bambisanani: the power of sport
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The Bambisanani Partnership uses sport as a catalyst to develop global citizenship, education, health and leadership. The Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in London have proved a particular inspiration and focus for the collaboration. The partnership, which begain in 2006 has gained both national and international acclaim. This book celebrates a remarkable learning project between the two schools which used the theme of “The Power of Sport” to stimulate art and creative writing. More than 600 students from both schools participated in the competitions and produced some inspired work. The book highlights both the power of the Bambisanani Partnership and the power of sport. This book features a foreword by Harland Miller, international writer and artist.TRANSCRIPT
THE POWEROF SPORT
Art and Creative Writing Competitionsbased on “The Power of Sport”
Bambisanani Partnership
BamBisanani:
The Power of sPorT
Copyright © 2013 David Geldart, St. Mary’s Menston Catholic Voluntary
Academy, Leeds, UK
All rights reserved
The book author retains sole copyright to his contributions to this book.
No reproduction is allowed without permissionn being negotiated in advance.
bambisananipartnership.com
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This book is dedicated to all those who participated in and supported the
Bambisanani Power of Sport competitions.
Hundreds of people contributed to this truly unique global learning project.
The collaboration is a blueprint for future work and has moved this amazing
partnership to another level. Others will follow and stand on their shoulders.
Foreword 6
Introduction and School Contexts 8
Acknowledgements 12
The Awards 13
Competition Winners 14
Work in Progress 16
Selected Competition Entries 18
Exhibition Time 144
One Final Thought and a Challenge 146
Contents
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I was really pleased to be asked to write the foreword to this book: not only
is it a fantastic and admirable project, it also gave me the opportunity to look
at the incredibly powerful and free work of all these young artists and writers
responding to the cause.
All of the work gives a feeling of being personally involved beyond the brief,
which is one of the hardest things to achieve convincingly in art or writing. It is
really obvious that everyone, in their own way, has wanted to be a signiicant and singular part of the collective - in an age of growing materialism, as well as an
increasing fatigue with charity and the many problems it has to address all over
the world, it’s pretty heart-warming: for this particular project it also permeates
areas of greater and wider signiicance. I am sure that the great Mr Mandela himself would agree that his thoughts on sport translate perfectly to both the
participation in, and appreciation of, the world of Art and Creative Writing.
All art and creative writing carries a message, or tries to, but often the artists’
or writers’ preoccupations and self-interest get in the way and the message
is compromised. What is great about this work is that, although each piece is
highly original, collectively these works embody the whole philosophy of the
Bambisanani Partnership – a total renaissance of attitudes and actions!
I am envious of everyone involved at all levels, and, from my personal slant as an
artist from Yorkshire, what an amazing eye-opening opportunity: when I think
back to when I was at school… Art was a ‘still life’: this is Life itself.
Harland Miller
International Writer and Artist
ForewordBambisanani - The Power of Sport
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When I think back to when I
was at school, … Art was a
‘still life’: this is Life itself.
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Photograph of Harland Miller by Paul Steinitz
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The Bambisanani Partnership is a unique collaboration between St. Mary’s
Catholic High School in Leeds, UK and Mnyakanya High School in Kwa Zulu
Natal, South Africa. The concept of Olympism: utilising sport for the greater good
is a key feature of the partnership which has gained international acclaim for its
work using sport as a catalyst to promote education, health, global citizenship
and leadership.
St. Mary’s is a high achieving Catholic High School serving NW Leeds and NE
Bradford. St. Mary’s was designated as a Sports College in 2000 and leads a
School Sport Partnership of 54 schools. Despite a wide and diverse catchment
area, the school has an outstanding academic and sporting reputation. St.
Mary’s has 1200 students with a thriving Sixth Form. Mnyakanya High School is
situated in the rural and remote Nkandla region of Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa.
The school, in the heart of traditional Zululand, was opened by Nelson Mandela
in 2004 and is located in one of the most deprived areas of South Africa with one
in three adults infected by HIV/AIDS, 90% unemployment and an adult illiteracy
rate greater than 60%. The school serves a vast area and many students walk
two hours to and from school each day. The area has many AIDS orphans. Class
sizes are in excess of 60 and the school has very limited resources. Mnyakanya
has over 850 students.
The 2010 World Cup in South Africa and the Olympic and Paralympic Games in
London have always been an important focus for the Bambisanani Partnership
as have the profound words of Nelson Mandela:
“Sport has the power to unite people in a way that little else can. Sport can
create hope where there was once only despair. It breaks down racial barriers.
It laughs in the face of all kinds of discrimination. Sport speaks to people in a
language they can understand.”
Throughout the last year, students from St. Mary’s and Mnyakanya had the
opportunity to participate in creative writing and art competitions on the
theme of ‘The Power of Sport.’ The Power of Sport Creative Writing and Art
Competitions are examples of joint learning activities that the two schools
engage in.
There is something very special about the Bambisanani Partnership and indeed
sport that inspired over six hundred students from both schools to voluntarily
pick up a pen, pencil or paint brush and enter the competitions. Students of all
ages and abilities were prepared to have a go. For many students, it was the irst competition in Art or Creative Writing that they had ever participated in. I applaud
all the students who participated in the competitions and indeed those that
supported and guided them.
At Mnyakanya, Art is not taught as a discrete subject so the Bambisanani
Partnership was indebted to long term supporter and internationally renowned
artist Peter Engblom who spent several days at the school working with
students. At St. Mary’s, Mrs N Whitehurst, Miss S Simpson and Miss D
Quirke were responsible for leading the competitions in the English and Art
Departments with great skill and enthusiasm.
For the creative writing and art competitions, three bespoke trophies were
commissioned in both countries and presented as prizes for the most
outstanding work. All students that participated in the competitions received a
specially designed certiicate.
The competitions have been a remarkable success at a variety of levels. Like
so many of the other joint learning projects between the two schools, I am
convinced that these two competitions will lead to other developments and
opportunities for the partnership and indeed the individuals involved.
This book includes a selection of student work which I believe truly conveys the
Power of Sport and the spirit of Olympism. I hope that you enjoy the book and
feel as inspired as I have been by both the art and written work.
David Geldart
April 2013
Introduction and School Contexts
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UK
SouthAfrica
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Leeds
St. Mary’sSchool
London Cape Town
Johannesburg
Durban
MnyakanyaSchool
This project and book would not have been possible without the tireless work of
a large number of teachers and other adults who were willing to give their time
freely and generously to support the education of young people in both schools.
Their support made a signiicant difference, the impact of which may be felt for many years to come.
Special thanks to: Mr Harland Miller, Mr D A Baines, Mr W Vilakazi, Mrs PK
Zondi, Mrs LE Maphumulo, Mr MM Xulu, Mr ML Mbambo, Mrs JT Ndawonde,
Miss Z Langa, Mr ZB. Mbambo, Mr MH Dlamini, Miss KL. Nala, Mr SE Sibisi, Mr
MI Sikhakhane, Mr P Engblom, Mr G Chennells, Miss N Marfo, Miss S Simpson,
Mrs N Whitehurst, Miss D Quirke, Miss H Booth, Miss J Parish, Mrs P Hanson,
Miss H Davies, Mr M Gosling, Mrs J Ash, Mrs P Stewart, Mrs E Robertson, Mrs A
Tindall and Mr G Davis.
Acknowledgements
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The Awards
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14
Samkelo MkhwanaziSara Riley
Mcebiseni MngadiMadeline Smith
Kholeka Magwaza
Ciaran Miller
Art Competition Winners
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Sinenhlanhla Khanyile
Rebecca Wilson
Alessandra Valle-Metaxas
Thabile Magwaza
Hlengiwe Zuma
Aidan Corkett-Beirne
Creative Writing Competition Winners
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Work in progress
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Mcebiseni Mngadi 18
Selected Competition Entries
Sinenhlanhla Khanyile 19
In a world of diverse cultures
In a society of different beliefs
In a land with lack of respect
Where people ind it hard to accept each otherWhere people are not taken seriously
Where people have different lifestyles and languages
Sport brings unity and speaks in a language that everyone understands.
When life throws hardship towards you
When everyone turns their backs on you
When no one will give you a shoulder to cry on
When all you hear is the sound of your heartbeat
When all you see is the shadow beside you
Sport brings hope and becomes the pillar of your strength and a friend to share your life with.
There are times when one’s life goes on a standstill
Times when no one will hear your voice
Times when no one understands you
Times when you have sleepless nights and stressful days
Times when death seems like the only option
Times when your sorrows just won’t go away
Sport brings hope and power to live a stress-free life.
Sport gives vision to the blind
Care for the uncared for
Help to the helpless
And gives love to the unloved
It is a friend to all
And a blessing to everyone
Sport has mysterious power
And a power that never fades away.
A language that everyone understands
Ciaran Miller 20
Mairenn Collins 21
Heart beats
to the rhythm of pounding
feet
wind sings in ears
washes away all my
fears
icy air
punctures lungs without a
care
frozen ground
silence in the air and all
around
Freedom in sport
It doesn’t care about
my race
colour, religion, no
disgrace
a language we all can
understand
working together hand in
hand
United in sport
Freedom in Sport United in Sport
Sara Riley 22
Precious Msindisi Nxumalo 23
Sport and physical education play an important role at
the individual, community, national and global levels. For
the individual, sport enhances one’s personal abilities,
general health and self-knowledge. On the national level
sport and physical education contribute to economic
and social growth, improved public health and bring
different communities together. On the global level, if used
consistently, sport and physical education can have a long
lasting positive impact on development, public health,
peace and the environment.
Access to and participation in sport and physical
education provide an opportunity to experience social and
moral inclusion for populations otherwise marginalised
by social, cultural or religious barriers caused by gender,
disability or other forms of discrimination. Sport and
physical education can provide the opportunity to
experience equality, freedom and a dignifying means for
empowerment. The freedom and control over one’s body
experienced in the practice of sport is particularly valuable
for girls and women, for people living in conlict and areas for people recovering from trauma.
