School turns red and white ahead of Grand Final

Staff and pupils at Spring Cottage Primary School have held a "red and white day" ahead of the Super League Grand Final

A school has put on a day of special lessons ahead of Hull Kingston Rovers' appearance in the Super League Grand Final.

Spring Cottage Primary School, in east Hull, has been holding a red and white-themed day to show support for KR, who play Wigan Warriors at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Staff and pupils at the school have swapped their traditional uniforms for coloured clothing and held rugby-themed lessons.

Miss Leason, a teacher in year two and lifelong KR fan, said: "This is the day of my dreams seeing everyone in red and white."

The children at the school were tasked with designing rugby league shirts and took part in special singing lessons

She added: "It is such a big family thing and we're all so excited for the match."

Head of school Helen Chamberlain enjoyed light-hearted jokes with the staff and pupils after she decided to wear a Wigan Warriors shirt.

She explained: "I'm married to someone from Wigan, so I didn't really have a choice. My husband would not have forgiven me if I'd worn red and white.

"If they weren't playing against each other it would have been a different story. My little boy supports both sides and everyone is just so excited."

Children at the school say they are "excited" about the Grand Final, which will see Hull Kingston Rovers face Wigan Warriors on Saturday

Pupils at the school told BBC Radio Humberside about how they were feeling about seeing Hull Kingston Rovers in the final for the first time in their history.

One girl said: "I'm really excited. It's amazing that we've got to the final and I think they're going to win it."

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