NEWARK Primary pupils were going for goal as they turned Cappielow into a classroom.

Children from the Port school were at Morton’s ground for a literacy trail event arranged by the club’s community trust.

Pupil-turned star striker for the day Harvey Oldfield played a blinder as he fielded questions from his pals in a mock press conference.

The primary five pupils from Newark are the latest to take part in the project.

During the four week course they use the everyday running of a football club to develop the skills needed to be a success off the field.

Class teacher Kerri McGlynn said: “It is brilliant fun and the kids love it.

“They think it is brilliant coming here.”

The pupils are picked up from their school in the official Morton team bus which is supplied by McGill’s.

Ton’s literacy trail sets them challenges to take part in different tasks which mirror the daily ins and outs of a football club.

These include the likes of interview analysis and matchday commentary — while also getting an exclusive behind-the-scenes look around Cappielow.

Morton in the Community’s Gordon McKillop said: “The Greenock Morton Literacy Trail is a fascinating project.

“Children come to Cappielow and learn through football. 

“Teachers tell us we are engaging children in literacy who wouldn’t otherwise without the unique learning experience of Cappielow, Greenock Morton and football on the whole.”
A McGill’s spokeswoman said: “McGill’s is delighted to supply

transport for Morton Community’s literacy trail for the second year in a row.

“The charity offers a great learning experience.

“As a local company, we were keen to assist and give something back to Inverclyde.”