Using the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games to inspire the delivery of the curriculum
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The Launch of the PRIDE Values Award in Kent schools
Resource packs consisting of medals and certificates are being delivered to all Kent schools in June. Specific details of the Awards programme and helpful resources can be found on our PRIDE Awards page »
The Kent Schools Big Events Programme
In the final build-up to the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, find out what Kent Schools are doing to engage with it through the Big Events Programme.
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News headlines from around the 2012 websites.
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Get Set
Get Set is the National Olympic Education Programme.
Latest news from the official National Olympic Education Programme. Visit their website for more »
Get Set for Our Greatest Team winners announced! - Mon, 30 July 2012
Schools across the UK made an outstanding display of their support for our greatest team in Get Set’s final competition before the Games begin by sending in their noticeboard pictures and messages of support for Team GB and Paralympics GB athletes.
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Torch Relay blog - Wed, 18 July 2012
Andy’s blog will give you a real insight into what it is like to travel with the Olympic Torch on its journey around the UK! Join Andy on his journey…
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Scots success for schoolgirl Amy as London 2012 mascots arrive in Glasgow - Thu, 28 June 2012
Amy was named the Scottish winner of the London 2012 ‘Get Set to make your mascot’ competition!
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London 2012 World Sport Day! - Mon, 25 June 2012
Thousands of schools across the UK join in with celebrations to mark London 2012 World Sport Day, presented by Lloyds TSB
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Three days to go! - Fri, 22 June 2012
With only three days to go until London 2012 World Sport Day presented by Lloyds TSB on Monday 25 June, find out what schools around the UK have planned!
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Four days to go! - Thu, 21 June 2012
With only four days to go until London 2012 World Sport Day presented by Lloyds TSB on Monday 25 June, find out what schools around the UK have planned!
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Five days to go! - Wed, 20 June 2012
With only five days to go until London 2012 World Sport Day presented by Lloyds TSB on Monday 25 June, find out what schools around the UK have planned!
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Only six days to go! - Tue, 19 June 2012
With only six days to go until London 2012 World Sport Day presented by Lloyds TSB on Monday 25 June, find out what schools around the UK have planned!
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Winning Words is proud to announce the release of a new series of poetry films! - Tue, 19 June 2012
Check them out!
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School of the month June 2012! - Tue, 19 June 2012
The second Get Set network school of the month is Sandal Endowed Junior School!
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London 2012
Official site of the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games.
Latest news from the official site for the London Olympic & Paralympic Games. Visit their website »
London 2012 final sale and auction - update
Over 5000 people attended the London 2012 final sale and auction in Coventry over the weekend.
Success of Cultural Olympiad Reinforces Britain’s Reputation as a World Leader in Culture
A report evaluating the impact of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad by the Institute of Cultural Capital at the University of Liverpool was published today.
London 2012 final sale and auction
Games volunteers and members of the public will get their chance to buy a unique souvenir of London 2012 at the end of this month.
Relive the London 2012 Festival
Libraries across the UK are being sent copies of the London 2012 Festival souvenir picture book which will give people the opportunity to relive some of the highlights of an amazing once in a lifetime festival.
London 2012 winners at Dulux Colour Awards 2013
Bill Morris, London 2012 Director of Ceremonies, Education and Live Sites said "Memories of 2012 remain vivid for us all and we're delighted that the contribution made by the Olympic Opening Ceremony has been celebrated by another award”
Legacy assured for London 2012 Database
A key component of the London 2012 digital legacy has been secured after The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) today announced that it would be handing over the operation of its customer database to Sport England working in partnership with UK Sport and London & Partners.
STATEMENT REGARDING LONDON GAMES SECURITY CONTRACT
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Ltd (LOCOG) today announces it has reached a commercial agreement with G4S, the international security outsourcing group, in respect of G4S’ failure to deliver the contract for the provision of the security for the Games.
London 2012 Festival films in awards success
Two films commissioned by the London 2012 Festival triumphed at the prestigious BAFTA and Irish film awards over the weekend.
LOCOG publishes 2011-2012 report and accounts
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Ltd (LOCOG) today published its accounts for the 18 month period ended 30 September 2012. The Company expects that a final set of accounts for the six months to 31 March 2013 will be filed in June 2013.
London first awards celebrate inspiring London projects and people
London’s business community gathered last night (17 January) to celebrate the people, organisations and companies that have contributed to making London the best city in the world in which to work, study and play in 2012.
Podium
PODIUM is the Further and Higher Education Unit for the 2012 Games.
Latest news from Podium. Visit their website »
Apply to volunteer at the 2013 Rugby League Festival of World Cups
Are you a good communicator and a team player? Then why not apply to volunteer as one of 15 Team Liaison Officers at The Festival of World Cups (FOWC) this summer as part of the lead up to the 2013 Rugby League World Cup tournament.
Attend a Community Games Relay event
Community Games – an Olympic and Paralympic Games legacy programme funded by the Social Action Fund and delivered by the County Sports Partnership Network (CSPN) and the YMCA has organised a 70 day long celebration to mark the one year anniversary of the London 2012 Olympic Torch’s arrival to the UK.
Hackney Community College is education partner in iCITY £1billion London 2012 legacy project
Hackney Community College is to run a Digital Academy for Tech City Apprentices in collaboration with iCITY, a new world-class digital hub, which has now secured over £1billion of investment.
Apply now to host Youth Sport Trust’s Young Ambassador conferences at your university
Be part of an exciting project that inspires young sport leaders by joining up with The Youth Sport Trust (YST) to host its regional Young Ambassador training conferences, which attract up to 200 outstanding young people aged 14 to 17 years old.
University of the West of Scotland helps celebrate Glasgow 2014
The University of the West of Scotland’s (UWS) Creative Media Academy has played a key role in the creation of a website for Big Lottery Fund Scotland’s new Celebrate programme.
Enter to win tickets for the European Athletics Team Championships 2013
Enter now for your chance to relive the London 2012 spirit and see double Olympic gold medallist Mo Farah target the European Athletics Team Championships at Gateshead International Stadium from 22nd to 23rd June.
Enter competition to win tickets to 2013 UEFA women's Champions League final
Don’t miss the exciting final of the UEFA Women's Champions League by entering now to see two of the best women's football teams in Europe battle to win the tournament at Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea FC on 23rd May.
Win £4,000 to bring alive your Big Dance short film
Big Dance, a UK-wide celebration of dance, is back for its fifth year from 17th to 20th May 2013 and you can take part in your community as well as enter a competition to win £4,000 to make your short dance film idea become a reality.
Olympic Park to host special celebration for London 2012 volunteers
Join In and Team London are inviting London 2012 volunteers to attend an exclusive event called ‘Go Local’ at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on Friday 19th July, which will be one of the first events to be held at the Park since the Games.
Register for Glasgow 2014 Games ticket information
Be part of the all the action at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games by registering now to be one of the first to hear about ticket announcements and secure your spot at the Games.
Counting Down!
The 2012 Olympic Games:
27th July - 12th August
The 2012 Paralympic Games:
29th August - 9th September
Kent 20in12 Learning Programme. Using the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games to inspire the delivery of the curriculum. Kent County Council working in partnership with Canterbury Christ Church University
