How to win Skill Stars on the Hub!

Tom @ Topical Talk 28 August 2020

Stars are awarded when you show Burnet News Club skills.

Skills are really important for understanding the news and they help you do well in school and in life too! So everything we do helps you to develop them.

Our four Burnet News Club skills are speaking, listening, problem-solving and creativity.

Learn more about the skills!

Join Tom below for a recap on what these skills mean, and how to show them on the Hub.

For more questions and answers about the Hub, click here.

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passionate_lime | Boutcher C of E Primary School
02 Sep 2020

Thank you Tom
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1. smart_camel | Junior Secondary School, Gwagwalada | Nigeria
  passionate_lime's comment 10 May 2021
  
  Thank you very much Mr. Tom for this will help me to start.
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spirited_insect | Braiswick Primary School
03 Sep 2020

This really helps thanks Tom!
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pioneering_drawing | Lyons Hall Primary School A
04 Sep 2020

This really helps me thanks Tom 👍😁👌 !
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protective_dusk | Hammond Junior School C
04 Sep 2020

Thank you Tom, I'm sure that advice would come in great hand!
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modest_glacier | Hammond Junior School C
07 Sep 2020

Thank you so much for the help! I am going to get started soon!
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hopeful_deer | Hammond Junior School C
07 Sep 2020

Thank you Tom you are a brilliant man and a good idea thank you so much Tom and your idea would come to a brilliant idea thank you so much Tom you are a good man
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1. intelligent_date | Junior Secondary School | Nigeria
  hopeful_deer's comment 13 May 2021
  
  Thank you Tom, that was really
  intelligent of your it helped me so much that was very nice.
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protective_dusk | Hammond Junior School C
07 Sep 2020

Thank you so much Tom! This advice really did come in handy! Have a nice week!
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insightful_clementine | Hammond Junior School C
07 Sep 2020

Thanks ! I wil now try my hardest to get a star . I want to do a post but I don't know what to write . I want to do it about Donald trip and Biden .
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1. Tom @ Topical Talk
  insightful_clementine's comment 07 Sep 2020
  
  Start by writing comments - these can be shorter than posts and you've already been given something to write about!
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2. 1. productive_wasp | Adabraka Presbyterian Basic School | Ghana
    Tom @ Topical Talk's comment 29 Apr 2021
    
    Hello this is my country Ghana. I want to talk about Help Nature.we as people can help nature by planting trees and reducing pollution such as using chemicals such as DDT in fishing
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  2. 1. placid_swan | New Tafo M/A (FEDEN) JHS | Ghana
      productive_wasp's comment 10 May 2021
      
      That's very true, and also discouraging burning of industrial waste and also stop using old vehicles that produces fumes into the atmosphere.
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interesting_spring | Hammond Junior School A
08 Sep 2020

Thanks I will try to get a star
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magical_clarinet | Hammond Junior School B
08 Sep 2020

Thanks a lot this will really help Tom
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fascinating_temperature | Hammond Junior School D
09 Sep 2020

Thanks Tom that helps
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allowing_radio | Hammond Junior School D
09 Sep 2020

Thanks Tom
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generous_fish | Hammond Junior School B
09 Sep 2020

Thanks Tom this information is realy handy and i'll make good use of it.
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exuberant_queen | Hammond Junior School C
11 Sep 2020

Thanks Tom
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funny_meteor | Hammond Junior School A
15 Sep 2020

Thank for this video I will try to get a star.
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compelling_cheetah | Streatham Wells Primary School
15 Sep 2020

Thanks Tom I will try to get one now 😁
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pioneering_coconut | Hammond Junior School D
15 Sep 2020

Thanks a lot Tom! That really helps now I can try get one
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committed_maths | Lyons Hall Primary School A
15 Sep 2020

Tom quick question
Will the school that got the most stars during lockdown get to go to Buckingham Palace or not?

I f you can please answer
Committed_maths 👍
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1. Katie @ Topical Talk
  committed_maths's comment 15 Sep 2020
  
  Hello committed_maths! Every year we have an awards ceremony to celebrate the BNC users who have made an extra special effort. We aren't sure where it will be for this year's winners just yet, but it is always a fantastic occasion. We hope to see you there!
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2. Katie @ Topical Talk
  committed_maths's comment 15 Sep 2020
  
  Hello committed_maths! Every year we have an awards ceremony to celebrate the BNC users who have made an extra special effort. We aren't sure where it will be for this year's winners just yet, but it is always a fantastic occasion. We hope to see you there!
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3. 1. committed_maths | Lyons Hall Primary School A
    Katie @ Topical Talk's comment 15 Sep 2020
    
