Wilkinson wows winners

Sky Academy Ambassador and Rugby World Cup winner Jonny Wilkinson surprised Kirk Hallam Community Academy students with the Sky Sports Living for Sport Project of the Year award during a school trip to Twickenham Stadium.

The group were doing their best impression of England's record points scorer on the 'Big Kick Simulator' at the home of rugby when a real-life Jonny Wilkinson popped out to surprise them with their award.

After having a tour of Twickenham Stadium, they were later treated to a masterclass by the England legend, where they learnt key rugby skills and techniques. 

Speaking from Twickenham, Wilkinson said: "The girls of Kirk Hallam Community Academy have demonstrated great commitment to their Sky Sports Living for Sport project and fantastic enthusiasm for learning new sports. They are all worthy winners of the Project of the Year award.

"Sport has an important role in teaching key life skills to young people and Sky Sports Living for Sport provides the tools to make this fun and engaging for students across the UK and Ireland."  

Kirk Hallam Community Academy is one of hundreds of secondary schools delivering Sky Sports Living for Sport projects throughout the UK and Ireland.

The free Sky Academy experience, delivered in partnership with the Youth Sport Trust, uses sport to help young people build practical skills and self-confidence. The annual awards recognises and rewards the success of students and teachers.

For further information on Sky Sports Living for Sport award winners or to sign up visit www.skysports.com/livingforsport.