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By Jill Dando News At just 18 years old, Archie Matthews, a former Head Boy of Worle Community School Academy (WCSA) in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, is proving himself a true force in gardening and environmental advocacy. This rising star has just added a prestigious silver medal from the World Skills competition
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STORY EXCLUSIVE By Jill Dando News Archie Matthews, 18, former Head Boy at Worle Community School Academy (WCSA) in Weston-super-Mare, has added yet another accolade to his impressive resume. Archie recently won a silver medal at the prestigious World Skills competition, where he competed against seasoned professionals—some nearly twice
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By Rosie, 11, Jill Dando News Correspondent Improve your body, mind and soul in 2025 with these fun, positive suggestions from our news team in Priory Community School, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset. January is seen as a Blue Monday month by many but here are 10 brilliant resolutions to change the story
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By Zoe, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge held its annual awards evening on Wednesday (18th December), celebrating the outstanding achievements of students from the past academic year. Families, staff, and students gathered to recognise excellence across a range of academic, sporting, and extracurricular pursuits.
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By Jill Dando News The community surrounding Willowdown Primary School in Bridgwater, Somerset, has shown incredible generosity this Christmas, raising more than £500 to support the school and its pupils. In an extraordinary display of teamwork and festive spirit, the school’s Student Council kick-started the initiative by voting to
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By Jaiden, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent Priory Community School in Weston Super Mare held a special Christmas Concert on Thursday 19th December. Raising the cheer whilst receiving donated items for Weston Foodbank, the concert supported the local organisation as the school’s charity of the year. Foodbank provides three
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By Amelie, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent During December, all students in a trampolining club or school had the opportunity to take part in a competition representing their school and club. This competition was held in Taunton from 7am to 8.30pm. All the ages from year 1 to year
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By Rupert, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondent Art students from Worle Community School Academy (WCSA) in Weston-super-Mare have showcased their exceptional talent in an inspiring exhibition hosted at one of the world’s best piers, The Grand Pier. The WCSA 2024 Alumni Exhibition features a stunning collection of prints created
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By Rosie, 11, Jill Dando News Correspondent On the 12th of November, Priory Community School went to Backwell School in North Somerset to go against them in netball matches. Year 7s and year 8s took part in this netball war against Backwell. Both team won in amazing defeats! Year 8s
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By Jill Dando News In a groundbreaking new publication, education professional Jo reveals the unsung hero of school leadership: the Personal Assistant (PA). Her book was written jointly with staff wellbeing expert Kimberley Evans, provocatively titled "The PA Principles," offers an unprecedented look into the critical role of
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By Mnjiri Jill Dando News Correspondents Mnjiri Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) welcomed a new cohort of students from various primary schools following their selection. On September 26th, Deputy Headteacher Emmanuel Mlagha spoke about the arrival of new Form One students at Mnjiri CDSS. The school has enrolled a total
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By Seth, 12 and Ella, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondents The wonderful students of Worle Community School have recently made Christmas cards in a highly anticipated competition that we are hoping to sell to the general public to raise money for Weston Food bank. We are inviting anyone looking for
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By Jill Dando News Jill Dando News is on a visionary bold mission to inspire and empower one million young reporters like Oliver, Elijah, Olivia and Ellise - trailblazing young journalists spreading good news and uplifting their communities. This extraordinary project began in Jill Dando’s former school Worle School
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By Jill Dando News Pupils at Saltford CofE School are celebrating after the school achieved the prestigious Equal Access School award from The FA and Barclays, marking its exceptional commitment to providing equal opportunities for girls in football. The prestigious award is yet another brilliant success for the school -
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By Jill Dando News Students from Worle Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, were celebrated in style at a dazzling awards evening held at the iconic Winter Gardens on Weston seafront. The glittering ceremony honoured students for their outstanding academic achievements, character, and extraordinary good deeds. The evening also featured
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By Jill Dando News St Nicholas Chantry Church of England Primary in Clevedon has been judged Good in all areas by Ofsted. Headteacher Ro O’Reilly said the findings following an inspection in October were a major milestone in the school’s improvement journey. The education watchdog no longer gives