A world class athlete. A bus driver. A shop assistant.
What do they all have in common?
Well, firstly they’ll all be playing their part in the London
2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. And secondly, even a few words
of another language will help them to succeed in their chosen
careers.
London 2012 is getting more people involved in the Games than
ever before, and yes, that means you!
2010 saw the London Organising Committee
of the Olympic Games (LOCOG) teaming up with the Languages
and Film Talent Awards (LAFTAs) to create a special London 2012
category. The judges were looking for video clips which:
- Show the importance of languages to the London 2012 Games,
or
- Relate to the Olympic and Paralympic Values
The videos were judged by world champion athlete and LOCOG
Chairman Sebastian Coe. What’s more, LOCOG offered a
fantastic prize for the best video clip - a trip to the Olympic
Village in London and a visit to the winning school from a world
class athlete!
All shortlisted clips in this category were shown on the
GetSet website.
To find out more about London 2012 and the Olympic and
Paralympic values, check out the GetSet website. For some
ideas about who will be using languages at London 2012, take a look
at our Languages in the Olympics
factsheet.
The Inspire mark
The LAFTAs London 2012 category was granted the prestigious London
2012 Inspire mark, the badge of the London 2012 Inspire programme,
which recognises exceptional and innovative projects inspired by
the 2012 Games.
The Inspire programme is run by LOCOG, and is an opportunity for
everyone to be a part of the London 2012 Games – a broad
participation programme spanning sport participation, education,
sustainability, volunteering, and business opportunities and
skills. New opportunities are being created to inspire young people
and encourage the whole of the UK to join in.
To find out about more opportunities for your school to get
involved, visit the GetSet website.
So what are you waiting for? On your marks, get set,
go!