YEAR 11 students from Ilkley Grammar School have sent a special message in a card to local sporting superstar, Lizzie Armistead.

The students who have worn their silver ties with pride throughout their time at Ilkley Grammar School, hope to turn their silver into gold in their upcoming exams and wanted to pass on the same encouragement to Lizzie as she looks to winning a gold medal at this year’s Olympics topping the silver medal she earned in the London 2012 Olympics.