THE South Wilts Junior Girls Athletics' team took to the track and field for the regional finals of the English Schools Cup Competition.

The team, comprising Year 7 and 8 students, made the trip to Millfield School last Wednesday where they braved adverse weather conditions.

After some personal bests, they claimed first place, and with it qualification to the national final on Saturday, July 2 in Bedford.

Teachers Hayley Marsh and Jo Hole, who have prepared the team for the competitions, said: "We are extremely proud of their achievement - the first time a South Wilts team has qualified for the nationals.

"Very well done and good luck for the finals!"