A group of young scribes have proved they are in a class of their own after putting pen to paper to urge their parents to support the Telegraph & Argus Save Our City Appeal.

Year Five children at Allerton Primary School were asked to produce letters calling for people to support the Bantams in their hour of need. The letters were meant to be part of a persuasive-writing exercise in class for the nine- and ten-year-olds.

But teacher Rachael Firth was so impressed with her pupils' efforts that she decided to post the letters for the T&A to publish.

And now the school is set to send the letters home to parents to see if the children's persuasive powers can help generate more cash for the Bantams.

Mrs Firth said: "We chose Bradford City because we wanted to do something that was going to be an issue for the children and something they would feel passionate about.

"I was delighted with the letters," Mrs Firth said. "That is why I decided to send them in to the paper. Writing is something that children, and especially boys, struggle with but when they are writing about a cause and something that they are passionate about their writing improves dramatically."

Ten-year-old Sam Butterfield said: "We had a big brainstorming session where we came up with ideas and read all the articles which have been written about Bradford City. We chose City because they are our hometown team and we have got to support them."

Many of the class have chosen to support their local team ahead of more glamorous names like Arsenal or Manchester United, including ten-year-olds Katie Andrews and Adam Simpson who are season-ticket holders at Valley Parade.

Katie said: "I would feel really let down if Bradford City went out of business we have got to support them because it is our city."

In her letter Katie wrote: "I am writing to tell you about the suffering that shutting down Bradford City is going to cause IF we let it happen. City needs to be able to raise one hundred thousand pounds in order to keep them alive. However, the Bantams' future is looking bleak at the moment, therefore it is essential that we persuade you, the people of Bradford to give your ultimate support."

Her classmate Chloe Beckett wrote: "I am sure we would all be devastated to see the Bradford City Stadium get knocked down. For one main reason there was a tragic fire there where 56 people died in 1985. If the Bantams do not survive then unfortunately the stadium will be demolished. So please help to save our team in any way you can. "