A TEST VAlley school has been recognised for its imaginative projects on a Hampshire town's history.

The Mountbatten School, in Romsey, received accolades for their well-researched projects submitted for the Warner Prizes, awarded on Monday, October 14, in Crosfield Hall.

Although The Romsey Academy did not participate this year, Mountbatten's Year 8 pupils were commended for their projects on the Industrial Revolution's impact on Romsey.

Meanwhile, Year 7 pupils focused their research on Romsey Abbey.

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The pupils' creativity was on full display with entries ranging from imagined historical letters and diaries to guidebooks, display panels, games, and even a T-shirt.

Each year, both Romsey secondary schools are invited to submit entries from Year 7 and 8 pupils about the history of Romsey.

Cash prizes were awarded for the best local history projects, along with special awards for the most artistically presented histories.

The winning projects were recognised for their quality and creativity, with the judges acknowledging the hard work put in by the pupils.

The judges Richard Cole, Donna Hutson and Nick Hutson, along with organiser Jennifer Adamson, extended their gratitude to the staff, pupils, and parents of Mountbatten School for their contributions.