Year 10 pupils at St Anne’s School produced a news broadcast for BBC School Report. Local video journalist David Earl, far left, mentored the pupils. (0934215)

ISLAND youngsters have produced a news broadcast for BBC School Report. Sixteen Year 10 pupils from St Anne’s School researched, filmed and edited a story on the airport for BBC Channel Islands.

Local video journalist David Earl mentored the teenagers and helped package the story, which aired on BBC1 last week.

Pupil Kieran Kotecha helped with the research and interviews.

‘I spoke to my grandma, who works at the airport buffet, for one of the interviews,’ he said. ‘That was the most interesting bit for me.’

Daisy Doardo performed the voice-over for the piece.

‘I also helped to research some facts about the airport,’ she said. ‘I thought I sounded completely different on TV.’

Kieran enjoyed the final edit, which can now be viewed on the school’s website.

‘I was impressed with the result – it looked better than I thought it would. I think it turned out extremely well.’

David praised the pupils for their hard work and excellent behaviour.

‘We gained respect for each other during the project,’ said David. ‘All the pupils were very well behaved. There was never a problem and I think we might even have a few budding TV stars in the island.’

David went on to explain how the report was put together.

‘In all honesty, the pupils did everything. My role was that of mentor and I made it clear from the start that I was there to help and offer advice and not do the work.

‘The airport was their subject. They looked at doing a piece on the smoking ban but as it’s already been brought in it was decided to do something different.

‘The youngsters did all the research themselves, including organising the interviews and asking questions. I set the camera up and helped with technical questions, but they did the job.’

Deputy head teacher Joy Madin said: ‘I thought the pupils did very well. The result was very professional. They were all involved and everyone got a great deal out of it. I’d like to thank David for his time.’

l Visit www.alderney.sch.gg to view the film. Log on to news.bbc.co.uk for further information on BBC School Report.

Island tours with a difference are to be offered by the Braye Beach Hotel.

The Braye Street establishment has teamed up with Bailiwick tour guide Annette Henry to give visitors an alternative view of the island.

Annette will introduce people to Alderney’s Second World War stories and detail the island’s countryside over two weekends in April.

‘Alderney is such a beautiful island that has always intrigued me,’ said Annette. ‘When the hotel offered me the opportunity to build a tour about the island, I jumped at the chance. I’ve really tried to capture the essence of Alderney’s Occupational history with the two tours, which I hope guests will enjoy.’

l The tours will run on 9 and 30 April, with more dates set to be arranged later this year. Visit www.annettehenrytours.gg and www.brayebeach.com for further information.