TEENAGERS have raised over £4,000 so they can jet to Malaysia for a field trip.
With backs aching from car-washing and bag-packing they've now organised a massive fireworks display for their community.
Sixth-formers at the Kimberley School got to work early this year after being offered the chance to head east.
Their destination is the Crops for the Future Research Centre in Kuala Lumpur.
The trip, from June 29 to July 10, will form part of their A-Level studies, which they've had to manage alongside their fundraising efforts.
As well as the £4,000 they've made themselves, £3,000 has been donated by the school's governors.
With just over two weeks to go before the big date, the students are bubbling with excitement.
Melissa Cooper, 17, of Awsworth Lane, Cossall, said it would help with her university applications.
"I'm a little nervous because it's a completely different culture but I know it's going to be a great experience."
Liz Price 16, of Temple Drive, Nuthall, was grateful for the efforts of the school staff.
She said: "They worked really hard to organise it all. I'm really excited, I've never been anywhere like this before."
James Prigg, 18, of Bowden Drive, Beeston, said he hopes that it's going to be a big help on his career path.
He added: "I'm hoping to study to be a biologist. It's going to be a great opportunity to see a different culture as well as learn about biology in the field."
One of the organisers is the school's head of biology, Dr Rafaelle Del Buono.
He said: "They are travelling to a part of the world they've never been to before. It's an educational visit but they will learn so much culturally.
"They're some of the most hard working student ever. The effort they've gone to make this work is phenomenal."
Although they will continue fundraising as close as they can to their departure, the fireworks show at the school is set to be the students' crowning glory.
Dr Del Buono said one of the pupils' parents, a pyrotechnician, has set up an incredible display worth thousands for crowds in Kimberley.
The event takes place next Thursday at the Kimberley Leisure Centre Field.
Tickets are £5 for adults, £3 for children, £12.50 for families (2 adults 2 children) and must be bought in advance.
For more information and to book tickets contact the school
