are celebrating after becoming officially published authors through a national Young Writers competition. The pupils were invited to write creative “poem recipes” that described the special ingredients that make them who they are. Their imaginative entries impressed the judges and
Schools
By Schools Correspondent Staff at Walliscote Primary School in Weston-super-Mare have been supporting local families this winter by putting together “heat parcels” to help keep them warm during the colder months. The parcels, which include hats and gloves for both adults and children, were offered to families who
Schools
By Schools Correspondent Shoppers and passers-by at the Weston-super-Mare Sovereign Centre were treated to a joyful surprise this week as the Walliscote Primary School Choir filled the space with festive music and Christmas cheer. Led by Headteacher Shelley Flanagan, the choir sang beautifully, spreading smiles among families,
People
By Community Correspondent Walliscote Primary School – a school community representing 47 spoken languages – met at St Paul’s Church in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset in an event hosted by HM Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset, Mr Mohammed Saddiq. Their choir, conducted by school Headteacher Shelley Flanagan, opened the service with the