    Thanks Katie for answering I just wanted to ask that cause our teacher said that if Covid-19 wouldn't have happened then we would have been able to go to the awards ceremony.😁
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dedicated_starfruit | Boutcher C of E Primary School A
21 Sep 2020

Thanks Tom,I'll try to get a star.
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outspoken_dog | Beverley St Nicholas Primary School
23 Sep 2020

Thank you Tom that tutorial was really helpful thank you again
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dedicated_fact | Braiswick Primary School
23 Sep 2020

To be honest, I didn't really think there was this much to it... but thanks Tom for your help!
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wonderful_guava | Boutcher C of E Primary School A
26 Sep 2020

Thank you, Tom. That was very good information.
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tranquil_history | Braiswick Primary School
28 Sep 2020

I've relisted there is a star on the school leaderboard and know I know how to get my school up. Thank you Tom.
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sincere_ferret | Hammond Junior School B
29 Sep 2020

Thanks for the help
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courageous_ocean | Beverley St Nicholas Primary School
30 Sep 2020

thanks Tom 🤗😄
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imaginative_parrot | Beverley St Nicholas Primary School
30 Sep 2020

Thank you sooooooo much Tom iv been wondering how to get skill star
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versatile_wallaby | Beverley St Nicholas Primary School
30 Sep 2020

Thanks a lot Tom that was some handy information. Thanks again
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terrific_raccoon | Boutcher C of E Primary School A
30 Sep 2020

Thanks Tom, this really help
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terrific_raccoon | Boutcher C of E Primary School A
30 Sep 2020

I will try get a star becuse I’ve never got one beffore , so I made a post so I please make sure you check it and mabe I’ll get a star
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terrific_raccoon | Boutcher C of E Primary School A
30 Sep 2020

I hope I get a star and hope I come first and HOPE my school come first too!!
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terrific_raccoon | Boutcher C of E Primary School A
04 Oct 2020

Wait I have a question, why do we have stars ⭐️ on the BNC,and does only the best questions get stars or all of the questions get stars?
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1. Tom @ Topical Talk
  terrific_raccoon's comment 05 Oct 2020
  
  Hi terrific_raccoon - take a look at this post by us - https://burnetnewsclub.com/issues/american-election-2020/the-discussion/how-win-skill-stars-hub/ - it should explain everything!
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2. 1. terrific_raccoon | Boutcher C of E Primary School A
    Tom @ Topical Talk's comment 05 Oct 2020
    
    Okay thank you I will take a look, and also,HOPW TO GET A STAR
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  2. ingenious_cat | Beit Hanoun Prep Girls A School | Occupied Palestinian Territory
    Tom @ Topical Talk's comment 21 Apr 2021
    
    Thank you Tom ☺
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smart_grasshopper | Ditton Primary School C
13 Oct 2020

Thank you Tom
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determined_tennis | Hammond Junior School B
15 Oct 2020

Thanks!
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reserved_mode | Hammond Junior School B
15 Oct 2020

Thanks!
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determined_shark | Hammond Junior School B
15 Oct 2020

Thanks!!!
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happy_ukulele | Cheam Common Junior Academy
15 Oct 2020

Thanks Tom that is very helpful
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practical_tree | Hammond Junior School A
16 Oct 2020

Very helpful tom
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splendid_dog | Noel Park Primary School
17 Oct 2020

Very helpful Tom thanks
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jovial_eel | Lyons Hall Primary School D
18 Oct 2020

Thank you tom this is very helpful👍😃👍
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articulate_concept | Michael Faraday School
19 Oct 2020

Thanks tom! I've never earned a star before so this is very helpful for me!
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blessed_tradition | Hammond Junior School D
20 Oct 2020

Thanks Tom i am sure this will be very helpful
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splendid_donkey | Beverley St Nicholas Primary School
22 Oct 2020

Thanks again I cat see my comment
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happy_ukulele | Cheam Common Junior Academy
22 Oct 2020

i have a question

who ever gets the most stars what will they get to do?
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1. Olivia @ Topical Talk
  happy_ukulele's comment 22 Oct 2020
  
  There is an awards ceremony at the end of the year for students who have won lots of stars but also for those who have made lots of progress or impressed us in different ways!
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2. 1. selfassured_journalist | Manor Park Primary Academy
    Olivia @ Topical Talk's comment 05 Nov 2020
    
    Hi Olivia,
    When exactly is that ceremony and is do schools also have a ceremony as in which school gets most stars?
    selfassured_journalist
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  2. 1. Tom @ Topical Talk
      selfassured_journalist's comment 05 Nov 2020
      
      It's at the end of the school year and schools can have their own ceremonies if they wish- maybe one to talk to your teacher about!
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    2. 1. capable_ladder | Junior Secondary School, Gwagwalada | Nigeria
        Tom @ Topical Talk's comment 23 Apr 2021
        
