Two schools make it to Channel Islands quiz final

Ava, Sienna and Charlotte from Melrose School will be competing in the final

Two schools in Guernsey will be taking part in the final of an annual quiz for pupils from the Channel Islands.

The Guernsey heat of the 2025 de Putron challenge took place on Tuesday at Beau Sejour Leisure Centre in Guernsey for Year 6 and Year 8 pupils.

Every school in the island took part, with Year 6s from Melrose School and Year 8s from Blanchlande School chosen to compete in the final.

The Jersey heat will take place at the Jersey Royal Showground on 18 March.

Melrose School teacher Sarah Morris said she was "bursting with pride" after the Year 6 team's achievement, adding it involved "a lot of preparation".

Mrs Morris added the team would be "heads down preparing for the final".

'Absolutely elated'

Melrose School pupil Ava, 10, said: "It was quite nerve-racking.

"But it was really fun and exciting."

Sienna, 11, also a Melrose School pupil, said: "I felt really nervous but when I found out we got into the final I was absolutely elated."

Charlotte, 11, said there were some tough questions.

The teams will compete at the inter-island final in Guernsey this year at Les Cotils on 1 April.