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1 Theme : Aspirations and resilience 3 Theme : Aspirations and resilience 3be inspiredTheme 3 IntroductionThis Theme relates to our children and young peoples Aspirations and resilience . The road through life is never easy and we all face challenges and knockbacks. In recognition of this the following resources aim to support the mental and emotional side that is so important to children and young people in our care. Incorporated into this is boosting their self-esteem to be the best they can and aim high, undertaking new skills and trying new activities not only by themselves, but with their family, friends and community children and young people would benefit from interviewing an Olympian or Paralympian (or potential sportsperson) to discover their journey and the highs and lows that they have faced.

2 See the website section on Motivational Speakers in this Theme and also check out the stories of our Rising Stars in Hampshire . An inspirational visitor doesn t have to be related to sport, it could be someone who has achieved or supported the local community in a recognised for this Theme includes looking at the different types of jobs and careers that relate to the Games, without having to be a top class athlete. There are also several snapshots from our rising stars in Hampshire about the start of their journeys. Also included are lessons from the Personal Development Guidance around transition, challenges and knockbacks, community, achievement setting, recognising self worth and dealing with is a list of useful website links and a book list for more information.

3 To support this Theme , teachers may wish to encourage students to practically demonstrate their understanding of Aspirations and resilience . The accompanying challenge booklet gives students the opportunity to record how they have participated, influenced or encouraged not only themselves, but others around 3 : Aspirations and resilience 3 MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTHPeer mentoringTHEME THREE Aspirations and resilience What do you do to chill and relax?Who can you go to for support and help?Knowing yourself well (for example know what gives you a boost).COMMUNITYL ooking at the infrastructure and transport of the host of Edinburgh s to the economy- expensive (building)- security- tourism spending- local activities (sport and otherwise) are available in any community?

4 CHALLENGES AND KNOCKBACKSWhat environment or facilities could be needed?Family and friendships/ peer groups - THE BEST YOU CAN (DVD?)Have / set are your achievements? yourself - give it your and or Funding or financing a career or can you inspire people in the community to become involved?How could you find out what support local people would like in your community?Self with positive and negative of community, belonging and challenge or achievement are you aiming to complete?What are you going to do to actively participate in your community?TOP TIP: Could an athlete or an active local celebrity be invited in to talk to the young people about their achievements and the journey they have made?

5 Be inspiredMeet Hampshire s OlympiansTeam GB BeijingNameEventClassMedal TownBen Ainslie CBES ailingFinn GoldLymingtonBlake Aldridge DivingSynchronised PlatformSouthamptonJulia BeckettSwimming 4x100m Freestyle RelayWinchesterKarina BryantJudoHeavyweightFarnhamChristina BassadoneSailing470 SouthamptonPenny ClarkeSailingLaser Radial Lee on the SolentAlex DansonHockeyHookRichard Faulds MBES hotgun Double TrapGold (Sydney 2000)SouthamptonWill HowdenSailingTornado SouthamptonLeigh McMillanSailingTornadoIsle of WightCaitlin McClatchySwimming100m, 200m, 4x100, 4x200m Freestyle RelayPortsmouthRob MooreHockeyWinchesterIain Percy OBES ailingStarGoldWinchesterStacie PowellDivingSynchronised Platform Individual PlatformSouthamptonJenna RandallSynchronised SwimmingDuet Competition AldershotBen RhodesSailing49erSouthamptonNick Robinson-BakerDivingSynchronised SpringboardFarnboroughNick RogersSailing470 SilverLymingtonAndrew SmithBadmintonSinglesFarehamTom SolesburyRowingPairsFarnboroughTheme 3.

6 Aspirations and resilience 3 NameEventClassMedal TownKelly SothertonAthleticsHeptathlonBronze (Athens 2004)Isle of WightRob TobinAthletics400m, 4x400m RelayBasingstokeStephanie TwellAthletics1500mAldershotPippa Wilson MBES ailingYnglingGoldLymingtonPeter WaterfieldDivingIndividual PlatformSouthamptonRebecca WingGymnasticsArtisticFarnboroughMeet Hampshire s ParalympiansTeam GB BeijingNameEventMedal Mark BristowCyclingGoldDi CoatesShootingVicki HansfordRowingGold and BronzeHelena LucasSailingPauline McDonaldWheelchair BasketballKim MinettAthleticsRoss MorrisonWheelchair RugbyPeter NorfolkTennisGold (and Bronze in Quad Doubles with Jamie Burdekin )

7 Helene RaynesfordRowingDavid SmithBocciaGold be inspiredHampshire s Rising Stars Hampshire has many Rising Stars who s Aspirations and ambitions it is to one day represent their country as a top athlete. Here are a few stories about how some of our potential athletes are starting on their journey. For more stories visit: Athletics Myles RichardsonMy name is Myles Richardson and I am 14 years old. I was born in Basingstoke and have lived in Hampshire all my sport is Athletics and I compete in the 100m and 200m sprints. I also run in the 60m indoor events in the father s parents originated from Anguilla and my mother has lived in Hampshire for most of her life.

8 I have a brother who is 12 and my sister is 10 both are also good at Athletics. My father was a professional footballer, so I have grown up around sports men and role models are my parents and running coaches because they have encouraged me to believe that nothing is impossible and to always follow my school I enjoy all sports and I m part of the school football and Athletics squad. I also enjoy Science and Maths lessons. In my spare time I am a member of the Basingstoke Area Youth Orchestra I play the French aspiration is to be the world number one in 100m or 200m in both junior and seniors.

9 My goal is to represent the United Kingdom in future Olympics and return with a Gold medal for my country. Basketball - Sebastian OlrogMy name is Sebastian Olrog and I am 16 years old. I was born in Basingstoke and have lived in Hook all my am 6 9 and play basketball for Reading Rockets U16 s and U18 s Conference was chosen as one of the four potential Olympians for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro through the Tall and Talented 2016 scheme. It is one of my goals to be in the Great Britain team for other hobbies include playing the guitar and drums. I am in several bands, in and out of 3 : Aspirations and resilience 3I have a brother who is 14 years old.

10 He plays Tennis for Totally Tennis and runs for Hampshire. I also run for Basingstoke Athletics Club and played rugby for Basingstoke Rugby football Club (BRFC) for five years. My role models in the NBA are Yao Ming, Dwight Howard and Luol Deng because he is am looking next year to go to Henley College, where I can continue my academic studies along side a basketball academy. Fencing - Leonora MackinnonMy name is Leonora Mackinnon and I live in Hampshire. I am 16 years old and compete in fencing with British Squad. I started fencing when I was eight years old at school and have continued ever since.