A professional boxer turned poet took aim at helping to inspire high school pupils to think about their future careers.

Diss Mercury: Poet and professional boxer Matt Windle led Long Stratton High School pupisl on a poetry slam during a visit. Picture: Janet BellPoet and professional boxer Matt Windle led Long Stratton High School pupisl on a poetry slam during a visit. Picture: Janet Bell (Image: Archant)

Matt Windle, former Young Poet Laureate and former Poet Laureate for Birmingham, was among the guests at an event at Long Stratton High School to celebrate both World Book Week and Careers Week.

The flyweight pro boxer gave an interactive poetry talk and oversaw a poetry slam where Year 9 students presented their own words.

Diss Mercury: Norfolk sports journalist Michael Bailey talks to pupils at Long Stratton High School. Picture: Janet BellNorfolk sports journalist Michael Bailey talks to pupils at Long Stratton High School. Picture: Janet Bell (Image: Janet Bell)

The winning group were 'Repetition Rebels', consisting of a group of four boys, ahead of runners-up 'Shakespeare's Wives', a group of four girls.

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He said: 'It was great to meet so many students, some of whom may even decide to go into the media.'