STUDENTS are to show their leadership and teamwork skills in a video recording that will be seen in schools all over the country.

Twenty pupils from Sunnydale Comprehensive School, Shildon, took part in outdoor challenges with the Durham Army Cadet Force at Stainton Camp, near Barnard Castle, in September.

Their efforts were filmed for a promotional videotape which will be used to promote Outreach - a programme aimed at developing teamwork and encouraging competition - within the armed forces.

The video will also be used to persuade politicians to provide more funding for the scheme.

The students enjoyed three days taking part in activities including rock climbing, abseiling, canoeing, tackling an assault course, camping out overnight and karting.

Later, at an awards ceremony, they were presented with certificates by the Durham Army Cadet Force's deputy commandant, Lieutenant Colonel Eddie Leadbitter.

The Most Successful Student Trophy went to Louise Adair, 14.

Videotape producer and director, Ken Neil, said: "Sunnydale students were chosen as subjects because the school had been involved in Outreach successfully in the past. The aim of the video is to show that Outreach is worth doing.''

Joy Gladwin, from the school, accompanied the students on their trip.

She said: "The students found it quite difficult, but very enjoyable, and they got a lot from it. We were delighted to be chosen to appear in the video and the students represented the school and town excellently.'