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

Several sheets created about winter Olympics.

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

Full list of GB competitors Phrase and Vocabulary sheets (differentiated) Poetry AIds and 2 ’ liners ’ Best copy sheet Blank comic strip Word search (answers provided ) profiles selected Track (100-marathon) plus field (from Wikipedia) female 10 3 male 10 3 (26 in total) Clip art

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;:- 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!

GB have entered both a female and male team in the field hockey competition. I have included;- pictures of both teams Wikipedia comment about field hockey List of the teams Phrase and Vocabulary sheet Poetry aid Field hockey vocabulary list ‘Comic’ strip for best copy Information about the two tournaments 3 word searches tournament teams, 18 and 28 hockey words Wikipedia profiles on the captains David Ames and Hollie Pearne-Webb,plus 2 more profiles There should be some useful information 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 :- Formal sheet Phrase and Vocabulary sheet Skateboard vocabulary List of Skateboarding terms Profiles for Sky Brown and Lola Tambling Skateboarding at the Olympics - information sheets

We have 4 representative for Sports Climbing Erin, Hamish, Molly and Toby. It only became an Olympic event in 2020 in Tokyo. I have included: - Official sheet Pictogram Background notes Phrase and Vocabulary list Poetry Aid Climbing vocabulary Climbing gear voc. Word Search for Climbing Gear (answers included) Information about Erin McNeice 3 Wikipedia profiles Clip Art images I hope these pieces prove useful.

I have included:- 2 official sheets for 24th June 2024 5 Phrase and Vocabulary sheets - all slightly different Comic Strip 2 poetry aids ‘blank’ for best copy Information about the Velodrome 20 Wikipedia profiles 6 women and 14 men (set out alphabetically and based on 24th June official sheet which was not complete) I hope there is some useful information to use.

I have included:- The names of the 12 Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby team List of the Rules Phrases and Vocabulary sheet Rugby Vocabulary Poetry Aid Wheelchair rugby rules and adaptations 2018 I hope you find some interesting bits to use.

GB have selected Matt Fitzpatrick and Tommy Fleetwood to represent them at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Rome. I have included ;- 2 Phrase and Vocabulary sheets Golf word list Poetry Aid Word Search -Golf Hazards ( answer sheet provided) Definition of 'bogey 'or ‘bogie’ Golf Vocabulary Word List (341 words) Profiles on Charley, Georgia, Matt and Tommy from Wikipedia