A WEST Somerset school has won praise from the judges of a county-wide gardening challenge.

But the youngsters must now wait to see if those positive points have won them valuable prizes.

The 'Dig It, Grow It, Cook It, Eat It' challenge encourages primary and secondary pupils to plant, harvest and eat their own food while recording all the details in a scrapbook that could win them a share of hundreds of pounds worth of prizes.

And now Cutcombe First School at Wheddon Cross have made it through to the final stage of the challenge after wowing judges with their impressive book.

The school was among 38 to enter from Somerset, including Danesfield Church of England School in Williton, Dulverton Middle School and Washford's Old Cleeve Church of England First School.

The competition was judged by Carymoor Environmental Trust chief executive Frances Stuart, Viridor chief executive Colin Drummond and Somerset environmental campaigner Tracey Smith, who said: "It is wonderful for kids to see that growing their own is simple, and to make the connection between their own good health and a healthy planet. Somerset can be proud of their efforts, and I've been impressed by each and every entry."