Bambisanani: The Power of Sport

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

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The book author retains sole copyright to his contributions to this book.

No reproduction is allowed without permissionn being negotiated in advance.

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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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Eve Wilson 66

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

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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

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