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Commonwealth Games Federation - Glasgow. Glasgow 2014. Christchurch Commonwealth Games. Commonwealth Class - SchoolsOnline. Inspire your pupils with free online resources from Commonwealth Class Commonwealth Class is a special initiative from the BBC, British Council and Commonwealth Secretariat. The initiative offers free access to teaching resources, classroom activities, online debates and competitions to mark the run-up to the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. It aims to energise young people’s learning by bringing together schools and children from across the Commonwealth to learn how to make the most of their place in the Commonwealth and wider world. It celebrates the values of the Commonwealth and connects its schools and young people to learn together about how to be active, responsible global citizens.

How to get involved in Commonwealth Class The Commonwealth Class education pack for teachers is a dynamic, engaging resource that introduces pupils to Commonwealth values like rights and responsibilities, protecting the environment, healthy living, poverty alleviation and respect for other people. The British Empire Games and Commonwealth Games. Empire to Commonwealth The Commonwealth Games, initially called the British Empire Games, are held every four years. The first British Empire Games took place in 1930 at Hamilton in Ontario, Canada, organised by Canadian Melville Robinson. The games included six sports and drew competitors from 11 countries. By the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games 71 countries were represented in 17 sports. A precursor to the British Empire Games The 1911 Festival of Empire was held at the Crystal Palace in London to mark the coronation of King George V. The political changes from empire to Commonwealth were reflected in the changing names of the games.

Once largely the preserve of the old ‘white’ dominions, the games expanded to embrace a wide range of African, Asian and Caribbean nations. New Zealand at the British Empire Games, 1930–38 New Zealand has sent teams to all of the British Empire and Commonwealth Games. Aucklander Billy Savidan won the 6-mile gold medal. Allan Elliott’s false starts. Resources - Game On Scotland. Commonwealth Games: lesson plan and teaching activities. © Info In July 2014 tens of thousands of visitors will travel to Glasgow to see thousands of elite athletes from 71 Commonwealth nations and territories compete in the 20th Commonwealth Games. What is the connection between these games and asylum-seekers and refugees? The answer is all in the welcome. Learning objectives By the end of the activities young people will be able to: explain in their own words what they understand by a welcome, and describe a time when they themselves felt welcome. identify a range of different feelings and reactions they and their peers may have to new and unfamiliar situations. suggest ways that the welcome to a place they know might be improved. identify several ways in which a visitor to the country or a young refugee could be helped by the friendliness of local people.

For a lesson starter, or a quick exploration in tutor time, choose from the following quick activities. What is a welcome? What is a welcome? Think of a time when you have felt welcome. Why? 4578617449.