Davenant Foundation School - 1st School welcomed to London 2012 Get Set Network

25.02.10

 Pupils and teachers at Davenant Foundation School have been officially welcomed in to London 2012’s Get Set Network, in recognition of their commitment to the Olympic and Paralympic Values.

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) awarded Davenant Foundation School a plaque and certificate to acknowledge their involvement in the London 2012 education programme. They now join school and colleges across the UK as members of the special London 2012 community – the Get Set Network – and will receive access to exclusive competitions and 2012 games related opportunities over the coming years.

 Stephen Castle, Essex County Council’s Cabinet Member for Education and the 2012 Games, said:

 ‘Pupils at Davenant Foundation School are excellent examples of how London 2012 is helping to spark young people’s imagination and inspiring them to get involved and make a difference. They have clearly demonstrated that the educational inspiration of the 2012 Games extends far beyond PE and sport, and I hope they will motivate other young people to join their journey.’

 Sebastian Coe, Chairman of LOCOG, said:

“When London won the right to host the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, we made a clear promise to use the power of the 2012 Games to inspire young people. I am proud to welcome Davenant Foundation School in to the Get Set Network for their exciting work around the Olympic values of friendship, excellence and respect and the Paralympic values of inspiration, courage, determination and equality.”

 Chris Seward, Headteacher of Davenant Foundation School, said:

“We are very pleased to be the first Essex school to become part of the network. We have a very extensive programme that ensures students understand and can really work on developing Olympic and Paralympic values. This involves working with schools in India and South Africa as well as having a range of activities in school that encourage leadership and volunteering.“

 To earn the right to use the new education logo, and become a member of the new Get Set Network, schools and colleges need to register with Get Set, showcase their student-led work around the values via the dedicated ‘Get Set’ blog, and complete a short application form. They will receive the right to use the London 2012 education logo on their headed paper, website and school sign.

Almost half the schools and colleges across the UK are already registered as using the Get Set resources – or taking part in the initiatives promoted through the eight key themes of Get Set.

 Click here for more information about London 2012 related Education opportunities in Essex

Click here for more for the latest number of Essex Schools registered with London 2012 Get Set

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