The King's Academy proved to have model pupils as they took to the catwalk to raise hundreds of pounds for charity.

Dozens of students from The King's Academy, in Coulby Newham, dressed for success at the fashion extravaganza and raised more than £500 for the academy's three adopted charities: The Butterwick Children's Hospice, The Great North East Air Ambulance and The Uhuru Ministries in Kenya.

The event, organised by assistant vice principal and head of textiles Carey Brownless, saw students modelling the latest in evening and designer wear from local retailers and fashion designers including Bliss, Kate Fearnley, Butterflies and Paul Smith.

"This is the third year that we have hosted a fashion event and every year its gets bigger and better," said Ms Brownless.

"We have had fantastic support from local fashion outlets that have donated more than 60 fabulous outfits for the show and everyone who has taken part has really enjoyed the whole experience."

Talented year 12 textile students also modelled their own creations, made from unorthodox materials including bottle tops, newspaper, plastic and leaves.

Academy vice principal John Rhodes added: "When the Academy opened six years ago we decided to support a local, a regional and an international charity to make students aware of issues on their own doorstep and across the world.

"Our students have raised an extraordinary amount of money from a number of organised events and tonight has been a wonderful example of their creativity and originality to do something just that little bit different."

The invited audience of parents' family and friends were also entertained with street dancing choreographed and performed by the students and a guitar and vocal solo by 18-year-old Lewis De Andrade.

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