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1: My favourite teacher Usain Bolt on the teacher that inspired him 4

2: Raising Russias sports stars Students at an Olympic academy 5

3: Jemmas special journey Gymnast competes at the Special Olympics World Games 6

4: Women in the ring Female boxer explains what you need to get to the top 8

5: Managing your time Dentist, dad and double gold medallist 9

6: Inspiring others 1968 Olympic gold medallist inspires a new generation 10

7: Teamwork Mountain biker on why its important to work as a team 11

8: Pushing yourself to Champion triathlete describes his gruelling training regime 12the limit

9: Overcoming obstacles Kenyan polio survivor who is working hard to stay at school 13

10: Staying focused Hurdler describes how sport has kept him on the right track 14

11: School sausages Food origins - pupils market sausages from animals they rear 15

12: Rebuilding Japan School pupils look to the future after the tsunami 16

bbc.co.uk/worldclass


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Welcome to 2012

Assemblies teachers packBring the world into your school with 2012 Assemblies.

This global resource for schools welcomes the world tothe UK. The assemblies feature stories about childrenaround the world, and athletes as they prepare for theLondon Olympics.

Assembly resources include:

DVD with videos from around the world

teacher introduction scripts and discussion ideas

an Assembly Question

You can share the assembly with your partner school anddiscuss the themes together.

More assemblies are available atbbc.co.uk/worldclass/assemblies

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My favourite teacher1. Script to introduce the video

Assembly 1VIDEO 1 - Usain Bolts favourite teacher

Usain Bolt is the fastest man in theworld and won two gold medals atthe Beijing Olympics in 2008. Hecan run 100m in 9.58 seconds. His

athletic talents were spotted by hisPE teacher at school in Jamaica. Heoriginally wanted to be a cricketerbut was persuaded to switch toathletics at secondary school.

William Knibb is an ordinarysecondary school that has producedmany successful athletes. UsainsPE teacher, Lorna Thorpe, hasbeen an inspiration to them.

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3. Discussion points

What has Usain achieved?

Why do you think he wanted to be a cricketer?

How did Usains teacher inspire him?

What do the pupils Ms Thorpe trains say about her?

How does Ms Thorpe make a difference to thepupils she trains today?

How can your teachers help support you to doyour best?

Is it more important to have an inspirationalteacher or hi-tech equipment?

Email your schools answer [email protected]

Assembly question

?Usains schools are twinned throughWorld Class and the British Council.To twin your school for 2012 go tobbc.co.uk/worldclassFind out more about Usains journey to2012 with World Olympic Dreams bbc.co.uk/2012

Above: Usains teacher Lorna Thorpe



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Raising Russiassports stars

Assembly 2VIDEO 2 - An Olympic academy

Alen is 15 and goes to a sportsboarding school in Ekaterinburg inRussia. Pupils at the school practisebefore breakfast and every afternoon.Lots of students from his school havewon medals at the Olympics.

Dasha is nine and goes to a regularschool in the same city. She is a

gymnast and loves performing.When she is 14 she would like togo to the sports school and get tothe Olympics one day.

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Would you like to go to

an Olympic sports school?

Email your schools answerto [email protected]

Assembly question

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Alen says that when he started wrestling it wasjust a hobby. Do you have a hobby that you mightlike to make into your career?

Wrestling training sessions are tough, but Alenand the other boys dont get angry if they lose.

When do you show good sportsmanship? Why

is it important?

Russian athletes have a great record of winningOlympic medals. What do you think it feels like torepresent your country? Why do you think Russiatries so hard to win Olympic medals?

Dashas dream is to become a gymnast. Going tothe Olympic school is the next step in her plan toachieve this. What is your dream and how can youachieve it?

1. Script to introduce the video

How much time do you spend doing your favourite sport?

How much time do you think you would need to spend practising if you wanted toget to the Olympics?

This video is from the Schools WorldService. Go to bbc.co.uk/worldclass/schools_world_service for more storiesfrom children around the world

Alen, Greco-Roman wrestler

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Gymnasts get ready to perform


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Jemmas specialjourney

Jemma is 13 and was born with heart

complications. She also has a conditioncalled Downs syndrome but she hasntlet this stand in her way.

She is a gymnast. With the support ofher family she competes against otherathletes with learning disabilities atthe Special Olympics World Games.

Jemma and her family are a team.Her family support her whenever andwherever she is competing. This supportmakes a huge difference to Jemma.

