Pupils star struck as Simon makes surprise charity launch

CHARTOPPER Simon Casey drove hundreds of children wild when he made a surprise visit to their school to highlight a nationwide fundraiser.

Teachers at the national school in Dublin kept the idol’s arrival a secret until he walked into the assembly hall yesterday to the amazement of pupils who were supporting Wrangler-sponsored Denim Day.

Adoring children at St Brigid’s National School in Glasnevin mobbed the You’re a Star finalist and went wild with delight when he said he’d sing his number one hit single “A Better Plan”.