Get+Inspired!+Get+Active!

== The London Olympics are fast approaching. Soon our tv screens will be filled with Inspiring Athletes, the highs of glory and amazing stories of those who beat the odds to be the best they can be? Do you love sport? Want to know more about what makes an Olympian? Want to know what inspires athletes to be the best that they can be? Do you too hope that one day you can aspire to be just like our Australian Olympians? Lets take a look into the Olympics then you can create your own sports show to get yourself and others inspired to get active! ==

= Our Goal =



= Our Focus Questions =

**The Ancient Olympics**
When did the first Olympics begin? Is there anyone still alive from the very first Olympics? What was the 1st Olympic sport? Where was the first Olympics held?

**Modern Day Olympics**
List all of the olympic sports How many events are there each day? How many people compete in the Olympics? How many Aussie Olympians hold a world record? How is the equipment made? eg. poles for pole vault

**Chat with a Champ**
Have you won a gold medal before? What was the most recent time that you won a medal? How did you feel before the Olmpics started? Is there anyone else in their family who has been a part of the Olympics or sport? How did you get chosen to be in the olympics?

Gearing up for London 2012!

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= Chat to a Champ = Chat online to your Olympic heroes

GREAT NEWS! Our application that Megan and Ashley faxed off last week was SUCCESSFUL!!! YAY! We have been chosen to be a part of the Chat to a Champ program. Our chat with an athlete in the Olympic Village has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 8th at 4:00pm.

Now we just have to work out the finer details and get permission from our Mums and Dads and we are ready to go!

= Cheer for a Champ =

Create a video to support the Australian Olympic Team

= Learn from a Champ =

Discover the 'Learn from a Champ' video resource, featuring Australian Olympians and the highs and lows of their involvement in sport and life.

The A.S.P.I.R.E. Values and Attitudes
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 * = =**Sportsmanship**= ||= =**Respect**= ||= =**Pride**= ||
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 * = =**Attitude**= ||= =**Individual Responsibility**= ||= =**Express Yourself**= ||

= Athlete Diaries =

There are 12 athletes writing online diaries (blogs) leading into London 2012, with athletes continuing to blog after they have finished competing. Find out more at: http://london2012.olympics.com.au/athletes/diaries

= Media Centre =

Here is where you’ll find a range of engaging news items, audio, video and photos to watch with your class and incorporate into activities and lessons. Find out more at: http://london2012.olympics.com.au/news/videos http://london2012.olympics.com.au/news/image-galleries