The Bradley Stoke Journal

Bradley Stoke Community School is celebrating achievements made by a number of its students over the last few weeks.

Dani Williams (Year 10) competed in the Junior Mixed Pair category for Harriers Acrobatic Gymnastic Club at the British Open Tournament in Stoke-on-Trent. Dani and her partner qualified for the final and came first, receiving Gold and the title of Great Britain Junior Mixed Pair 2011.

Corne Human (Year 8) received his black belt in Shotokai Karate on 11th December 2011 after 6 hours of grading. He also received the trophy for the best student of the day (Ippon Trophy).

Andrew Sotheran (Year 10) has been awarded his Royal Life Saving Society Award of Merit. Andrew also has his First Aid at Work certificate and is a recognised first aider within Scouting.

Read more about these achievements in the latest school newsletter.

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Two local Brownie packs are to benefit from grants awarded by Bradley Stoke Town Council.

The 2nd Little Stoke pack has been given £375 towards the cost of a trip and the 2nd Stoke Lodge pack, which meets at the Jubilee Centre, £500 towards running costs.

Three-quarters of the Brownies attending the packs are said to be from Bradley Stoke.

Related link: Youth Organisations in Bradley Stoke

A student of Bradley Stoke Community School (BSCS) is hoping to be elected to represent South Gloucestershire at the UK Youth Parliament.

Twelve-year-old Sophie Simmonds says in her manifesto that, if elected, she will aim to:

“Improve the image of young people in the media because I think we are portrayed really negatively. We should be portrayed for the good things we do, like, sporting achievements and volunteering work”; and

“Provide more amenities for teenagers in their areas to try and get them more active and socialising.”

Sophie is one of six candidates standing for the two South Gloucestershire seats.

She will learn her fate at the official count on Friday (29th January) in Thornbury.

Read more: UK Youth Parliament (South Gloucestershire Council)