YOUNGSTER Etalie Scott-Hays will start back at school next week clutching a Blue Peter Badge.
The nine-year-old, from Penwood Close, Billericay, has spoken of her delight after the prize badge arrived through her letterbox.
It was a reward for her hard work compiling a scrap book, on a recent holiday in South Africa.
Etalie said: "I asked if they would consider me for a badge because I've always wanted one.
"I told them I am the biggest Blue Peter fan ever.
"I went to South Africa to see my grandparents and had a fantastic time.
"I kept a scrapbook all about my trip and in it are aeroplane tickets, photos, maps and information leaflets."
The youngster has her Year 4 teacher Mrs Armitage, from Buttsbury Junior School, Billericay, to thank for suggesting she should keep the momentos of the trip.
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