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Blackburn pupils ready to fly flag for Prince William
9:59am Thursday 8th May 2008
PUPILS are busy making flags to give Prince William a right royal welcome.
Youngsters at St Aidan's Primary School, Mill Hill, Blackburn, have also been busy learning about the history of the Royal Family.
Acting head teacher Laura Pooles is hoping that the pupils are able to "show teamwork" which she believes to be "a very important part of the curriculum".
Staff and students are also hoping to write their own newspaper article about the visit.
The prince is coming to town to check on pupils' soccer skills in his role as president of the Football Association.
Mrs Pooles said that the visit would be "great publicity for the school, but the most important thing is that the children enjoy it and feel special for a day".
She added: "As you can imagine, there are lots of people who want to be present, so parents will have to watch from a community park close by."
Asked about her opinion of Prince William, she said "He is a very good role model.
"I have heard that he is a very pleasant young man, and we are looking forward to meeting him."
Hayley Probert, 11, is one of the children taking part in the coaching session being put on for the Prince. She said: "I am really excited about Prince William's visit. It will be a great opportunity to meet him; one I will never forget"
"I think the Prince will think that Blackburn is a great place and that St Aidan's school is a really good school to go to because we are all so friendly.
"I am really looking forward to meeting our future king," added Callum Clark, also aged 11.
FA Director of Football and former West Ham and England legend Sir Trevor Brooking, who will join Prince William at St Aidan's, said: "The Skills Programme is all about getting boys and girls enthused through positive encouragement and allowing them to express themselves with a ball.
"It's not about becoming a world-beater, it's about fun and improving your skills, whatever your level."
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TRACEY, DARWEN says...
3:22pm Thu 8 May 08
ononsg, says...
5:10pm Thu 8 May 08
I bet they have!!!!!!
bt, mill hill says...
5:15pm Thu 8 May 08
ononsg wrote:No they definatly have not! I'm sure there will be some nice flowers stolen from Darwen though!
Have the Bins been emptied in Mill Hill this week I bet they have!!!!!!
frank..jr.., says...
7:21pm Thu 8 May 08
E, Blackburn says...
9:00pm Thu 8 May 08
Tramp, Dumpburn says...
9:10pm Thu 8 May 08
J, Blackburn says...
12:29pm Fri 9 May 08
E, Blackburn says...
1:20pm Fri 9 May 08
Tramp wrote:Yeah but I'm not illiterate though am I. That means you can't read or write, dirtbag!
Your the tosser who give a **** a bought him
FRANK..Jr.., says...
1:48pm Fri 9 May 08
E wrote:FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT !!!! MY MONIES ON THE TRAMP
Tramp wrote: Your the tosser who give a **** a bought himYeah but I'm not illiterate though am I. That means you can't read or write, dirtbag!
Freida, Blackburn says...
5:06pm Fri 9 May 08
j.p, burnley says...
9:02pm Sat 10 May 08
E, Blackburn says...
9:32pm Mon 12 May 08
Freida wrote:My daughter was one of the children who was lucky enough to play football with Prince William, and if you'll take the time to read my earlier post you'll see that I was sticking up for the school and what an honour it was to have him there. Now say sorry.
:-( I thought this page was to comment on the news, not show people how quick we attack each other! St Aidan's is the first school in Lancashire to be honoured by a visit from the Prince, way to welcome him guys! And what did that lovely little girl ever do to you?
Mr Angry, Blackburn says...
1:15am Tue 13 May 08
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