Our Young Reporters, Kaziah and Kelly, tackled the emotional topic of bullying.

We were lucky to get this interview with the Jersey Gorilla as he’s usually out and about training for the Jersey Marathon!

He stopped by to explain to our Young Reporters- Jack, Louis and Daniel- just what makes the marathon this year extra challenging.

Every penny helps this fantastic cause: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/will-highfield4

Young Reporters Amber and Mariana try to get to the bottom of what really stresses teenagers out these days and how best to combat these issues.

Our Young Reporters had their ear to the ground with this one!

They discovered a delightful story about a six year old girl named Grace who decided to donate some of her toys and Christmas money to Robin Ward in Jersey General Hospital in memory of her friend who sadly passed away over Christmas.

Our Young Reports Charlie, Lucas, and Rhys looked at this topic in a bit more detail.

It wouldn’t be a BBC Young Reporter Day without looking at Le Rocquier’s very own Dance Show.

Here, our Young Reporters Ellie, Kelly and, Jamie talk to the organiser of the event and some of its stars.

Test anxiety has become a large source of stress, more so than concerns around body image, the UK government’s former health tsar has said.

The new, tougher, more rigorous GCSE qualifications have caused worrying levels of anxiety among teenagers, according to parents, teachers and experts.

Natasha Devon, the Department for Education’s former mental health person, has seen a rise in secondary school students asking for help to cope with “academic anxiety” over the past two years.

Top tips for coping with academic anxiety

• Regular exercise: a Harvard university study showed that a regular exercise routine can decrease mild to moderate depression, and even yoga can help ward off depression and anxiety.
• Revision timetables: draw out you need to study and when you plan to do it. But remember to schedule in some down time- you will not work at your best if you do not take a break.
• Talk to people: you’re not on your own. Teacher’s can offer advice, as can parents. However, your peers can also offer a friendly perspective. Surround yourself with positive people who have positive outlooks, as they may help you relax. Avoid the negative, moany people, as they will only be a drain on your energy.

We spoke with some students and asked them their thoughts on the new GCSE programmes.

“They are really pressurising because they are all exam based and your grade is mostly based on that one day rather than what you did for the last two years.”

For more insight into this topic, check out our clip below.

By Daniel at Le Rocquier School, Jersey.

Sport has built my confidence with stuff that I have never thought of doing.

Sport has made me lots of new friends and is helping my anxiety and anger issues.

I’ve been struggling at school and sometimes I can’t understand words, even when someone explains it. Sport has helped me have a clear, tranquil head instead of having panic attacks and stressing all the time.

I was interested in finding out what other people loved about sport and if they also found it helpful.

Daniel said, “ I really like sport because you can relax and be yourself.” I have to agree with Daniel on that one.

I also spoke with Jack and Beatriz who could really see the positivity sport can bring as part of a healthy life style.

“I think sport is really good,” Charlie said, “because you can express yourself in different ways.”

I’ve  found out that some of my classmates  enjoy sports for different reasons.

Kelly said, “I like sport because it keeps me going and energetic.” Whereas Jorja-Leigh told me, “ I love one-to-one sports because it allows my mind to focus.” Finally, Ellie confessed that she enjoys the health benefits of playing sport.

I’ve found out that keeping fit and healthy is a great way to help your mental health.

Without sport, I wouldn’t be fit; I wouldn’t have as many friends; and I definitely wouldn’t be as happy as I am now.

Do you think sport could help you?