Town players Carlos Edwards and Shane O'Connor went to back to school this week visiting Thomas Wolsey School in Ipswich to meet a class who have been coming to Portman Road every Tuesday to take part in the 10-week Playing for Success programme.

Both Carlos and Shane took the time to visit the students at their school, sign a few autographs, chat with the pupils and answer some questions, as well as taking part in an interview led by one of the students.

Carlos Edwards with students from Thomas Wolsey school

"It was good to get the chance to meet the youngsters and they had obviously enjoyed the time they spent with the Community Trust" said Carlos.

Community Trust PfS Manager Elizabeth Newby added "The students really enjoyed meeting the players as well as getting the opportunity to ask a few questions too."

Playing for Success (PfS) is a national 'out of hours learning' programme designed to raise achievement in literacy, numeracy and ICT skills in 11 to 14 year olds. The programme uses sport as a key device to help improve skills and raise self-esteem and levels of motivation in students involved on the course

Students from other Community Trust's Playing for Success programmes were rewarded for their hard work with a visit from four other Ipswich Town players.

Youngsters from the Community Trust pfs programme meet Jon Walters

Pablo Counago, Jack Colback, Grant Leadbitter and Jon Walters spent time with all six classes, from The Oaks Primary, Chantry High, Kesgrave High, Farlingaye High, Stoke High and The Willows Primary, answering their questions, having pictures taken and signing autographs. Town Captain Jon Walters said "This is another great initiative run by the Community Trust and it was a good opportunity for us to show our support and meet the student who have been involved over the past 10-weeks."

The students have been taking part in the programme for the past 10 weeks, giving up their own time to come along to the IT Learning Zone at Portman Road.

Pablo signs autographs

Community Trust PfS Manager Elizabeth Newby said: "All the students have worked really hard over the past 10 weeks and this was their reward. Most of them are either fans of Ipswich Town or fans of football in general, so it was a real treat for them to meet the Ipswich Town players."