PUPILS from a primary school are celebrating after they were crowned North-East winners of the Premier League Writing Stars poetry competition 2020.

Children from year two at South Stanley Infant and Nursery School took inspiration from Beautiful Ambition by poet and hip-hop artist Karl Nova.

They were challenged to write a poem based on the theme of ambition.

A panel of judges including Waterstones Children’s Laureate Cressida Cowell, Leicester City Captain and Premier League winner, Wes Morgan and Karl Nova read over 7,000 entries that were received from schools across England and Wales.

Class Five composed a beautiful collective piece titled “Listen!’

Headteacher Louise Thompson said: “We are absolutely over the moon to be crowned winners of this national competition.

“One of our core beliefs is that our children can achieve anything they want, no matter how big or small.

“For them to put into words their understanding of this is beautiful but for it to then go on to win a national competition is just amazing for them.

“Winning reiterates our message, if you have the ambition, you can achieve anything.

“Having been away from school for such a long time this is just the boost they needed.”

Premier League Primary Stars uses the appeal of the Premier League and professional football clubs to inspire children to learn, be active and develop important life skills.

As winners, Class Five’s poem will be published in an official Premier League Writing Stars book and children will hopefully attend a celebration event where they will meet other poets and special guests.

The school will also receive a framed version of their winning poem as well as poetry book bags.

Listen! by Class 5

I’m going to tell you about my ambition…

If I want to succeed then I need to start right

I want my future to be o so bright.

Learn to bounce back

And work as a team

Then I will be able to achieve my dream.

Nothing will stop me from reaching my goal

Teacher, artist, grass cutter, vet

Once I start I will be on a roll.

People and obstacles won’t stop me at the end of the day

As I’ll wave goodbye and be on my way.

Study, positive, perform

I’ll never be on my own

Mams, dads, grandmas, grandads

Teachers, friends, buddies, dinner nannies

Will always help me to achieve my goals.

But don’t forget yourself

As you can only achieve if you believe

Ambition is a mission you want to succeed