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From the media centre during the T20 matches, Woodham Academy students tweeted and blogged their way through the Yorkshire and Lancashire matches.  They also conducted post-match interviews with England player Ben Stokes and  team captain Paul Collingwood.

The programme allowed them to work alongside sports journalists in an environment which was inspirational and enhanced their literacy and oratory skills.  Adam Murphy, Year 10, said “it was so useful as it boosted my confidence, gave me a good insight into sports journalism and allowed me to meet my hero, Paul Collingwood”.