PUPILS at Teesside Prep and High School, in Eaglescliffe, are celebrating success at the Stockton Music and Drama Festival.

In the speech section of the event at Teesside High School, the school won 18 first prizes, 14 second prizes, 22 Certificates of Merit and the Open Championship.

Thirteen pupils and the Prep School choir took part in the music section.

They won 11 first places, seven second places and six third places.

Meanwhile, students filled the school foyer with shoe boxes containing gifts for needy children.

Headteacher Hilary French said: "We have collected more than 220 boxes of gifts, an effort which has involved the whole school and which we hope will bring some comfort to children who otherwise would not have much to smile about this Christmas."