College students host coffee morning with a difference
Students from Queen Alexandra College recently hosted a coffee morning focused on sports with many businesses being invited.
Twelve representatives from Ricoh Europe, Crown Paint, MSV Consultancy and Asda all attended the College in Harborne to take part in a SporTea Session.
The SporTea Session started with an hour of different sports in the College's sports hall, all led by students who are studying various sports and coaching qualifications.
Activities included wheelchair volleyball, badminton and a game designed by one of the students which involves trying to score a goal against your opponent with both opponents being masked with a ball containing a bell challenging the player to use different senses.
The second part of the event was a much-welcomed afternoon tea run by the College’s hospitality students.
As well as the event being a great opportunity for businesses to gain a greater understanding of the work of the charity, it also supported the students’ learning, offering them the experience of running an event and leading groups of people through sporting activities and offering hands-on experience in a real hospitality setting.
Vanessa Anness from Ricoh Europe said: “SporTea gave us a chance to meet and learn new skills and perspectives from the students through sports we’ve never participated in, using new tools like wheelchairs, and changing how we interact with our surroundings by being blindfolded and throwing a ball at each other!
“The afternoon tea was the perfect end, with a selection of delicious sandwiches and hot drinks, served with such a warm welcome.
“The students brought such passion, energy, and enthusiasm to each of the sports and the tea service. Thank you to all of the students and staff that made the event possible, and I hope I get the chance to do it again.”
Queen Alexandra Charity empowers young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities to achieve their ambitions and to lead fulfilling lives. It achieves this by offering a comprehensive range of services, including specialised education, residential support, community engagement, and enterprises.
