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As a member of the Get Set Network, Carshalton

College's Sport's department was given tickets to the London 2012 Olympic and

Carshalton College students at the London 2012 Olympics

Paralympic Games. Tickets covered a variety of sports including basketball,

gymnastics, athletics, hockey, wrestling, football and table tennis as well as

a number of medal ceremonies.

Carshalton

College student, Jess Greenway attended the games and said 'The strength

the athletes had was amazing. Throughout the evening each event got explained

and some facts about it were given. It was a really great experience and I'm

really glad I got to go and that I can say I was there.'

Student

Shannon Bundy went 'to the Paralympics to see athletics at the Olympic

Park in Stratford. To be able to see an event like Athletics was amazing

because it has so many different events going on so there was a lot to see. It

was great to see that no matter what disability you have, you can still make a change

in life and prove that you are no less able than people without disabilities.'

Student

Ellie Potter found, 'the experience amazing. It was so breath-taking to see

such talent in person its nothing like it is on the TV to be in that atmosphere

with other people who share your passion for the sport makes it ten times

better than sitting at home shouting at your TV. For me I was beside myself at

the opportunity because gymnastics is a passion of mine and I wanted to take it

on as a career and it just goes to show how much time and effort goes into

making such athletes it really does inspire you. It was a once in a lifetime

opportunity, and to be able to go and witness it with my friends made it even

better. If I had the chance I would go over and over again, it makes you wonder

about your future in life and how you want to make a change, things such as the

Olympics will inspire generations to come and promote being more active in

schools clubs etc. Overall the

experience was amazing and I'm grateful for the chance also I think it will

make the nation more hands on and more physically active.'

'The College

gave me a great opportunity to go and see an event at the Olympics which was

the men's gymnastics as well as an event at the Paralympics which was the

athletics. This was amazing as this meant that not only did I get to see many

Great Britain's athletes at their best but I also got to see two different

venues in London.' Lauren Hewitt, Carshalton

College Sports Student.

Student, Thierno Diallo, worked as a volunteer at the Olympics and Paralympics

and said 'I feel proud to be part of London

2012 and it was one of the most amazing experiences in my life, I enjoyed every

single second of it.'

Sports & Public

Services Team Leader at Carshalton College, Jez Gray found it 'a unique and unforgettable experience for

our students. We have worked for the past few years now in encouraging our

students to get involved in the games and sports in general. We were delighted

our efforts were recognised and rewarded by the Get Set Network who provided us

with the tickets. Having the Olympics in London was the perfect opportunity to

get our students to the games and gave our students the opportunity to watch

world-class athletes in action. We hope this will motivate our students to

reach their potential.'

Carshalton College joined the Get Set

Network

along with over 1,000 other members in the build up to the London 2012 Olympic

and Paralympic Games.

The Network offered

interactive learning resources, ideas and opportunities to help schools and

colleges make the most of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. For

learners aged 3 to 19 years there were a host of challenges, competitions,

ambassador roles, volunteering opportunities and festivals to get involved

with.

The aims

of the Get Set Network were to enhance young people's learning in all subjects,

support and drive existing educational priorities and agendas, involve as many

children and young people as possible in the excitement of the London 2012

Olympic and Paralympic Games and supporting children and young people.

Carshalton College encouraged students and staff to

get involved with the games and organised and participated in a number of

related initiatives. For further

information on the College and their Olympic activities please follow this link

- http://www.carshalton.ac.uk/about/olympic_opportunities/

For

more information, please contact

e: marketing@carshalton.ac.uk

t: 020 8544 4501

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