Foundation Studies students from Lowestoft College are using the latest technology to help improve their fitness, co-ordination and IT skills.

The students have been selling cards and gifts at the college to raise money for the games console and controllers. Their fundraising also had a welcome boost from parents of some of the students who raised £100 towards the cause.

Course lecturer Gill Phillippo said: “The students are really excited about the games console and are looking forward to using it. As part of their course our students have to take part in leisure activities so this will count towards that. The system will also play a role in helping the students to improve their reading and IT skills.”

The fundraising is set to continue as the groups are hoping to invest in additional handsets and new games.