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Castle Vale pupils in balancing theatre act for Shine Week Jul 10 2009

STUDENTS took to the stage at one of Birmingham’s best-known theatres for a daring display of their performance talent.Read

Pupils get ready for colourful carnival Jul 09 2009

Students from Waverley School and Specialist Humanities College, in Small Heath, have been busy making costumes and decorating shopping trolleys for a two-day celebration of cultures across the world.Read

Youngsters showcase their fancy footwork for Shine Week Jul 08 2009

YOUNGSTERS have been showcasing their fancy footwork as part of a five-day festival celebrating the nation’s most gifted children.Read

Tennis star Becky Smith at Wimbledon Jul 08 2009

“Murray mound” at Wimbledon may soon have to be renamed “Smith slope” if young Becky Smith from Rugby continues her rapid rise to tennis success. Already in the top 40 under 16s Becky has played on Wimbledon centre court and was part of team GB. When injury forced Becky to take time out from tennis and return to school she could have lost focus but instead she says the experience made her stronger and the lessons learned at school have made her think much more tactically as a player. Becky is once again playing competitively and with her new found skills Wimbledon is surely waiting.Read

Charlotte’s a real class act Jul 07 2009

A BIRMINGHAM teenager has shown her caring side by giving up her free time to help fellow students cope with school life.Read

Shine Week 09: Spotlight falls on Birmingham's talented youngsters Jul 06 2009

THE spotlight is set to shine on talented youngsters this week in a five-day festival celebrating the nation’s most gifted children.Read

Teenager sets sail across the world Jul 06 2009

AN INSPIRATIONAL student is helping Shine Week set sail for a high seas adventure.Read

Shine Week 09: Schools taking part Jul 06 2009

Schools taking part in Shine Week 2009Read

What is Shine Week? Jul 06 2009

Shine is a national festival celebrating all the talents in all young people and is taking place between 6th and 10th July 2009. Embracing the energy and enthusiasm of young people, teachers and youth workers Shine Week creates a real buzz across the country and in the media and is a really exciting way to celebrate the talent that every young person has. Shine Week is about celebrating all talent, it can be in the performing arts but it can also be in technology, science or working in the community.Read