TALENTED pupils from three schools won places at the grand final of a top outdoor challenge contest.

The youngsters from Chadsgrove, North Bromsgrove High and Waseley Hills High schools all took part in the Kielder Challenge in Kielder Forest, Northumberland.

The event was split into two consecutive two-day finals.

A team of eight youngsters from Chadsgrove and North Bromsgrove competed in the cup final as it was one of the top six scoring teams from regional heats. Waseley went in for the plate final as it was one of the second six highest scoring teams. Both teams clinched runners-up places. Points were awarded during the games for items such as planning, teamwork, communications and support.