        It do takes a longer process to execute the matter
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champion_watermelon | Cheam Common Junior Academy
22 Oct 2020

Wow thanks Tom this really helped!
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patient_panther | Cheam Common Junior Academy
22 Oct 2020

Thank you Tom, I didn't know how to earn the stars so this is really helpful to me.
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lovable_lobster | Cheam Common Junior Academy
22 Oct 2020

not knowing what to do first I think it helped a lot
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strong_tangerine | Lyons Hall Primary School D
02 Nov 2020

Thank you for the explanatory video.
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glorious_lynx | Upton Cross Primary School
03 Nov 2020

This is very handy. Thanks for this Sir.
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memorable_tiger | Cuddington Croft Primary School
04 Nov 2020

Thanks for the video Tom!!!
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terrific_raccoon | Boutcher C of E Primary School A
04 Nov 2020

Thank you Tom, this really helps i also now got 2 stars and 2 post so this really helps and i hope this alson helps other people
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selfassured_journalist | Manor Park Primary Academy
05 Nov 2020

I am selfassured_journalist and I have 2 things to say.
Firstly, thank you Tom because using this post I now have 4 stars.
Secondly, I was wondering, is there any place or period in life that we would need to use all 4 skills?
Thanks again,
selfassured_journalist
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1. Tom @ Topical Talk
  selfassured_journalist's comment 05 Nov 2020
  
  So glad you asked, selfassured_journalist - scroll down to the bottom of this page to read why we focus on them: https://economistfoundation.org/news-literacy/
  
  I would love to hear what others on the Hub think about the importance of these skills!
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2. 1. selfassured_journalist | Manor Park Primary Academy
    Tom @ Topical Talk's comment 05 Nov 2020
    
    Thank you Tom!
    selfassured_journalist
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trusting_dragonfly | Whyteleafe School E
06 Nov 2020

Thanks Tom! I can't wait to earn more stars!
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impartial_shark | Boutcher C of E Primary School
09 Nov 2020

i have 8 stars . how many do u have? im on the leader board as impartial_shark
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giving_tamarind | Lyons Hall Primary School A
10 Nov 2020

Thanks 🙏
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cheerful_skill | Whyteleafe School E
10 Nov 2020

Thanks
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grateful_lobster | Whyteleafe School D
17 Nov 2020

good video I will make the most of it
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terrific_leaf | Maundene School
18 Nov 2020

Thanks Tom, that really helped. : )
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cultured_seagull | Manor Park Primary Academy
19 Nov 2020

Thank you for sharing this.This is really helpful.Thank you
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decisive_opportunity | Manor Park Primary Academy
19 Nov 2020

Thank you Tom for sharing this information,
It means allot.
Thank you again.
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rhetorical_orange | Cheam Park Farm Primary
20 Nov 2020

Thank you Tom this really help now i can try and get some stars!!
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lively_city | Ditton Primary School D
23 Nov 2020

Thank you Tom , this will really help me earn some skill stars.😁
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spirited_insect | Braiswick Primary School
24 Nov 2020

How do I get an idea to make a post about? I'm desperately thinking of a post that is original and is hopefully, discussion starting but I don't know how to get the idea for my post.
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1. Katie @ Topical Talk
  spirited_insect's comment 25 Nov 2020
  
  Good question, spirited_insect! When we create new posts, the first thing we do is research. Have a look at some different news stories and see what they are saying about work. If anything looks particularly interesting, then that's probably a good thing to post about! Check through existing posts before you do though, just to double-check that nobody else got there first.
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2. 1. spirited_insect | Braiswick Primary School
    Katie @ Topical Talk's comment 25 Nov 2020
    
    Thanks, Katie. I found a news story yesterday about work but thought it wasn't very interesting so now maybe I'll make a post about it.
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  2. hopeful_insect | Nagongera Girls Primary School | Uganda
    Katie @ Topical Talk's comment 07 May 2021
    
    Hi Katie,
    What is always considered before approving a post, have tried three times but they were all not approved.
    Regards, hopeful_insect
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  3. 1. Tiff @ Topical Talk
      hopeful_insect's comment 07 May 2021
      
      Posts should be original, if a post already exists with the same ideas, it's best to comment under that. Try to think of a different angle to explore on the topic!
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champion_tamarillo | Whyteleafe School C
30 Nov 2020

This really helps. Thanks! :)
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enchanted_trombone | Lyons Hall Primary School C
04 Dec 2020

This really helps thank you Tom:)
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lucky_pineapple | Boutcher C of E Primary School A
09 Dec 2020