At world level, sport can be used as an effective way
to teach us all about peace, tolerance and respect for
opponents regardless of ethnic background and culture.
Our Honourable former President Nelson Mandela played
a huge role in bringing the nation together; we now
participate together in sports. Its inclusive nature makes
sport a good tool to increase knowledge, understanding
and awareness about peaceful co-existence.
Sport has the power to change the world. Sport has the
power to unite in a way that little else does. The FIFA
World Cup was held in the year 2010, where there were 32
countries representing their home nations in South Africa.
It was a world-wide tournament that determined which
was the best soccer-playing nation in the world.
The Olympics in London will also be a chance to bring the
world together and it will be a success.
Sport has the power to change the world
Hannah Lovatt 24
Sport is many different things;
You feel as though you have wings.
It is an amazing sensation
That pleases every nation.
The Olympics is a special event.
It’s not something you’d give up for Lent!
Many different athletes participate
We anticipate, then celebrate.
There are many sports for us all,
Swimming, trampolining and football.
You can play sport at your school
without looking like a fool.
You can play sports whenever you want to.
It’s an important thing for you to do.
You can play it on your own or with your friends.
If you fall out you’ll make amends.
Amazing Sport
Samkelo Mkhwanazi 25
Thabile Magwaza 26
Today I am something
Yesterday I was nothing
Today I am somebody
Yesterday I was nobody
This is all because of Sport!
I am who I am
Because of Sport
I don’t take drugs
I don’t commit any crime
This is all because of Sport!
I have friends all over the country
I am a well disciplined person
I am about to be famous, even overseas
I am even hoping to see St. Mary’s
This is all because of Sport!
Sport within me has done so much for me
I could have been convicted of crime maybe
But sport elevated me above that
Perhaps I could have become a criminal
But because I am committed to sport
I do not let myself down
This is all because of Sport!
The power of sport has beautiied my lifeUnder no circumstance shall I leave sport
Sport helps me lead a good life
This: all because of Sport!
All because of Sport
Roisin Clancy 27
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Nkanyiselo Biyela 28
Keira Heckman 29
Each week, more and more worried parents are getting
called into the local police station to collect their child.
This is due to the fact that in areas of high deprivation,
many children are becoming involved in low level crime
and anti-social activities because they are bored.
The children are getting bored easily because they have
nowhere to release their energy, they need places like
parks and sports activities.
Aware of this situation, some professional boxers had an
idea. If they worked together to raise enough money, they
could set up an after school boxing club.
“It gives the kids something to think about and hopefully it
should keep them off the streets.”
“I came from a rough area myself, and I’ve been in their
position. As soon as I discovered boxing, I was off the
streets for good. My school work improved and I had a
better attitude to life.”
Many parents are supporting the idea.
“These are bored children. That’s all they are. Teaching
them discipline and hard work is a really good idea. They
won’t ight at school because they know that the ights are only for the boxing ring.”
Boxing Clever
Nontobeko Ndlovu 30
Jack Garland-Jones 31
Waves are continually rolling in… the sun is beaming in all
directions and a gentle breeze transpires making perfect
conditions for surfers. Taste the saltiness of the water,
feel the hot sunlight on your body. All the way out at sea
you feel free, everything is so peaceful out there sat on
your board. A giant of a wave suddenly begins to emerge
before you, you analyse your surroundings, identify the
path of the wave and where it is heading. ‘SPLASH…
SPLASH…SPLASH’ the constant noise occurs as you
paddle with exerted force, now at the peak of the wave
you sharply stand up elegantly swaying down the wave,
now near the bottom of the wave the manoeuvre ‘a bottom
turn’ is performed which consists of swiftly changing
direction from forwards to sideways. Away you go going
up and down the wave to generate speed for further
advanced tricks, again you change direction, now going
into the path of the following white water of the wave, the
risk of wiping out comes to your mind, but with perfection
you pull away from the white waters and carry on your
wave. Again you keep pumping and bouncing up and
down to provide yourself with higher speeds, you look
to your side and see the wave near its end, knowing it
will soon break you ride straight up the wave and pop
launching yourself into the air whilst integrating a 180
degree spin…now facing the wave riding back you calmly
sway your body another 180 degrees to inally end your succession line.
Suring requires a lot of skill and passion. It is not just a sport but also a culture, the culture itself inluences our everyday lives, may it be through the clothes we
wear or music we listen to. Suring is a truly inspirational sport which has been advertised for a long time
now. The experience of your irst wave is somewhat serial happiness, excitement, relief are all frequently
experienced. The sports community itself is very relaxed
and peaceful. Personal hand signals have been created
such as the famous hang tight hand which consists
of clenching your ist but releasing the smallest inger and the thumb whilst slanting it 90 degrees. This is why
suring is so powerful. Not only is it a sport… but also a community, one which looks out and sticks up for each
other.
Surfs Up
Amy Pickard 32
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I need power
I need energy
My heart is pounding, beating
I’m on the spot
I’m the new foundation face.
Why search for talent, when you have got talent.
Power of sport.
Determination, sweat and faith
I’m on the go
Mind doesn’t count, it’s energy that counts
I consider myself as a sport leader.
Life is nothing without sport.
Sport unites and gathers a rainbow nation.
Sport makes the world
enjoy its talent from within.
I, myself illed with variety.All it takes is physical, mental and emotional lexibility.Strength; training; is all it takes to be me – The Power of Sport.
I’m illed with knowledge of sport.If I have a crystal ball to see what the future stores for sport
Life will be all about revitalised exercises and power of sport.
Wish, dream and do it.
I, myself had a chance, but I wasted it.
So don’t waste it yourself.
Consider it as gift from heaven.
Be active and proud of the Power of Sport.
Git from Heaven
Natalie O’Shea 34
Penny McDonald 35
Kholeka Magwaza 36
Brogan O’Connor 37
“Sport is where an entire life can be compressed into a
few hours, where the emotions of a lifetime can be felt on
an acre or two of ground.”
This quote from George A Sheehan clearly shows how
powerful sport can be. In the summer of 2011 I was lucky
enough to be part of the visit to Mnyakanya School in
South Africa with the Bambisanani Partnership; it is this
partnership which has shown the true power of sport.
Recently many major athletes have shown us how
powerful sport can be, but it is not only in major
stadiums under the bright lights that the power of sport
is relected, I believe that the true power of sport can also be witnessed in a local sports pitch or on a school
ield. Whilst working in South Africa I was able to witness irst-hand how sport can change a person’s life. Whilst teaching leadership through sport we were able to truly
impact on the lives of some students in Mnyakanya
School, giving them vision and a chance of success,
where little else could.
Throughout my life, sport has given me something to aim
towards, focus on and to strive to achieve. Through being
involved in sport my dedication and will to improve and
obtain new heights has greatly improved. The great feeling
you have when stepping onto a pitch as a team is a feeling
unlike that of anything else, and more importantly it is so
easy to be obtained. Taking part in sport is the simplest
of things, and can be done by anyone at any level. From
a young child playing their irst game, to an Olympic champion – there are no limits. That for me, is the true
beauty and power of sport.
The children we worked with In South Africa showed the
same level of passion and enthusiasm as if they were in
a World Cup inal whilst playing a game of football on a poor quality, uneven pitch, most of them playing without
footwear. Witnessing this passion and desire to play sport
really showed me and everyone else there how sport can
change a life and put a smile on a person’s face when they
have so many troubles and challenges. Sport gives people
a chance to forget everything and focus on what is directly
in front of them at that time, what really matters to them,
there and then, is the game. For the children in Africa, and
all over the world the best part of playing sport is simply
being given the opportunity to take part.
The true power of sport is simple – it breaks down
barriers, brings people together and teaches people the
most important lessons and skills. Sport can achieve
things that nothing else can.
No Limits
Megan Haskins 38
Andile Nala 39
Praise be to sports
Praise be to my sport
Praise be to your sport
Most importantly
praise be to all sport because it links
two or more individuals
from different walks of life
Let them ind similaritiesin their situations and make
them realise that there is
so much to celebrate
because it keeps youngsters
from evil things
and preaches to them goodness
Silently it draws someone
from a distance and brings
him closer.
Nobody can deny
the power of sport
My sport of passion is soccer
It boosts my mentality
It teaches me discipline
It keeps me grounded.
It gives me strength
It helps me release my stress
It instils hope in me
and makes me ind the winner in me Do not resist
the power of sport.
Praise be to Sport
Melusi L Jali 40
I saw mountains in valleys
I saw shells in rivers
I thought dark is becoming more
After dark I saw dawn unexpectedly
Back then I was black, but now I’m
dark and digniied to be called African.Thank you Nelson ‘Madiba’ Mandela
Irvin Khoza, Danny Jordan and the rest
Of the team to ight for Africa to hostThe 2010 Fifa World Cup
Came for the irst time to South AfricaAnd in Africa all nations and countries were happy together
They blew vuvuzelas
They all sang Shosholoza, sharing
Joyfulness and togetherness
We heard different National Anthems
Including Nikosi Sikelel, of Africa
We saw artists from worldwide
African artists one song together with
Worldwide artists
We all shared cultures and food
We all shared habits and history
We all shared wisdom and hope
Stars eleven came to South Africa, those are the world legends.
Among those legends Lucas ‘The Chief’ Radebe is countable
And he was a captain for Leeds United in England.
Quenton Fortune played for Manchester United.
South African soccer player Simphiwe ‘nice things’
Tshabalala was the irst person to score in a World Cup against Mexico.Even though South Africa and other African squads
Failed to win The World Cup, The Nation’s
Unity made countability against xenophobia and racism
The Power of Sport can unite the whole world as in wedlock.
