The Olympic Torch comes to Kelsale School.

Wow, what an amazing, once in a life time day we have today.  Every time the teachers start the week with the words 'I'm sure this week will be normal' something happens, but today, that something will be a memory both children and adults will carry with them always.

We knew that today would contain lots of fun and Olympic activities, organised by Mrs Ward.
At the beginning of the day, all the children changed into one of the Olympic ring colours and were organised into circles on the school field by the teachers.
Parents and other adults gathered on the amphitheatre as the children held their position and photographs were taken.

Following this, our own Olympic torches were lit by our very own Greek Goddesses, symbolizing the beginning of our Opening Ceremony.  All classes took part, Class 1 with a song and morris dancing, Class 2 with a song sang in a round, Class 3 with their samba band and Class 4 boys with a rap and girls with a dance.  All performed beatuifully.

The children all made a flag representing the different nations taking part in London 2012 and one at a time, stepped forward to announce their country.

New field events equipment had been purchased with money donated by the parish council, so we put these to good use with a carousel of events including shot put, javelin, hurdling and hammer throw among many
others.

We had a break for lunch (yes, this all happened before lunch!) and then took our banners and flags down to our allocated spot on the road side to await the arrival of the Olympic torch.




After a shower of rain and some fairly raucous singing and shouting, we caught our first glimpse of the relay runner.

We walked back to school, wet, but totally in awe of the historical sight we had witnessed.  In fact, we were so excited to be part of the occasion, we drew attention of the nearby news crew, who stopped to interview a group of children.

TV Interview. 

We made our our way back to school to continue our field events.  All of us that is except two year 5 children who took part in a radio interview for Radio Suffolk, alongside Mrs Taylor.  They answered questions extremely well and represented the school beautifully.

Radio Interview (from 1 hour 49 minutes)

I can truthfully say that it has been an amazing day that none of us will forget. The children were amazing and took part in all the activities with gusto.  A huge thank you to all the adults who helped, supported and cheered us on and a huge thank you to Mrs Ward and Mr and Mrs Lumb for helping to make this day so special.
A quote from one parent today says it all.

'Kelsale Rocks'.