A prep school has been celebrating the beautiful game with a series of football-themed events.
Stormont School in Potters Bar partnered with the Monster Kickabout programme to host football days during the summer term, coinciding with the start of the World Cup.
The Monster Kickabout programme is a nationwide schools scheme backed by Sports Direct and Nike.
Michelle Kirbyshire-Rowe, head of PE at Stormont School, said: "We are a small girls’ prep school and have worked really hard to embed football into our curriculum since the Lionesses’ Euros success in 2022.
"We now offer more opportunities for girls to play and compete, and this year our U11 team reached the IAPS National Football Finals for the first time, winning the Plate.
"It has been fantastic to partner with Monster Kickabout and welcome such exciting visitors to the school.
"These events have further inspired our pupils and encouraged their love of the game."
As part of the football day, two female players visited the school to lead sessions and share their experiences.
Mia Leclerc, a goalkeeper who joined Millwall Lionesses FC last season, opened the event with an assembly.
She spoke about her journey from Canada to professional football and demonstrated key goalkeeping techniques, including safe landing when diving.
Pupils then took part in skill-based workshops focused on teamwork, confidence and the enjoyment of football.
In the afternoon, St Alban’s Ladies FC forward Millie Constantine led training sessions.
She will join Stormont School as a staff member in the autumn.
Earlier in the month, former England midfielder and current Luton Town FC manager Jack Wilshere also visited the school to deliver a football skills workshop.
Children took part in dribbling, passing and shooting drills, receiving tips.
Stormont School is an independent prep school for girls aged four to 11 in Potters Bar.
Looking ahead, the school will host a Festival of Sport on Sunday, July 5, 2026, from 12pm to 4pm.
The event will include sessions with Saracens Rugby, Nicky Barnes Football Academy, and support from the University of Hertfordshire’s Sports Village.
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