Climate
By Jill Dando News Total greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union have hit their lowest level since 1990, bringing good news to millions. The fabulous statistics were released in official EU data reported by the European Environment Agency to the UN. The news is a welcome boost to campaigners
Careers
By Jill Dando News Dozens of Year 7 students have won awards after impressing with their huge ambition, skills and attitude in inspirational careers interviews. There were celebrations as the students were rewarded having impressed the Careers Team in the recent Y7 Interview Challenge. These students were recognised for being
achievement
Amy, 12, Jill Dando News at Priory Community School Academy Music has brought joy to millions for thousands of years. It is no different with the annual Eurovision Song Contest which each year is aired to the world, bringing joy and solidarity. But this was also a big message of
health
By Jill Dando News Meet the latest superfood that could be a boost against dementia - the humble cranberry. Adding the miracle fruit to diets could help improve memory and brain function, and lower ‘bad’ cholesterol—according to new research. A new study from the University of East Anglia highlights
politics
Exclusive, by Oliver, 12 and Jake, 12, Jill Dando News An MP at the centre of news headlines will give an exclusive interview to Jill Dando News on Thursday - thanks to 12 year old reporter Oliver. Oliver, 12, of Worle Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset secured the interview
schools
Exclusive, by Oliver, 12 and Jake, 12, Jill Dando News Five students are officially the world’s best after winning a stunning gymnastics gold medal. With a great passion for gymnastics, Nicole, Maria, Niamh, Lottie and Megan competed in a team of 5 and secured a gold medal in their
News
By Jill Dando News The fundraisers raised £940 for the Burnham-on-Sea-based mental health charity, In Charley’s Memory. The Somerset charity has expanded over the last few years with rises in demand for their services. Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales within the Snowdonia National Park, at 1,085
Charity
By Jill Dando News An expanding mental health charity will benefit from walkers trekking up one of Britain’s highest mountains. The walkers are doing the climb to raise funds for Burnham-on-Sea-based mental health charity In Charley’s Memory and are aiming for a sunrise summit. The Somerset charity has
News
By Jill Dando News Brilliant Bailey has landed on the books of high-flying Bristol Rovers, despite being only in Year 3 at St Anne’s Church Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. The fabulous pupil was offered a contract with Bristol Rovers Academy starting in August for the Under 9s. Then after
schools
By Jill Dando News Meet big-hearted brilliant Tilly, 11, who has won an award for her selfless kindness helping desperate survivors of Tsunami’s and other disasters across the world Tilly of Worle Community School Academy student in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset has been supporting the charity Water Survival Box. She helped
News
Megan, 12, Jenson, 12 and Chloe, 11 On the 14th and 15th of May 2022, the BellaTrix Dance Company team Queen Bs and BellaTrix had huge success in the National HipHop championships in Telford. BellaTrix Dance Company trains students from five to 29 in HipHop dance styles; they have both
schools
Work is now underway for a University-style extension to The King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge, Somerset after a rapid increase in numbers over the past few years. The extension will allow for more meeting rooms and offices, study zones and communal and cafe areas for students. The Sixth Form
News
By Isabella, 12 Students Martha and Declan, along with Mr Brand, Leader of The Duke of Edinburgh Programme at PCSA, successfully took part in the Somerset Jubilee Jaunt in May. Year 10 Priory Community School Academy students, Martha and Declan, along with teacher and Duke of Edinburgh Ambassador, Mr Brand,
schools
By Jill Dando News Students got to be entrepreneurs, baristas, business people, teachers and much more during the first work experience event since the pandemic. Nearly 300 year 10 Priory Community School Academy students in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset enthusiastically got involved in hundreds of different careers and industries. They were praised
schools
By Isabelle, 12, Jill Dando News An academy has introduced a new school nurse during Mental Health Awareness Week. Priory Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset is helping students with their health and mental health by introducing a new school nurse. Every Monday the new school nurse will be available
Climate
By Jill Dando News Green-fingered students have introduced two pretty Schedfflera Janine plants to go in every classroom across their school. The students at Priory Community School Academy (PCSA) in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset have placed two plants in every single room in an eco-boosting exercise. It is the latest amazing initiative