Redcar & Cleveland College has come up with a novel way of getting students involved in Sport Relief this week – by installing a Nintendo Wii.

Students on the college’s sports and public services courses have organised a week-long programme of events to mark Sport Relief 2010, and the Nintendo Wii - along with the popular Wii Fit – has been just one of the many activities on offer.

The Nintendo has been located in the college’s main atrium and in return for playing one of the many sports-related games, students have been making a small donation to the charity.

For those who prefer the real thing, a host of other activities have been on offer, including an army style assault course in the college gym.

Students Jamie Brook, 24, and Paul Elliot, 17, who are studying Level 3 Fitness Instruction were amongst those who tried out the activities on offer.

Jamie, who tried his hand at Wii Golf, before tackling the assault course, said: “The activities have been great fun, but what has made it even better for us is that we have been raising money for good causes while taking part.”

Paul added: “We’re hoping to raise as much money as possible and the response we’ve had from other students at the college who’ve been wanting to take each other on playing on the Wii has meant it’s been a really successful event.”