Children from a school in the Broads enjoyed a memorable visit to Number 10 Downing Street - and were "shocked" to be greeted by the prime minister. 

A group of students from Martham Academy were invited to the famous address to meet the prime minister’s wife, Akshata Murty, as part of her 'Lessons at Number 10' initiative.

The lessons have been delivered weekly in Downing Street since May.

The school's deputy head Deborah Gillespie said: "We were very lucky to be given this opportunity. 

"I applied to take part in our First News club but never thought we would actually be chosen to take part."  

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Martham Academy student Prageesha at the door of Number 10 Downing Street. Martham Academy student Prageesha at the door of Number 10 Downing Street. (Image: Submitted)

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Following the assembly, the children took part in a range of activities to consolidate their learning - and the prime minister Rishi Sunak also made a surprise appearance. 

“We were all very surprised when Rishi Sunak dropped into the lesson and engaged with us," Ms Gillespie said. 

"It was a very memorable and thought-provoking morning for all those involved."

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Head Girl Lyla said: "The whole day was amazing, and I wasn't expecting to see the prime minister after the assembly - I was totally shocked."

Iris from Year 3 said: "I was very excited to meet the prime minister's wife. I liked the lesson and working on my remembrance word cloud."

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Martham Academy pupils Eva and Iris Johnstone with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Martham Academy pupils Eva and Iris Johnstone with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. (Image: Submitted)

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The programme welcomes children from schools around the country to have a look inside the prime minister's home and learn about its history.

The theme of the visit was 'Remembrance' and children had the opportunity to work alongside representatives from the Royal British Legion.

Schools visiting UK Parliament can expect a tour of both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

They also get a peek inside Westminster Hall, with educational sessions available to help bring politics - which often feels so faraway - to life.