PUPILS from across Tees Valley came together to take part in the Bell Boat Regatta.

In total 54 young people from four school enjoyed splashing about on the water at the Tees Barrage International White Water Centre in the annual event.

Pupils from St Joseph’s Primary School in Redcar paddled their way to victory beating teams from Whitehouse Primary and Ash Trees Academy from Stockton and Priory Woods School from Middlesbrough.

The event was supported by young leaders from St Michael’s Catholic Academy, Billingham who ensured the children had a fun morning.

(CORR)Lis Greenwell, school sport officer for Tees Valley Sport said: “The children have had great fun paddling on the water and for many this was a new experience, they have grown in their confidence and experienced competition and teamwork.”

This event. which has been running for the past three years as part of the Tees Valley Sport and Youth Sport Trust Inclusion programme, is available for children with special education needs in all the schools across the Tees Valley area.