A prominent woman in sport surprised pupils at her former school by taking part in a PE lesson.

Watford Ladies Football Club captain and Wales international Helen Ward dropped in on students at Bromet Primary School to take part in one of their Premier League Primary Stars lessons, on September 11.

The class, delivered by Watford FC’s Community Sports and Education Trust, helps children get active on their return from the summer holiday break.

Helen, accompanied by Watford FC mascot Harry the Hornet, joined the Year Five and Six Falcon class to donate a Premier League Primary Stars equipment pack which included footballs, numbered and lettered floor spots and giant dice.

Her visit coincides with the Premier League Primary Stars Kit and Equipment Scheme which enables primary school teachers across England and Wales to apply for a free Nike football strip or a free equipment pack like the one donated.

Watford FC is one of 101 Premier League, English Football League and National League clubs in England and Wales providing in-school support as part of Premier League Primary Stars.

Helen said: “It is a bit strange, I feel like a bit of a giant. When I was here just over 20 years ago now, everything definitely felt a lot bigger.

“It’s nice to be back, it brings back familiar memories and it’s good to see the school in such a good place and with such good children coming through.

“Football starts at a young age so for primary schools to have access to this sort of equipment and sessions that the Premier League put on and give out is fantastic.”

Year Five and Six teacher, Carol Burns, said: “This kit we’ve got now is absolutely superb because it gives the children opportunities and there’s even some children that have said they are now taking part in activities that they never would have taken part in before.

“Just looking around I’ve got a mix of boys and girls playing together and just getting on - it’s fantastic.”

Teachers in England and Wales have until October 26, 2018 to visit www.plprimarystars.com to register and apply for the free Nike kit or equipment pack.

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