Three Courier Country schools took part in the Scottish final of the Be Your Best Rock Challenge in Dundee.
Montrose Academy, Forfar Academy and Arbroath High strutted their stuff on stage at the Caird Hall against teams from across the country after triumphing in regional heats in April.
Schools from across Scotland took part, with only one able to net a place in the national final.
Arbroath High performed Enchanted, Forfar Academy’s piece was titled A Twisted Tale and Montrose gave a performance entitled Always Winter but Never Christmas.
The competitions are professionally produced events held in some of the major theatres across the UK.
Schools spend the day rehearsing in front of their peers and supporting one another before performing to a live audience of friends, family, VIP guests and a panel of judges.
Marked on production, design and performance, schools are presented on stage at the end of the evening show with awards of excellence in a variety of areas.
The top placing teams are also announced and qualify for the final where they are invited to compete with other winners from across the country.
The key aim is to utilise the performing arts to divert and dissuade young people from involvement in anti-social behaviour including substance misuse.
Speaking of the benefits of Rock Challenge, Police Scotland Divisional Commander for Highland and Islands, Chief Superintendent Julian Innes said: “The community planning partnership has been an avid supporter of Rock Challenge for the past five years and every year we continue to be impressed by the effort of all those who take part in this fantastic initiative.
“It continues to be a huge benefit to young people across the country, with those taking part getting involved in an activity within the classroom, to make healthier choices regarding drug and alcohol use.”
The Rock Challenge concept originated in Australia but was picked up in the UK in 1996 by Hampshire Constabulary. Since then it has grown from strength to strength.
Laura Gordon, head teacher at finalists Alness Academy, said: “Taking part in Rock Challenge has been a great experience.
“The whole school, and the local community, are very proud of all the performers and the backstage crew who have worked so hard.
“It was a thrill for them to win the heats and they have been filled with lots of energy and excitement.”
The winning school will qualify for the national final, which organisers confirmed last night will be held at the Milton Keynes Theatre on July 6.