This is really helpful! Thanks Tom! :D
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composed_pie | Evelyn Street Primary School B
16 Dec 2020

Thank you this was very helpful !
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daring_whale | Cheam Common Junior Academy
20 Dec 2020

I think my thank you is a little late (I already have 5 stars!) but still this was very helpful, Tom!
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terrific_raccoon | Boutcher C of E Primary School A
01 Jan 2021

I believe i will not get a star on this but i just wanted to say well done everyone for the post stars and comments you made a smikle on my face and it just make me learn.It croweds that i learn new ideas and how things impacted on peoples life.Corona has changed alot
.people work on the own
.people start stealing
.spreading gurms
but if you all lisen we could finish corona and we will have a happy 2021.BNC helps us to impac othere ways to help us. America Election:found out what Trumps doing
Future of work:whats hapning to the world and whats happning in the future[robots]
corona:sickness eveywere.
things has impacted on peoples life and we can change that BNC so if you agree :thanks and HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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shining_journalist | Upton Cross Primary School
01 Mar 2021

Thank you Tom so much because of this I got 5 stars so far!
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dedicated_starfruit | Boutcher C of E Primary School A
11 Mar 2021

Thanks again BNC for giving me stars because I already have 3 and I am loving it. It may even be my favourite subject. THANKS!

By dedicated_starfruit
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dedicated_starfruit | Boutcher C of E Primary School A
20 Mar 2021

Now I am on 5 stars!
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1. terrific_raccoon | Boutcher C of E Primary School A
  dedicated_starfruit's comment 26 Mar 2021
  
  well done, bUT Im oN 176 CommENtS!!!!!
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terrific_raccoon | Boutcher C of E Primary School A
26 Mar 2021

My new favourite subject is not BNC because it teaches us around the news, even tho we cant meet in person, we can still communicate, GET THE SPIRIT!!!
I have learnt alot during this time/app... It has incouraged me to talk more and to share my opinion, and not copie others. Durning this time, i have learnt about the Americain Election, Future of work, AND... NOW.... THIS!

This has really helped me get used to new words and i have rote more better so i can get stars..(like right now trying to get a star [hoppefully] ) and i just want to thank all the BNC workers... Kate and Tom... THANK YOU!!!!!!!

terrific_raccoon ! :)
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1. Tom @ Topical Talk
  terrific_raccoon's comment 29 Mar 2021
  
  We're so glad you enjoy it!
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attentive_flower | Ras Beirut Secondary Public School | Lebanon
15 Apr 2021

Thank you loads Tom! Now I know these achievements/tips, off to achieving them :)
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gentle_fact | Dawhyenya Methodist Basic School B | Ghana
17 Apr 2021

Thank you very much sir Tom. It is very helpful may the good Lord bless you
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committed_library | Anglican International Academy | Nigeria
19 Apr 2021

Thank you
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trustworthy_leaf | Green Hill Academy Kibuli | Uganda
19 Apr 2021

thank you for this club it has really enabled me to learn new skills an see things from other people's point of view because now i am well informed even though we can't meet in person. I would like to know more on how to improve my skill of creativity which is really bad and problem solving which is the same. the video has helped but I just wanted more information and I will also try to win stars.
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bustling_llama | Rel Khadhra Preparatory School | Tunisia
19 Apr 2021

Thank you Tom it's very helpful i'll try to get one now 🥰
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fierce_information | Rel Khadhra Preparatory School | Tunisia
19 Apr 2021

Thank you Tom
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fierce_reality | Rhemaville Christian Academy | Nigeria
20 Apr 2021

Thank you tom
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unique_science | Nagongera Girls Primary School | Uganda
20 Apr 2021

Am so glad for this guidance, Tom
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ethical_argument | Anglican International Academy | Nigeria
20 Apr 2021

thank you Tom
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modest_idea | Rhemaville Christian Academy | Nigeria
20 Apr 2021

Thank you Tom
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plucky_ocean | Anglican International Academy | Nigeria
20 Apr 2021

Thank you Sir.
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empowered_analysis | Anglican International Academy | Nigeria
20 Apr 2021

That comment from Tom really helped us
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empowered_analysis | Anglican International Academy | Nigeria
20 Apr 2021

Thank you Tom
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Gaza Prep B Girls School | Occupied Palestinian Territory
20 Apr 2021

Thanks Tom
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steadfast_performance | Beit Hanoun Prep Girls A School | Occupied Palestinian Territory
21 Apr 2021

the video is great for showing 4 main skills in English listinening speaking reading we can imply thatthat respective skills are listinening and reading receives skillبعد skill or productive like writing and speaking
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secure_tornado | Anglican International Academy | Nigeria
21 Apr 2021

