The Scottish midfielder encouraged students to put down their phones in favour of exercise and art, as he and wife Bell visited the school as a part of the Aspirations Employability Diploma. This teaches Year 12 students career and employability skills, including communication, collaboration, character, creativity and critical thinking. Christie led a warm up session showing the benefits of physical activities for mental health, while Bell took an art workshop on self-expression, mindfulness and wellbeing. Ryan Christie and wife Georgie Bell visited Magna Academy (Image: Magna Academy)Katie Stafford, assistant principal at Magna Academy, said: “It is crucial for young people to understand the importance of employability skills in today’s world. “Their sessions were engaging, inspiring and really helped students understand how physical and creative activities can support positive mental wellbeing.