FitzWimarc pupils and teachers chosen to carry the iconic Olympic torch

7:30pm Tuesday 12th June 2012 in News

A SCHOOL will be flying the flame for a town after ten of its pupils and staff were picked as Olympic Torchbearers.

Pupils at the FitzWimarc School, in Hockley Road, Rayleigh, will carry the torch on July 6 as a group as the flame comes to Essex as part of the nationwide tour, which involves 8,000 people.

It is believed the school is one of only a few chosen to take part in the relay by torch sponsors Lloyds TSB, and it will take the torch for a large portion of the route.

Lynne Kelly, assistant head and PE teacher, will join the head of PE, Danny Cowley, and eight pupils to carry the iconic flame.

Miss Kelly, who nominated the pupils, said she was thrilled the school would take part in the relay.

She said: “The FitzWimarc School is a fantastic sporting school, with outstanding achievements. Last year alone we got through to the national finals in cross-country, gymnastics, trampolining and athletics.”

All of the children were chosen as they excelled at sport and went to clubs and groups at the school.

Miss Kelly added: “We have extra-curricular clubs before school, lunchtime and after school, and on Saturday mornings there are fixtures and practices.

“There are not only elite performers involved in the clubs, we have a range of abilities and encourage all pupils to take part.

“I believe we deserve the opportunity to hold the flame, for all the pupils and teachers who have shown an immense dedication and commitment to sport and continue to do so.”

Comments (3)

11:26am Wed 13 Jun 12

APR says...

I still can't think of it as the FitzWimarc.
It'll always be the Secondary school to me.

I still don't understand why the torch has had to go all around the UK. It is the LONDON Olympics after all, not the UK Olympics.
I still can't think of it as the FitzWimarc. It'll always be the Secondary school to me. I still don't understand why the torch has had to go all around the UK. It is the LONDON Olympics after all, not the UK Olympics. APR

5:45pm Sun 17 Jun 12

Sjd1256 says...

Congratulations to all involved with this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. FitzWimarc has always encouraged sporting ambition and achievement at all levels and abilities. As a student in the early 1970's the foundation for an active life was laid by the PE staff and teachers, including Mr Hare, Mr Jones and Mr Hughes (rugby). To those dedicated to the education of our children, please do not despair, the seeds sown today often may not bare fruit until many years later. Well done 'Fitz' and stand proud.
Congratulations to all involved with this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. FitzWimarc has always encouraged sporting ambition and achievement at all levels and abilities. As a student in the early 1970's the foundation for an active life was laid by the PE staff and teachers, including Mr Hare, Mr Jones and Mr Hughes (rugby). To those dedicated to the education of our children, please do not despair, the seeds sown today often may not bare fruit until many years later. Well done 'Fitz' and stand proud. Sjd1256

10:21am Tue 19 Jun 12

APR says...

Oh yes, I remember Mr Hare.

He was very handy with the slipper.

We had a PE teacher try to introduce rugby back in the 60's.
He gave it up as a lost cause.
Oh yes, I remember Mr Hare. He was very handy with the slipper. We had a PE teacher try to introduce rugby back in the 60's. He gave it up as a lost cause. APR

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