ENERGETIC pupils have participated in a major challenge.

Back in October 2021, pupils in years five and six of Ysgol Y Garth started a sponsored cycle challenge using an exercise bike.

Their challenge was to cycle 6,707km - across the width of Africa - before Christmas.

This was to coincide with their African topic.

The pupils each took turns throughout the day to clock up the miles, and even continued the challenge at home!

Over the weeks, the pupils decided to increase their daily kilometres by walking and running around the playground.

This would ensure that they could hit their targets each week, and be able to reach their goal by Christmas.

The pupils worked tirelessly and completed the challenge on time.

All of the funds that the pupils raised have been split between school funds and the Barnardo’s charity in Llangollen.

Denbighshire Free Press: Headteacher Nathan Williams and representatives of the class handing over the donation to Julie Burke, from Barnardo’s.Headteacher Nathan Williams and representatives of the class handing over the donation to Julie Burke, from Barnardo’s.

Julie Burke, from Barnardo’s, told the pupils: “Your donation is very much appreciated and very important to us as we cannot help our vulnerable children without your kind and generous donations.”

Headteacher Nathan Williams added: “What an incredible achievement by the pupils of Ysgol Y Garth to complete such a challenge.

"All the pupils should be extremely proud of themselves.”

The staff of Ysgol Y Garth would like to say a huge well done to all of the pupils who took part, for being totally committed and for achieving this fantastic result.