The Power of Sport
Devon Mitchell McCann 41
Thabani Magwaza (top) and Phiwayinkosi Nkwanyana (bottom) 42
Nkanyiselo Biyela 43
Jack Kennedy 44
William Giles 45
Sport is able to unite everyone, all races, all backgrounds
and all genders. The power of sport is ininite as people all over the world are using sport as a way of making friends,
raising spirits and most of all, having fun. There are many
projects set up all around the world to promote these
values in the harshest areas and climates. I am learning
about how football can change communities for the better
all over the world.
One of these places is in Santa Cruz de la Sierra in Bolivia.
This project is called ‘A Goal for A Smile’ and it aims to
provide peace for the local people as many of them are
living on the streets. The scheme teaches them about
respect, inclusion, tolerance and discipline. It aims to
make the locals they work with contribute to Bolivian
society and become good citizens instead of staying on
the streets. They believe that all people should have an
equal chance and opportunity within the community.
In Africa there is lots of hardship and one of the ways that
they deal with this is through football and other sports.
The World Cup in South Africa was a beacon of hope for
the local communities and many schemes are set up in
South Africa and the rest of Africa to help the local young
people achieve their potential through sport. The scheme
that I am looking at is called ‘Soccer 4 Hope’. This is a
scheme based in South Africa that helps girls in local
schools ight against HIV/Aids and learn a basic life skills programme, as well as giving them the opportunity to play
football. They encourage 7 tools for life and help them to
build them whilst having fun. These tools are: integrity,
self-esteem, sense of humour, self-awareness, focus,
responsibility and Ubuntu (which mean sharing, caring and
helpfulness). Using these tools ‘Soccer 4 Hope’ helps girls
stand up in a society dominated by men and play a sport
dominated by men.
As you can see from these two examples, sport helps
people come together from all over the world to unite and
become one. Sport has great beneits that are cherished most by the people that enjoy it most and as the saying
goes ‘it is not the winning, but the taking part that counts.’
Sports Projects Unite
Phoebe Kendal 46
We are always told we are unique and everyone is
different. But the one thing we all do share a love for, is
sport. Our Bambisanani Partnership is helping us as a
school realise what we have in common with the children
of South Africa. Both boys and girls really like sport. It’s
the rush of excitement and the energy that pushes through
you and into your sports character. Racial barriers are
worn down by the fact that everyone can communicate
through sport. Every child should have the right to play
sport, whether it’s with plastic bags tied together or with a
full leather football. Our students that visit South Africa are
teaching the children out there how to be young leaders.
We are connecting because of the love of sport.
Connecting through Sport
Sicelo Nduli 47
George McGilvray 48
Hannah Cullen 49
Sport as a concept is wonderful. People of the world
need something which can overcome barriers and
reduce differences to a minimum. It conquers barriers by
transcending boundaries, for example, bringing countries
together at the Olympics. Differences between people are
put aside when sport takes place as everyone shares a
passion and devotion to sport and its effects.
Sport can make you feel a sense of achievement. Every
day many people do a variety of different sports, not
only to keep it, but to test their strengths, endurance and willpower. Everyone can feel pleased and fulilled, whatever position you are in. However big or small your
achievement is, each one can leave you feeling optimistic.
From beating your personal best to winning a gold medal,
they all give sport in general a positive outlook. If you
are disabled you can still achieve what others do despite
the obstacles in the way and show you are capable of
succeeding. Throughout history, exercise and sport have
been used to make you feel happy both physically and
mentally.
Sport supports diversity and inclusion. No matter what
race, religion, culture or ability: you can always be
included. Countries come together to compare or show
their talents. Sports teams/groups do not include just
one culture, but all of them. Different sports originate
from different counties but each sport is taught to other
cultures so the sport is known across the world. In sport
there is ‘something for everyone’. Sport is a good way to
bring the world together.
In conclusion, sport is so powerful as it allows everyone
to achieve and set goals. It can help form friendships
between countries, cities or even just people who share
the same interest. It is appreciated by so many people and
can shape some people’s lives. Even if you aren’t the one
doing the sport, you can still be supportive and feel proud.
People should be motivated into it because the power of
sport is truly amazing.
Truly Amazing Sport
Nomdumiso Shozi 50
Daisy Lyons 51
A walk, a trot, a canter, a gallop, a jump, lying through the air over that gate and landing safely on the other side. This
is what I dream of doing for the rest of my life – being on a
horse’s back gives you the most magical, powerful feeling
in the world and I love it. Horse riding is nothing to do
with exercise, but it is all about the bond you share with
a horse, if you truly care, you can become one with your
horse and be at complete and utter peace. The magic of it
all is so incredible!
I look forward to riding every Saturday – through a week
of pain and joy. The magic of my true friendship with a
horse stays with me in my heart throughout the whole
week. Because at the end of the day it is not about how
much your horse costs or how beautiful he or she is – or
even if you own a horse. Because if you have a bond so
fantastically powerful, your friendship lies in your soul, that
is what it is like, with me and Flicker and Candy. I don’t
own them I just ride Flicker – Candy is her daughter, but
we all have a trust in each other that is so amazing, you
feel like you can complete any miracle.
A horse is not like any other animal, every single one has
a dose of magic in their soul, they’re beautiful, elegant,
strong, intelligent, loyal and a fantastic friend. Some
people think that if you buy a horse you outgrow it and
you sell it, they think there is no point bonding with one
and that it is a waste of time, this is deinitely not my view – because bonding with a horse is such a wonderful
experience. Of course there is lots of hard work, but with a
love so strong where is the point in caring about that?
Galloping through the cross country track, jump, gallop,
jump, gallop, urging your horse on, bets being placed on
you, so much pressure. But what is so bad? Sure it could
be nerve-wracking and sure you’re on live TV and sure
you’ve got beads of sweat trickling down your back, but
so what? You are doing the thing you love, with your best
friend, you have succeeded in life and you are amazing.
Whether you’ve got a shetland, a thoroughbred, a bay, a
skewbalt, a piebold or, like me, no horse at all, if you stick
to what you love, if your belief is in the atmosphere, your
horse will sense it, and together, you can beat the world,
Just do what you love, and you’ve won.
The Love of Horse Riding
Thela Zuma 52
The Power of Sport is the energy that sport develops in
our young stars. These campaigns help those young ones
who have different talents in sports to be supported and
develop so that one day they can use it as a career.
Fortunately, we have many different types of sports in this
country played by different types of people from many
places around the world. The most popular sport is soccer
which is known as football.
People have separated themselves according to their race,
eg most blacks involve themselves in football and whites
like cricket and rugby. But sport is the only thing that can
bring different people together without the discrimination
of race and gender.
In these different sports, we have different people who
are involved in them. These sports are played by different
genders; we have ladies soccer, which means that we
have gender equality.
Sport can help your body to stay strong and healthy, and
you can use sport to keep your weight stable to prevent
your bodies from being infected easily by the different
diseases.
To involve yourself in sport can help you not to be
committing yourself to crime. The youth need to do
something in their spare time, because our youth have
faced the big challenges of society like drugs. Sports can
develop our young ones to become successful.
To commit yourself in sport can help you to communicate
with different people from around the world. You can ind the opportunities to learn about other religions, languages
and cultures. In sport there is no racism. If we are a player
of rugby, football or cricket, we now play with different
races in this country.
Sport can help young ones to spend their spare time
productively; it can reduce the people who stay at home
doing nothing that can lead them to crime.
To stay bored the whole day can lead some people,
especially the youth, to do bad things. To engage yourself
in sport can help you stay away from bad habits. Lastly,
sport is for everyone who is willing to stay healthy and
communicate with other people from around the world.
Sport can take you from zero to hero if you become a
professional.
Zero to Hero
Anna Evans 53
Cherie Rigby-Williams 54
Joseph Vincent 55
What can just be a quick knockabout in the park has the
ability to change lives. Sport has brought communities
together, been a light in the dark for so many, and given
some people a reason to live.
One of the most inspiring and memorable matches ever
was the rugby world cup victory for South Africa against
the mighty All Blacks. Not long before that match the
Springboks (South Africa’s national team) had been
considered a poor team, yet they ended the competition
as the best team in the world. However they did have
support from one of the most inluential men in history, the great Nelson Mandela was supporting the Springboks all
the way. A lot of people know of this famous match, not as
many know what it did for South Africa.
For years South Africa was gripped by racism, this tore the
country into two halves, one black and one white. Rugby
was been considered a sport for white people, nearly all
of the Springboks were white. But Nelson Mandela saw
this, and demonstrated his support for the national team.
The country was united through the Springboks; the
whole country supported the underdogs and lifted them
to the inal. It was here they took on New Zealand. With incredible support from the whole nation, South Africa
won the day and were pronounced champions and the
country was one. Nelson Mandela recognised the power
of sport. Sport has an immense power to tear down the
barriers of racism, war and anger. Sport has brought the
world together and is there for us whenever we want or
need it.
A light in the dark
Bongiwe Sibiya 56
Sport is not new at all, it has been celebrated for many
years. It gathers people together all over the world. It all
comes together with sport; with the power of sport.
The power of sport doesn’t come with rules. The rule
of sport is to love what you do. Sport rules your body,
it makes it physically attractive. Sport comes with
excitement, joy and happiness. That is the rule of sport.
Sport needs those who dedicate themselves to
reconciliation and inclusion. Sport unites and gathers
everyone from the whole community. Sport needs
people who will focus on it most of the time and not
become distracted. To gain the power of sport you need
concentration.
Politically you can use sport to build the community. The
most important thing in sport is that you must love what
you are doing. Every person can have an important role in
sport.
As the rainbow nation, the nation of all people we believe
in you and support you everywhere you stand when doing
that particular sport. You cannot fulil your dream if there is no one who will be supporting you every step of the
way to help you be that champion you want to be in sport.
We all unite and gather our rainbow nation - not just our
rainbow but also other countries and religions, in sport.
