Summer in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Go! Schools Summer 2016 Assembly

In the summer of 2012, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park played host to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Talk to the person next to you: How old were you in 2012? What do you remember about the Games? 2

London 2012 was a great moment for British sport: 65 medals were won by Team GB; ParalympicsGB won 120 medals; new sporting stars were born; across the country people showed great support for Britain’s teams; and more and more people wanted to get active and play sports. 3

This summer, Rio de Janeiro will host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. 4

Be inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and get moving in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park this summer. Discuss with the person next to you one or two reasons why it is important for us all to be active. 5

Sometimes, a bit of encouragement can help get people to realise how important it is to be active. Watch the video. Try to spot three different ways it encourages people to be active. 6

What different ways are we already active in our school? How can we all encourage each other to be more active this summer? 7 Indicative CGI – not final design

Explore your Park this Summer Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is the perfect place to get active in the sunshine!

There are lots of different sports to watch and do in the Park. What different sports can you see in these pictures? Do you know any other sports activities that take place in the Park? 9

Did you know… 10 Indicative CGI – not final design

Get exploring on foot Discover the Park by completing a free tour or trail this summer. Relive London 2012 with the brand new London 2012 Park Trail. 11

Slide from the sky! Visit the ArcelorMittal Orbit this summer – and travel at speed down the world’s longest and tallest slide. The slide is due to open at the end of June. 12

What’s on in the Park This summer is a very good time to visit Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park!

What’s on Watch world-class hockey at the Champions Trophy 2016, where Great Britain’s teams will take on the best from around the world. The tournament will take place between 10 – 26 June

What’s on Join in the Great Newham Family Run and run or walk in the footsteps of our sporting stars at The Stadium on 17 July

What’s on Come and watch the world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, at the London Anniversary Games between 22 – 23 July

What’s on Cycle through London and Surrey with the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 on 31 July

Enjoy getting active in the Park this summer!