Thank you very much
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gregarious_potato | Jamil Al Rawas Public Secondary School for Boys | Lebanon
21 Apr 2021

Thank you very much Tom, I’ll try to stick with these skills so I would get a skill star hopefully
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freespirited_starfish | Junior Secondary School, Gwagwalada | Nigeria
21 Apr 2021

Thanks Tom this really help👍👍
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capable_keyboard | Green Hill Academy Kibuli | Uganda
21 Apr 2021

Thanks Tom for the video,hope your doing well and have a good night.
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ethical_robin | Dawhyenya Methodist Basic School B | Ghana
21 Apr 2021

Thanks Tom
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empowered_analysis | Anglican International Academy | Nigeria
22 Apr 2021

Thank you Tom. I'm going to try and listen to you Tom
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fiery_tennis | Rimal Prep Girls School C | Occupied Palestinian Territory
22 Apr 2021

Thanks Tom
You helped me a lot
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glad_moose | Junior Secondary School, Gwagwalada | Nigeria
22 Apr 2021

Thanks tom
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optimistic_apple | Beit Hanoun Prep Girls A School | Occupied Palestinian Territory
23 Apr 2021

Thank you very much Tom, this will help
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healthy_tennis | Gaza Prep B Girls School | Occupied Palestinian Territory
25 Apr 2021

Thank you Tom for the tips.
I'm happy to join you and I hope to get a lot of star because I really love to discuss and learn.
I wish good luck to everybody.
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storytelling_globe | Kfarhatta Secondary Public School | Lebanon
27 Apr 2021

Thank u sir for this useful article, I will try getting more skill stars
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innovative_fox | Kfarhatta Secondary Public School | Lebanon
28 Apr 2021

Thank you tom
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innovative_fox | Kfarhatta Secondary Public School | Lebanon
28 Apr 2021

love this hub 💖
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joyful_antelope | Junior Secondary School, Gwagwalada | Nigeria
29 Apr 2021

Love this hub tom
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precious_morning | Parbati Ma Vi. | Nepal
30 Apr 2021

Thank you so much Mr. Tom sir it really help me
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polite_apple | Parbati Ma Vi. | Nepal
02 May 2021

Thanku so much ❤️
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funny_brain | Mbulani Secondary School | Tanzania
02 May 2021

This is really helpful
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broadminded_ocean | Parbati Ma Vi. | Nepal
03 May 2021

Thanks for you exellent idea and I properly agree with you ❣️🤞
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fair_dragonfly | School College Pilote Sousse | Tunisia
03 May 2021

We are learning tolerance which is already a big reward
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energetic_king | Parbati Ma Vi. | Nepal
04 May 2021

It is the platform of communication which interact with global students
Thanks you for providing this platform
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secure_idea | Lake Bank Pioneer Preparatory | Tunisia
04 May 2021

Thank you Tom
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powerful_opinion | Usra Academy | Nigeria
07 May 2021

That is really good thank you
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memorable_orange | Beit Hanoun Prep Girls A School | Occupied Palestinian Territory
08 May 2021

Thank you Tom for helping me♥
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placid_swan | New Tafo M/A (FEDEN) JHS | Ghana
10 May 2021

I am really enjoying this hub
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1. Katie @ Topical Talk
  placid_swan's comment 10 May 2021
  
  That's great, placid_swan!
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spectacular_map | Chrisland School | Nigeria
10 May 2021

Thank you tom this is really helpful
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gutsy_snail | Gaza Prep B Girls School | Occupied Palestinian Territory
11 May 2021

This really helps me thanks Tom 👍😁👌 !
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mindful_speech | Parbati Ma Vi. | Nepal
13 May 2021

Thank you so much Tom sir
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modest_hedgehog | Cheam Park Farm Primary
14 May 2021

Thank you Tom, I was new so that was a really big help
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approachable_juniper | St Stephen's College Preparatory School | Hong Kong
14 May 2021

Thanks! It really helped :)
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protective_ant | Junior Secondary School | Nigeria
18 May 2021

Thanks Tom I will try to get a star ✴️
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vibrant_trombone | Adabraka Presbyterian Basic School | Ghana
19 May 2021

Thanks Tom it will help me to win 🌟⭐🌟🌟✴✴✴on the hub
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trusting_idea | Junior Secondary School | Nigeria
19 May 2021

The important of build back greener is the Governments responding to the Covid-19 pandemic are right now focused on survival, delivering healthcare and emergency support for shut-down businesses and people thrown out of work by lockdowns. These responses will have an impact on the natural environment. So far around $840 billion has gone to sectors with a high environmental impact in 11 G20 countries and the crisis has been seized upon as reason to relax environmental protection regulations. Worryingly though, long-term environmental sustainability has not been a key consideration.

