St. Peter’s Lego Team are successful in the Regional Finals

with their family and friends, especially if they live in an area that allows them to do so regularly.

I am delighted that we were able to facilitate a provision of beach wheelchairs on the Redcar beach and I hope it will be possible for this project to be expanded in the future across our coastline.

“I would also like to thank all officers and volunteers who made this possible as well as ‘RCVDA’ for taking on the project going forward, ‘Northern Renewable Centre’ for hosting the wheelchairs and running the hiring process and ‘Route 1 Coffee House and Bike Maintenance Service’ for upholding the wheelchairs’ good condition.”

Ward Member for Dormanstown, Cllr Ceri Cawley, who had a major involvement throughout the project and who continues to champion disability, said: “It is amazing to see this programme, that took us two and a half years to complete, finalised. These chairs will not only make a difference for the residents of Redcar and Cleveland as we have been contacted by people from Leeds to inquire about the wheelchairs and been made aware that Redcar has become the closest accessible beach for areas going as far as South Yorkshire. Hopefully, more people will be visiting Redcar in order to enjoy the beauty of the coastline.

“ This is only the beginning for us as we aim for Redcar and Cleveland to become the most inclusive borough in North East, and I will continue to promote inclusivity and be the voice of those disabled for as long as I can.”

The opening was dedicated to Emily Matthews, a young girl who didn’t have the chance to ever go to the beach because of her condition and whose family was part of the driving force to complete this project. Emily sadly passed away last year, and her family revealed the plaque in her honour during the launch. As the quote says on the plaque everyone deserves the option to enjoy any outdoor space.

The beach wheelchairs can be hired from the Northern Renewable Centre, 39-41 Esplande, Redcar, TS10 3AG, or booked by calling 07729 751561.

TheSt Peter’s Lego Team competed in the regional finals of the FIRST Lego League in South Shields at the beginning of February. They came up with ideas, and built a working model, to show how the school can become a carbon negative and fully sustainable environment.

The team programmed the robot to complete tasks linked to the ‘Superpowered’ theme. Mr Ormerod and Mr Hayden effectively supported the team, giving them the encouragement and confidence to plan and deliver their project. We were delighted to be awarded the winners of the presentation which is a magnificent achievement against primary and secondary schools across the Northeast of England. This rewards all their hard work on a Friday evening after school, we are very proud of them all!