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Barack Obama greeted by crowds as he visits school Obama and Cameron greeted by crowds during school visit
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President Barack Obama and Prime Minister David Cameron were met by hundreds of well-wishers as they arrived at a primary school in Newport.President Barack Obama and Prime Minister David Cameron were met by hundreds of well-wishers as they arrived at a primary school in Newport.
A 22-car convoy carrying the two leaders swept into Mount Pleasant Primary School in Rogerstone, Newport, at 09:40 BST on Thursday.A 22-car convoy carrying the two leaders swept into Mount Pleasant Primary School in Rogerstone, Newport, at 09:40 BST on Thursday.
President Obama and Mr Cameron joined a lesson both greeting children with "Bore Da" - good morning in Welsh.President Obama and Mr Cameron joined a lesson both greeting children with "Bore Da" - good morning in Welsh.
They made the 30-minute visit before joining delegates for the Nato summit.They made the 30-minute visit before joining delegates for the Nato summit.
There were cheers as the cavalcade pulled into the school before a car of armed guards blocked the entrance.There were cheers as the cavalcade pulled into the school before a car of armed guards blocked the entrance.
Inside, the world leaders watched a lesson on Nato led by an army reservist. They listened in as the children answered questions on Nato and its members.Inside, the world leaders watched a lesson on Nato led by an army reservist. They listened in as the children answered questions on Nato and its members.
Members of the public started to gather outside from 05:50 BST hoping to catch a glimpse of the president.Members of the public started to gather outside from 05:50 BST hoping to catch a glimpse of the president.
Some had folding chairs and picnics to make the wait more comfortable.Some had folding chairs and picnics to make the wait more comfortable.
Parents were asked to get children to the school, which has about 230 pupils, by 08:30 BST.Parents were asked to get children to the school, which has about 230 pupils, by 08:30 BST.
As pupils arrived they were directed through a metal detector.As pupils arrived they were directed through a metal detector.
Soon after around 300 people had gathered outside gates, waiting for President Obama and Mr Cameron to arrive, many carrying Welsh and US flags. Soon after around 300 people gathered outside gates, waiting for President Obama and Mr Cameron to arrive, many carrying Welsh and US flags.
Some brought ladders while others stood on walls, or even on the back of bikes to try to get the best vantage point.Some brought ladders while others stood on walls, or even on the back of bikes to try to get the best vantage point.
Sally Pyrah-Barnes, 47, said it was "a once in a lifetime" experience and it was good he was "acknowledging the local city and the local kids".Sally Pyrah-Barnes, 47, said it was "a once in a lifetime" experience and it was good he was "acknowledging the local city and the local kids".
Parents said pupils had been taught about Nato in preparation for Obama's visit.Parents said pupils had been taught about Nato in preparation for Obama's visit.
One told BBC Radio Wales the visit was "new for Wales" he added: "It's nice to have him come to my little boy's school."One told BBC Radio Wales the visit was "new for Wales" he added: "It's nice to have him come to my little boy's school."
Another called the visit "an amazing opportunity for our children".Another called the visit "an amazing opportunity for our children".
Children at the school were among students from across Wales who have written postcards to world leaders attending the summit telling them what they would like to see changed in the world by the time they are adults.Children at the school were among students from across Wales who have written postcards to world leaders attending the summit telling them what they would like to see changed in the world by the time they are adults.
Their messages of hope for the future will be presented to Nato leaders at the summit.Their messages of hope for the future will be presented to Nato leaders at the summit.