CATS Students Welcome An Olympic Hero

Online, December 8, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Students at the prestigious CATS College, one of the best independent schools in London, have been welcomed in to London 2012's Get Set network, in recognition of their commitment the to the international community and the Olympic and Paralympic Values.

Sebastian Coe, chairman of LOCOG, said: "When London won the right to host the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, we made a clear promise to use the power of the 2012 Games to inspire young people.
I am proud to welcome CATS College in to the Get Set network for their exciting work around the Olympic Values of friendship, excellence and respect and the Paralympic Values of inspiration, courage, determination and equality."

As part of the scheme CATS College students will be mentored by Paralympic Rowing Champion, Alistair McKeen as he visits the College to support students with their sporting activities. Alistair says "The initiative provides a great opportunity for young people and athletes to empathise with each other and break down barriers. I enjoy working as an Athlete Mentor to share my experiences with others."

Students at Canterbury will be offered Olympic tickets in 2012, which will be given to the students who are most involved in Sports, the Olympic Values and the CATS College Leadership Award. With the countdown to the games, it's an exciting time for all of us as we prepare to welcome the world to England.

Principal Jonathan Ullmer said 'The Olympic Values are ones we stand by as a College, and we are delighted to be so involved in the Olympics coming to London next year. It is particularly appropriate that as an international college we support and work with the Olympic ideas and celebrate the range of nationalities we have at the college and the amazing achievements of so many nations we will see in London next year.'