Two students in Wymondham have triumphed in a national photography competition.

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: One of Paula Averkamp's winning photographs in the Rotary Young Photographer contest. Picture: Paula AverkampOne of Paula Averkamp's winning photographs in the Rotary Young Photographer contest. Picture: Paula Averkamp (Image: Archant)

Paula Averkamp, a year 12 fine art student at Wymondham High Academy, submitted three photographs into the Rotary Young Photographer contest, which had 220 entrants.

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: One of Paula Averkamp's winning photographs in the Rotary Young Photographer contest. Picture: Paula AverkampOne of Paula Averkamp's winning photographs in the Rotary Young Photographer contest. Picture: Paula Averkamp (Image: Archant)

She progressed through local and district level, and last week found that her photographs, based around the theme of reflection, won the national contest.

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: One of Gabriel Guilfoyle's highly commended photographs in the Rotary Young Photographer contest. Picture: Gabriel GuilfoyleOne of Gabriel Guilfoyle's highly commended photographs in the Rotary Young Photographer contest. Picture: Gabriel Guilfoyle (Image: Archant)

Her success was shared by fellow pupil Gabriel Guilfoyle, a year nine photography student, whose three photographs received a highly commended from the national judges.

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: One of Gabriel Guilfoyle's highly commended photographs in the Rotary Young Photographer contest. Picture: Gabriel GuilfoyleOne of Gabriel Guilfoyle's highly commended photographs in the Rotary Young Photographer contest. Picture: Gabriel Guilfoyle (Image: Archant)

Both, who were put forward by the Rotary Club of Norwich, have now been invited to attend an awards presentation at the Norwich University of the Arts in June to celebrate their success.

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: One of Paula Averkamp's winning photographs in the Rotary Young Photographer contest. Picture: Paula AverkampOne of Paula Averkamp's winning photographs in the Rotary Young Photographer contest. Picture: Paula Averkamp (Image: Archant)

Rotary International in Britain organises several competitions for young people, including young musician and young writer.