Launch of LOCOGs Education Programme
On Thursday 6th December a Young Ambassador, was in London to co-host the launch of LOCOG's education programme for schools, colleges and universities. Jasmine Scott from the West Midlands worked with Jude Kelly Chair of LOCOG's Culture, Ceremonies and Education Committee to deliver the briefing to over 150 delegates to representatives from all sectors of education. The programme will have 4 key elements:
Handover – everyone will be invited to mark the Handover Ceremony at the end of the Beijing 2008 Games
In the UK - the official London 2012 domestic education programme for schools and colleges across the UK, launching in September 2008
One planet education programme - inspiring and engaging young people from around the world.
On your Marks – a resource with fact sheets, news articles, an image bank and supporting teaching ideas with lots of information about the Games
A lot more info can be found oat the London 2012 website.