AFC BOURNEMOUTH star Jack Simpson returned to his former school to present awards at the Wey Valley Academy sports presentation evening.

Simpson now plays for the Cherries in the Premier League, was one of three ex-students to be invited back, alongside Josh Williams and Kate Norman.

The annual event, now in its 22nd year, was attended by 350 students and parents and was a positive and inspiring celebration of the sporting achievements of the students throughout this year.

New academy principal Sarah Bell also presented awards and there was also a performance from the talented dance programme.

Awards were presented for players and teams of the year in various sports, certificates of excellence and commitment, trophies in a variety of individual sports.

The main four awards were:

Will Mackeness Commitment to Sport: Holly Smith.

Dedication to Extra-Curricular Sport: Charlie Mussenden and Emily Seymour

Dedication to Sporting Excellence: Daniel Kingman and Grace Morgan

Sports Personality of the Year: Finley Jarvis and Lauren Holder.