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By Jill Dando News There was a tangible buzz about Clevedon School in Somerset near Bristol, UK as former student Colin Bennett returned to his school launchpad after a meteoric career with Virgin Galactic. Colin, who is now Head of Astronaut Training at Virgin Galactic following time as the Lead
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By Jill Dando News A study involving 900 students in 6 countries found that a short programme of empathy lessons led to measurable, positive changes in their conduct, emotional awareness, and curiosity about different cultures. The 'Empathy Programme', a term-long course developed by UK-based Empathy Studios, was evaluated
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By Jill Dando News Jon Air, founder of a UK-registered charity, is celebrating 25 years of bringing high-quality education and hope to some of the world's most disadvantaged children. There will be a party celebration on 18th September at 7PM at The Stable Games Room in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset.
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By Education Editor, Jill Dando News Weston-super-Mare – Priory Community School is delighted to announce an excellent set of GCSE and Vocational Qualification results for the academic year 2023-2024. The dedication and hard work of our students, coupled with the unwavering support of our staff and families, have led to a
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By Business Editor A high-flying global marketing success story in Australia and New Zealand has popped back to thank her first boss and company in the UK who helped launch her soaring career. Kirstie Wood is now the Founder of recently launched Campaign Core consultancy, based in New Zealand’s
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Evie, 12 and Amelie, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondents Students of Priory Community School Academy joined in a special, invite-only evening celebration event to award them for sporting prowess. Some 93 students were commended for their sports achievements. Mayor of Weston Super Mare, John Crockwford-Hawley, attended the celebrations in recognition
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By Damien and Karsten, both 10, Jill Dando News Correspondents Year 6 students from Berrow Primary School participated in a comprehensive safety training day at the local pool. The event, aimed at equipping young people with crucial rescue and first aid skills, combined water safety exercises with CPR training. DON&
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By Jaiden, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondent Some 15 brilliant students stood up in front of other students, staff, friends and family to share their speech in a more formal setting to prepare them for their lives as an adult outside of school. The Edvocate Programme was a great opportunity
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By Emily, 13, Freya, 14, Kira, 14, Jill Dando News Correspondents Budding artists and photographers at The King Alfred School an Academy recently entered the current Rotary Art and Photography competition. The competition’s theme of 'Rebuilding' inspired a remarkable showcase of creativity among students and an impressive
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By Jill Dando News Worle Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare Somerset buzzed with excitement as Year 10 students showcased their professional skills during an exhilarating Mock Interview Day. The event, designed to prepare young people for the future dream career, saw an impressive turnout of enthusiastic local employers eager to
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By Jill Dando News Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge students at the amazing The King Alfred School Academy in Somerset are in final rehearsals to perform their summer show, ‘A Night At The Musicals’. The performance will be a cabaret-style show featuring numbers from many popular musicals. “Featuring the cast and band
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By Jill Dando News "This was the best day ever!" exclaimed Avram, age 6, his face beaming with joy. He was just one of the 174 students and teachers from Evergreen Primary Academy in Bristol who experienced a day of excitement at the iconic Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare.
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By Rupert, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondent Students brought happiness and joy to various members of staff of Worle Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare Somerset. They included Mr Tidman, Miss De Sousa, Mr Pickles, Miss Newson, Miss Wadly and Mrs Burlinson as they sang the wonderful riptide by vance joy.
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By Isabella, 12 and Grace, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondents Nine Malawian students from Mnjiri Secondary School, Malawi, joined forces with Priory Community School Academy, Weston-super-Mare to interview each other in a cultural and journalistic exchange. Both groups of teens have become part of the Jill Dando News phenomena; they
Sport
By Oliver, 14, and Oscar, 14, Jill Dando News Correspondents Bella in Year 9 at Worle Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset was interviewed by England Rugby and subsequently was invited up to the Bristol Bears High Performance Centre. Bella was taken on a tour by Holly Aitchson and was
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By Jill Dando News Weston-super-Mare AFC sign 16-year-old former King Alfred School Academy student Ryan Crawford Weston-super-Mare AFC have made their eighth summer signing, welcoming 16-year-old Ryan Crawford to The Optima Stadium. The former King Alfred School Academy student joins from Bristol Rovers' academy, where he spent three years.