A GROUP of students from The Priory Talocher School, Monmouth, have climbed South Wales's highest mountain peak in the name of Sport Relief.

The school is home to 18 students ages 11-18, with Emotional, Social or Behavioural Difficulties (ESBD), and it was their idea to scale the highest point in the Brecon Beacons, Pen-Y-Fan, at 2,907ft.

The school's PE Teachers led the youngsters to the summit in an attempt to raise as much money as possible for Sport Relief.

In total the school has raised more than £500 from the selling of raffle tickets, sweatbands and sponsorship for the actual walk.

Owen Marshall, who was one of the teachers present, said: "It was a beautiful day and every student made it to the summit.

"Everyone worked extremely hard in preparation for this, they've raised a great amount of money and have taken part in quite a taxing physical challenge.

"This is a tricky climb, and then if you take into account the special needs of our students it makes their achievement even greater."

Vice principal of Talocher School, Claire Imber, said: "I am extremely proud all of our staff and students for completing this challenge."