Sport doesn’t just come with joy it also comes with hard
work, determination and ownership. You can be the Queen
or King of your own world in sport.
Sporting Royalty
Emma Williams 57
Lucy Donnelly 58
Jessica Carroll 59
A father and a son, brought together by sport,
disabled yet strong, stronger than you would have ever
thought.
Told by doctors to hide his son away,
as there was no hope for him at all.
Yet his father persevered,
and his hope for his son grew tall.
Communicating through a computer,
Rich Hoyt relies on his dad,
to use the power of sport,
to give him the strength he’s never had.
Pushing his son in a wheelchair,
chasing all his fears away,
“when we’re running Dad,
I feel like my disability disappears”.
A father and a son brought together by sport,
disabled yet strong,
stronger than you would have ever thought.
Disabled Yet Strong
Nomcebo Ndawonde 60
People from far away lands
Gather together to rejoice
Celebrate and appreciate
The unique talent demonstrated
By those in the ield of play
Activities of soccer, netball, volleyball
Cricket, hockey, basketball
Shot putt, golf, tennis and the like
They all bring love, peace and
Stability in countries
I have begun to realise
That colour of my skin is not
The matter of concern, neither
It is a basis of promoting
Division between different
Racial groups. Despite our
Different complexions, we can
Come together as one
Different religions
From around the world
Have failed to unite people
As one, but sport has proved
Differently. My friend if you want
To unite your people
The power of sport is a good
Mechanism to use.
Coming Together as One
Ruth Stone 61
John Cooper 62
Fern Conaghan 63
Sport has a power
more than it seems
of ighting and winningand living your dreams
of humble beginnings and failing a lot
but trying and trying
giving all that you’ve got,
until one day you feel
this feeling inside
a feeling so strong
you cannot hide you’re better and better
in fact you’re the best
not just ‘cos you practised more
than the rest
but ‘cos you have power
a hope in your heart
sport has a power
the power of heart.
Sport in your Heart
Fern Conaghan 64
The power of sport
was alive in a man
he was from Sweden
Henrik Larrson
he played for Celtic a Glasgow team
one of the most famous
that there’s ever been
he looked like a lion
with blond dreadlocked hair
he had the heart of a lion
he played hard, he played fair
he once had this injury
he had so much pain
I saw his leg snap
would he play again?
But he had the power
the power of sport
the power of heart is
the power of sport
and he did recover
and he played so well
and the Celtic fans hearts
they all did swell
so he is my hero
for being strong and true
he never gave up
so neither should you.
Heart of a Lion
Jessica Grant 65
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Yolanda Collier and Belen Valle-Metaxas 67
It’s all about team work
It relies on self-belief
It’s all about working together
To prove what you can achieve
It has the force to make people hopeful
It can make us appreciate more
So that we can focus on our own positives
Instead of picking at our laws
It connects everyone
From anytime, anywhere or any place
it has the strength to make everyone equal
Different backgrounds, beliefs and race
It can make us realise
Just how lucky we are
It can prove to individuals
That when you try you can go far
Bronze, silver, gold
Each other’s hands we hold
Standing proud and tall
Sport will unite us all
Uniting us All
Patrick Bourke 68
The Jamaican bobsled team were four remarkable men.
They irst made their debut in the 1988 Winter Olympics Games in Canada where they gained international fame as
the unlikely underdogs for representing a tropical nation in
a winter sport.
The team irst got their inspiration and practice for bobsledding from a pushcart derby and realised that it
was very similar to bobsledding. Because in bobsledding
you need a fast start the team founders George B Fitch
and William Maloney decided to use the abundant
sprinters but found they weren’t interested so they
then turned to Colonel Ken Barnes from the Jamaican
military. They recruited Devon Harris, a lieutenant in the
Second Battalion Jamaica Regiment, Dudley Stokes, a
captain from the JDF Air Wing; Michael White, private in
the National Reserves and Samuel Clayton, a Railway
Engineer.
The team were very popular with the fans: not only was
there the novelty of having a tropical country compete
in a cold-weather sport, but they had very little practice
going down a bobsled track before, and they borrowed
spare sleds from other countries to compete. Fortunately
they improved run after run and were known for their
fast starts. They also managed to inish in 14th place in Canada and came in front of the United States, Russia
and Italy.
However, the Jamaican Bobsled Team was remembered
the most for the time they crashed during their run in the
Winter Olympics but managed to get up and walk to the
inish line with their sled and were greeted with a massive wave of applause and admiration. It is still an extremely
powerful event that happened in Calgary Canada in 1988.
Their story and performance inspired the making of the
ilm ‘Cool Runnings’ where they used the original footage of the crash.
Although in 2002 after the Winter Olympics and the team
disbanded, the memory and legacy that the team left
behind is still engraved in history. I view them as huge
inspirational igures, four ordinary men that had managed to do so much and bring so much hope to the people of
Jamaica. The Jamaican Bobsled team did something that
no one else could ever do; they managed to overcome the
overwhelming odds and prove that anything is possible
when you believe.
Cool Cool Runnings
Jake Bowness 69
James Hudson 70
Megan Atkinson 71
Dave Kiley was born in America in 1953. He loved sport,
especially basketball. He was only 19 years old when he
got paralysed from the waist down. He and his friends
were playing in the snow on the side of a mountain. They
were riding down hills and he hit a tree and later that day
he lost the use of his legs. He was told he would be in
a wheelchair for the rest of his life. He discovered what
sports he could do in a wheelchair and rediscovered his
athletic life, he used this to get over the depression of
the whole incident. Soon he became an amazing athlete
and won 13 Paralympic medals. He was a member of the
American Paralympic team six times, winning two gold,
silver and two bronze medals. He wasn’t just amazing at
basketball, at the winter Paralympics in France he won two
gold and two silver medals for downhill skiing! Dave retired
from basketball in 2000 and is now a successful coach.
He was an assistant coach for the US Paralympic teams
that played in 2004 in Athens and the gold medal-winning
team in Beijing in 2008.
Amazing Dave Kiley
Max Ryan 72
Josh Collins 73
Listen to my rap, so hear me sing
I tell you sport is a powerful thing
Sport can bring communities together
It can even help them be friends forever.
I’ll tell you now about my dream
I wish we could work as a team
You will be able to be good friends with them
You care for them and you share with them.
These are the seeds that we could sow
It will start with one person and then it will grow
It will bring the people a lot of joy
For every girl and every boy.
You can do any type of sport
You can play on a tennis court
You can play on a football ground
Kicking the ball round and round.
Don’t give up sport for Lent
You’ll have a good time at a tournament
Sport can help you make good friends
And this is where my sporting rap ends.
Sporting Rap
Jamie Styles 74
Rebecca Wilson 75
The power of sport is not something that can only be
shown on a football pitch or in an Olympic stadium.
Sometimes the power of sport is so big that it connects
a whole nation and suddenly everything people believe
about sport is changed.
The power of sport is often shown politically. The message
isn’t given to the nation by a world leader making a
televised speech. Sometimes all that is needed is a
gesture. This happened in the 1995 Rugby World Cup.
The event was hosted by South Africa and at the time the
segregation had just recently stopped, the white people
had been in power and rugby was dominated by whites.
The country believed that rugby was a white sport and
all the rugby players were white. When the South African
team won the event President Nelson Mandela came onto
the pitch wearing a baseball cap and a Springboks jersey.
It was this gesture that united all of South Africa, whether
black or white. This simple thing made them all realise that
their victory united them.
The power of sport starts to touch an individual when
they overcome an obstacle. This could be something
as little as beating a personal record or it could be
overcoming a major disability. Olympic swimmer Michael
Phelps suffered from ADHD (attention deicit hyperactive disorder) and because of this he found learning dificult. Because he had so much energy as a child he disrupted
other children’s learning. A teacher helped him channel
his energy into swimming and he is now an Olympic
champion and he no longer suffers from ADHD. Another
example of sport helping people overcome obstacles is
the Paralympics with events such as archery, athletics,
cycling, and football, power lifting, rowing, sailing and
swimming. There are also sports played in wheelchairs like
wheelchair basketball, wheelchair fencing and wheelchair
rugby. Sport gives disabled people the opportunity to
achieve goals and overcome personal disabilities.
An athlete’s goal is always to get better by beating their
personal record but many athletes aim to beat the world
record. In the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Usain Bolt broke
the 100 metres record when he won the race in 9.76
seconds. The next year he broke the world record and his
personal record when he ran 100 metres in 9.58 seconds
in the World Athletics Championships in Berlin. Another
example of an athlete’s peak performance was in 1954
when Roger Bannister, a 25 year old medical student,
became the irst man to run a mile in under 4 minutes. Being watched by around 3,000 spectators he completed
the mile in 3 minutes and 59.4 seconds.
Sport has the power to improve people’s health and
wellbeing. This is achieved by leading an active lifestyle
and eating healthily.
Many athletes have grown up in poverty and the power of
sport has given them the money to support themselves
and their families. For example, footballer Fabrice Muamba
and his family came to England as refugees. He could
not speak English and he didn’t have many opportunities.
Sport gave him a chance to be great and he brought his
family out of poverty.
The power of sport touches many people in many ways.
Sport touches our lives
Benedict Kershaw 76
I’ve never been much good at sport. However I ind myself here on the school team bus for the football semi-inal. I’m not coming because I’m a player of the team. No. I am deinitely not! I’m the school’s newspaper journalist. Coming for some pictures and a story, that’s all, no heroics.
On the way to the game two of our players fell sick which meant we now had no subs. Despite this our team started
well. The irst ifteen minutes went well and YEAH! Danny scored! Then later the other team just lew past the defenders and no! One all and the whistle blew. “Half time.” At the start of the second half we have possession of the ball, Danny
controlling it well and yes, Go on! YES two – one! Danny was running about with his shirt on his head, not seeing where
he was going and whack! Straight against the goal post. The coach walked over to me.
