National Writing Day – celebrated on 24 June – is one of the most energising dates in the primary calendar. But with the end of term fast approaching, finding the time and motivation to deliver something fresh and meaningful can feel like an uphill battle. That’s where Premier League Primary Stars comes in. Its suite of free, curriculum-linked writing resources uses the universal appeal of football to give pupils a genuine reason to put pen to paper – no extra planning required.
Writing Stars: Ambition Through Poetry
At the heart of the Writing Stars resource is Karl Nova’s poem Beautiful Ambition – a powerful, accessible piece that invites pupils to think about what they want from their own futures. Using the poem as a springboard, pupils are guided through exploring their own ambitions and crafting original poetry in response.
The resource is designed to be picked up and delivered with minimal prep. It’s particularly effective at drawing in pupils who might not usually engage with poetry, because the football context makes the theme of aspiration feel relevant and real.
No Room for Racism: Greatness Comes From Everywhere
This lesson takes the Premier League’s No Room For Racism campaign as its creative jumping-off point. Pupils are challenged to explore what ‘greatness’ means – and to express that idea through poetry. The resource introduces a range of example poetry forms alongside inspiring quotes from the campaign, giving pupils both structure and creative freedom.
As well as building writing skills, the lesson creates a natural space for conversations about diversity and inclusion – making it a strong fit for schools who want their National Writing Day to carry real meaning beyond the page.
Premier League Magazine Team: Building Writers with Purpose
For classes looking for something more substantial, the Magazine Team programme offers a full 10-session journey. Pupils take on the roles of a real press team, learning to write for audience and purpose across four article types: news, features, reviews, and interviews. The programme is designed to increase motivation, improve attitudes to writing, and build genuine confidence over time.
Strong scaffolding and support run throughout, with both physical resources and digital editable worksheets available. Whether you want to run the full programme or dip into individual sessions around 24 June, it’s flexible enough to work either way.
All three resources are free to access at plprimarystars.com and ready to use in the classroom straight away.