With roads emptying and factories closed, air quality has dramatically improved in recent months and emissions are estimated to be down 8%. This puts the world on track to achieve the Paris Agreementy ambition of a maximum global temperature rise of 1.5°C if the same reduction is achieved every year for the next decade.
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trusting_idea | Junior Secondary School | Nigeria
19 May 2021

bring back greener is a good idea that can change the environment and we can even use the word bring back greener to enlight people in the society or public to engage in building back greener
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reliable_bird | Junior Secondary School | Nigeria
19 May 2021

Thank you very much MR TOM
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nice_yuzu | Usra Academy | Nigeria
22 May 2021

Thank you very much tom
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secure_idea | Lake Bank Pioneer Preparatory | Tunisia
23 May 2021

Thanks a lot Tom! That really helps now I can try get more stars
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fairminded_night | Kisaana SS | Uganda
26 May 2021

Thank you Mr Tom for your brilliant answers now my question is how can I reply a comment by a video.?
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fairminded_night | Kisaana SS | Uganda
26 May 2021

Thanks again Mr Tom my second question is how many stars does each person win.
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loved_bee | Kisaana SS | Uganda
27 May 2021

Thank you 😊Mr Tom but I'm asking a simple question why do we win Stars ⭐⭐and after winning Stars ⭐⭐⭐what comes next.
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1. Molly @ Topical Talk
  loved_bee's comment 27 May 2021
  
  You can win stars by demonstrating really good use of one of our news literacy skills - speaking, listening, problem solving and creativity.
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cultured_seagull | Manor Park Primary Academy
10 Jun 2021

It isn't working for me but thx
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Comments (152)

passionate_lime | Boutcher C of E Primary School 02 Sep 2020

smart_camel | Junior Secondary School, Gwagwalada | Nigeria passionate_lime's comment 10 May 2021

spirited_insect | Braiswick Primary School 03 Sep 2020

pioneering_drawing | Lyons Hall Primary School A 04 Sep 2020

protective_dusk | Hammond Junior School C 04 Sep 2020

modest_glacier | Hammond Junior School C 07 Sep 2020

hopeful_deer | Hammond Junior School C 07 Sep 2020

intelligent_date | Junior Secondary School | Nigeria hopeful_deer's comment 13 May 2021

protective_dusk | Hammond Junior School C 07 Sep 2020

insightful_clementine | Hammond Junior School C 07 Sep 2020

Tom @ Topical Talk insightful_clementine's comment 07 Sep 2020

productive_wasp | Adabraka Presbyterian Basic School | Ghana Tom @ Topical Talk's comment 29 Apr 2021

placid_swan | New Tafo M/A (FEDEN) JHS | Ghana productive_wasp's comment 10 May 2021

interesting_spring | Hammond Junior School A 08 Sep 2020

magical_clarinet | Hammond Junior School B 08 Sep 2020

fascinating_temperature | Hammond Junior School D 09 Sep 2020

allowing_radio | Hammond Junior School D 09 Sep 2020

generous_fish | Hammond Junior School B 09 Sep 2020

exuberant_queen | Hammond Junior School C 11 Sep 2020

funny_meteor | Hammond Junior School A 15 Sep 2020

compelling_cheetah | Streatham Wells Primary School 15 Sep 2020

pioneering_coconut | Hammond Junior School D 15 Sep 2020

committed_maths | Lyons Hall Primary School A 15 Sep 2020

Katie @ Topical Talk committed_maths's comment 15 Sep 2020

Katie @ Topical Talk committed_maths's comment 15 Sep 2020

committed_maths | Lyons Hall Primary School A Katie @ Topical Talk's comment 15 Sep 2020

dedicated_starfruit | Boutcher C of E Primary School A 21 Sep 2020

outspoken_dog | Beverley St Nicholas Primary School 23 Sep 2020

dedicated_fact | Braiswick Primary School 23 Sep 2020

wonderful_guava | Boutcher C of E Primary School A 26 Sep 2020

tranquil_history | Braiswick Primary School 28 Sep 2020

sincere_ferret | Hammond Junior School B 29 Sep 2020

courageous_ocean | Beverley St Nicholas Primary School 30 Sep 2020

imaginative_parrot | Beverley St Nicholas Primary School 30 Sep 2020

versatile_wallaby | Beverley St Nicholas Primary School 30 Sep 2020

terrific_raccoon | Boutcher C of E Primary School A 30 Sep 2020

terrific_raccoon | Boutcher C of E Primary School A 30 Sep 2020

terrific_raccoon | Boutcher C of E Primary School A 30 Sep 2020

terrific_raccoon | Boutcher C of E Primary School A 04 Oct 2020

Tom @ Topical Talk terrific_raccoon's comment 05 Oct 2020

terrific_raccoon | Boutcher C of E Primary School A Tom @ Topical Talk's comment 05 Oct 2020

