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Practice News DayIn February, we ran a practice news day when students around the world wrote and published their own news stories and reports. Here is a selection of the reports from 8 February 2012:
1618: As we head towards International Women’s Day on 8th March, students at The Millennium School in Mohali, India, report on Women’s Empowerment in the 21st Century. 1611: As India prepare for the London Olympics, students from Modern School Barakhamba Road, New Delhi ask the question on everyone’s lips… Can India live up to their huge success at the 2010 Commonwealth Games? They interview ex-Olympians for an expert opinion. 1544: More on the environment from Chiranjiv Bharti School; they think about the advantages of bio fuel. Watch their video online. 1539: Students from Gear Innovative International School in Bangalore investigate the issue of waste and recycling in their local area. What are they doing to save the planet? 1530: Local students from Simeon Tarnovski High School of Economics in the town of Stara Zagora in Bulgaria report news on flooding in the region. 1520: The countdown to the Indian Premier League is on! Join students from PSBB School as they visit one of this year’s hosting stadiums. 1514: Students are Crescent School in Chennai, examine the increase in road traffic accidents on local highways.
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1500: Students from Sankara Vidyashram in Chennai question why there is so much Bamboo growing in their city! View report.
14:00: A student in Senegal carries out an interview for her report (pictured above).
1145: Students at Mitrovaska Gymnasium in Serbia celebrate the success of Serbia’s National Handball team 1130: Gimnasia Pirot School in Serbia report on the amazing achievements of Novak Djokavic, who, one week after winning the Australian Opn has gone on to win the Laurens Azard for Best sportsman in 2011. Stories from Africa 1430: Students examine the issue of child protection in Rwanda – they also get us up to date on their music scene and give us today’s weather! To find out more, click here. 1418: Students from St Joseph Kabgayi explore Rwanda’s upcoming participation in the London Olympics! Read their article here. 1415: A student from St. Kizito SS Bugolobi School writes about Uganda’s Kickboxing Sensation. Read the full news article here. Stories from Europe 1530: Local students from Simeon Tarnovski High School of Economics in the town of Stara Zagora in Bulgaria report news on flooding in the region. 1528: Students from Maxim Gorki Language School in Bulgaria bring you the day’s headlines. 1145: Students at Mitrovaska Gymnasium in Serbia celebrate the success of Serbia's National Handball Team. 1130: Gimnasia Pirot School in Serbia report on the amazing achievements of Novak Djokavic, who, one week after winning the Australian Opn has gone on to win the Laurens Azard for Best sportsman in 2011. Stories from Southeast Asia
1618: As we head towards International Women’s Day on 8th March, students at The Millennium School in Mohali, India,report on Women’s Empowerment in the 21st Century. 1611: As India prepare for the London Olympics, students from Modern School Barakhamba Road, New Delhi ask the question on everyone’s lips… Can India live up to their huge success at the 2010 Commonwealth Games? Theyinterview ex-Olympians for an expert opinion. 1539: Students from Gear Innovative International School in Bangalore investigate the issue of waste and recycling in their local area. What are they doing to save the planet? 1514: Students from Crescent School in Chennai, examine the increase in road traffic accidents on local highways. Read more on this story. 1500: Students from Sankara Vidyashram in Chennai question why there is so much Bamboo growing in their city! View report. |
