Katie Rennolds

Lloyds TSB, proud Presenting Partner of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay, has selected pupils from St Christophers school to be Olympic Torchbearers as part of National School Sport Week. . . St Christophers School have used the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games to raise awareness of the Olympic values, and healthy and active lifestyles. In form time students completed Olympic booklets educating them about countries athletes and Olympic Values of respect, excellence and friendship. Year 10 performing arts started the week with an opening ceremony performance. Each day there was a country of the day. This determined the food that was on the menu in the canteen and the sporting activities. E.g. For Kenya day we had a 1500m team challenge for students to achieve a personal best and a Kenyan food menu. In addition a goal ball competition took place to raise awareness of the Paralympic Games as well as Inter form softball and rounders. The week saw sports participation increase and more importantly pupils who do not normally take part in sport are keen to continue in the future. Ex student Niki Foster a professional golfer did an inspiring assembly. The initiatives will continue until 2012 Olympics and beyond. To find out more about National School Sport Week please visit www.lloydstsb.com/london2012