“Look lad, Danny has knocked himself out and you have to go on and play in goal.” I was so scared.
“I can’t Coach I need my glasses and I can’t wear them in net!” I stated.
“Take them off then! He replied.
“Coach I can’t see without them!”
“You’ll have to try your best then; the defence are great, you won’t need to make a save! He promised.
And again they had possession as I stand fearfully in the goal looking at what’s happening, in massive top and short
trousers! They were coming right at me! They wouldn’t stop for anything, one defender ran to them but they just kept
coming and as the second defender came at them the whistle blew! A penalty!
“No this can’t be happening, no no no!” I said to myself. As the striker of the opposing team ran to take the penalty
it was all little more than a blur. I just threw myself, rapidly stretching my arms out in any direction, I closed my eyes
and WHACK the crowd went crazy. Did it go in? I opened my eyes to see my team running at me! They were smiling
and cheering. I had saved it! The ball hit me! The most unlikely person to do it, saved a goal for the team and we are
through to the inal!
I couldn’t have done that by myself! No way! I think it was something greater: “The power of sport” where something
really special happens and you can start to believe.
Something Greater
Molly Steele 77
Grace Cox-Morgan 78
Greg Smith 79
Sport is something that unites people of the world in an
inspiring way. There are so many sports and sporting
events in so many different countries. It is a global
phenomenon when a world championship in a major sport
comes around and people lood to the arenas of the host country in celebration of the culture and diversity of sport.
Wheelchair Basketball is an ever-growing sport for people
in wheelchairs. It is played by thousands of people in over
100 countries. It is a game of strength, dynamism and
expert wheelchair handling. Teamwork and an eye for the
ball are also important. Able-bodied people are allowed
to compete in wheelchairs, creating a bond between
them and the disabled players. Wheelchair Basketball is
one of the most established wheelchair sports and is in
the Paralympic programme. In the UK there are 65 teams
playing in 9 divisions across the country.
Global Phenomenon Wheelchair Basketball
Greg Smith 80
There have been many inspirational stories about how
athletes have risen to take part in some of the world’s top
sporting events. One of these includes Marc Woods. At
17 years old he had to have his leg amputated because
of cancer. Before the amputation Marc had been a keen
swimmer, and his passion for the sport led him to be back
swimming within just one day of the operation. His aim
was to be the best he could be, and 18 months later he
was selected to represent Great Britain.
In 17 years of competition, Marc won an amazing 12
Paralympic Medals, 4 of which were Gold. He also won 21
medals from European and World Championships. Marc
is now an ambassador for the 2012 Olympics, a member
of the Paralympic Advisory Panel for the 2012 Olympics,
a Trustee of the Teenager Cancer Trust and a founding
member of the British Athletics Council. He also trekked
in Nepal, Ecuador and Peru, and this year he is entering a
race to the South Pole.
Sport is powerful and motivational. It brings back the lives
of disabled people who may think that their life is over.
The Inspirational Marc Woods
Jamie Hoar 81
a is for Agony the sports men and women go through to reach their goal.
B is for trying the Best at all you do.
C is for Courage which helps you and others.
D is for Determination to get through rough times and carry on.
e is for Equality so everyone gets the chance.
f is for Fun which is what it’s all about.
G is for Game it doesn’t matter who wins.
h is for Happiness which is displayed throughout.
i is for Inspiration which is used to achieve.
J is for Joy which lifts us high.
K is for Kicking into the goal.
L is for Long Jump, go as far as you can.
m is for Motivation which stays with you throughout.
n is for Nerves that need to be conquered.
o is for the Opening which starts it all off.
P is for Players which make a great team.
Q is for Questions which we all ask and wonder.
r is for Rules which we should all follow.
s is for Shaking Hands at the end of the game to show your respect.
T is for Teamwork, that we all need.
U is for Up, going up the ladder of success.
V is for Vital, vital last minute of play.
w is for Work behind the scenes which no-one else sees.
X marks the spot where it takes place.
Y is for You, you decided what to do.
Z is for Zeus, a Greek God, where the Olympics came from.
Sporting Alphabet
Kitty Bolton 82
Sport has the power to inspire people
Sport has the power to make you feel less feeble
Sport has the power to bring joy to the lonely
Sport has the power to make you feel like the one and only
Sport has the power to give hope to the despairing
Sport has the power to make you feel daring
Sport has the power to give a new friend
Sport has the power to make you feel like it will never end
Sport has the power to boost self-esteem
Sport has the power to fulil your dream
Sport has the power to give you good health
Sport has the power to grant you wealth
Sport has the power to reduce fear and crime
Sport will reward you every time
Sport has the Power
Gabby Finn 83
Sport is an inspiration because it involves the qualities
of determination, hard work and overcoming barriers to
success. There is one athlete who I believe represents all
these qualities. Her name is Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE.
Tanni was born on the 26th July 1969 in Cardiff, Wales and
christened ‘Carys Davina’. She was irst called the name Tanni by her two-year old sister Sian who, on irst seeing her, declared she was ‘tiny’.
As a young child Tanni wore callipers, she started to use
a wheelchair from the age of seven. From the outset, her
parents were supportive and encouraged her independent
streak. Tanni’s irst school experience was at Birch Grove Primary; she is remembered there as a very determined
young lady. Tanni tried many sports at primary school and
particularly enjoyed swimming, archery and horse riding.
Tanni irst tried wheelchair racing at St.Cyres Comprehensive School aged 13. At 15 she won the 100
metres at the Junior National Wheelchair Games. At 18,
Tanni became a member of the Bridgend Athletics Club,
the British Wheelchair Racing Squad and was selected
for her irst World Wheelchair Games. Tanni went on to become the UK’s most successful paralympian athlete of
all time.
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson is an articulate and
exceptional motivational speaker. Every year, thousands
of people enjoy listening to Tanni speak on the topics
of motivation, diversity and achievement. I think this is
amazing, as you may imagine that she would be the one
needing extra support and motivation. However, she has
nobly decided that she will be the one offering support
and motivation. It is very inspiring!
She has overcome terrible set-backs in her life and
achieved great things. Tanni Grey-Thompson is my role
model and is a credit to the sporting community.
Tanni Grey-Thompson
Mholi Hlabisa 84
Felicity Hemming 85
Sport and sporting events play an important role in
bringing communities together and having a good time.
Sport is good for both physical and mental health;
physically playing sports improves cardiovascular
endurance, burns off energy and unwanted calories and
fat, and increases your muscle to fat ratio, keeping you
in tip top condition. Mentally, sport can improve your
conidence and give you a break from the every day routine of life in the best possible way of having fun!
There are so many different types of sports that there is
something for everyone. If you want to spend time with
family and go on outings you could enjoy activities such as
rowing or canoeing and have a splash about. Or perhaps
have a laugh with friends in the park playing football or
at school playing friendly matches of hockey or netball.
On hot days you could swim outdoors or play a game
of cricket or rounders. There are so many more types of
sport on offer, both team and individual.
Many people who are disabled are particularly keen
to have their share of the fun through sport and many
choices are available, wheelchair basketball being
very popular and even single ski skiing for the more
adventurous. These activities often give disabled people
a feeling of freedom and independence they cannot get in
their everyday lives and can satisfy their need to compete
and excel. The power of sport is signiicant as it brings new opportunities which offer a bright and hopeful future
for all, especially for those whose tomorrow often doesn’t
look so clear or so good.
Sport can provide an outlet for those people, children in
particular, who have no chance to shine in other areas.
For those who need to learn to get along with others it can
help them learn how to cooperate. Sport can enable those
who need to develop and understand how to become
responsible and not let others down. It helps build
relationships and self-esteem.
Over the years sport has helped tackle discrimination
and prejudice by bringing together different people with
a common interest and forming teams from people with
different backgrounds and beliefs, men and women, old
and young, disabled and able-bodied, rich and poor, all
shapes and sizes and skin colours and cultures. Sporting
experiences such as these help break down the barriers of
fear and prejudice, helping to inluence people to create a peaceful future for all.
A Sporting Future for All
Nompumelelo Nala 86
Sport is most wanted and needed all over the world. I
believe that sport has the amazing power because of the
things I have seen.
Firstly, sport unites people and become friends by
letting them get to know each other. It also makes them
understand their character. They are even able to share
their ideas. People come together all over the world
because of sport. For example in 2010 there was a FIFA
World Cup which was held here in South Africa. There
were a million people who were there to support the sport.
The people came from all over the world to watch. Many
people made friends and developed relationships during
that World Cup.
Secondly, sport can create the job opportunities for those
who are unemployed. For instance, if there is a sport
tournament there are places that need to be reviewed,
the stadium where the tournament will take place and the
roads as well. Some will want to hire a shelter so that they
can sleep, so that their tournament will be successful.
Thirdly, sport can decrease the rate of drug usage by
teenagers as well as the elders/adults. That leads to the
reduction of crime incidents. Sport reduces or minimises
the crime in such a way that the people take much time
engaging themselves in sport; this leads them to never get
the time to commit crime.
Fourthly, sport can identify and raise the hidden talents of
people. Players can ind out which sport is best for them. Sport can be a career to those who are able enough.
Sport can make an excellent contribution to the peoples
lives, so I believe that it should be promoted at all times
throughout the world.
The Amazing Power of Sport
Busisiwe Mbambo 87
Jack Cox 88
Sport is a unique thing, it has the ability to bring people
with different cultures and beliefs together, it helps unite
nations. Without sport people wouldn’t be able to see the
effect it has on people, people work together to develop
teamwork, sometimes working together can create new
bonds and new friendships, even if the person lives in
another country. Sport helps people realise their potential.
Sport unites people by giving everyone a chance to give
something to the world. The Olympics include people from
all the countries of the world to do different sports: even
the people who do not win are respected, not for coming
last but for taking part and trying their hearts out.
