THIRTY year ten students at Red House School, in Norton, near Stockton, are embarking on the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.

The youngsters will follow a varied course of activities during the next few months, ranging from working with children to mountain rescue.

They will also undertake activities in the skills section of the course, including sign language, sports officiating, library skills and car maintenance.

Headteacher Chris Allen said: "It is fantastic to have such a tremendous number of our students taking part."