Youth Achievement Award

The 13 to 17-year-olds, from Ocean Road Community Centre, have been learning the language with the help of a South Tyneside College lecturer in preparation for their trip to the Italian capital.

The students are working towards their Youth Achievement Award and have been taking part in a taster Italian language course at the centre in South Shields.
During the trip, from Friday to Sunday, the students will be visiting some of the sights, including the Colosseum, the Spanish Steps and other places of cultural interest such as the Vatican City.

Liz Stephenson, centre manager at Ocean Road CA, said: "The young people work on various projects which go towards their Youth Achievement Awards which is run through South Tyneside Youth Service.
"For their new project they have been learning about different cultures from around the world.

"They have the opportunity to go to Rome and experience the Italian culture, as well as try to speak a little Italian while they are there."
Patricia Millward, language lecturer at the college, added: "The youngsters enjoy learning Italian and are looking forward to travelling to Rome this weekend.
"The college often delivers courses at community centres in the authority and the students always enjoy the sessions and participate well."
The trip was made possible thanks to funding, part of which came from the Youth Opportunity Fund through South Tyneside's Youth Service.