'And tonight's Rock Challenge winner is...Dingwall Academy!'
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DINGWALL Academy have triumphed at the first night of the Highland regional heats of this year's Rock Challenge.
The Ross-shire secondary pipped second placed Thurso High School on the opening night of the heats being staged this week at Eden Court in Inverness.
Invergordon Academy were placed third.
The Rock Challenge, which has evolved into a global movement, aims to inspire, engage and motivate young people to make healthy and positive lifestyle choices.
Teams of students who work for months on their performances, are given up to eight minutes to perform their chosen theme to an audience made up of family, friends, VIPs, sponsors and a panel of industry professionals.
Fortrose Academy eneterd the challenge for the first time.
Tomorrow night, another Ross-shire debutant will take up the Rock Challenge for the first time when Milton and Newmore Primary Schools reveal what they have been working on.
Another Easter Ross primary, Hilton of Cadboll, will join them on Tuesday, April 3 with Black Isle entrants Culbokie and Resolis also strutting their stuff.
The third Highland heat on Wednesday, April 3 will reveal what Alness Academy have been working on this year. The school has a long and successful history with the competition. They'll be joined by Ben Wyvis Primary and Dingwall Primary. Teams made up of pupils from Kingussie, Aviemore, Millburn and Charleston will also feature.
The event is regarded as a great opportunity for young people to perform in a professional venue. The experience encourages an adrenalin-based high gained through performing, rather than using tobacco, alcohol or other drugs.
Pictures and reaction to follow.
