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Driving Inspiration A Creative Bucks project

Driving Inspiration A Creative Bucks project. Find out more about the Paralympic Games. How and why did they start? Ever wondered what the life of a Paralympic athlete is like…? What does it feel like to take part in the Games…?. Photo: Wheelpower.

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Driving Inspiration A Creative Bucks project

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  1. Driving InspirationA Creative Bucks project Creative Bucks

  2. Find out more about the Paralympic Games • How and why did they start? • Ever wondered what the life of a Paralympic athlete is like…? • What does it feel like to take part in the Games…? Photo: Wheelpower Creative Bucks

  3. Driving Inspiration - an exciting arts project that could give you the answers… Art by Beaconsfield School Creative Bucks

  4. Here’s the history… • In 1943, during World War II, Dr Ludwig Guttmann set up a place in Stoke Mandeville where people with spine injuries could be treated. • Dr Guttmann realised that playing sports and games could help people to recover. Photo: Wheelpower Photo: NSIC Creative Bucks

  5. The very first Games • In 1948, Dr Guttmann organised an archery demonstration to coincide with the opening ceremony of the London Olympic Games. • The event was a success and more and more events were added to the Stoke Mandeville Games. Photo: Wheelpower Creative Bucks

  6. International competition • By 1956, there were teams from 18 different nations taking part. Photo:NSIC Photo: NSIC Creative Bucks

  7. The first Paralympic Games • In 1960, the International Games were held in Rome immediately after the Olympic Games. These were the first games to be held somewhere other than Stoke Mandeville. They are now seen as the first “Paralympic Games”. Photo: Margaret Maughan Creative Bucks

  8. 1988 • From 1988, it was agreed that the host city awarded the Olympic Games should also host the Paralympic Games afterwards. Photo: John Harris Creative Bucks

  9. London 2012 Paralympic Games • The Paralympic Games are going to be a great occasion. • http://getset.london2012.com/en/the-games/about-the-olympic-and-paralympic-games/about-the-paralympic-games/paralympic-games-video Creative Bucks

  10. Meet some of our Paralympians Sophie Christiansen - Equestrian Naomi Riches - Rowing Claire Harvey – Sitting Volleyball Clare Strange – Wheelchair Basketball Creative Bucks

  11. The 2012 Paralympic mascot • The mascot’s name Mandeville is inspired by the ‘home of the Paralympics’, Stoke Mandeville. Creative Bucks

  12. Driving Inspiration and the 2012 Paralympic Games • Find out what it’s like to be a Paralympian and show this through artwork… drawing, painting, photography, dance, sculpture… Creative Bucks

  13. Drama • Buckingham Primary School performing 'Icarus‘. Creative Bucks

  14. Film-making • Children filming with Gary Thomas for their mini documentary. Creative Bucks

  15. Music • Making a music scoreabout the emotions behind competing and achieving, and then going on to make the music! Creative Bucks

  16. Driving Inspiration is …an inspiration! • “We really enjoyed their inspirations and it gave us more ideas on how we can be inspired by music.” (Pupils Oak Green Primary School) • “We think the art was amazing. The work was so beautiful.” (Pupil Cressex Community School) • ‘I now know that despite my difference, I can succeed‘. (Pupil Rye College) Creative Bucks

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