FOUR schools in Middlesbrough will be getting a visit from a Royal Navy helicopter after winning prizes in a special competition to design and name future aircraft.
Pupils took part in the competition through a partnership with Middlesbrough Achievement Partnership (MAP).
And about 90 pupils from ten primary, secondary and special schools were rewarded with prizes for their efforts at a special event at the Acklam Green Centre.
As an extra special prize a Royal Navy helicopter will pay a visit to the four winning schools, Acklam Grange School, the Avenue Primary, Unity City Academy and the Kings Academy, all in Middlesbrough, in April.
Warrant Officer Glenn Gowling with the Royal Navy, said: “We were blown away by the standard of the designs submitted by the students – it was incredibly high, and they are all fully deserving of their prizes.
“The students were also a credit to themselves and their schools. During the event we held a Q&A and the questions were very thoughtful and interesting – some pushing us to the very limit.”
The partnership between the Royal Navy and Middlesbrough Achievement Partnership aims to link schools to employers to raise awareness of careers opportunities in the area along with raising aspiration and the development of key employability skills.
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