Suggestions for running School Olympics Day

Step1:

First of all, get each kid to choose a country they want to represent. This might be NZ; this might be the country that their family come from, or it might just be a country that they like. Maybe do this the day before so they can come in next day wearing their countries traditional colours. 

Step2:

Get them to make their country flag. For example, print of some flags that need to be coloured in and the first activity of the day can be making their flags and using any other crafts to get them representing their countries proudly. 

Step3:

Run an opening ceremony. Play a traditional Olympics song like ‘Chariots of fire’ and let the kids do a short parade show casing their countries colours. I think there would be some proud grandparents that would enjoy photos of their grandchildren representing countries like Tonga, India, Scotland etc. etc.

Step4:

This Olympics Day Package comes with 4 Olympic theme decorated games however there is no need to restrict your Olympics Day to just these 4 games. Here are some suggestions for other Olympic Day events to include however please note the items needed for these are not included in the package: 100 Metre sprint, Frisbee Discuss throw, Tennis Shot Put, Egg and spoon race. Depending on what other facilities you have on site there could be long jump, basketball shot challenge, volleyball etc. etc.

Step 5:

Awards ceremony. I would suggest having a basket of small treats and the winner of each event gets first pick from basket but eventually everyone gets a small prize.