A RUGBY festival was organised by Spen Valley High School for its pupils and those from seven feeder schools.

The event was held at Dewsbury Rams ground with West Yorkshire Police's children's charity, Young Victims of Crime.

The event followed news that the school has been awarded Sports College Status after two years of hard work supported by the Richard Allen Group, a local engineering company, and other members of the local community.

Robert Johnson, managing director of the Richard Allen group, said:

"We firmly believe in supporting the needs of young people to enable them to achieve their individual potential.

"This is why we extended our support to St John Fisher High School in their bid for Sports College status."