01-07-2025
Students take seaside trip to special needs centre
School students from Heathfield and St Francis schools have enjoyed visits to the Wheel House at Hill Head on the Solent.
Across the spring seven different classes, including Julia, a student at St Francis School took part in the seaside visits.
The lessons, organised by Fareham Rotary Club, included activities such as walks along the promenade, visits to local playgrounds, and lessons in identifying seaside-specific items.
These activities are designed to improve vocabulary and recognition skills in students aged between three and 19 who have varying levels of severe and complex learning difficulties.
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Used by around 130 groups yearly, the facility can also be booked for future visits via wheelhousefarehamrotary@
The Wheel House, originally opened in 1948, serves as respite for people with disabilities as well as their carers.
As well as easy access for the disabled, it is equipped with a toilet, kitchen, hearing loop, tables, and chairs, comfortably accommodating up to 42 people.
