News
By Jill Dando News The Year 11 team at Worle Community School Academy, Weston Super-Mare, Somerset beat off the challenge of top local team Bristol Brunel Academy with a four goal avalanche. Captain Logan Harvey will now lead the team out against Devenport High School for Boys (Plymouth) in the
Culture
By Jill Dando News The work of talented young Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge photographers and artists has been praised during judging of a local competition. The Rotary Young Photographer Competition has been held by Burnham-On-Sea Rotary Club at The King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge, Somerset to include a Young Artist
Education
By Jill Dando News Students, staff and the whole community of St Anne’s Church Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset are delighted with their latest SIAMS inspection report. Inspectors from Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) praised St Anne’s Church Academy for realising its vision 'Learn to
Mental Health
By Happiness Correspondent The popular ‘Don’t worry, be happy’ tune is simple but carries a huge life tip. This catchy genius song by Bobby McFerrin was a huge hit in 1988 but is still as relevant as ever. Maybe make the song your 2024 anthem. If you worry you
Education
By Jill Dando News Worle Community School Academy, part of the high-achieving The Priory Learning Trust, has rolled out dozens of exciting Period 6 clubs including in the Arts, Media, Music and Sport before and after the school day. The popular Academy has launched clubs including an array of sports,
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By Jill Dando News Dozens of amazing pupils aged 9,10 and 11 have started finding positive and inspirational news again from across the school, community and world. Pupils at Ashcombe Primary School In Weston-super-Mare, Somerset submitted dozens of applications to become Jill Dando News reporters. The school began a
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By Jill Dando News Some 30 new Jill Dando Journalists have started writing real-life positive good news stories in memory of Jill Dando after a visit by her brother Nigel. He visited the enthusiastic pupils who are aged 9 and 10 at the West Wick site of St Anne’s
Culture
By Oscar, 13, Music Correspondent, Jill Dando News @ WCSA Rob O’Byrne was stunned after Coldplay singer Chris Martin invited him to play the harmonica whilst at a Coldplay concert. Chris, the lead singer of the band, looked at Rob who had been ‘crowd surfing’ during the concert and invited
Animals
By Jill Dando News Noah's ark are pleased to confirm that their popular Christmas tree recycling scheme will be returning in January 2024. Run in conjunction with North Somerset Council and other local charities, the scheme has gone from strength to strength, gaining momentum each year. Their Christmas
Education
By Jill Dando News Students from The King Alfred School Academy Sixth Form Centre launched their ‘Spotlight’ magazine. TKASA Sixth Form in Highbridge, Somerset is run by a team of seven Year 12 students, designed to promote the inspirational sixth form to prospective Year 11 students. Earlier this month the
News
By Zoe, 15, Jill Dando News Correspondent As Christmas approaches, we are filled with warmth and joy at The King Alfred School an Academy. It's a time for reflection, gratitude, and, most importantly, giving back to our community. Each year at Christmas time, the King Alfred School Academy
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By Kaie and Ava, age 9, Jill Dando News You all probably know the Christmas character elf on the shelf well - if you don’t, it’s time you find out about 5MS’s elf jingle 1 December 2023 Class 5MS’s elf on the shelf came. He sat
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By Lance, aged 9, Jill Dando News Year 1 students have done a nativity to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and also to celebrate Christmas. The brilliant pupils at Castle Batch Primary School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset enjoyed their performance as did those watching! The nativity was called A
Education
By Jill Dando News Worle Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare is on an ambitious, developmental journey under new Headteacher Mark Tidman and his new Leadership Team. Now Ofsted inspectors have endorsed the raft of measures currently taking place to improve the school, after their recent visit. The school, along with
Charity
By Grace, 11 , Jill Dando News Correspondent The Salvation Army is constructing NAPpads (Night-time Accommodation Project) to break the cycle of homelessness. Based in York, the Salvation Army is working tirelessly to end homelessness and are trying their best to make sure everyone has a warm, safe place to stay
Education
By Jill Dando News At 23, new author Jasmine Jenkins has made waves with her debut story, "Miss Daisy's First Day" tailor-made for autistic and neurodivergent children and young adults. Drawing from her own experiences, Jenkins delivers an eye-opening narrative that follows the neurodivergent protagonist, Miss