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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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By Jill Dando News Students have been inspired by a world expert on Tort Law and driverless cars at one of Britain’s best school-based sixth forms. Dr Matthew Channon, of the University of Exeter met students at The King Alfred School Academy sixth form in Highbridge, Somerset at their
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By Jill Dando News Some of Britain’s best young school footballers have brought home the county cup for the first time since 2003 The 14 and 15 year olds at Worle Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset won the Somerset Cup with a stunning win against Millfield. WCSA previously
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By Jill Dando News Super Archie, 15, of Worle Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, has won the prestigious Mayor’s Youth Award for his amazing eco and community work. Weston Mayor James Clayton presented Archie with the award. He said: “As Mayor I decided to create the mayor's
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By Jill Dando News An award-winning multi academy trust has achieved the highest UK commendation available to school business professionals. The Somerset-based The Priory Learning Trust was presented with the SchoolMark for its excellent management to support better outcomes for its 5000 students. SchoolMark is the accreditation for effective resource
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By Jill Dando News Green-fingered students have introduced two pretty Schedfflera Janine plants to go in every classroom across the school. Two students are selected weekly to look after the plants at Priory Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, allowing students to showcase responsibility and respect for their learning environment.
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By Jill Dando News The 50-feet square area at Worle Community School Academy (WCSA) in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset will be a magnet for wildlife. It will be full of insect-attracting plants, insect hotels, bird and bat boxes and a vegetable garden with potential trees and a beehive to come. The area
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By Jill Dando News The unique, groundbreaking, eco-boosting PreLoved Prom scheme at The King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge, Somerset allows students and residents to access clothing for free. Hundreds of quality dresses and suits are donated from across Britain up to the value of £450. The clothing can also
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By Jill Dando News Olivia, 16, of The King Alfred School Academy, in Highbridge, Somerset, has made it onto Oxford University’s MasterClasses to prepare for medical school. Olivia left Worle Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset in September after an amazing five years including being founding reporter of Jill
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By Jack (Year 9) and Florence (Year 8) The 67 students from one school are now published writers after huge success in a National Poetry competition. Year 9 students from The King Alfred School Academy (TKASA) in Highbridge, Somerset entered a poetry competition run by national company Young Writers in
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By Jill Dando News The brilliant Virginia in Year 10 at Worle Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, contacted Principal Jacqui Scott to say that she would like to help the community. Then she singlehandedly wrapped 15 boxes of goodies for Easter and delivered them to the local St Peter’