New Zealand Olympians!

Today was exciting for Ilam school children as we waited outside school to cheer and support the athletes from New Zealand that went to the Olympics in London. It was a beautiful, clear, sunny day. We waved New Zealand flags and blow up sticks in support as they passed us on their tour buses.

Here is a poem about the Olympics written by Caitlin Brown:

Twinkling eyes and a mysterious smile,

lining up to run a mile.

Breathing in and breathing out,

people walking all about.

Looking out from side to side,

if you don't win at least you tried.

Standing on the winner's block,

hearing the ticking of the clock.

Puffing cheeks

and sweating neck,

I've won a gold medal,

now that's a start.