Actor David Hasselhoff headed to a school in his girlfriend's native Wales on Tuesday (25Sep12) to highlight the importance of education.

The former Baywatch star, who has been dating Welsh beauty Hayley Roberts since they met on the set of U.K. show Britain's Got Talent last year (11), thrilled youngsters at Pengeulan Primary School in the town of Mountain Ash when he turned up at the facility unannounced.

He encouraged pupils to focus on their studies before posing for pictures with the kids and staff members.

In a post on his Twitter.com page, he writes, "Awesome staff teachers and The Children of the future!! Thank you it was an honor!"

A message on the school's website reads, "The pupils of Pengeulan had a wonderful surprise when David Hasselhoff unexpectantly 'popped in' for a visit when travelling through South Wales.

"He talked with the pupils, answered their questions and encouraged them that it was 'Cool to be in School'. He finished off the visit having photographs with pupils and staff."