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that it catered for children with profound, multiple severe learning difficulties, many also having physical and medical needs. She outlined the rigorous assessment process for entry and that an amount of money comes with every child who enters the school. Celia further explained that the school adopted a holistic approach with an individual curriculum for every child. Children can enter the nursery section under the age of three and leave at 11. The pupil total is 115. Although the school is a maintained one there are some development activities which need charitable support. She pointed out that the people of Sunderland were generous in the support given to the school and Rotary’s contribution was much appreciated. In giving the vote of thanks Rotarian Brian Thompson expressed the admiration of club members for the commitment given to the children by the teachers and support staff and that Rotary Seaburn would continue to support the school. Residents and helpers got together to help clean up the streets around the back lanes in St Michael’s ward, off Stockton Road/Tunstall Road. They had been working with the “Reclaim Your Lanes” project, which has been funded by the Council’s East Area Committee and supported by St Michael’s Councillors. The project helps educate, encourage and support residents to look after their local area and streets. Julia Bentley, Community Project Manager from Groundwork, who has been delivering this project, said: “We have been engaging with residents on their door steps, speaking to people about the issues and problems they face, giving information that will help them. We organised the clean-up to support local residents, who do come out and help look after their local area.” Many black bags of litter were collected off the streets around Cresswell Terrace and Argyle Street. The clean ups are one of many events that will be taking place around the St Michaels ward. The Rotary Club of Sunderland and the Rotary North East District are supporting young students to consider a career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Following on from the successful “Bring It On” event at the Beacon of Light in early October that attracted thousands of students from across the Region, a North East Rotary Technology Tournament will be held in March next year, hosted by Argyle House School in Thornhill Park. The Tournament will increase STEM skills and give teams from local schools a chance of career enhancing opportunities with major national and local companies, entitled “Ready! Set! Create! “It is designed to complement the National Curriculum and for students to have fun while designing and building a functioning technology project. from 12.30pm to 2pm and is for those who are in need, vulnerable or lonely. A free home-cooked meal and dessert, along with tea, coffee or soft drink, will be provided. This scheme is part of the St Michael’s Community Connector Hub with funding from the East Area of Sunderland Council, supported by local St Michael’s ward Councillors Sunderland Ladies’ Probus Club will meet in St John’s Church hall, Ashbrooke Road, on Thursday, November 22, with coffee at 10am and the meeting starting at 10.30am. The guest speaker will be Ann Scott with a talk entitled, Guatemala. Thornholme Residents’ Association will meet on Monday, November 19, in Ashbrooke Sports Club, at 6pm. On Friday, November 9, at 7pm, Nostalgia Swing Quintet, supported by Band Substance Community Group, will present a 100th Anniversary Concert celebrating the end of the First World War with singalong songs from the era in the parish church hall, Sandy Chare. The speaker will be Chris Moore and tickets cost £5 from Jean Atkinson on 0191 529 3574, Tony Lucas on 07432 596 555 and Hazel Ayers on 549 0300. Take along food for a sharing supper and your own liquid refreshment.