Ipswich Town promotion inspires students from St Margaret's

The event at St Margaret's Primary School was organised by its sports coach and long-term season ticket holder, Ben Durrant. 

Mr Durrant who encourages his students to get engaged in the local football club, said: "Saturday was a day we will all never forget. 

"I was there in 1992 and 2000 when we last got promoted. I was so proud to be there last week too. 

Sports coach at St Margaret's Primary School, Ben Durrant, Newsquest (Image: Newsquest)

"Cheering Ipswich Town is very important in our school. You can see many children wearing Town’s outfits. 

"I’m still a bit lost for words, as this promotion means a lot to all of us." 

The coach added that sport is a big part of St Margaret's. 

One of the students who is a big fan of ITFC, Oliver Skeet, said: "I'm really inspired because I never thought they'd make it. 

Jasper Davies and Oliver Skeet cheer for ITFC , Newsquest (Image: Newsquest)

"Ipswich Town just didn’t give up, and it’s very inspiring for me.

"They took a step forward and proved people wrong who said they couldn’t go up. 

"I really like our club, especially watching them with my dad. We were cheering them on at the stadium on Saturday." 

Another student, Jasper Davies, who plays at EPDC, added: "I’m extremely happy with the promotion.

"I’ve been watching ITFC for a few years now, and finally they've achieved something. 

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Jemima Jones, Penny Traynor and Isabelle Humphreys celebrate ITFC success, Newsquest (Image: Newsquest)

"I hope that in the future they can take another step forward and maybe get promoted again." 

Canon Jo Gunn, the school’s headteacher, said: "It is a great source of pride for our town that Ipswich have been promoted back into the Championship. 

"We have used this journey as a lesson in perseverance, commitment and teamwork to explain to the children how hard work can result in success.  

Penny Traynor and Isabelle Humphreys celebrate ITFC success, Newsquest (Image: Newsquest)

"The children at St Margaret's, and I am sure across the whole town, share a passion and joy with ITFC, and we send our congratulations to all the players and management at the club. Well done and thank you."