Plymouth Albion rugby team had a convincing win this month against National League Oneleaders Reading Rams on March 11th – and whilst wearing a special kit designed by one of the pupils at Widey Court Primary School.
The match coincided with the 12 km St Luke’s Men’s Day Out through Plymouth, ending at Albion for a pasty and a pint and of course the rugby. This year,Plymouth Albion and St Luke’s joined forces to run a competition for children aged 11 or younger to design a special match kit for the game.
Widey Court pupil Lia came up a very colourful design based on ice creams and her favourite flavours and toppings. On the day, staff and children from Widey Court went to watch the game and to meet the players afterwards.
‘Lia’s kit has helped Albion raise thousands of pounds for St Luke’s and we’re so proud of her.’ Said Shaun Nicholls, Headteacher. ‘We had a great day in spite of the weather, and for many of our children it was the first time they had been to see Albion play so it was a real treat all round, especially when they won.’
Widey Court Primary School is part of Connect Academy Trust and has excellent sports facilities. ‘We are keen to help children and their families to take part in community life and one of our core values is ‘nurturing’. This is an excellent example of one of our family of schools getting involved and making a difference. I was delighted to be there on the day and see the kit in action and we all thoroughly enjoyed the rugby too.’ Added Stuart Bellworthy, CEO .