ingenious_cat | Beit Hanoun Prep Girls A School | Occupied Palestinian Territory Tom @ Topical Talk's comment 21 Apr 2021

smart_grasshopper | Ditton Primary School C 13 Oct 2020

determined_tennis | Hammond Junior School B 15 Oct 2020

reserved_mode | Hammond Junior School B 15 Oct 2020

determined_shark | Hammond Junior School B 15 Oct 2020

happy_ukulele | Cheam Common Junior Academy 15 Oct 2020

practical_tree | Hammond Junior School A 16 Oct 2020

splendid_dog | Noel Park Primary School 17 Oct 2020

jovial_eel | Lyons Hall Primary School D 18 Oct 2020

articulate_concept | Michael Faraday School 19 Oct 2020

blessed_tradition | Hammond Junior School D 20 Oct 2020

splendid_donkey | Beverley St Nicholas Primary School 22 Oct 2020

happy_ukulele | Cheam Common Junior Academy 22 Oct 2020

Olivia @ Topical Talk happy_ukulele's comment 22 Oct 2020

selfassured_journalist | Manor Park Primary Academy Olivia @ Topical Talk's comment 05 Nov 2020

Tom @ Topical Talk selfassured_journalist's comment 05 Nov 2020

capable_ladder | Junior Secondary School, Gwagwalada | Nigeria Tom @ Topical Talk's comment 23 Apr 2021

champion_watermelon | Cheam Common Junior Academy 22 Oct 2020

patient_panther | Cheam Common Junior Academy 22 Oct 2020

lovable_lobster | Cheam Common Junior Academy 22 Oct 2020

strong_tangerine | Lyons Hall Primary School D 02 Nov 2020

glorious_lynx | Upton Cross Primary School 03 Nov 2020

memorable_tiger | Cuddington Croft Primary School 04 Nov 2020

terrific_raccoon | Boutcher C of E Primary School A 04 Nov 2020

selfassured_journalist | Manor Park Primary Academy 05 Nov 2020

Tom @ Topical Talk selfassured_journalist's comment 05 Nov 2020

selfassured_journalist | Manor Park Primary Academy Tom @ Topical Talk's comment 05 Nov 2020

trusting_dragonfly | Whyteleafe School E 06 Nov 2020

impartial_shark | Boutcher C of E Primary School 09 Nov 2020

giving_tamarind | Lyons Hall Primary School A 10 Nov 2020

cheerful_skill | Whyteleafe School E 10 Nov 2020

grateful_lobster | Whyteleafe School D 17 Nov 2020

terrific_leaf | Maundene School 18 Nov 2020

cultured_seagull | Manor Park Primary Academy 19 Nov 2020

decisive_opportunity | Manor Park Primary Academy 19 Nov 2020

rhetorical_orange | Cheam Park Farm Primary 20 Nov 2020

lively_city | Ditton Primary School D 23 Nov 2020

passionate_lime | Boutcher C of E Primary School
02 Sep 2020

smart_camel | Junior Secondary School, Gwagwalada | Nigeria
passionate_lime's comment 10 May 2021

spirited_insect | Braiswick Primary School
03 Sep 2020

pioneering_drawing | Lyons Hall Primary School A
04 Sep 2020

protective_dusk | Hammond Junior School C
04 Sep 2020

modest_glacier | Hammond Junior School C
07 Sep 2020

hopeful_deer | Hammond Junior School C
07 Sep 2020

intelligent_date | Junior Secondary School | Nigeria
hopeful_deer's comment 13 May 2021

protective_dusk | Hammond Junior School C
07 Sep 2020

insightful_clementine | Hammond Junior School C
07 Sep 2020

Tom @ Topical Talk
insightful_clementine's comment 07 Sep 2020

productive_wasp | Adabraka Presbyterian Basic School | Ghana
Tom @ Topical Talk's comment 29 Apr 2021

placid_swan | New Tafo M/A (FEDEN) JHS | Ghana
productive_wasp's comment 10 May 2021

interesting_spring | Hammond Junior School A
08 Sep 2020

magical_clarinet | Hammond Junior School B
08 Sep 2020

fascinating_temperature | Hammond Junior School D
09 Sep 2020

allowing_radio | Hammond Junior School D
09 Sep 2020

generous_fish | Hammond Junior School B
09 Sep 2020

exuberant_queen | Hammond Junior School C
11 Sep 2020

funny_meteor | Hammond Junior School A
15 Sep 2020

compelling_cheetah | Streatham Wells Primary School
15 Sep 2020

pioneering_coconut | Hammond Junior School D
15 Sep 2020

committed_maths | Lyons Hall Primary School A
15 Sep 2020

Katie @ Topical Talk
committed_maths's comment 15 Sep 2020

Katie @ Topical Talk
committed_maths's comment 15 Sep 2020

committed_maths | Lyons Hall Primary School A
Katie @ Topical Talk's comment 15 Sep 2020

