Generation Next is a new season of programmes from the BBC World Service. It will explore the world through the eyes of the next generation - the under 18s. A key part of the season is School Day 24.

On 6 December 2006, schools around the world will come together for 24 hours on air. Young voices will be at the centre of a global conversation. BBC World Service programme teams will bring schools together across conflict and political, cultural, and religious barriers. Can young people find common ground?

While some of the link ups will take place in English, many will be in regional languages from Mandarin, Hindi, Urdu and Arabic to Spanish, French and Swahili.

Audiences around the world will be able to listen to the conversation and send in questions across the whole range of link ups. Put 6 December in your school diaries now!

The BBC World Class website will host three lesson plans on debate and journalism around an environmental theme, which have been created for Generation Next.  There will also be School Day 24 website from the BBC World Service which will be live at the end of November. It will feature profiles of the schools being featured on-air and an e-mail form for children and schools to post questions. Tell your school all about it and get involved!

Here’s the article about School Day 24 on the BBC World Class website.

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