Mr Hurst

Ed Sheeran told pupils to do what they love doing as he made a surprise appearance at his former High School , a head teacher said.

The singer-songwriter from Framlingham, Suffolk, gave a speech and handed out prizes at Thomas Mill High School 's awards ceremony on Thursday.

The comprehensive's head teacher Phil Hurst said The Visit was " so special".

Tom Turner , a pupil who was presented a prize by The Star , said it was " incredible".

The annual awards were to recognise pupils' commitment to learning.

Mr Hurst said that during Sheeran's speech, he told the pupils to " do what you love doing and to work hard at school because it gives you such good routines for the future".

He Said it was " generous" of the musician, who has a home near The Town , to " give up his Time In such a busy schedule".

Mr Hurst said Sheeran was given a tour of his former school and was " delighted" to meet some of his old teachers.

Tom, who is in his final year, said it was " amazing" for Sheeran to present him with his community service award.

" It was such a surreal experience having the Number One music artist in The World on a stage in front of you, " the frontman of Framlingham band Ikarus added.

Sheeran recently performed a

He has also been spotted in The County - and has previously filmed other videos in Suffolk, most notably Castle on The Hill , which.

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