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Assembly 3VIDEO 3 - Special Olympics



Jemma and her sisters, Katy and Joelle


Jemma competed inAthens in 2011


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What makes the Special Olympics different fromthe Olympics or from the Paralympics?

Jemma has Downs syndrome and because ofthat there are fewer opportunities for her to takepart in sport. What do you gain from taking partin sport?

The Special Olympics gives athletes like Jemmaan opportunity to compete internationally. Is itimportant for athletes with learning disabilitiesto have their own Olympics? Why?

Jemma learnt to express herself and to performin front of a crowd in order to compete inAthens. Her sisters admire her determination.Who do you know who shows exceptionaldetermination? When have you had to bedetermined to achieve your goal?

Jemmas family support her when she competes.

What difference does their support make? Whendo you cheer your friends and family on?

Have you represented your class? Your year?School? Town? Or even your country?How did you feel?


About Downs syndrome

What causes Downs syndrome?Every cell in our bodies contains geneticinformation. This information determineseverything about a person includingwhether they are a boy or a girl and thecolour of their eyes and hair. People withDown's syndrome have slightly differentgenetic information so their bodies andminds will develop differently.

Children with Downs syndrome usuallyhave trouble learning and may learn tospeak and look after themselves more

slowly than others. They may also haveother health issues such as problemswith their heart.

The condition affects around one in1,000 babies born in the UK about750 babies a year. There are millionsof people across the world withDowns syndrome.

To find out more about Downssyndrome go to BBC Healthbbc.co.uk/health

About the Special OlympicsThe Special Olympics is the largestorganised event for people withlearning disabilities

The Games are held every two yearsand alternate between summer andwinter events

The first summer Special Olympic

Games were held in Chicago in 1968

For more information go towww.specialolympics.org

The BBC is not responsible for thecontent of external websites


?Jemma almost won a medal in Athens.Do you think its more important to win

or take part?


Assembly question


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Women in the ring1. Script to introduce the video

Assembly 4VIDEO 4 - Boxing clever

Women will be able to make historyin the boxing ring at the LondonOlympics.

For the first time ever, womens

boxing has been included in theprogramme of events at London2012. Men have been able to boxat the Olympics for over ahundred years.

MC Mary Kom from India dreams ofbeing the first female Olympic boxingchampion. The 28-year-old startedboxing ten years ago and it hassometimes been difficult for her tosucceed in a male-dominated sport.

Through willpower and courage,MC Mary Kom has fought her way tosuccess and challenged genderstereotypes.

MC Mary Kom is married with ayoung family and those close to herare proud of what she has achieved.

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Womens boxing can be controversial. What doyou think? Is it 'feminine' for women to box?Does it matter?

Why would it be so special for MC Mary Kom towin an Olympic medal?

What difficulties has MC Mary Kom faced as awoman in a male-dominated sport?

How do you think sport can help to break downstereotypes?

Is there a career or hobby you are interested inthat challenges gender stereotypes?

Should there be sports that only men orwomen take part in?


Assembly question ?Find out more about MC Mary Komsjourney to 2012 with World OlympicDreams bbc.co.uk/2012



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Managing your time

Assembly 5VIDEO 5 - Saddling up for 2012

Hinrich Romeike is from Germany.He works all day as a dentist. Outsidework he helps his wife to look afterhis three teenage children. He alsofinds time to be a double Olympicequestrian champion. Hinrich wontwo gold medals at Beijing ineventing and hopes to repeat hissuccess at London.

Eventing has three equestrian skills:dressage (a bit like ballet on a horse),cross-country and show-jumping.

Hinrich has a very tough scheduleand fits in training for all threeevents around his job and familycommitments.

2. Show video


Would you rather be a dentist or ridehorses for a living?


Assembly question

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How do you think Hinrich manages to fiteverything in?

Hinrich says he only does the important and urgentthings in life. Do you set priorities every day orevery week? Do you find this helpful? What are theimportant and urgent things in your day? What doyou do when you cant fit everything in?

Hinrich says that anything is possible.Do you share his opinion?


How many of you have been to the dentist?

How many dentists do you think also have Olympic medals?

Find out more about Hinrichs journeyto 2012 with World Olympic Dreams

bbc.co.uk/2012


Hinrich and his horse Marius


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Inspiring others1. Script to introduce the video

VIDEO 6 - Black Power salute

In the 1960s Tommie Smith was asprinter and world record holderover 200 metres.

On winning the gold medal at the

1968 Olympics, Tommie and histeam-mate John Carlos raised an armin protest against the racial inequalitythat existed in America. Its known asthe Black Power salute.

