CYCLER, the rapping robot, will be coming to schools in High Wycombe in July.

The robot forms part of Waste Watch's schools roadshow where they teach children the benefits of recycling.

The school sessions feature the robot dancing and singing the "recycling rap".

Children can also talk to the robot about recycling.

Geoff Collett, schools worker who goes to schools with Cycler, said: "The children quickly learn the message and soon join in and it's a message that they'll also enjoy taking home."

Next week the robot will be at Maplewood Special Needs School and Chilton Gate Special Needs School, in High Wycombe.

BALLOONS launched from Highworth Combined School, Highworth Avenue, High Wycombe, have been scattered throughout Europe.

The balloons, filled with helium, were launched as part of the school's science week held between June 18 and June 22.

Headmaster Graham Kilner said: "One balloon has been returned from Germany and another one from just outside Paris."

BTEC Performing arts students from Cressex School, Holmers Lane, are performing in their Summer Showcase on July 12 and 13 and the show starts at 7.30pm.

The 16 and 17-year-olds will be demonstrating parts of their repertoire from their course.

The school's musical this year will be Blood Brothers.

If you would like to reserve a ticket call 01494 437729.

CHILDREN from Francis Edmonds School, in Lane End, will be in concert at the Elim Centre on Wednesday evening.

The children will be in the Carnival of the Animals, which is the conclusion of almost a year's work with the City of London Sinfonia (CLS) who are in residence at the Swan Theatre.

Musicians spent time at the school with both teachers and pupils in preparation for the event.