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By Colette (aged 10) St. Anne’s Church Academy in Weston-Super-Mare has become the first school in North Somerset to win a Platinum award from Modeshift Stars. The stunning award was for amazing levels of sustainable and active travel at the impressive school. On both Hewish and West Wick sites,
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By Jill Dando News There were smiles and happy faces as Little Learners moved into their incredible new premises at Castle Batch Primary School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. Happy children, parents, carers and staff enjoyed viewing their new state-of-the-art building at the start of the new school year. The children
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Most parents know it can be challenging boosting their children’s reading during holidays. Studies show that it can take students up to six weeks to catch up again after a summer of not reading. But getting children to read over the holidays isn’t always an easy feat; a
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By Jill Dando News A brilliant young swimmer has starred at the English National Summer Swimming Championships with his personal best. Zach Powell, of The King Alfred School Academy, in Highbridge, Somerset travelled to Sheffield where he competed in the 1,500-metre freestyle in his first ever National event. Coach
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By Jill Dando News Year 11 students at Priory Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset celebrated some tremendous GCSE results. They have showed excellent resilience alongside their hard work and thoroughly deserved their success. The students were in the first Year 11 cohort to actually sit their exams after two
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By Jill Dando News There were smiles and celebrations as students at Worle Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, achieved terrific GCSE results. As they enjoyed the visit of an ice cream van, students opened up their GCSEs and were congratulated by staff for their magnificent individual successes. “Each
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By Jill Dando News The global pandemic has shut down entertainment for the limited life children and their families supported by Richard House for more than two years. But that all changed with a spectacular concert with some superb musicians. In partnership with The Lang Lang International Music Foundation (LLIMF)
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By Jill Dando News The organisers of a fundraising darts competition have presented £1,200 to an inspirational mental health charity. Lewis Tuck and Rob Broom organised the recent darts event at Highbridge Social Club in Somerset where dozens of players took part, raising funds for mental health support charity
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By Zahra, 18, Jill Dando News Formed in 1996 in London, Coldplay are the most successful band of the twenty first century, having sold more than 100 million records worldwide. Consisting of lead singer Chris Martin, drummer Will Champion, bassist Guy Berryman and guitarist Jonny Buckland, the band have had
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By Jill Dando News A young archery enthusiast has won a silver medal in a top national tournament. Darragh Joyce of The King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge, Somerset competed at the Archery GB Youth Festival, a national tournament at Lilleshall National Sports Centre in Shropshire. In the Under 18
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By Jill Dando News There were jubilant student GCSE celebrations today on results day at a high-flying academy. Year 11 students at The King Alfred School Academy, Highbridge, Somerset celebrated their GCSE results after showing incredible resilience, positivity and work ethic over the past few years. The student were in
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By Jill Dando News It was a fantastic results day as students celebrated at The King Alfred School Academy. Year 13 students celebrated achieving fantastic A Level and BTEC results at the school-based Sixth Form at The King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge, Somerset today. They are now planning future
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Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Sea Cadets have celebrated success at a regional sailing regatta this month. Cadets from Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge’s Sea Cadet Unit represented Somerset & Dorset District in the South West Area Sailing and Windsurfing Regatta held at Port Talbot. Many of them attend the King Alfred School
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By Jill Dando News Millions of people are now passionate about helping the environment with a range of eco-measures. Now cat owners can help their moggies to do their bit to help the planet. Pet product company, Ozzy & Dart, has launched its new range of sustainable cat litter in
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By Chloe, Ollie and Grace, Jill Dando News Pupils caught a disco fever at the school disco while they danced their socks off in the main hall. This was a chance for them to let their hair down after a long year of school. Students from Castle Batch Primary School
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By Jill Dando News Priory Preschool is closing its doors after over 25 years on site at Priory Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. The excellent preschool and its team have been such an asset to the local community, providing a quality education to local preschool children. Mandy Bishop and