Noel Gallagher stuns pupils and staff at Rusholme school with surprise visit on last day of term
21.07.2022 - 18:21
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Noel Gallagher stunned staff and school children in Manchester on the last day of term with an impromptu appearance. The rock and roll star, who grew up just down the road in Burnage, caused quite a stir at the Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School in Rusholme.
The former Oasis star told staff at the school he as in town for a photo shoot and asked if he could take pictures at the school. The school is built on the site of what used to be Maine Road - the former football ground of Noel's beloved Manchester City before they moved to the Etihad Stadium in 2003.
The area holds plenty of memories for Noel, who asked if he could use the playground of the school on Blue Moon Way for the photoshoot - which is where the Maine Road pitch once used to be. And while he was there he took time to meet staff and school children, even praising them for their singing skills.
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It might not have been an Oasis classic, but Noel was still full of praise for the song the youths were performing - Bruno Mars' You Can Count on Me. It was the last day of term for students at the school, and Noel even took the time to sign some of the shirts of the Year Six leavers.
Headteacher Ann Walsh said Noel was a "delight" during his visit. He was joined by his eldest daughter Anais Gallagher during his return to home turf on Thursday.
Mrs Walsh said: "He was absolutely delightful and very patient with the children. When he heard the children were singing in the hall, Noel said he absolutely loved it."
Noel stopped for photos with staff and school children at the school too before heading off on his way. It's not known where the photos will be
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