Young engineers from Middleton-in-Teesdale build up £1,150 for charity

TEESDALE’S engineers of tomorrow have had a chance to test their building mettle.
Year one and two pupils at Middleton-in-Teesdale Primary School were challenged to build the highest Lego model they could. 
Eggleston’s Steve Waggett, who works at construction company Sir Robert McAlpine, was on hand to help out.
He said: “We’ve built a few schools in the area and the North East – it’s part of the business to give back to the community and it keeps our responsibility up.”
Teacher Vicky Oliver said the children also attempted to build structures using spaghetti and marshmallows.
She added: “It helps in terms of working collaboratively and making the most of what you’ve got to hand.”
As well as the construction challenges, the children of the school raised £1,150 for Children in Need by doing a village charity walk.