KIDDERMINSTER pupils are jumping for joy after winning their first inter-schools athletic competition, writes Lisa Heritage.

Comberton Middle School children took the title in the first Wyre Forest District Key Stage Two Athletic event earlier this month.

Thirteen schools took part in a number of activities including the the 800m, hurdles and triple jump on Stourport's athletics track.

PE teacher Joe Lindley from Wribbenhall Middle School in Bewdley organised the event which was hailed a great success.

Comberton Middle School PE teacher Mark Pigford said : "The competition not only developed the children's athletic skills but also taught them the importance of team work."