Olympian Jonathan Edwards takes a look at some of the winning entries in the 'Get Set to make your mascot' competition, and learns more about how they were made.<br/><br/>The competition was an initiative run through Get Set, the London 2012 education programme. It invited young people in schools and colleges to design a version of the Olympic mascot Wenlock or the Paralympic mascot Mandeville to represent their community or region.<br/><br/><a href="http://www.london2012.com/news/2011/12/mascot-pin-badges-designed-by-students-hit-the-shelves.php">Find out more about the 'Get Set to make your mascot' pin badges</a><br/>
A group of Young Leaders from <a href="http://www.london2012.com/get-involved/education/international-inspiration/">International Inspiration</a> recently volunteered at the Sainsbury’s UK School Games, a major multi-sport event delivered by the Youth Sport Trust. <br/><br/>In this video they share their thoughts on being part of the London 2012 international legacy programme.
<p>The 23 finalists of the 'Get Set to make your mascot' competition were invited to spend a day in London and attend the national final. The finalists got the opportunity see the Olympic Park, and meet Olympic Diving silver medallist Leon Taylor and three-times Wheelchair Basketball Paralympian Clare Strange, who were also on the panel of judges.<br jquery1301936420275="304"/><br jquery1301936420275="305"/> </p>
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Young people from the International Inspiration programme visit the UK School Games.
On her first visit to the Olympic Park since construction began, Her Majesty The Queen met staff, viewed progress on the Olympic Stadium and planted the first tree in the Parklands.
What will you be doing over the next 1,000 days?
Mayor of London Boris Johnson visits the London 2012 exhibition at City Hall.
Team GB athletes celebrate the launch of the London 2012 Olympic pictograms at Stratford Station
Unlimited will celebrate disability, arts, culture and sport on an unprecedented scale, as part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad.
