Ancient Greek Olympics KS1and2 Assembly.

Ancient Greek Olympics KS1 and KS2 Assembly.
A simply written whole school assembly to cover the main aspects of the Ancient Greek Olympics which can be used in the days preceding the Olympic Games. A link (on last slide) to traditional Greek music played on a lyre can be easily slotted into the assembly if you chose.
Power-point of 30 slides which include:
Suggested music, video clip and hymns.
The meaning behind the Olympic rings and the Olympic motto.
Ancient Greece and the important kingdoms of Athens and Sparta.
The first Olympics in Olympia and the competitions held there. Image of the remains of the stadium today and image of how Olympia may have looked.
Facts about the differences between the games today and in Ancient Greece. The honouring of Zeus, the opening ceremonies, symbolism of lighting the torch.
The Ancient Greek sporting events and the experience of the spectators.
Final prayer.
Links well with topics on The Modern Olympics, Greece, Ancient Greeks, Health, sports and fitness, Sports Day, Going for Gold.