MAYHILL Junior School pupils have been treated to new sports kit and a lesson from England netball captain Ama Agbeze.

The Odiham school’s year 5 and 6 students were the beneficiaries of the new netball kit and the workshop with Agbeze courtesy of gluten free brand Mrs Crimble’s.

The England captain debuted in 2001 for her country, and has since gone on to win bronze at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, and lead the ‘Roses’ into the inaugural netball quad series this August.

She first presented the new kit to the very excited members and coach of Mayhill’s netball club, and then took each of the upper school classes for a short and intensive session where the children were put through their paces.

One lucky pupil, Evelyn Rylance, was presented with a signed ball by Agbeze for her effort and improvement in the session.

Headteacher Tom May said: “The afternoon was a great success and has inspired a number of new children to join our after-school netball club.

“As such, we are very grateful for the hard work from Sarah Davis from FOM’s and Sarah Pollard from Mrs Crimbles in organising the kit and the afternoon, and of course to Ama Agbeze for inspiring all of our children to be the best they can be.”

After the workshop was done the children were treated to snacks by Mrs Crimble, the sponsor of their new kit.

Director of marketing Claire McVinnie said: “Mrs Crimble’s are delighted to support Mayhill Junior School and help to find England’s rising netball stars.”