London 2012 Olympics . . . . GET SET GO!

Oasis Academy Shirley Park has been officially welcomed in to London 2012's Get Set network, in recognition of our commitment to the Olympic and Paralympic Values. By joining the Get Set network, we are now eligible to receive an allocation of tickets for the Olympic and Paralympic Games through the London 2012 Ticketshare initiative.

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

Sebastian Coe, chairman of LOCOG, said: 'When London won the right to host the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, we made a clear promise to use the power of the 2012 Games to inspire young people. I am proud to welcome Oasis Academy Shirley Park to the Get Set network for their exciting work around the Olympic Values of friendship, excellence and respect and the Paralympic Values of inspiration, courage, determination and equality.'

'By joining the network, Oasis Academy Shirley Park now has a golden opportunity to give some of their pupils the chance of a lifetime - tickets to see the greatest show on earth. More than 18,000 schools have taken the first step towards claiming their tickets by registering with Get Set.' 

We will be running a series of events in the run up to the Olympics, and more information will be available on the website nearer the date.  Oasis Academy Shirley Park really is 'going for Gold' in London's Olympic Year!