Some information which might encourage children to write a story about going on a canoe trip. 10 reasons for taking up canoeing Canoe Equipment Canoeing on the River 1 can used like a comic strip. Canoeing 2 and Kayaking a dangerous river are vocabulary sheets. Children of different abilities should be able to use these sheets.( Illustrations by David Woodroffe). Clip art of different canoes and kayaks.

Joyful Clemantine Wamariya at the age of 6 , with her older sister Claire,was forced to leave her home in Rwanda following the Rwandan Genocide in April. 1994. They went first to their grandparents but they were also targeted. They sought refuge in 7 countries over 6 years until they were granted refugee asylum in the USA in 2000. She began formal schooling at the age of 13. In 2006 she submitted an essay for a national high school contest on Elie Wiesel’s Holocaust Memoir, Night. She won and was invited to go on the Oprah Winfrey show with her sister. To their wonderful surprise their parents, who they knew had survived the genocide,had been flown in from Rwanda. They had spoken on the 'phone but had not seen them for 12 years. After her appearance on the show event organizers, especially in the humanitarian aid sector, have invited her to speak. While at Yale she carried her storytelling across the USA for the United Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM). President Obama in recognition of her work appointer her to the Board. She has since appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show 3 times and her appearances have gained her international attention. She studied comparative literature at Yale University. After university she met Elizabeth Weil. What started as a feature- length article two years later in 2018 resulted in The Girl Who Smiles Beads: A story about War and What comes After. The book became a New York Times best seller Clemantine now works as a human rights advocate fighting for the unprivileged and championing justice.

Elif Shafak (nee Bigin), born in Strasbourg, France has published 19 works. They have been translated into 55 languages and been nominated for several literacy awards. (See list) She advocated for women’s rights, minority rights and freedom of speech. Her themes include women’s lives, immigration and culture. She believes storytelling has the power to change the world. She is a passionate supporter of minorities for women and the freedom of expression. Sources Wikipedia *RISE *by Maliha Abidi

Tom Pidcock and Bethany Shriever have just been named. 3.2.2024 Included:- Official sheet 6 Phrase and Voc. sheets ( all slightly different) Sheet on Mountain Biking Poetry Aid 2 ‘blanks’ for best copy 2. Word searches -with answers) 2 profiles from Wikipedia for Tom Pidock and Betn Shriever Hope ,these sheets prove useful. The official sheet will be lengthened and more profiles added as more competitors are revealed in the coming days/weeks.

Robin is the best selling award winning Christian author of over 100 books. Her books include the Christy MIller and Sierra Jensen series for ten girls plus the Glenbrooke series and Sisterchicks series. In 2007 she received the Christy award for her novel* Sisterchicks in Gondolas.* Her Timelesss Stories are now available in Print, Audio, Ebook and Downloads.

In 2013 Becky received a Knight Grant for Reporting On Religion and American Public Life. She was a senior contributing editor for The Wittenburg Door from 1994 to 2008. ‘The Door’ was a Christian satire and homour bimonthly magazine It was relaunched in 2021 with Becky serving on the Door’s Board of Directors Source Wikipedia

Nancy is an American actress, speaker and author. She is known for her many roles on television.She came to prominence in the 1980s as Michelle Thomas, las partner, on 5 seasons of Matlock. She is the author of many Christian books such as** Beauty by the Book, The Wonder of his Love, Seeing yourself as God Sees You****. She married Larry Myres who is a pastor Source Wikipedia

Lorraine has published over 80 titles since 1982. There is a series of popular historical fiction revolving around Norwegian immigration inspired by her own heritage. She was inducted into the Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame, a signature event at Norsk Hostfest in 2012. Her books have sold more then 5 million copies. Source Wikipedia

Gb has only one competitor for Olympic table tennis- Ann Hursey. She is from Wales. Aged just 10 she was the youngest person to ever represent Wales at a senior level in any sport (Kosovo 2017). Came third in the women’s doubles event with Charlotte Carey in the Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham, England in 2022. Included:- official sheet PHrase and Vocabulary sheet Poetry Aid 2 word searches shakehands and TT vocabulary (answers provided) Picture of Table Tennis table

