Youngsters at a Plymstock primary school went for gold with a PE session lead by Olympic athlete Sam Cross.
The pupils at Morley Meadow Primary School were specially selected by Persimmon Homes Cornwall to enjoy the unique training session as part of the housebuilder’s partnership with Team GB.
Team GB Olympian Sam Cross, who was part of the Rio 2016 Olympic Rugby Sevens team coming away with a silver medal, has since gone on to represent Wales at 15 a side Rugby Union.
He was guest of honour at the school where the pupils enjoyed a training session, meeting Sam and asking him questions as well as admiring his medal at close quarters.
Head teacher Claire Duncan said:
“It was real honour to host Sam at our school and the children all enjoyed their special PE session – I am sure it is a school day that will stand out in their memories for years’ to come.
“Sport and the teamwork, commitment and enthusiasm associated with sport are really important to both staff, pupils at our school and the wider Plymouth community.
“Thank you to Persimmon Homes and Team GB for creating such a special day.”
Sam said:
“Giving children the opportunity to experience different sports is so important as it helps improve their confidence, self-esteem and physical fitness.
“The partnership between Persimmon Homes and Team GB allows us to help inspire the next generation and it is a pleasure to be able to share my passion for sport with the pupils. I hope they may have been inspired and will look at what other activities are open to them too.”
Adam Church, managing director for Persimmon Homes Cornwall, said:
“Persimmon Homes is keen to put something back into the communities in which we are building. It was a pleasure to be able to visit Morley Meadow Primary School, on our Saltram Meadow development, along with Sam as part of our partnership with Team GB.
“The children were interested in Sam’s path to becoming an Olympic athlete, and who knows, he may have inspired some athletes of the future.”
