Kieran Trippier joins PE lesson with Premier League Primary Stars

Kieran Trippier became the star student at a PE lesson led by Newcastle United Foundation in Newcastle’s East End.

The Newcastle United full-back joined schoolchildren at Walkergate Community School where pupils engage in physical activity delivered by the Foundation, using the power of football to inspire young people to be active.

Pupils were told to welcome a new student to their group and were delighted when Trippier arrived to help coach their session.

Taking the lead from Foundation staff, the former England international helped children to improve their teamwork and communications skills, as well as presenting awards to pupils working hard to display Premier League Primary Stars values.

Premier League Primary Stars is the Premier League’s primary school education programme, using the appeal of football to help children be active and develop essential life skills.

Gavin Ferry, Learning and Skills Senior Manager at Newcastle United Foundation, said: “Premier League Primary Stars allows us to use the power of football to help children build confidence, learn new skills and discover what they are capable of.

“Having Kieran Trippier join a session shows our pupils that even elite players experience challenges, and that resilience and teamwork are essential both in school and in life.

“His encouragement made a real impact on the young people we work with every day.”

Premier League Primary Stars is the Premier League’s primary school education programme. Funded by the Premier League, through the Premier League Foundation, the programme uses the appeal of football to help children to be active and develop essential life skills.

To date, the Premier League has invested £73 million into Premier League Primary Stars, through the Premier League Foundation, with a further £23.5 million committed over the next three years.

Trippier also met with sports leader students from Benfield School who are applying their passion for PE to become mentors for younger pupils during PE lessons.

Working with the NEAT Academy Trust in the East End of Newcastle, Newcastle United Foundation support to students identified as potentially struggling with transitions, focusing on social-emotional skills, aspirations and resilience.

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