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Somerset students tackle Social Media risks in Podcast Project (By Amelie, 12, and Evie, 12)

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May 23, 2024 — 1 min read

By Amelie, 12, and Evie, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondents

Nine schools, from the area of Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset got to work on creating a podcast about the potential risks of social media and the impacts it has on young people’s lives.

These students have done an amazing job on spreading awareness on sexting, cyber-bullying and the pressures that you can be faced with online.

You can find the voting app here and support your school by just adding your email (to humans only, no robots allowed!)

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The voting opened on Friday 17th May at 7am and is closing on Thursday 23rd May at 5pm so get started now.

Good luck to all the schools participating!

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Samaritans' Longest Night 2024: Thank you for lighting up green

By Jill Dando News Heritage sites, public buildings, and companies joined a national campaign to raise awareness of Samaritans in Ireland this Christmas. Samaritans Ireland's annual Longest Night appeal took place on Saturday, 21 December, the longest night of the year. The campaign reminds those struggling to cope

The Prince and Princess of Wales to boost mental health support in Northwest Norfolk.

By Jill Dando News The Prince and Princess of Wales have announced a new collaboration with local mental health charity, Norfolk and Waveney Mind, to boost mental health support for the rural and farming communities of Northwest Norfolk. The Prince and Princess are co-funding a new pilot programme which will

Children in foster care highlight what Christmas means for them in Barnardo’s Christmas card collection

By Jill Dando News Christmas cards designed by children in foster care, highlighting what Christmas means to them, were the star of Barnardo’s festive offering this year – showcasing the work of budding young artists across the UK. The card collection – which has proved incredibly popular – is raising vital funds

King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge celebrates achievements at awards evening (By Zoe, 13)

By Zoe, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge held its annual awards evening on Wednesday (18th December), celebrating the outstanding achievements of students from the past academic year. Families, staff, and students gathered to recognise excellence across a range of academic, sporting, and extracurricular pursuits.

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Samaritans' Longest Night 2024: Thank you for lighting up green

The Prince and Princess of Wales to boost mental health support in Northwest Norfolk.

Children in foster care highlight what Christmas means for them in Barnardo’s Christmas card collection

King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge celebrates achievements at awards evening (By Zoe, 13)