Pupils and staff are celebrating after being awarded a Premier League Primary Stars kit and equipment pack.

The pack contains 15 brand new Nike football kits, which will be used by the year 5 and 6 boys and girls football teams. Online Maths, English and PSHE resources have also been provided which will inspire children and allow them to develop vital skills needed in and out of school.

The Kit and Equipment Scheme forms part of the Premier League Primary Stars offer to primary schools in England and Wales. This is a curriculum-linked education programme that uses the appeal of the Premier League and its clubs to inspire children to learn, be active and develop important life skills.

Delivered by the Football Foundation, the Premier League Primary Stars Kit and Equipment Scheme gives teachers a range of equipment that can be used across different curriculum areas to get children active.

Also available is a free downloadable suite of resources for teachers across Key Stages 1 and 2 in English, Maths, PE and PSHE. The easy-to-use materials have been developed in partnership with education organisations including the National Literacy Trust and the PSHE Association.

Mathematician Rachel Riley and children’s authors Cressida Cowell and Dan Freedman also helped to create the teaching packs, which use real life sport examples to put lessons into a relevant and engaging context for children.

Richard Scudamore, Executive Chairman of the Premier League and Football Foundation Trustee, said: “Congratulations to Newminster Middle School on their successful application for a Premier League Primary Stars Kit and Equipment pack. We hope this kit, coupled with the free downloadable online resources, will help teachers harness the popularity of football to inspire primary school kids in everything from Maths and English to teamwork and sport.”

Mr Dick, PE Subject Leader, said: “The kit will be so beneficial to all our KS2 teams so they look the part in their many fixtures throughout this season and many more after. The equipment pack and online resources have already been used to great effect. Many thanks to the Premier League for gifting the kit and equipment pack.”