Students at Penketh High School have been awarded for their keen business skills at this year’s Young Enterprise Area Finals.

A group of eight students from year 12, who called their company Apollo,  took the prize for Best Trade Stand for their DVD and resource pack which addresses the issues surrounding bullying.

Teacher John Carlin said of the year 12s: “They were absolutely fantastic on the night and a real credit to the school, I can’t tell you how proud I am of them all.”

“Sadly we didn't win the overall team prize, but it was indicated to our team that we were close to winning.

“Our business, however, was acknowledged by many there as the best and most original idea and everyone were impressed with the issues it is trying to address.

“Representatives from some the schools present have placed orders for our resource and a director from the Golden Square Shopping Centre gave the group his number and is keen to launch our resource pack in a new venture they are launching in family products.”

The quality of the delivery of Enterprise Education at the Heath Road School was also acknowledged as they received the Centre of Excellence Award for their outstanding teaching and commitment to enterprise education programmes.

Anyone interested in purchasing the anti-bullying resource pack can do so by contacting the high school on 01925 722298.

Young Enterprise is an educational organisation which works develop young people’s business skills.