A high school netball team are delighted after netting the first kit sponsorship deal in the school’s history.

The under-16 girls netball team at Debden Park High School in Loughton, landed the agreement with Epping based building contractors Gillard & Sons after winning the West Essex District League last year.

The team made up of 12 Year 10 and Year 11 students normally wear their PE kit for matches and tournaments but have been given sponsorship money for a new kit of professional style netball dresses.

The school's Head of PE, Jen Perry, said: “We are delighted to have a sponsor for the very first time at Debden Park High School.

"I am so proud of the team for their talent in netball, their dedication to training after school, and to helping out coaching and officiating the younger netball teams, as well as competing in tournaments at weekends.

"The team love their new dresses and we thank Gillard & Sons. We will be proudly wearing our kit in upcoming matches.”