A school in Great Yarmouth has unofficially broken the world record for the most double high-fives in three minutes.

Eastern Daily Press: Pupils of Ormiston Venture Academy, in Gorleston attempted the record on Wednesday, October 14 in their school field. Picture: Ormiston Venture AcademyPupils of Ormiston Venture Academy, in Gorleston attempted the record on Wednesday, October 14 in their school field. Picture: Ormiston Venture Academy (Image: Archant)

A school in Great Yarmouth has unofficially broken the world record for the most double high-fives in three minutes.

Ormiston Venture Academy, in Gorleston attempted the record on Wednesday, October 14 in their school field.

Principal of the school, Gilbert-Barnham, said: “We are so proud of all our students and staff at Ormiston Venture Academy.

“It isn’t everyday that you get the chance to set a world record, but we are privileged to see our students reach success in the academy each and every day.”

Eastern Daily Press: Pupils of Ormiston Venture Academy, in Gorleston attempted the record on Wednesday, October 14 in their school field. Picture: Ormiston Venture AcademyPupils of Ormiston Venture Academy, in Gorleston attempted the record on Wednesday, October 14 in their school field. Picture: Ormiston Venture Academy (Image: Archant)

Led by Vinny, the Ormiston Venture Academy Raptor mascot, students and staff formed a single line of those ready for the challenge.

Three minutes and 231 double high-fives later, the academy, which is sponsored by Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT), broke the world record and are just awaiting confirmation from officials at The Guinness Book of World Records.