England have chosen 33 players for the squad. By June 7th it will be cut to a squad of 26 men. I have included:- Phrase and vocabulary sheet Some short sentences Large Vocabulary and Phrase sheets 2 differentiated poetry aids 3 Word searches England’s 33 training squad, 21 competing teams and football terms. Clip art pictures

I have included the master sheet The full team sheet 2 Word searches Women and Men (answers provided) Phrase and Vocabulary sheet Poetry Aid Comic Strip Picture of different seating formations Rowing at the Summer Olympics- Information on the race, equipment and commands !7 profiles from Wikipedia There should be some useful information for you to use.

I have included:- Trampoline picture(Bryony Page) and schedule for Paris 2024 Formal sheet for Gymnastics - Artistic and Trampoline Phrases and Vocabulary sheet Poetry Aid Gymnastics Vocabulary List 3 ’ comic’ strips Women’s Gymnastics(2), Men’s gymnastics 2 word searches 9 pieces of equipment and 18 gymnastic words (with answers) Wikipedia Profiles on all 15 competitors set up in alphabetical order Artistic (5 +5 + reserve+Simone Biles)+3 Trampoline Olympic medals already won by this group Bronyp Page won bronze(2016) & silver(2020) individual in Trampolining Alice Kinsella won bronze(2020) f in team event for Gymnastics Max Whitlock is going to his fourth Olympics trying for his seventh medal 2012 London Pommel Horse & Team 2 bronzes 2016 Rio de Janeiro Pommel Horse, Floor exercise & all-round 2 golds & bronze 2020 Tokyo Pommel Horse

I have included:- 3 official sheets Qualification sheet figures for 2024 3 Phrase and Vocabulary sheets Poetry Aid Blank for pictures and writing Blank for Poetry Wikipedia profiles of women(16) and men(12) competitors -set up alphabetically 6 word searches - vocabulary, Decathlon,Field events heptathlon, men’s 100 metres world record holders and GB’s track and field most medal holders. - answers supplied. I hope this information proves useful.

I have included:- Official result sheet to fill in Archery- meaning Phrase and Vocabulary sheet Basic guide to equipment Poetry Aid 2 Word searches of Archery vocabulary/equipment (answer sheets provided) Profiles on all 6 competitors Information on shooting jackets I hope this information proves useful

i have included;:- Phrase and Vocabulary sheet Poetry Aid The 8 sport classes Boccia Word search (answers provided) Profiles of the 5 competitors from Wikipedia. David Smith has won 5 medals, 3 of them gold, at the last 3 Paralympics KayleighHaggo is a Frame -running world record champion (100m-5,000) Sally Kidson and Will Arnott, in the pairs BC3 Pair won gold at the qualifying event last march. Information about Boccia I hope some of this information proves useful. Wikipedia On Your marks, Get set… GOLD!

Sport climbing only became an Olympic event in 2020 in Tokyo. I have included: - Pictogram Background notes Phrase and Vocabulary list Poetry Aid Climbing vocabulary Climbing gear voc. Word Search for Climbing Gear (answers included) Clip Art images I hope these pieces prove useful.

I have included :- Formal sheet Brief history Safety Phrase and Vocabulary sheet Skateboard vocabulary List of Skateboarding terms Profile of Double bronze medalist Sky Brown Source Wikipedia

I have included:- Poster page Classifications 2 Official formS Phrases and Vocabulary sheet Poetry Aid Classification sheet Word search Find these 8 events Profiles on all 10 competitors Hannah Croft plus wheelchair I hope there is some useful information for you to use

Poster List of events and number of competitors Classification Venues and maps Full list of Paralympic events Word search GBs 19 events 2 Phrase and voc. sheets Sports words Thesaurus Poetry Aid Positive and Negative Voc. for competitors Feelings Thesaurus 2 blanks for writing Notes Paralympian athletes Great Britain’s Paralympic Moments list, word search and 5 profiles Paralympic clip art examples Wikipedia On your marks, get set… Gold!

Word search Squad of 26 Phrase and Vocabulary sheet Differentiated ’ starters’ 2 Poetry Aids Clip Art - Shooting and Goal