YOUNGSTERS at Leweston School raised hundreds of pounds for a good cause in dragon boat races at Sherborne Castle Country Fair.

The school in Sherborne entered three teams, with 17 members in each team – Leweston Blue (Year 9), Leweston Red (Years 7 to 10) and Leweston Sixth Form.

All three teams qualified for the youth final and the Sixth Form team also qualified for the senior final – with the second fastest time of the day.

In the youth final, Leweston had a clean sweep with Leweston Sixth Form taking gold, Leweston Blue silver and Leweston Red just pipping the Sea Cadets to take bronze.

The senior final was a close race between the first three boats, with Leweston Sixth Form recording their fastest time of the day to finish 3rd with less than a second between the teams.

A school spokesperson said: “Well done to everyone who worked hard in the races and had a great day out at the fair with friends and family.

“Leweston would like to thank all the officials and organisers of the event who put on a great day.”

Leweston aimed to raise £1,000 for Sherborne Food Bank but has beaten that target and is now seeking to raise £1,500.

The food bank feeds at least 50 families a week, which costs £1,000.

Anyone who would like to give money should visit the teams’ JustGiving page.