Opening ceremony
Each Olympic and Paralympic Games begins with an Opening Ceremony, announcing the start of the Games to the world and showcasing the best of the Host Country. Why not open London 2012 World Sport Day and Lloyds TSB National School Sport Week with your own amazing opening ceremony showcasing the best of your school?
There are certain elements that must feature in every Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, as outlined by the International Olympic Committee’s Olympic Charter, and Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony, regulated by the Paralympic Charter. Use the films on the Videos page and activity ideas below from the experts in the London 2012 Ceremonies team to help you learn more about staging an opening ceremony.
Opening Ceremony - did you know? - 353.27kb
Opening Ceremony - watch out for - 344.69kb
Not matter how big or small your opening ceremony is, remember keep it simple and appropriate to your World Sport Day and Lloyds TSB National School Sport Week activities. Don’t forget to invite your friends, family, community members and the local media to watch your opening ceremony.
London 2012 Mascot Dance
Wenlock and Mandeville are inviting your students to boogy on their way to the London 2012 Games and join in learning the London 2012 Mascot Dance. You can include a performance in your World Sport Day opening ceremony. Why not learn the dance as individual classes and come together on World Sport Day for a mass performance? Can your young leaders support other schools in learning the routine?
The following resources are available to help you learn the routine, as well as the instructional films on the Videos page.
Mascot Dance flashcard - 251.11kb
Mascot Dance primary - 196.53kb
Mascot Dance seated primary - 194.41kb
Mascot Dance secondary - 197.48kb
Mascot Dance seated secondary - 196.95kb
Mascot Dance music wav file
Mascot Dance music mp3 file
The London 2012 Mascot Dance has been choreographed by students from Get Set network schools, to the official mascot song ‘On a Rainbow’ by Tom and Carrie Fletcher. It features the themes of ‘welcome’ and ‘celebration’, along with dance moves representing Olympic and Paralympic sports.
If you are learning the London 2012 Mascot Dance, let us know how you are getting on (worldsportday@london2012.com) and your plans for London 2012 World Sport Day, as we might ask for a video of your rehearsal.
