Bristol Bears players inspire pupils on World Book Day

A new partnership between the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) and Bristol Bears Rugby brought excitement and inspiration to primary school pupils as six Bears players visited CLF academies to celebrate World Book Day.

The visits saw Tom Gwilliam and Kofi Cripps engaging with pupils at Evergreen Primary Academy.

The players took part in a range of literacy-focused activities, including one-on-one reading sessions where pupils had the opportunity to read to the players, group story time where players read aloud to groups, and interactive Q&A sessions.

The event concluded with a special autograph signing, leaving pupils with lasting memories of their experience.

Andrew Bell, Partnership Manager for the CLF, said: “It was great to see this idea come to life today.

“Being able to have players visit six schools, encouraging learners from across the trust to read out loud and discuss their books this morning has been a great experience for both our children and the players. A big thank you to the Bristol Bears players.”

This collaboration helped to highlight the importance of reading and aims to foster a love for literacy among young learners.

Through this initiative, CLF and Bristol Bears Rugby continue to inspire students both academically and athletically, encouraging them to dream big and achieve their goals.