A Chance for All
Daisy Sutclife 89
“Sweat was dripping down my face, sticking to my ingers almost as if my body was crying. My heart was like a lion,
running and thudding uncontrollably and wildly within my
chest. Although my head felt sick in pain and unbearably
agonizing, I felt so free, so alive. For a moment I thought
I was levitating, so light on my feet that I couldn’t come
back down, I thought I was invincible. Suddenly, a
powerful ist hit me in my face. Unlike any other punch, this one broke me, I fell back and blacked out.”
Michael Watson was a boxer. He loved the sport, lived
for it. Even when he had a blood clot in his brain his
determination lived on inside him. After ighting Chris Eubank (a fellow boxer) he was paralysed and in a coma
for 40 days before waking up in a hospital room. Imagine
knowing that someone had done this to you, killed your
lifelong dream and ruined your ability to walk, it would
be unforgivable. The doctors were sure nothing could be
done. He would be paralysed throughout his whole life.
However, twenty years after the accident, Michael
defeated the obstacles and unbelievably walked the
London Marathon alongside Chris Eubank. The London
Marathon had inspired Michael to complete a challenge
that doctors said could not be achieved; Michael
completed the marathon over several days and touched
the hearts of millions. Few would have been that forgiving
but that day both Michael and Chris were united as heroes
in sport. Sport had given this man the opportunity to
forgive.
But imagine a place where there are none of these
opportunities, no chances for ambitions: a place where
there is no sport. If we were to allow these people to have
the power of sport, the whole world would be able to
achieve what Watson achieved and to forgive as he did.
That is why the power of sport is so incredibly important.
Michael’s Greatest Challenge
Elle Nevison 90
Jack Shepheard 91
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain started his footballing career
at Southampton and after attracting attention from many
big premier league teams, he signed for Arsenal in August
of 2011, during the summer transfer window for a fee of
around £12 million. The fee may seem a lot for a player of
his age who was yet to be tested in the top light; however faith from Arsene Wenger meant he was able to reach his
goal. This risk by Wenger turned out to be a great decision
allowing Chamberlain to grow into a mature player.
He made an impressive start to his career as an Arsenal
footballer scoring twice in his irst three games for the club. He then also became the youngest ever English
player to score in the Champions League after he scored
in the 8th minute against Greek side Olympiakos. He also
assisted on two goals in a 3-0 win over AC Milan, showing
he was capable of stepping up for important games, and
had the commitment needed to achieve.
Arsene Wenger said “Chamberlain has made big steps
in the last few months; he has improved very quickly. He
is a ighter as well, with personality, and is much more mature now. In a very short period of time he has become
an important player who can make a difference.” He also
believes Chamberlain has enough quality to take him on to
become a top England player.
He scored twice in a 7-1 win over Blackburn and has
been pushing for a place in the starting eleven. He is
looking forward to a bright future, after his dad, Mark
Chamberlain, played internationally for England. He
has shown glimpses of a great quality player with all
the qualities to become a great footballer, and he was
honoured in the League One PFA Team of the Year: 2010-
11. He is one of ive British youngsters to have recently committed their future to the Gunners.
His desire and commitment to sport has shown what
you can achieve if you practise and train hard. He has
shown that if you get on with your game and keep your
head down you can achieve whatever you want to. He
is not big-headed like some footballers are today. He is
professional and this has been shown in the faith Arsene
Wenger puts in him; he must obviously believe he has the
talent and passion to play for the club. He is an example
of how good you can get and has inspired me to take up
football and focus on improving my game by practising
lots and keeping focused on the present and not the
future.
Young Gunner
Dlamini Sanelisiwe 92
Kholeka Magwaza 93
Larissa Meggitt and Sophia Andryszewski 94
Sport is free, it is a chance to express your emotions.
Sport is hard work, you have to try and raise your standards.
Sport can be doing all sorts of things.
Sport is fun, you can do it with your friends.
Sport gets rid of feelings that sometimes you can’t handle.
Sport is a chance for you to go wild.
Sport is a good way to get it and healthy.Sport brings all nations together.
Sport brings friendship.
Sport builds teams.
Sport clears your head, ready for a new start.
Sport builds strong determined minds.
Sport helps you achieve higher goals.
Sport helps you develop your co-ordination.
Sport makes enemies friends.
Sport makes people unite.
Sport is energetic; it makes you powerful and strong.
Sport is a way to improve your intelligence.
Sport puts you into full focus.
Sport can make you a better person.
Sport makes you all equal.
Sport includes every race, nationality and culture.
Sport is enduring.
Sport is physical, demanding and challenging.
Sport involves everyone.
Sport is for everyone, your age doesn’t matter.
Sport can make best friends.
Sport
Siyabonga Mkhize 95
Samkelisiwe Mthembu 96
Aidan Corkett-Beirne 97
Sport has the power to transform lives. No matter who,
where and how, it changes lives in many ways across the
globe, whether it be a young inspired American, or a poor
but very talented African child.
Nekia Wise is a passionate dance teacher in the Brooklyn
area of New York. Most of the local children from her area
spend their free time sitting around doing nothing, wasting
their lives. The only exercise they get is walking to the food
take-away. Nekia single-handedly changes this for the girls
in her area by giving them an opportunity to make friends
in a calm and constructive setting – a dance studio. Her
passionate dance troupe brings not only friendship and
exercise into girls’ lives, but also inspiration. So much
that, last year, one of Nekia’s dancers, Tianna Brown,
nominated her for a national award. She said “When I
met Nekia I was on the road to destruction. I was using
drugs, skipping school, getting into ights and hanging out with the wrong crowd just because I didn’t have a
decent role model. After being under Coach Nekia’s wing
for ten years, my life has drastically changed. I went on to
graduate from college and I’m now an accountant.” Nekia
is just one example of somebody that changed the lives of
many through sport.
Didier Drogba was born in Cote d’Ivoire, and at the age
of ive was sent to France by his parents to live with his uncle, Michael Goba. Didier became homesick and
returned to Cote d’Ivoire after three years. He practised
football every day in a car park in the city but his return to
Cote d’Ivoire was quickly over. Unfortunately, his parents
both became redundant and he again moved to live with
his uncle. In 1991 his parents travelled to France. It was
in France where Didier’s passion for football grew as he
joined a local football team. Drogba began his career at
the semi-professional club Levallois. Soon, Drogba’s talent
gained him a reputation as a proliic goal scorer in his youth team, impressing the coach with his professional
and focused attitude. After years of hard work, Didier
Drogba is now a world famous football superstar. He is
just one of millions of people whose life has been turned
around completely. If sport had not come into his life, then
the global football superstar we know as Drogba, would
have been undiscovered and unknown.
Sport has the power to transform lives.
Transforming lives: Nekia and Didier
Philani Mdlalose 98
Isobel Jackson 99
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Kate Sellwood Eleanor Kent
Minenhle Vilakazi 101
Hlengiwe Zuma 102
Sport is the communicating language. It joins many
people together, uniting them. Sport separates people
from illegal activities. If you are involved in sport you only
focus on this and you do not think about crime, drugs and
so on.
Sport keeps you healthy. It is the way you exercise
yourself. Exercise makes your body strong, strengthens
the muscles and the heart as well. If you see the player,
they are healthy all the time, it is because of sport. There
are many beneits you gain through sports activities. The power of sport can be a help to people who are
experiencing stress. To get rid of stress you must take part
in sport. When you are participating in sport you only think
positively about your life and your country.
Sport is a tool of peace. In the past during apartheid
the races were divided. White, Indians, coloured and
black were ighting against each other. But when we got freedom, we participate in sport: everyone is equal. In
sport there is no discrimination. Rugby, soccer, cricket
teams have many different races. If you see national team
soccer, there is black, white, coloured and Indian playing
in the same team without any divide of races.
Taking part in sport keeps you active. There are many
games that want you to be active when you are playing
them. If you play chess, you have to think faster. And that
makes your mind become active. It will be easier for you
to succeed at school or anywhere you are taking part.
Sports people have love and care for their close ones like
family, friends and community. Sport makes people be
open and talk to one another like the partnership which
is Bambisanani. It is done by Mnyakanya and St. Mary’s
Schools. This partnership is based on sport. So now we
know that we have friends in the UK through sport. We
teach them our South African sport and they teach us their
UK sport which is to promote the partnership.
Sport has power: power of love and care. I say this
because if you participate in sport there is no sport that
is played by just one individual. So if you play you have
to care for your team mates and you do not just think for
yourself. That promotes love and care through sport.
The Language of Communication
Mzwanele Nzuza 103
Tom Johns 104
The Olympics is a time for sport,
It’s an event that takes a lot of thought,
To have a medal, few can say,
Even though they train every day,
To represent your country will ill you with pride,So don’t be scared, step up, don’t hide,
To be in the stands is only a dream,
So don’t take all the glory, play as a team,
The most famous of all is the 100m sprint,
Imagine winning that, now that would be mint,
Winning a sport can bring you wealth,
Imagine putting the medal on your trophy shelf,
The Olympics will bring our whole country together,
And we will unite taking pride forever,
The thrill for our country will be hard to measure,
Our athletes are a national treasure.
Olympic Treasure
Caitlin Baran 105
Sport has the power to reach great heights, to inspire, to bring joy and even end ights.
Sport can build your self-esteem, even if you’re on the losing team.
Sport is beyond your imagination, it brings communities together, and even nations.
Sport can give hope to people who are sad, and even change the ways of people who are bad.
Sport can give conidence to those without a voice, to let their opinion out, their very own choice.
Sport helps us build respect for each other, it is also great if you’re a fun lover.
Sport brings joy to people world-wide, whether it is cricket, tennis or ive a-side.
Sport is a gift in so many ways; I hope you’re involved in a matter of days.
The Git of Sport
Philani Mdlalose 106
Grace Zajicek 107
Dance, Gymnastics, Ballet, Modern Jazz, Tap, Musical,
Theatre, Street, Ballroom, Hip Hop and Contemporary.
