"I chose to write to Usain Bolt, because he has inspired me to take up running. When I saw him compete on TV and learnt that he had a very ordinary childhood, it made me believe that I could achieve if I really tried. Now I have been selected to run for my school and I am a member of an athletics club." Chloe Trew - aged 9.
Chloe's letter, and that of Finley Livingstone and Ellie Jo Stapleton were judged to be the best school entries meaning that Mrs Hoffman then put them forward for the nation-wide competition! These Broadford pupils were then shortlisted for the national awards ceremony - held at the University of Birmingham.
"We were overwhelmed by the response for what is really a very simple idea. The children had obviously given it a great deal of thought and had some incredible things to say thank you for. Some chose doctors who had taken care of relatives, vets who had cared for pets and significant people who had inspired them. To then have our pupils shortlisted for a national prize showed how mature and thoughtful their responses were." Verity Hoffman - Assistant Headteacher
Young people between the ages of 5 and 16 across the country were invited by the University of Birmingham to write a thank you letter to someone who has inspired them, improved their community, or made Britain or the world a better place! Those whose letters were shortlisted were invited to an awards ceremony to receive their prizes and see their work displayed.
"I couldn't believe that we got to meet an Olympic gold medallist. I watched Greg Rutherford win his medal in the long jump and now we have been on stage with him. He told how he would like to thank all the physiotherapists who have helped with his back and legs. Without them his career would never have reached such heights!" Finley Livingstone - aged 7
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