On Wednesday, ten lucky pupils from Years 6 and 3 attended The Big Walk 2012 event at Harrow Lodge Park in celebration of the Commonwealth. The day began with a dancing workshop where there was some healthy competition between the children. An excited Ella exclaimed that she loved the dancing because it was very energetic and fun. The Hacton team then settled down and put their heads together for the Commonwealth Quiz. Cameron impressed everyone with his amazing knowledge of flags - well done! More fascinating questions about the Commonwealth followed: did you know that basketball was first invented in Canada?
Other activities and dance shows celebrated both African and Indian cultures.
Lloyd Scott MBE (a retired footballer) spoke about the many fascinating fundraising marathons he has run, walked, swum and even crawled – as Brian the Snail! He has travelled the world raising millions of pounds for Leukaemia research (having himself suffered from the disease) and had some inspiring tales to tell. The weather was kind all day and our pupils had a thoroughly enjoyable time developing their knowledge of the Commonwealth.
