British Gas, in partnership with Team GB, ParalympicsGB and Global’s Heart Radio, provided children at three UK Primary schools with the ultimate Positive Energy Sports Day

Team GB athletes, Tom Bosworth, Karen Bennett and Joel Fearon, and ParalympicsGB athletes, Rob Oliver, Zoe Newson and Fabienne André, surprised and inspired the next generation

The Positive Energy Sports Days formed part of the British Gas ‘Get Set for Positive Energy’ initiative, an exciting new free programme for primary schools

London, UK – 02 July 2024: British Gas, in partnership with Team GB, ParalympicsGB and Global’s Heart Radio, hosted the ultimate sports days at St Augustine’s Primary in Hythe, Stutton Primary in Ipswich and Thorns Community Infant School in Kenilworth as part of a competition for schools across the country to win a Positive Energy Sports Day.

Over the past week, children were surprised with visits from Team GB and ParalympicsGB athletes at their school, providing an exciting sports day not to be forgotten. Race walker Tom Bosworth MBE, rower Karen Bennett and bobsleigh athlete Joel Fearon attended from Team GB, with ParalympicsGB powerlifter Zoe Newson, para athlete Fabienne André and para canoe athlete Rob Oliver all taking part in the activities, including warmups, and a race or two. Brand-new sports equipment, food and drinks stalls, face painting, balloon artists and – in true Olympic and Paralympic fashion – a winner’s podium kept the children entertained. Pupils were kitted out in Team GB and ParalympicsGB gear, with medals presented by the athletes.

Two-time Olympic race walker, Tom Bosworth MBE, who cheered the children on at Stutton Primary in Ipswich, says: “I’ve had so much fun encouraging the children today. It’s great to see everyone giving everything a go as the most important thing is taking part and having fun. I even took part in a few races myself and struggled not to get too competitive! On my school sports days, I didn’t ever win anything – so just goes to show that you should never give up!”

Paralympic bronze medallist, Rob Oliver, who visited Thorns Community Infant School in Kenilworth, says: “The sports day has been brilliant. Seeing all the pupils of all abilities out with their friends, fully participating with 100% energy, and hearing loads of cheering! It brings back some great memories of my school sports days. Hopefully we’ve helped to inspire some of the pupils we’ve met today, and they’ll all be cheering us on as we head to Paris next month!”

Paralympic wheelchair racer, Fabienne André, who surprised the children at St Augustine’s School in Hythe, says: “Sport has such an important role in social development, helping children to build friendships, teamwork skills, and confidence. It’s really important for schools to think about how they can adapt traditional sports days and PE activities to make them more accessible and inclusive – it’s so much easier than people think and ensures children of all abilities can get involved. By being here as athletes, I hope we can inspire pupils to find ‘their sport’ and to be happier and healthier as they grow older.”

The Positive Energy Sports Day is part of the British Gas ‘Get Set for Positive Energy’ initiative, an exciting new free programme for primary schools from British Gas, Team GB and ParalympicsGB. Children aged 5-11 will be empowered to take action to save energy, creating a happier, healthier, and greener future. The programme is the perfect addition to the primary school classroom, exploring key curriculum themes around sustainability, renewable energy, and young people’s health and wellbeing.

British Gas will power home fans by supporting the talented Team GB and ParalympicsGB athletes across the Olympic and Paralympic Games, with activities set to go live across the UK this summer. British Gas is dedicated to fostering positive energy and sustainability across the UK and The Positive Energy Sports Day is just one of

many initiatives aimed at creating a brighter future for the next generation.

For more information on the Positive Energy Sports Day and the ‘Get Set for Positive Energy’ program, visit www.getset.co.uk/positiveenergy.

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