Special constable helps make 1,500 face masks as part of effort by Abergele secondary school

A special constable has helped to make more than 1,500 protective visors to aid the fight against the coronavirus.

Matt Roberts teamed up with his colleagues at Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan after realising there was a shortage of PPE available.

Initially the team at the Abergele secondary school made 100 face masks, but it soon became apparent there was a need for far more to protect critical workers from COVID-19.

Matt, who has taught design, craft and technology at the school since 2014 said: “It started with 100 now we are getting orders galore, and we have already supplied over 1500 across North Wales.

“We started using school materials, but as the demand has increased we are now relying on donations from the public to buy the materials required.”

He added a rota system had been put in place and a production line, with teachers from various departments coming in to help.

When not in school Matt, who comes from Llanrwst, volunteers a great deal of his spare time to being a special constable in Bangor.

“It’s all about team work,” said Matt, who will be leaving the school shortly to become a full time police officer.

For anyone requiring masks Matt and the team can be contacted via info@emrysapiwan.conwy.sch.uk