It sounds like congratulations are in order. Early provisional data for Key Stage 2 SATs show 85% of Island children achieved level 4 or above in mathematics, 90% in reading and 84% in writing.
Well done to Tessa and Jessica who fought off stiff competition in this regional contest. They championed Isle of Wight produce and became champions themselves.
Despite 265 MPs voting for it, the Conservative Government was able to defeat an attempt to lower the voting age this week. South East MEP Catherine Bearder says the battle isn't over.