Page 32 • The HERALD • 8th October 2026 v READ THE HERALD ONLINE: www.herald-publishing.co.uk v KIDS ZONE Local School Attempts Guiness World Record Year 10 students at Hounsdown School have their ngers crossed waiting for o cial con rmation that they are World Record Holders! e entire year group worked together to try and make the world’s longest paper chain made by a team in one hour, and smashed the record with a chain measuring an incredible 3.89 km. Around 300 students and sta took part in the challenge earlier this year, organised by the school’s Maths department. It was Hounsdown’s second attempt at the record, having fallen short by 500 metres in 2025. is year, armed with lessons learned and renewed determination, the team returned to try again. e previous record, set by a team in Hong Kong, stood at 3.75 km. It’s nearly time to dust o those spooky costumes ready for this year’s Halloween Treat Trail in Hythe! To join in the fun, pop into Meeple Play Cafe or Toys Ahoy, from 17th October, to buy your trail bag and map (£3.50 each). On Saturday 31st October bring your trail bags down to Hythe; follow the map inside ticking o all the shops enroute and collecting a treat to pop in your bag from each along the way! ere will also be fairground rides and stalls in the village. is event is organised by volunteers from Hythe Alive. For more information visit: https://www. facebook.com/HytheAliveHampshire A er an intense hour of making the chain, students and sta faced an anxious wait while surveyors measured it. School staff were delighted with the result and proud of the students’ determination in achieving this record. DON’T FORGET TO BUY YOUR BAGS FOR THE HALLOWEEN TREAT TRAIL The 3.89km paper chain made by year 10 students at Hounsdown School
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