A blind footballer who has competed in the Paralympic Games visited an Ipswich school to inspire children to strive for success.

Ipswich Star: Children at Castle Hill Junior School take part in a fitness course during a vist by Roy Turnham. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWNChildren at Castle Hill Junior School take part in a fitness course during a vist by Roy Turnham. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

Roy Turnham and his guide dog Pudsey went to Castle Hill Infant and Junior School today as part of the Sports for Schools charity programme.

Emmanuel Ogundiran, Year 2 teacher and sports coordinator at Castle Hill, said: “I thought it would be a great opportunity for the children to hear from someone who has really achieved something special.”

Roy, who was born blind, encouraged the children as they took part in a fitness course and at the end of the day he gave a whole school assembly where he spoke about his journey.

“The pupils really enjoyed it, we have had a lot of positive feedback,” Mr Ogundiran added. “They listened intently to the assembly and asked really poignant questions.”

Ipswich Star: Paralympian Roy Turnham with his guide dog Pudsey. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWNParalympian Roy Turnham with his guide dog Pudsey. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

Roy was part of the Great Britain five-a-side team which finished seventh in the 2012 London Paralympics.

Ipswich Star: Paralympian Roy Turnham, who was born blind, visited Castle Hill Junior School on Thursday, May 18. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWNParalympian Roy Turnham, who was born blind, visited Castle Hill Junior School on Thursday, May 18. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Children at Castle Hill Junior School take part in a fitness course during a vist by Roy Turnham. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWNChildren at Castle Hill Junior School take part in a fitness course during a vist by Roy Turnham. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)