School pupils took home an impressive haul of medals after competing in a new athletics event.

Athletes from King Harold Academy in Waltham Abbey picked up nine medals, including three gold, when they took part in the first Kemnal Academic Trust Games.

The event, at the Crystal Palace athletics stadium last month, saw 73 King Harold pupils face competitors from 24 other schools.

Children across years seven to 10 took part in a range of field and track events.

An opening ceremony with all the schools was held, with year 10 pupils Adam Freeman and Elsie Stojic proudly holding the King Harold Academy flag high during the parade.

The school also provided the music with a 42-piece samba band.

• Gold medal winners - Teddy Hall (year seven) 200m; Billy Williams (year eight) Shot; Jacob Tooley (year nine) High Jump.

• Silver medal winners - Paris Colgate (year seven) 200m.

• Bronze medal winners - Albert Ball (year nine) 100m; Deniel Walker (year 10) 200m; Jack Whitten (year 10) Shot; Mia Opinel (year seven) 100m; Paris Colgate, Bayley Paul, Mia Opinel, Maddison Haythorn, Millie Foy (year seven) Relay.