South Tyneside school teachers praised after producing over 3,000 face visors for key workers

South Shields teachers who have produced thousands of items of much-needed PPE have been praised by key workers for keeping them safe.
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The visors have been donated to NHS workers, care homes, emergency services and others on the front-line.

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The team which was led by design and technology teacher, Thiago Reiss has been producing up to 250 visors a day, after he launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise the money for the resources.

Face visors made by design and technology staff at Harton Academy.Face visors made by design and technology staff at Harton Academy.
Face visors made by design and technology staff at Harton Academy.

The staff have received dozens of thank you messages from facilities across the North East who have received the PPE.

Many have praised the teachers for their “generosity” and applauded their efforts, saying how “grateful” and “relieved” essential workers were.

“It was something that design technology departments across the country have been doing, but it was nice to see everyone coming together as a team and Sir Ken Gibson and the other members of staff were really supportive,” said Mr Reiss.

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“It’s nice to feel that we managed to put our skills to good use and use technology to provide support during such challenging times.

Harton Academy in South Shields.Harton Academy in South Shields.
Harton Academy in South Shields.

“The messages that we have got from people saying we have helped them feel a little bit safer while they do their job have made it worthwhile.”

Executive headteacher, Sir Ken Gibson, has also commented how proud he is of his staff, he said: “Mr Reiss approached me a few weeks ago with the idea of making face visors for the NHS, care homes, police and other good causes.

“I thought that he might produce a couple of hundred but to have produced almost 3,200 is absolutely incredible.

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“I am extremely proud and delighted that the school has been able to make such an important contribution to many people in need of PPE.

“Some of the glowing comments that Mr Reiss and the staff have received have been unbelievable and I would like to thank everyone involved publicly for their magnificent efforts.”

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