Round-up: April's activity at the Foundation of Light
From inspiring participant stories to activity-packed half-term delivery, April 2024 was full of action at the Foundation of Light.
We have had an amazing reaction since we opened our doors to the public with thousands of young people, adults and families enjoying the world-class facilities. From September the Beacon will be fully operational, hosting a comprehensive range of sports and educational activities for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Phil King, Beacon of Light General ManagerShowcasing the Beacon as a truly multi-use venue, the next generation of engineers will be inspired at the Bring It On! event in October, welcoming over 1,000 secondary school pupils, following the North East Automotive Expo, the region's only automotive exhibition a few weeks earlier. On the pitch, local businesses including Gentoo and More Than will compete in the Beacon's first Corporate Tournament. The Beacon of Light School is also set to complete its move from the Stadium of Light in time for the next academic year, providing even more youngsters with opportunities to improve their futures.
From inspiring participant stories to activity-packed half-term delivery, April 2024 was full of action at the Foundation of Light.
BBC Children's and Education, the Premier League and ParalympicsGB have come together to launch Super Movers for Every Body.
Sunderland AFC’s Jack Clarke and Bradley Dack joined Foundation of Light participants for a candid discussion around mental health ahead of the students' trip to Wembley Stadium to present a social action project.