Louis Carey and other Bristol sporting stars visit Orchard School to be reading role models for pupils
BRISTOL sports stars joined pupils at a Horfield school for a celebration of literacy.
The stars – from Bristol City FC, Bristol Rovers FC, Bristol Rugby, University of Bristol and Bath University – worked with boys from Orchard School, discussing the books they read and the value of literacy.
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Bristol sports stars visit Orchard School to help encourage a love of reading. Above, Bradley Silverthorne, 14, with Louis Carey of Bristol City Picture: Michael Lloyd BRML20130128B-001
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Andre Freckleton, 12, and Seweryn Tryjankowski, 14, Garry Kenneth of Bristol Rovers, and Billy White, 11, and Rahim Abdul 14 BRML20130128B-003
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Bryan Rennie and Ian Grieve of Bristol Rugby BRML20130128B-004
Teachers have developed different approaches to reading and writing which have seen the school exceed national literacy targets.
Head of English Kathleen Mc- Gillycuddy said: "We are a school that values reading. Role models from the world of sport seem to be a great way of fostering a love of reading."
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Louis Carey, the Bristol City defender who is closing in on the all-time appearance record at Ashton Gate, added: "It was great to visit a school full of sport-loving youngsters all keen to read and learn."
Carey was joined by City skipper Cole Skuse and six members of the Bristol City Community Trust coaching team. Rovers players Adam Virgo and Gary Kenneth attended with education manager Adam Tutton, while Bristol Rugby were represented by first-teamers Bryan Rennie, Iain Grieve and Roy Winters.
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