World
By Jill Dando News An inspirational Tech Fairy' is fixing old computers and giving them to neighbours in need. Craig Clark is using his skills to give new life to old computers. The computer technician from Florida in America is known as the "Tech Fairy,” after his generous
schools
By Jill Dando News Year 12 students at The King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge, Somerset supported the careers team at The Priory Learning Trust to interview over 500 Year 7s at Priory Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare and The King Alfred School Academy. The Year 7 students created a
Mental Health
By Health Correspondent, The Post Study after study shows mental health issues on the rise, with people feeling more stressed and anxious than they were just a few years ago. Modern living in towns and cities wires our brains for stress. Yet the good news is that dozens of studies
health
By Health Editor, The Post From toast toppings to smoothie, the humble avocado is fast rising the premiership table of trendy foods. And the good news is that it is also receiving rave health reports A new study shows that eating two or more servings of avocado weekly was associated
News
By Jill Dando news It’s a well worn saying that laughter is good medicine. But now a nurse in New York is finding that music is also good for healing. Manny Remilus, a pediatric nurse at Cohen Children's Medical Center in New York, is helping his patients
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By Oliver, 12, Jill Dando News A world unique good news centre is celebrating its 5th birthday next month. Jill Dando News is to celebrate five years of children and young people finding and writing good news in Jill’s memory, on Thursday 7th July. Since its beginnings, well over
World
By Jill Dando News Five-year-old Bella J Dark from Weymouth, Dorset stunned her family last year when she told them she was going to write a book. Fast forward to a year later, Bella has become the world's youngest author. Her first book titled 'The Lost Cat&
politics
By Kiaran, Oliver and Jake, all 12, Jill Dando News Twelve year old journalists have organised an interview with a high-profile MP to get top tips on politics, dealing with negativity and keeping in touch with nature to alleviate anxiety. The Jill Dando news team from across The Priory LearningTrust
schools
By Jill Dando News Mary Berry eat your heart out. Master chef student Poppy has yet again excelled in another top chef competition. The student from The King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge, Somerset put in a brilliant performance in the South West Chef of the Year finals. She competed
UK
By Oliver, 12, Jill Dando News Incredible students are striving to achieve the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh award by showing array of skills and character traits. Dozens of Year 9 students have been working vigorously to achieve the prestigious bronze Duke of Edinburgh award. To reach this, these endeavouring Worle
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Good luck Poppy who right now is starting top chef competition. Full story to come from Jill Dando News.
schools
By Josh, 16, Jill Dando News Students at Worle Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset have been honoured with a variety of sporting awards in a glittering sporting Oscar’s style ceremony. They were rewarded for their sporting achievements throughout the year on a night of celebrations. Prizes were presented
schools
By Jill Dando News A student who dreamed of becoming a primary school teacher when she was five years old is fast nearing her dream. Katie Crowther who went to Priory Community School Academy has done work experience at Castle Batch Primary School Academy (CBPSA) in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. She is
schools
Priory Community School Academy has been shortlisted for a prestigious award recognising excellence in the education sector. Staff from the Weston-super-Mare school in North Somerset will travel to Royal Garden Hotel in London tomorrow for the grand finals. The 2022 Education Business Awards, sponsored by Churches Fire & Security continue
Sport
Students are being inspired by an incredible 30 foot colourful collage of world sporting heroes – full story to come by JILL DANDO NEWS.
politics
By Tamsen, 14, PCSA, Sasha, 14, TKASA, and Lewis, 14, WCSA, Jill Dando News Students from The Priory Learning Trust interviewed Weston-super-Mare MP John Penrose and discovered his passion for bees, beehives and huge respect for 20th Century hero Nelson Mandela. Young reporters from Worle Community School Academy, Priory Community