Inspired by London 2012
Sport into Schools provides an opportunity for schools, community groups and sports clubs to use the inspiration of London 2012 to increase access and participation in sport for children and young people, through care for the environment.
Seb Coe, Chair of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games said:
'Sport into Schools is encouraging children to fulfil their potential. I am proud that with the help of partners such as Wastebuster, LMB Education and Sports Traider we are delivering our vision to use the power of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games to boost participation in schools’.
This Inspire project is designed to;
- increase access to sports equipment for children and young people
- increase participation in NEW types of sport
- show children how they can support young and disadvantaged aspiring athletes
- teach children and young people the value of waste as a resource
- teach the importance of protecting the environment
Sport into Schools offers a wealth of opportunities to explore and demonstrate a commitment to the Olympic and Paralympic Values by respecting the environment and taking care of one's health through recycling and increased participation in sport.
This provides an excellent framework for schools to use the Games to add value to life of the school.
Schools that participate in the Sport into Schools project can use their involvement as the basis of an application to join the London 2012 Get Set network and receive recognition for high levels of learner engagement.
Sport into Schools has been awarded the London 2012 Inspire Mark and is an official part of London 2012’s Inspire Programme.
This is a mark of excellence for non-commercial organisations and projects that have the potential to inspire change in sport, culture, education, sustainability, volunteering and enterprise.
What is the Get Set Network?
The Get Set network is a special community of schools and colleges which are:
- demonstrating a commitment to the Olympic Values (friendship, excellence and respect) and the Paralympic Values (inspiration, determination, courage and equality)
- using the London 2012 Games to inspire learners of all ages to get involved in Values-based projects and activities
Why join the Get Set network?
Members of the Get Set network gain access to exclusive rewards and opportunities such as tours of the Olympic Park, visits from athletes and, if they join before the 16th December, will receive priority access to tickets to the Games through the London 2012 Ticketshare initiative!
Members of the network also receive the right to use the London 2012 Education logo on their school/college sign, headed paper, website and newsletter. PLUS they get a plaque and a certificate!
Exclusive opportunities
Some members of the Get Set network have:
- Met Archbishop Desmond Tutu!
- Been on tours of the Olympic Park
- Had visits from Olympians and Paralympians
- Had the chance to take part in the pilot of brand new London 2012 initiatives
- Been entered into prize draws to win goodies like digital cameras!
By joining the Get Set network you also prequalify your school or college for an allocation of London 2012 Ticketshare tickets to the London 2012 Games!
How does this project support an application?
The Get Set team is looking for applications which demonstrate three things:
- How you are using the Games to add value to the life of the school/college:
How Sport into Schools supports this
Uses the Games to inspire the school community to care for the environment to increase sports opportunities.
- A commitment to the Olympic and Paralympic Values:
How Sport into Schools supports this
- INSPIRE: Inspires children and young people to try new sports and care for the environment by demonstrating the value of waste.
- RESPECT: Promotes healthy living to encourage children and young people to participate in more sport.
- DETERMINATION: Sets a project goal (tonnage to divert from landfill and sports equipment to collect) and encourages children to work towards it with their whole school.
- COURAGE: Encourages children to try new sports and to adopt a sustainable lifestyle.
- High levels of learner engagement in the development and delivery of your Values-based initiatives and projects:
How Sport into Schools supports this
- School Councils and Eco-committees working with schools sports leaders are encouraged to lead the project including planning and delivering the campaign and organising the collections.
Any school or college in the UK can become a member of the Get Set network and receive rewards and recognition from London 2012: Apply to join the Get Set network now
Useful links
The London 2012 education website called ‘Get Set’
The British Olympic Association have an Education section with useful factsheets about the history of the Games
The International Olympic Committee have information about the World Olympic Movement
The International Paralympic Association have a lot of information about the Paralympics
Activities and learning materials about the Paralympics
Exciting and informative footage from the Paralympic Games
