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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!)

DON'T MISS: https://goodnewspost.co.uk/students-visit-local-day-care-centre-to-celebrate-dementia-action-week/

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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