Animals
By Jill Dando News Christmas dog lovers are dressing up their dogs as reindeers and nativity characters. Many adorable pooches are pictured wearing reindeer headbands and some patient pets have even allowed their owners to put fluffy reindeer onesies on them. While most people are accustomed to dressing up their
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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
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By Jill Dando News When you’re 86 you’re well qualified to give tips on a perfect Christmas Day dinner! Now care home residents of Lottie.com have shared their best-kept secrets to cooking Christmas dinner: Lottie is an organisation helping people to find the UK's best
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
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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
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By Ella Fowler, Jill Dando News Correspondent @ Worle North Somerset council recently purchased Birnbeck pier for over £400,000 and are going to be restoring it in 2024/2025. They will repair it using money from Tesco, The national lottery and the council's own leveling up fund given
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By Faith, aged 9, Jill Dando News Correspondent Big hearted kind pupils have been generously raising money for Children in Need. Castle Batch Primary School Academy, we took part by wearing our own clothes and donated a pound for the charity. After interviewing children at Castle Club, Edith (a year
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By Finley, aged 9, Jill Dando News Correspondent Children across the UK took part in Anti-Bullying activities in classrooms. Many teachers give reasons for studying this subject, like “It helps people understand how bad bullying could be.” Our Jill Dando News reporters spoke to a Year 2 teacher Mrs Veal
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By Amy, 14, Jill Dando News A latest student Christmas story book has been Charles Dickens to #1 spot on Amazon! Every year, Priory Community School Academy (PCSA) students are invited to submit their creative Christmas stories, artwork and poems to be included in a special Christmas story book edition!
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By Jill Dando News reporters Marvellous Maisie-Jayne and Ellie, both 12, win Christmas Hero awards for their inspirational care for teacher mum diagnosed with breast cancer. Good Samaritan students Maisie-Jayne and Ellie who have selflessly helped their mum have become real-life Christmas Heroes. Maisie-Jayne and Ellie, Year 7 students at
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By Happiness Correspondent, Jill Dando News The longest study on happiness has been completed by Harvard University. The incredible study was carried out by researchers over 80 years. Dr Robert Waldinger is the head of the 80-year Harvard Study of Adult Development. As psychiatry professor at Harvard Medical School and
Charity
By Evie, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondent “The foodbank was there when we really needed it, it was an absolute lifeline.” The Foodbank has really helped the people who have needed it the most, supplying them with the essential food items they need. The food is provided to supply families
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By Jill Dando News A new Young Enterprise Group from The King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge, Somerset is selling a wide range of crochet, jewellery, greetings cards and gifts using recycled materials. Threadly is a group of more than 20 students in Year 12 who have designed and manufactured
Animals
By Jill Dando News The main walkways around the sanctuary were lit up with twinkling lights, creating the perfect seasonal atmosphere for the hundreds of visitors to the event. Picture - The Donkey Sanctuary Hosted by celebrant and BBC Radio presenter Emma Britton, the evening featured traditional carols sung by