Tommie is still interested in equalityand now helps young people fromdeprived backgrounds like Taleahto get involved in sport.

Taleah goes to school in California.She says that the self-discipline of

training has made her focus onher goals. Her coach, Nola, pushesher to be the best she can be. Shewants her to work hard and competeat the Olympics like Tommie Smith.

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Would you rather be king or queen of thehigh school prom or an athlete?


Assembly question

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Do you think Tommie Smith was right to bringpolitics into sport? What other ways are there

to stand up for what you believe in?Have you ever spoken out or taken action onsomething you feel strongly about? What wasit and what happened?

Taleahs home life has been disrupted and shehas moved around. Think about a time your lifehas altered you may have moved home orchanged schools. How did you adapt to thischange? Did you find it easy or were thereany difficulties?

Taleah has struggled with self-discipline butis determined to succeed. Give an example ofwhen you have shown commitment. Whathappened and what was the result?

Who do you think is inspirational and how havethey inspired you?

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Taleah is a cheerleaderand track athlete



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Teamwork1. Script to introduce the video

Assembly 7VIDEO 7 - Meet Team Absalon

Whats your relationship like with your friends andfamily? How do they help you? How do you support them?When have you worked as part of a team?

Olympic champions often have ateam of people who support them.This might include nutritionists,technicians, mechanics, coaches,training partners, physiotherapistsand psychologists.

Julien Absalon is a mountain bikerfrom France. He has won two Olympicgold medals and wants to build onthat success at London 2012. In raceshe competes on his own but he

says he is successful because ofhis support team.

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3. Discussion pointsWhat does Julien rely on his team for?

What are the advantages and disadvantages ofworking in a team?

When are you the team leader and when are youin a supporting role?

Would you like to be in a team with someonelike Julien? What would you like to do and why?

Would you be happy being a mechanic or a

nutritionist or would you want to win medals?

What are your goals? Do you think you willneed a close team around you to help you toachieve your goals?

Do you prefer to compete on your ownor in a team?

Email your schools answer to

[email protected]

Assembly question

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Find out more about Juliens journeyto 2012 with World Olympic Dreams bbc.co.uk/2012


Julien is hoping to win gold in 2012


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Pushing yourselfto the limit

Alistair Brownlee and his youngerbrother Jonny are two of the worldsbest triathletes and come fromYorkshire in the north of England.Alistair won the World Championshipsin 2009. A year later, Jonny won theUnder-23 World Championships.

To be amongst the worlds besttriathletes you have to dedicate yourlife to training and competing aroundthe world. Elite triathletes have one ofthe toughest training regimes in sport.

Alistair trains for 30 hours a week,50 weeks a year. He has followed thatregime since he was 16 and he willcontinue to push himself because hewants to win gold at London 2012.

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Assembly 8VIDEO 8 - Meet Alistair Brownlee


A triathlon includes three events. In the Olympics athletes swim 1500m, cycle 40km,

and finish with a 10km run. Has anybody done any kind of triathlon? How did they feel?

?Would you be prepared to makesacrifices to win a medal?Email your schools answer [email protected]

Assembly question

The brothers train all year round and in allweather conditions. Can you imagine doingthe same?

What sacrifices do you think they make to trainfor 30 hours a week?

Have you ever pushed yourself to the limit?What happened?

Find out more about Alistairs journeyto 2012 with World Olympic Dreams bbc.co.uk/2012



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Overcomingobstacles1. Script to introduce the video

VIDEO 9 - Alexs ambition

Alex goes to Bishop Okiring School inMount Elgon, a remote area of Kenya.He caught polio when he was fouryears old. Polio attacks the bodysnervous system and causes paralysis it left Alexs leg twisted.

Polio used to be widespread andaffect people throughout the world.A vaccine was developed in 1952,which has been very successful.

Today the disease is almost

completely gone from Kenya andmost other countries. There is aglobal campaign to get rid of poliocompletely. For Alex, the big questionis his future. His education is helpinghim to overcome obstacles.

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3. Discussion pointsWhy was it difficult for Alexs family to getmedical help when he contracted polio? Doyou know anyone who has had polio? If so,what effect did it have on them?

Alex wanted to go back to school to finish hiseducation. Do you think its important to go toschool and why?

What do most people in Mount Elgon do tomake a living? Why will this have to be

different for Alex?

Do you think having a disability will stop Alexbecoming a lawyer? What other obstacles couldhe face?

What would you like to do when you leaveschool? What obstacles might you face andhow could you overcome them?