dedicated_starfruit | Boutcher C of E Primary School A
21 Sep 2020

outspoken_dog | Beverley St Nicholas Primary School
23 Sep 2020

dedicated_fact | Braiswick Primary School
23 Sep 2020

wonderful_guava | Boutcher C of E Primary School A
26 Sep 2020

tranquil_history | Braiswick Primary School
28 Sep 2020

sincere_ferret | Hammond Junior School B
29 Sep 2020

courageous_ocean | Beverley St Nicholas Primary School
30 Sep 2020

imaginative_parrot | Beverley St Nicholas Primary School
30 Sep 2020

versatile_wallaby | Beverley St Nicholas Primary School
30 Sep 2020

terrific_raccoon | Boutcher C of E Primary School A
30 Sep 2020

terrific_raccoon | Boutcher C of E Primary School A
30 Sep 2020

terrific_raccoon | Boutcher C of E Primary School A
30 Sep 2020

terrific_raccoon | Boutcher C of E Primary School A
04 Oct 2020

Tom @ Topical Talk
terrific_raccoon's comment 05 Oct 2020

terrific_raccoon | Boutcher C of E Primary School A
Tom @ Topical Talk's comment 05 Oct 2020

ingenious_cat | Beit Hanoun Prep Girls A School | Occupied Palestinian Territory
Tom @ Topical Talk's comment 21 Apr 2021

smart_grasshopper | Ditton Primary School C
13 Oct 2020

determined_tennis | Hammond Junior School B
15 Oct 2020

reserved_mode | Hammond Junior School B
15 Oct 2020

determined_shark | Hammond Junior School B
15 Oct 2020

happy_ukulele | Cheam Common Junior Academy
15 Oct 2020

practical_tree | Hammond Junior School A
16 Oct 2020

splendid_dog | Noel Park Primary School
17 Oct 2020

jovial_eel | Lyons Hall Primary School D
18 Oct 2020

articulate_concept | Michael Faraday School
19 Oct 2020

blessed_tradition | Hammond Junior School D
20 Oct 2020

splendid_donkey | Beverley St Nicholas Primary School
22 Oct 2020

happy_ukulele | Cheam Common Junior Academy
22 Oct 2020

Olivia @ Topical Talk
happy_ukulele's comment 22 Oct 2020

selfassured_journalist | Manor Park Primary Academy
Olivia @ Topical Talk's comment 05 Nov 2020

Tom @ Topical Talk
selfassured_journalist's comment 05 Nov 2020

capable_ladder | Junior Secondary School, Gwagwalada | Nigeria
Tom @ Topical Talk's comment 23 Apr 2021

champion_watermelon | Cheam Common Junior Academy
22 Oct 2020

patient_panther | Cheam Common Junior Academy
22 Oct 2020

lovable_lobster | Cheam Common Junior Academy
22 Oct 2020

strong_tangerine | Lyons Hall Primary School D
02 Nov 2020

glorious_lynx | Upton Cross Primary School
03 Nov 2020

memorable_tiger | Cuddington Croft Primary School
04 Nov 2020

terrific_raccoon | Boutcher C of E Primary School A
04 Nov 2020

selfassured_journalist | Manor Park Primary Academy
05 Nov 2020

Tom @ Topical Talk
selfassured_journalist's comment 05 Nov 2020

selfassured_journalist | Manor Park Primary Academy
Tom @ Topical Talk's comment 05 Nov 2020

trusting_dragonfly | Whyteleafe School E
06 Nov 2020

impartial_shark | Boutcher C of E Primary School
09 Nov 2020

giving_tamarind | Lyons Hall Primary School A
10 Nov 2020

cheerful_skill | Whyteleafe School E
10 Nov 2020

grateful_lobster | Whyteleafe School D
17 Nov 2020

terrific_leaf | Maundene School
18 Nov 2020

cultured_seagull | Manor Park Primary Academy
19 Nov 2020

decisive_opportunity | Manor Park Primary Academy
19 Nov 2020

rhetorical_orange | Cheam Park Farm Primary
20 Nov 2020

lively_city | Ditton Primary School D
23 Nov 2020

spirited_insect | Braiswick Primary School
24 Nov 2020

Katie @ Topical Talk
spirited_insect's comment 25 Nov 2020