SETTLE College witnessed the culmination of months of work with the publication of their BBC School News Report.

The nationwide project allows pupils to plan, film and create their own news report, with many making an appearance on national television.

This was the first time Settle College had taken part and its report on the Clapham-based Cave Rescue Organisation won much praise.

College principal Michele Costello said: "This is an excellent opportunity for the students to demonstrate a range of skills from research to media editing. Their final report on Cave Rescue was a fabulous achievement."

Led by English teachers Louise Horsfall and Polly Quick, the reporting team comprised year eight students Cameron Ogilvie, Keaver Gilmore, Jamie Lewis, Lily Whittle and Katie Tootill and year ten students Nathan Jeffs, Acacia Marshall and Elle Dawson,

Jamie, who interviewed Cave Rescue volunteers, said: “I enjoyed the experience so much I now want to join the Cave Rescue Organisation as a volunteer when I am 18.”

The report also included an interview with head of drama, Suzi Power, who benefited from a similar mountain rescue organisation in Scotland when she fell 50ft off a cliff whilst walking near Ben Nevis.

As part of the project, students hosted a bake sale to raise funds and even more awareness of the CRO, which is funded almost entirely by donations.

The report can be seen at settlecollege.org.uk/parents/departments/english/bbc-school-report