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SANDOWN High School has beaten all the odds to scoop first place in the first-ever national finals of Rock Challenge.
The 80-strong dance ensemble wowed the judges and a 4,000-plus audience with its vibrant Beauty And The Beast routine, at Sheffield Arena on Saturday.
Ryde High School also did the Island proud by gaining fifth place out of 12 entrants.
Together, both schools raised the £16,000 needed to take and accommodate the teams to South Yorkshire.
Islander Tim McFarlane, of Rock Challenge, said: "It was an absolutely incredible achievement that has really put the Island on the map. Both Island teams were the only participants that were student led and for Sandown to win as a regional open finals entrant, against a lot of premier teams, was amazing.
"Both teams had upped their performances with practice before the event, amid exam pressures, and it paid off. It shows the Island has a lot of talent. The Island should be so proud."
• Full report in the Friday, July 17, County Press.
Reporter: jonm@iwcpmail.co.uk
Sandown High School, winners of Rock Challenge.
Video produced by the Be Your Best Foundation. www.rockchallenge.co.uk
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