By EMMA CULLWICK SITTING on the No.11 bus, Alexandra Davis checks her nails are clean, inhales deeply, then breathes out nervously. She glances at the sky, tuts as heavy clouds threaten to unleash another burst of rain, and rummages for her umbrella.

Thirty five generous volunteers from Cadbury Trebor Bassett's Science and Technology Department have undertaken a gruelling environmental challenge at Sarehole Mill in an effort to preserve the popular attraction for future generations.

By Tony Collins A BIRMINGHAM school has been handed top marks by Government inspectors who gave it an "outstanding" bill of academic health. Hall Green Infants, in Petersfield Road, Hall Green, was even said to underestimate its effectiveness.

TWO Birmingham schools will be taking centre stage at this week's Education Show with classes demonstrating good practice using the latest technology in the teaching of art.

ENVIRONMENTALLY-aware students from two South Birmingham schools have won a poster design competition. Three pupils from Chilcote Primary School in Hall Green and Colmore Junior in Kings Heath designed a sign encouraging drivers to switch off their engines when parked outside schools.