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Waverley School welcomed to London 2012 Get Set Network

Waverley School celebrated today when we were officially welcomed in to London 2012’s Get Set network, in recognition of our commitment to the Olympic and Paralympic Values following our visit from former Olympic athlete John Greatrix with the 1948 Olympic Torch and our Olympic plans for 2012.

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) will award Waverley with a plaque and certificate to acknowledge our involvement in the London 2012 education programme. We are now a part of an active London 2012 community of schools and colleges across the UK– the Get Set network - and we will have access to exclusive competitions and 2012 Games related opportunities over the coming year.

Sebastian Coe, chairman of LOCOG, said: “When London won the right to host the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, we made a clear promise to use the power of the 2012 Games to inspire young people.

“I am proud to welcome Waverley School in to the Get Set network for their exciting work around the Olympic Values of friendship, excellence and respect and the Paralympic Values of inspiration, courage, determination and equality.”