Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s surprising appearance to his old primary school at a school event this week delighted students.

This afternoon was going to be exciting because children’s TV star Ben Shires visited Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School in New Addington to meet the students. It got the kids enthusiastic before he presented Aaron Wan-Bissaka, one of his former classmates. Palace was thrilled to return to his old school and assist in stimulating the remaining students. When he went out, fans yelled his name, and he participated in a Shires-led question-and-answer session. To see how much knowledge the kids had about football, three lucky pupils were invited on stage for the next question.

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As a farewell gift to the students, he presented the school with a signed shirt that he had worn throughout the game.

“It felt good,” Kanye West explained. I haven’t returned in a while. This place carries all of my happy memories, therefore it’s wonderful to be back.

Pupil Voice at Good Shepherd Primary

“I didn’t expect that warm welcome; I’ve never had anything like it before, but it felt good!” I was here 10 years ago, if you recall. That demonstrates how far I’ve come in understanding how the children reacted.

He attended this school ten years ago, and many teachers remember him from that time. “I was his TA back in year six,” Elaine Snow, his former teacher assistant, said. Our class was hectic, but he was a wonderful child. Even then, he enjoyed football, as did all of the boys!”

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The kids had a great time, and they’ll never forget it. Aaron was delighted to return to New Addington, where he grew up. The shirt will be framed and preserved for all time.

Colm Conneely, the cleaner, appreciated the player and commented, “It was great to see him after all these years.” He never got in trouble while he was here, and the best part is that he knew my name!”