Sporting authors visit Newhall

Matt Oldfield – co-author of the popular Ultimate Football Heroes book series – and Seth Burkett – a former player who now uses his experience to write engaging and informed stories – hosted a whole-school assembly where they promoted their new book, The Football GOAT: Messi vs Ronaldo.*

The duo spoke about their latest release, before engaging with pupils in a popular Q&A session where the worldwide debate about who is better – Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo – got very animated.

Later, Matt and Seth led a writing workshop with our Year 6 children, who were able to ask more questions about the writing process and have a go at penning their own literary creations.

At the end of the day, Matt and Seth signed copies of their new book in the school library; much to the delight of our children, who headed for home while proudly clutching their copy.

Thank-you to Matt and Seth for coming into our school and inspiring our children.

*For those unfamiliar with the phrase ‘GOAT,’ it stands for ‘Greatest Of All Time.’