Introduction The Challenge The aim of the challenge is to travel from the Olympic Games In the summer of 2012, the UK will come in Athens in 1896, through time to London 2012, learning alive with the Olympic and Paralympic Games. interesting facts about the host cities along the way – while keeping fit and healthy. With less than a year to go, we would like to It’s so easy to do – you just need to: invite your school to take part in an exciting and 4 educational walking initiative: ‘Walk the History 1 Visit www.generationM.co.uk, of the Games’, in the build up to Register your schools’ interest by Metro’s young person’s website, the 2012 Games. contacting your Local Authority and enter your total. This will school travel team (contact details convert pupils’ journeys to mileage The scheme is designed to encourage in the ‘How to get involved’ section and allow you to follow your school pupils across West Yorkshire of this leaflet)... progress to London 2012 on to walk, scoot and cycle their way a world map. around the globe and as part of a school challenge to help promote a more congestion-busting, healthy Each school will have it’s mileage calculated based on the number of pupils registered to the school and current modes and environmentally-friendly way of of travel, to ensure that no school is disadvantaged on the travelling to school. ‘start’ line. Every time you reach a host city you will receive information, 2 Your Local Authority school travel interesting facts and project ideas for pupils to do in relation The ‘Walk the History to the cities, so they can appreciate the history of the of the Games’ team will issue you with a username Olympic Games. and password to the ‘Walk the History challenge has been In addition, schools will be sent emails advising them of ways of the Games’ page on Metro’s granted the prestigious they could increase their mileage, by taking part in annual generationM website... events such as Walk to School Week (May 2012) or by telling London 2012 Inspire mark, us how your school has promoted sustainable travel to school the badge of the London or participated in sports activities. 2012 Inspire programme. Resources and initiatives to encourage sustainable travel to 3 school are also available on www.generationM.co.uk or you This recognises exceptional Then simply record the number of can contact your local school travel team who may be able to and innovative projects pupils who walk, cycle or scoot to help you in designing initiatives that will increase the number of pupils walking and cycling to your school. inspired by the London school every week on the class sheets The challenge is open to all schools in West Yorkshire and 2012 Olympic & or Excel spread sheet provided... you can monitor your progress against each other as you Paralympic Games. ‘Walk the History of the Games’. visit Prizes Once a school reaches certain host cities, it could trigger a mystery prize; this could be a visit from an Olympian sports person, educational literature or sports equipment. Join in and be a part of the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games Sign up now! Proud to be inspired by London 2012 How to get involved Contact your Local Authority school travel team to register your school for the challenge and receive a ‘Walk the History of the Games’ pack. Bradford Council Tom Jones 01274 434 983 [email protected] The Inspire programme is run by the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. It is an opportunity Kirklees Council Bob Hinchliffe 01484 225 420 for everyone to be a part of the London 2012 Games – a broad participation programme spanning sport participation, education, [email protected] sustainability, volunteering, and business opportunities & culture. Leeds City Council Vicki Franks 0113 247 57 57 New opportunities are being created to inspire young people and encourage the whole of the UK to join in. The Inspire programme has [email protected] awarded over 1,400 different projects the Inspire mark. Wakefield Council Jonny Gibson 01924 305 937 Every care and attention has been taken to ensure the accuracy [email protected] of the information contained in this publication. Metro accepts no responsibility for any inconvenience caused as a result of alterations or inaccuracies..