The event was part of the Premier League Primary Stars initiative, during which the students created vibrant inclusion posters inspired by this summer’s tournament. They also had the chance to learn about the Arsenal players who will be competing at Euro 2025.

Premier League Primary Stars is the Premier League's primary school education programme. Funded by the Premier League, through the Premier League Charitable Fund, the programme uses the appeal of football to help children to be active and develop essential life skills.

The workshop was led by Year 9 students from Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (EGA), who developed and delivered a dynamic presentation as part of their social action project with Premier League Inspires. Their session highlighted England’s historic victory in the 2022 tournament and celebrated the achievements of Arsenal Women.

Premier League Primary Inspires is a personal development programme, funded by the Premier League and Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) through the Premier League Charitable Fund. The programme uses the power of football to inspire young people aged 11-to-18 to develop the personal skills and positive attitudes needed to succeed in life.

After the workshop, the primary students enjoyed a tour of the Emirates Stadium and got to play football on the pitch at The Arsenal Hub.

Mrs Price, a teacher at Sacred Heart, praised the collaboration:

“The students from EGA have been amazing. They truly connected with our pupils and ensured everyone was included. They noticed things I might have missed and were incredibly positive in their interactions, which made the whole day so much better.

“We work closely with Arsenal and their coaches come into our school regularly. They've even introduced a girls’ football session on Tuesdays. After England’s win at the Euros in 2022, we've been committed to promoting girls’ football. I didn’t grow up with much exposure to football, especially not for girls, so having Arsenal’s support has been invaluable. It’s made the sport feel more inclusive and accessible for everyone.”

Adefolami, a Year 9 student from EGA, said, “My favourite part of the day was presenting our inclusion session. The kids were really creative with their posters, showing positive messages about growing as a community. Even during the football matches, they showed great sportsmanship by shaking hands and supporting one another. It's so important to learn those values at a young age.”

Miss Daly, a teacher from EGA, shared her pride in the students’ development:

“This was the first time our school has worked with Arsenal in this way, and it’s been a huge opportunity for our students. Over the past two or three months, they’ve grown so much in preparation for today.

“Many of them had never presented or coached before, and while some were hesitant at first, it’s been wonderful to see their confidence grow. They’ve really come out of their shells, and it’s been a hugely worthwhile project.”