Pupils at Wheatley Park School treated their teacher to a surprise night of speedway at Oxford Stadium.
A class of Year Nine students at the Holton school chipped in to take their form tutor Matthew Ford on the night out to thank him for the help and support he has given them.
The group also met Oxford Cheetahs skipper David Howe and watched a race from the centre circle. Lisa Gilmore, 14, who helped organised the surprise, said: "The idea that we ought to plan some sort of thank you to Mr Ford was mentioned just before the Christmas holidays. We all wanted to do something to show our appreciation because he's supportive of everyone. It was a truly great night."
Mr Ford said: "It meant more to me than anything else I've done at Wheatley Park. I am very lucky."
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