STUDENTS from a west Hull secondary school have won a performing arts competition for the second year running.
Kelvin Hall School has been crowned Rock Challenge champions at the Hull Arena.
Eighty pupils were involved in their thought-provoking production, which looked at the potential effects of bipolar disorder.
Head of drama Sarah Lazenby said: "Everyone is quite tired but over-the-moon to have won for the second year in a row.
"The idea was to educate about the symptoms but in a sensitive way.
"The students put a lot of research into the subject to find out more and learnt so much.
"I'm so proud of their efforts and everybody is proud to be a Kelvin student after winning the competition."
Hot on the heels at the dance and drama competition were Archbishop Sentamu Academy who finished in second place and Andrew Marvell in third.
Lucy Newby, 14, has taken part in Kelvin Hall's performances in the last three years.
"I am really happy about winning," she said.
"This will be the last year I take part so it is nice to have won.
"It is also good to take part in something which involves different year groups – people I probably wouldn't speak to otherwise.
"It is a great way to make some new friends.
"I was really surprised when we were announced as the winners as there was some really tough competition."
Humberside Police brought Rock Challenge to the region 16 years ago as an international performing arts competition focusing on driving home positive messages about substance misuse and crime prevention by providing young people with the opportunity to experience a drug-free high.
Each school taking part is challenged to create an eight-minute dance and drama performance based on a theme of their choice set to contemporary music.
The young people take responsibility for choreography, set design, lighting, costumes and hair and make-up.
Inspector Mick Stead, of Humberside Police, said: "I have thoroughly enjoyed the event.
"My expectations were exceeded and the event has shown young people in Hull at their very best.
"I have been impressed with the high energy, choreography and creativity demonstrated by each school as they took to the stage.
"Our young people have shown great self-discipline and teamwork."
The event on Monday night was opened with a performance by Cleeve Primary School in Hull, with their performance "Where Do I Fit In?"
John Readman, corporate director of children and young people's services at Hull City Council, said: "Rock Challenge is a great programme for schools and youth groups to engage with pupils through the arts.
"It gives young people the opportunity to develop a range of skills around teamwork, responsibility, communication while tackling some of the key issues around healthy lifestyles for children and young people, dealing with issues around smoking, drugs and alcohol.
"Let's not forget, though, it's also about fun and enjoyment and an opportunity for young people to grow and develop their talents.
"Hull City Council is proud to be involved in Rock Challenge alongside partners from the public, private and voluntary sectors."