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Alexs school is twinned through WorldClass and the British Council. To twinyour school for 2012 go tobbc.co.uk/worldclass. Alex would like to be a lawyer but his school

thinks he should be a teacher. Would yourather be a teacher or a lawyer?


Assembly question

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Alex wants tobe a lawyer


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Staying focused

What is Jehue Gordons goal?

How has he avoided becoming involved in crime

and gang culture? Do you think sport can helppeople avoid trouble?

What is your goal? What obstacles anddistractions might you encounter? How can youovercome them?

Jehue says he doesnt just want to compete atLondon 2012, he wants to win a gold medal.Do you think it is more important to win or totake part?


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Jehue Gordon is a track athlete fromTrinidad and Tobago and is well-known in his home country. When hewas at school he worked hard in classand on the sports field. He burst ontothe international stage in 2009 whenhe was just 16 years old and ran the400m hurdles in 48.26 seconds.

While Jehue excelled at school and onthe track, some of the people he grewup with have taken a different path.Some of his school friends becameteenage parents, whilst others havegone to jail. Jehue remains focused onachieving his goal of winning a goldmedal at London 2012. He believes

sport and his strong religious faithhave kept him on the right track.

2. Show video ?Assembly question

What helps you stay focused sport or schoolwork?


VIDEO 10 - Trinidads new hero

Find out more about Jehues journeyto 2012 with World Olympic Dreams bbc.co.uk/2012


Jehue is well-knownin Trinidad


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School sausages

This school in Kent, in the south-eastof England, has a school farm. Pupilshave some of their lessons there andlearn where food comes from. This filmshows what happens on the farm andhow it provides food for local people.

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What do the pupils say they learn from havingsome of their lessons on the farm?

Do you think that finding out where your foodcomes from is a good idea? Why?

Would you be happy to eat an animal that youhad helped take care of and why?

A primary school found itself at the centre of anational debate after they sent one of the schoolfarms lambs to slaughter. Why do you think thiswas so controversial? Do you think the schoolwas right and why?


Assembly 11VIDEO 11 - Down on the farm

?If your school had a farm and you helped

to take care of the animals, would you behappy to eat the meat?


Assembly question


Ask the assembly what they had for dinner last night or what their favourite meal is.

Choose a couple of examples and ask pupils if they know the food origins of differentelements of the meal. If its meat, where is it from and do they know how it gets fromthe farm to the shop?

Ask if anyone is vegetarian or vegan and if so, what is the reason.

This video was produced in March 2011by BBC News School Report which givesstudents aged 11 to 16 in the UK thechance to make their own news reports.Find out more at bbc.co.uk/schoolreport



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Rebuilding Japan

Assembly 12VIDEO 12 - Children of the tsunami

Explain that in 2011, large parts ofJapan were damaged by an earth-quake that was followed by a tsunami.Many people died and lots of houseswere washed away so people had tostay in temporary shelters.

Hyoto and Kikuta go to school inKesennuma, one of the towns onthe north east coast that was badlyaffected by the disaster.

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Would you rather volunteer like Hyoto orwork full time like Kikuta?


Assembly question

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What difficulties do you think there would be livingin temporary accommodation like Hyoto?

How has Hyotos experience affected his careeraspirations?

Kikuta wants to work for the council when shegrows up. Why has her experience inspired herto do this?

What job would you like to do in the futureand why?

Hyoto would like to volunteer and do a job thatwould help others. How could you help yourcommunity?


Ask the assembly if they know what happened in Japan in March 2011.

Ask if they have ever experienced an earthquake, a tsunami or even a flood andask them to describe their experience.

The 2011 JapaneseearthquakeEarthquakes are measured in magnitude,on a scale ranging from micro to great. Amagnitude of 6.0 and above is classifiedas strong and can cause severe damage.The earthquake that struck Japans north

east coast on Friday 11 March 2011measured 9. To find out more aboutearthquakes go to bbc.co.uk/newsand search for Japan earthquake



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Be part of the

Worlds Biggest Assembly

Join in online with schools around theworld in the summer termFind out more at bbc.co.uk/worldclass

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What is

World Class?World Class is the BBCs global citizenship project for schools andworks in partnership with the British Council.

How can my school get involved? Join to twin your school for 2012 Build up to the London Olympics with 2012 Assemblies Share topical stories every month with the Schools World Service

Go to bbc.co.uk/worldclass to find out more.For more resources to bring 2012 into your school go tobbc.co.uk/teach2012



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