The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth games which centres at The Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr has launched free online learning resources for Primary Schools, themed around Queen’s baton rally.
The Rally is a tradition that celebrates and brings together communities from across the Commonwealth during the build up to the Games.
It officially began on October 7th when the Queen placed her message to The Commonwealth in the baton which is now embarking on a journey visiting all 72 nations and territories of the Commonwealth before returning to the opening ceremony of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games on July 28th 2022.
The Learning Resources have been created for Reception, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2 and are aimed at developing children’s understanding of the Queens Baton Rally.
The activities in the resources range in length and can therefore be selected to suitably fit into school’s learning schedules and timetables.
The programme will develop transferrable skills in communication, confidence building, presentation, and research.
These resources were developed by Games organisers with support from an external creative education company who’s aim is to connect children and learning using creativity and imagination.
Alton Brown, Head of Youth Programmes and Policy at Birmingham 2022, said: “These free online resources will provide real value in the classroom offering pupils a greater understanding of the significance on the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and the Queen’s Baton Rally.
“The Learning packs are now available to download for Schools across the West Midlands and beyond to delve into and enjoy and our hope is that they provide hours of enjoyment for Pupils.
Were launching these resources ahead of our wider Youth Programme which will go live early next year.
“The Programme will see us work closely with Teachers, School Networks and Youth Organisations and engage with at least 1 million young people across the region.
Andy Street, The Mayor of the West Midlands said: “The Queen’s Baton Rally resources will be a fantastic asset for Children across the West Midlands to broaden their knowledge of The Commonwealth Countries as well as build excitement ahead of the Games next year.
“This is a great initiative and shows how Birmingham 2022 is so much more than just medals.”
Written by Craig Winyard.