Dance is performed in every country, city and town,
across the entire globe; 196 countries, all uniting through
dance. Many of these places are struggling for freedom.
With dance, they can achieve self-expression through
the use of movement. When slaves were captured, they
danced to remind them of their past and their ancestors,
that’s the history of ‘African-American’ dancing. Different
languages can create barriers to communication but
people can express themselves, say what they want to say
and how they feel about it, through the power of dance.
Dancing can give you a feeling of freedom. Nothing can
truly describe how it feels; all your worries just disappear.
It makes you feel good about yourself, conident like your superman, your possibilities are endless. Everyone’s
experience of dance is unique. Whether you’re overjoyed
with the thrill, buzzing from the adrenalin or overwhelmed
of the achievement; it opens your heart, pouring out
any feelings you’ve been burning up inside. When the
music begins to play, your heart starts beating faster with
anticipation, you can feel yourself disappearing and the
emotion blaring out of your soul, suddenly, with one beat,
you’re gone. Any fear, or sadness, or worry, just doesn’t
seem to matter anymore. All you can think about is dance,
steps, beats, lyrics, all swirl around your head. Sending
messages through your body, to your hands and feet,
causing sometimes embarrassing movements, but nobody
cares. Everyone around you is the same. Everyone’s free,
happy, themselves; the world is united.
United in Dance
Mlungisi Mhongo 108
Lorna Gilroy-Turner 109
Jane Tomlinson was born on 21st February 1964, in
Wakeield, West Yorkshire. She died on the 3rd September 2007. She was an amazing charity fund-raiser, whilst also
having cancer. She married Mike Tomlinson and had three
children, one boy and two girls. She was told that her
cancer had spread to her bones and lungs and was given
just twelve months to live. At that point she decided to
change her life. She raised over £1.85 million from a series
of different challenges including seven long distance
bike rides, marathons, triathlons and a full Ironman
Triathlon competition. A charity has been set up in her
name and it is well respected by the public. Jane and her
husband Mike set up a sponsored 10km run named ‘Jane
Tomlinson’s run for All’ that took place in June 2007.
Sport is a very powerful thing. It has an amazing effect
on our everyday lives that we may not realise until you
think about it deeply. Sport can give people – children
especially – the conidence they need. You can develop friendships through sports groups and it can be one of the
most conidence boosting activities any person can do.Sport can help children raise their aspirations. Sport can
help them overcome other challenges and if they are not
enjoying school, they can look forward to the Physical
Education lessons. They may have a great talent they
didn’t know about before they discovered the sport. Sport
changes lives.
Jane Tomlinson Life Changing Sport
Nduli Scelo 110
Ayanda Mdlalose 111
Elle Pickett 112
Sport to me is freedom and excitement; the opportunity to run about, move your body and do something you enjoy.
I love all sports, sport is just in me. I do any sport and work as hard as I can because sport encourages me and is part
of me.
What sport does for me is, it keeps me exercising for longer and keeps me it and healthy. Sport puts a spark in my soul and a spring in my step.
Sport is me and always will be.
Spark in my Soul
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Nomthandazo Magwaza
Ntutuko Mkhwamazi
Suabusa Lwandle
Ntuthuko Mkhwanazi
Ntuthuko Mkhwanazi
Nondumiso Shozi
Thandazile Nxumalo
Mcebiseni Mngadi
Mxolisi Khathi
Samkelisiwe Mabaso 114
Megan Lupton 115
Philani Mdlalose 116
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Ayanda Mdlalose
Amelia Jessop
Olivia Lowe
Phoebe Kendal 118
I interviewed a few people and this is what they had to say about sport:
how does winning and losing feel?
“When you lose, irst you feel really disappointed and let down, but then you also have to feel happy for the other team and they should be proud because they’ve won. When you win, you feel happy, joyful and excited because you might
be man of the match. But, again, you do feel sorry for the other team, especially if they played well. Winning also gives
you conidence.”
“Winning feels good and losing doesn’t feel so good, but you should take it as a learning experience.”
how does sport affect your life?
“It makes me feel happy when I’m playing and I feel all good inside. For instance, when I wake up on a Sunday to
go and play football I get excited and want to play. I also feel a lot itter. During my football matches we play against people from different areas and different religions, it helps me to communicate with different people more and be
friends with different people.”
“It takes up quite a lot of my time, I do training sessions on Mondays, I do football courses some weekends on
Saturdays and then obviously the matches on Sundays. I think it’s also made me a more outgoing person where I may
not have been.”
what is the Power of sport?
“The power of sport is an overwhelming power that gets people all around the world involved. It brings nations together
and breaks down the barriers. It also encourages people to be more positive and helps people to learn how to be part
of a team.”
“It’s a power for real good. It’s a special force and it helps you in everything. Sport breaks down barriers.”
Sport: What do you think?
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Sphesihle Shezi
Nomfundelo Shangase
Khdluwe Cele
Neve Watson 120
Energetic, fun and thrilling
it doesn’t have to be about winning
team work and diversity
something shared universally,
a competition or just friendly play,
sport is so great on a sunny day
open air or an enclosed space
sport can be played in any place
hard work and commitment
you deinitely need to be persistent
Sport can hold much meaning
and sometimes be redeeming
in this poem I just wanted to tell you
what sport means and I think it’s all true
but one thing’s for sure when all is said and done,
involvement in sport is fun, fun, fun.
Fun, Fun, Fun
Amy Floyd 121
Alessandra Valle-Metaxas 122
It is only when you experience the ‘power of sport’ that
you can appreciate the ground-breaking impact it has on
people’s lives.
When I was younger, I didn’t want to be a pop star or a
vet, I wanted to be in the Olympics. Sport has always been
an essential part of my life; from playing in the park with
my ‘Abuela’, swimming in the sea, diving, playing cricket in
the playground, fencing my little heart way, athletics and
rounders, nine years of netball to the new craze of Zumba.
It is clear to see that I have always known that it is a
priceless opportunity to express your skill and enjoyment.
Sport cannot be escaped; it is everywhere you go and
I believe it is a foundation to be built upon for future
generations to combat ignorance and intolerance.
It brings people together; unites them into one community,
a community of trust and happiness, this ‘power of sport’
is truly inspirational and something I will always recognise.
Sport is an educational device, one that should be used
globally to join our nations into one family.
Many people may give to charities to help those in need
but it is only when you get up and do something for
yourself that you can truly appreciate the ‘power’ you
possess to change the world.
I have been to South Africa through the Bambisanani
Partnership; I can only say that it was the most incredible
experience of my life; not only did we teach, but we were
taught. Using the ‘power of sport’, I changed a little
part of the world, this piece of the world is a little less
intolerant and ignorant and I have helped develop leaders,
sportsmen and incredible human beings. But perhaps
the biggest impact was on myself. I never thought I would
meet people that I would learn to love so much in a short
space of time and to feel inspired by their desire to learn
– sport makes strong, positive leaders. I met incredible
people who want to make a difference, with amazing
attitudes to life and know the ‘power’ that sport has.
We take sport for granted; it is incorporated into our
school lives and we participate in games of rounders,
netball and other team games but when these teams
come together, no one can deny the feeling of energy nor
spirit that is created; it brings everyone together allowing
every team player to revel in the emotion. We are so
fortunate and I have learnt irst-hand that not everyone is; you can have thousands of assemblies telling you all sorts
of statistics but until you do something to change the
statistics, you cannot know how important you are – using
my ability in sport, I can make a difference.
I have had many memorable experiences but I honestly
believe that being part of the Bambisanani partnership
and being privileged with going to Africa has impacted my
life the most; music and academia play big parts too but
neither as much as sport.
Sport changes lives and it changes them for the better, it
has the ‘power’ to make a difference.
We are the ‘power of sport’.
The Power to make a Difference
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Scott Campbell
Kholeka Magwaza
Xolisile Magwaza Samkelisiwe Mthembu Samkelo Mkhwanazi
Emily Boswell Aelis Bray
Ellie Walsh Ewan Copsey
Kate Stapleton 124
Hello, my name is Kate Stapleton, I go to St. Mary’s
Menston and I love sport. At St. Mary’s I do lots of sport;
also I go to triathlon club every Saturday morning. If you
don’t do any sport at the moment then I would advise
you to start! I have found it helps you to be more calm
most of the time, also it’s great fun. When I do any sport
it feels great and it’s really the only time I properly relax.
Sport also helps you to keep it, you could walk home from school or anything like that. If you have any issues,
sport can sort it out. Some people around the world never
get the chance to do any sport and we need to sort that
out. Just think how it can change people’s lives – could it
change yours?
Maybe, you are doing the Sport Relief mile to raise money
for other people’s lives, anything helps. I do triathlon, what
do you do?
Sport can sort it out
Daisy Sutclife 125
Dominique Cunningham 126
When Zoe fell badly from her pony Tango, she knew it would take ages, but she was determined to ride again.
Zoe said: “Mum and I usually ride together at the weekend, I squeezed Tango into canter and Mum was right beside
me on Rocky. Tango likes to be in front and obviously thought we were having a race so she started to gallop! We were
coming to the end of the ield and I could see something white in the bushes. I was desperately trying to pull up but wasn’t too worried as Tango never usually ‘spooks’. This time was different though. When Tango saw the white thing in
the bushes, she came to a grinding halt and I went tumbling down her left shoulder. I sat up and saw Tango cantering
off, but as I tried to get up I cried out in pain – my stomach was causing me agony. I tried to remount but my stomach
hurt so much I decided I’d just lead Tango home. The doctor gave me a quick check over, and then the nurse took me
to have some X-rays. The X-ray shows that I had a broken rib, but the doctor was sure that that wouldn’t be causing
me quite so much pain, so I was sent for a CT scan. That’s when we found out the cause of all my pain. The CT scan
showed that I had a ruptured spleen and a bruised kidney! I had to have a total of ive days of bed rest to let my spleen heal and I wasn’t allowed to eat or drink for those ive days! When I was inally allowed to eat, the irst thing I had was a piece of chocolate cake! I was in hospital for ten days. It also meant I couldn’t ride Tango for eight weeks. It took me
a whole year to get my conidence back, but I’m so grateful to all the nurses and doctors for making me better and to Tango for giving me my conidence back.”
