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By Mia Darlington, 17, Clevedon School Jill Dando News Correspondent Clevedon School in North Somerset have hosted German students in their latest exciting exchange program. The school, well known for providing incredible experiences all across including into China, France, Spain, Italy, and America can now add Germany to the list.
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By Ellise Hollie-Hayward, Disabilities Editor Dream big and work hard to achieve your ambitions! I was very privileged to be invited for a photo shoot at the Houses of Parliament with members of the Jill Dando News Team, Mayor of Weston super Mare and Mr Speaker in November 2024. I
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By Jill Dando News In an era dominated by constant negativity in the news, a former classmate of the late BBC presenter Jill Dando is on a mission to change the narrative. Liz Davis, who attended Worle School in Weston-super-Mare with BBC TV legend Jill Dando, has spearheaded the expansion
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By Jill Dando News On Friday 15 November, Australia Zoo celebrated Steve Irwin Day by honouring the legacy of the greatest Wildlife Warrior that ever lived. A special day on the Australia Zoo calendar, Steve Irwin Day represents everything Steve was so passionate about: family, conservation and fun. Each year,
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By Jill Dando News Chilton Trinity School in Bridgwater is celebrating after being upgraded by the education watchdog Ofsted. The secondary school of almost 1000 students was rated as Requiring Improvement in 2022, was judged to be Good in all areas of the Ofsted framework when inspected in September. Ofsted
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By Jaiden, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent Smyths Toys is one of the fastest growing retailers in the world! Smyths Toys threw a party to celebrate the opening of this new store on the weekend after the opening. The people who attended were able to enjoy free face paint for
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By Amelie, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent Donkeys like Maverick and Peanut, rescued from a farm in Wales, are part of The Donkey Sanctuary's biggest rescue and are now living in luxury. These playful, full of joy donkey’s can be adopted on the donkey sanctuary website for
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By Jill Dando News The whole of Clevedon School in Somerset, UK stopped to remember the victims who have died while fighting for their country over many decades. There was a rendition of the Last Post and a student choir. Veterans and members of the cadet forces turned out in
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By Emily,12, and Freya, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondents On Thursday, 7th November at 11am The King Alfred School an Academy gathered in commemoration for Remembrance Day to honour the soldiers who fought in the war. Students, staff, prefects, and members of the Royal British Legion gathered in front
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By Jill Dando News A CHURCH school founded on a Victorian vision is providing an exceptional environment for 21st century children to learn and grow. That’s the verdict of Daphne Spritzer, who conducted a Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools visit to All Saints Church of England Primary
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By Jill Dando News Clevedon School hosted a thrilling Sports Awards Evening, celebrating its students’ exceptional sporting achievements with a star-studded lineup and a surprise video appearance from England football legend Alan Shearer. The evening, modelled after the iconic BBC Sports Personality of the Year, shone a spotlight on young
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By Jill Dando News A former classmate of Jill Dando is inviting businesses to join an expanding global good news project in schools. The transformative Good News Newsrooms project to spotlight positive news in schools and communities is inviting businesses to partner. The powerful initiative builds student-run newsrooms focused on
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Special Feature by Ellise Hollie-Hayward, Jill Dando News Disabilities Correspondent Meet Katie Krzyanowski, 26 and from the UK! She loves make-up, books and just being creative. Katie was born with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and was typically healthy until she was 4 when they discovered she had Scoliosis which was quickly
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By Isabella, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondent @ Priory School Shawn Jones, the actor who plays Mickey in the play version of Blood Brothers, came in to visit Priory Community School in Weston-Super-Mare on the 20th of September. Shawn, who has played Mickey for 25 years, spoke about lots of different
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By Jill Dando News Ellise, the 22-year-old Disabilities Editor who has recently been named the latest patron of Jill Dando News, has captured international attention with her inspiring story. Ellise has now been interviewed by CBS News, bringing her message of hope and resilience to a global audience. The interview
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By Amelie, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent @ Priory School Until the 3rd of November, the donkeys of Sidmouth invite tourists to trick or trot with them - if they dare! The Donkey Sanctuary began as a UK rescue mission over 50 years ago and has continued to grow since into