Zoe’s story shows us that although sport can be dangerous it’s all about getting back up again. Her horse, Tango,
gave her conidence to ride even after all she had been through. We live and make mistakes; Zoe learnt from hers and continues doing the sport she loves; horse riding.
Zoe and Tango
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What do we mean by the “power” of sport? Do we mean
its success? Do we mean its popularity? Or the enjoyment
we get from it? Well sport can be all this and much more.
Sports can have a great impact on people and society.
Watching events such as the Olympic Games and the
Football World Cup inspire people with excitement and
bring the world together. Playing sport not only gives
joy, but hope. Sport can promote social change in many
areas of the world, for example, peace building, health
promotion, economic growth, educating youth, social
inclusion and improvement of living standards.
Without even thinking about it, sport changes our own life.
For example, joining football and other sport clubs make
us itter and more conident, it makes us happier, it helps us to make friends and it helps us to enjoy every day.
Sport helps you to become stronger and healthier. It not
only makes you look physically better, but it also makes
you feel mentally better. It helps the everyday person
to become more sociable and happy. Through playing
sports, your self-esteem can be raised. Self-esteem is a
very important aspect of your mental health.
The ‘Boots for Africa’ campaign at our school helps to
promote sport and participation. The boots sent off to
Africa will be given to children who otherwise would have
never been able to get them. The boots will help to give
children a chance to have fun, no matter where they are
and how they live. Football is changing their lives for the
better.
There are many powers of sport. The power of sport
cannot be fully spoken in words, it helps those who
deserve a better life, it helps those who deserve to be
noticed, it can help us all. Sport helps the world in so
many ways.
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Geeth Appuhamy
Nomfundo Shangase
Ntuthuko Mkhwanazi
Kholeka Magwaza
Milly Rennie & Mary-Louise Jessop 129
I felt isolated, lonely, worthless, useless
I felt sad, confused and alone
I felt ugly, fat, unhappy, despairing
I was constantly on my own.
They would tease me, taunt me, hit me and blame me
They would laugh at me, abuse me and use me.
I wanted to scream, and to shout and be heard,
I wanted some peace, to be strong on my own.
Until the day when I moved on, I forgot about it all.
The worries and doubts were all destroyed,
one thing now features in my mind,
It is THE POWER OF SPORT.
I feel happy, conident, joyful, not a nobodyI feel like someone, loved, here.
I feel like part of a team, important and needed,
I feel like the past is way behind me.
I am a team leader, strong and determined,
I am that person, who can make a difference.
I can be who I wanted to be before,
There is nothing stopping me now.
I used to be miserable, now I am not
I am positive, my world transformed
That’s all down to one special thing,
Which is THE POWER OF SPORT.
My World Transformed
Charlie Fletcher 130
Boxer Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Marcellus Clay
Junior on 17 January 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. He was
born a ighter. Ali discovered his talent for boxing at the age of twelve. His bike was stolen and Ali told a police
oficer that he wanted to beat up the thief. In response Joe Martin, the oficer, said “well you’d better learn how to ight then, before you start challenging people”. In addition to being a police oficer, Martin also trained young boxers at a local gym. Ali started working with Martin to learn how
to box.
Ali won his irst amateur ight in 1954. Ali went on to win the 1956 Golden Glove Championship for novices. Three
years later, he won the Golden Gloves tournament of
Champions and the Amateur Athlete Unions National title
for the light-heavyweight division. In 1960, Ali won a place
on the U.S. Olympic boxing team: Ali went on to win the
Olympic Gold medal.
After his Olympic victory, Ali turned professional. During
the 1960s, Ali seemed unstoppable, winning all of his
ights, with the majority of them being knock-outs. He beat British heavyweight champion Henry Cooper in 1963 and
then knocked out Sonny Liston in 1964 to become the
heavyweight champion of the world!
In 1966 Ali refused to undertake military service in
Vietnam. He said he had been racially abused in his own
country but had no argument with Vietnamese who had
never insulted him. He said “Why should they ask me to
put on a uniform and go 10,000 miles from home and drop
bombs and bullets on brown people in Vietnam whilst
so called negro people in Louisville are treated like dogs
and denied simple human rights?” He was found guilty
of refusing to join up and his passport was revoked. He
was also stripped of his boxing licence and banned from
boxing for three and half years. In 1970 he was given his
licence back and in the following year the Supreme Court
revoked the original conviction.
Not long after he took part in the famous ‘rumble in the
jungle’ ight when he beat George Foreman to reclaim the World Title. He had several historic boxing matches, three
of them against Joe Frazier, considered by many to be one
of the greatest boxers in history.
Throughout his career, Ali was known for his unorthodox
ighting stance and his pre-match hype. He became the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time.
Ali is now suffering from Parkinson’s disease. Despite his
health, in 1996 he lit the Olympic torch in Atlanta.
To me, Ali is a great inspiration, partly because of his pure
skill and physique, but mostly because of his attitude
to life and sport. Over the years Ali has also supported
the Special Olympics and the Make a Wish Foundation
amongst other organisations.
Despite Ali having Parkinson’s disease he is still a hero
and an inspiration for me and many millions around the
world. Muhammad Ali is still the ‘Greatest’.
Muhammad Ali – The Greatest
Olivia Leonard 131
Jack Kennedy 132
Usain Bolt was born on 21 August 1986 and he lived in
Sherwood Content in Jamaica. He lived with his parents
Wellesley and Jennifer Bolt, his brother Sadeeki and his
sister Sherine. When he was a child he always wanted
to be a famous cricketer or footballer, they were the
only sports he talked about. As a child he went to the
Waldensia All-Age school. He irst started showing he had potential in running whilst he took part in the annual
national primary school meeting for his parish. When
he was twelve Usain had the fastest time in his primary
school for the 100 metres sprint, it is still unbeaten to this
day.
When Usain went to high school he tried out different
sports but one day his cricket coach noticed that he had a
lot of pace when it came to running and told him to run the
racing tracks. Pablo McNeil coached Bolt telling him if he
focused he could become a very good athlete in the 100m
sprint. Bolt won his irst silver medal whilst taking part in the 2001 High School Championship 200m race with a
good time of 22 seconds.
In the Beijing Olympics in 2008 he became the irst man ever to win the 100 metres and 200 metres, setting new
world records in both events again in the 2012 Olympics.
With the help of his teammates he also won gold in the
4 x 100 metres relay. Usain Bolt is the fastest man in the
world. He is proud of Jamaica and everyone in Jamaica is
proud of him.
Lightning Bolt
Dylan Parker 133
Freya Poppy Bowden 134
Spring
Across the bright stage.
Gossamer light in air.
Colourful blossom.
Autumn
Strength and beauty.
Blend in the performers.
Oak trees in the storm.
Corps de Ballet
Madeline Smith 135
Nondumiso Shozi 136
Football is the best game; it keeps you healthy and gives
you the power to do anything.
Football is a game that you will always enjoy. There is
no discrimination; all people play it and feel comfortable
whether they are female or male, black or white.
In football you gain skills and knowledge. You also meet
many people.
There are many people with challenges in this life but
when you play football you can forget these things.
Powerful Football
Samkhelisiwe Mabaso 137
Mitchell Lothouse 138
Keith Senior was born on the 24th April 1976 in
Huddersield, West Yorkshire. He is an English professional rugby league player and his position is wing
or centre. His most recent team Leeds Rhinos have
won the 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011 Super League title.
He has won every honour in the English game and also
holds the record for the most Super League appearances
which stands at 368 and the most super league tries of
185. He has represented both Great Britain and England
at international level and has been named in the ‘Rugby
League World XIII’ on three occasions. That is a huge
honour and is very hard to achieve.
His career at Leeds has been superb and I think he is the
greatest centre of all time for the game of rugby league.
His accomplishments are superior to any other English
rugby league player.
The reason he is an inspiration to me is because he never
gave up. He had a tough childhood but found that he
loved rugby and played it to stay out of trouble. He is a
great sportsman and now I hope he can become a great
coach.
Keith Senior
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Harry Short, Sam Kellett and James Cape 140
Demba Cisse and Demba Ba, a partnership made in heaven
playing for Newcastle in other words ‘heavens eleven’.
‘Meathead’, ‘tank’: words used to describe these players of top rank
Cisse and Ba score every time.
They’re stars, they shine and shine,
using their pace, sprinting down the line.
Defenders wailing “Oh why? Oh why?”
An inspiration to you and I,
every time they score you have to smile.
The whole world watches as they win
They are just like Jesus, they never sin
They always keep their play fair
They always play with quite some lairI love these two players with all my heart
I see them both as pieces of art
Good position in the league that’s where they’re at
they’ll never get beaten and that’s that.
They’ll loat like a butterly, sting like a bee,defenders can’t defend what they can’t see.
Calm and collected
that’s why they’re selected.
The two goal machines in a dream team,
no need to redeem because they’re the icing on the cake with a bit of cream.
Demba and Demba
Sam Kemp 141
Lucy Campbell 142
Khelhiwe Cele 143
Exhibition Time
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Olympism is a philosophy of life, exalting and combining in a balanced whole the qualities of body, will and mind. Blending sport with culture and education, Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy of efort, the educational value of good example, social responsibility and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles. The goal of Olympism is to place sport at the service of the harmonious development of humankind, with a view to promoting a peaceful society concerned with the preservation of human dignity.”
The Olympic Charter, International Olympic Committee
One Final Thought and a Challenge
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