Olympic Torch Relay

The torch relay is getting closer!  Here is the route.  The torch will be passing through Totnes (14:12 start), Paignton (14:40 start), Torquay (15:42 start) and Teignmouth (17:37 start) on Sunday 20th May...just under 2 weeks from Today!

Here is an extract from http://www.london2012.com

The Flame is then delivered to the Host Country, where it is transferred from one Torchbearer to another, spreading the message of peace, unity and friendship. It ends its journey as the last Torchbearer lights the cauldron at the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony in the Olympic Stadium, marking the official start of the Games.

For Home Learning, I would like you to research the Olympic Torches from history and design and make your own.  Due in on Friday 18th May.

Use this site to research them.  Design your own torch and if possible, make it as well using materials from home.  

I hope to have a parade of Olympic Torches in School on Friday 18th May, the last schoolday before the torch travels past us in Devon.

You might want to use these ideas as part of your design: peace, unity, friendship, cooperation, perseverence.  You may want to include some London Landmarks as part of your design.  Have a look below for some ideas:

Presentation about London's attractions

If you cannot make your torch, then draw and label your torch design on either a piece of paper or post it to the Kidblog site.

Olympic Torch - Can you explain?

Why do we have an Olympic Torch Relay as part of the Olympics?
Where will the route go and why was this route chosen?
Why were the people chosen to carry it?

Here are some answers, but try to find out as many answers as you can.

Also please send in some of your own questions about the Olympic Torch Relay.

Olympics - The Torch

I hope you're having a good Easter break. Here's a link to a site with details of the route of the Olympic torch.
This site shows you the route.

Can you find out which runners will be holding the torch in Teignmouth or in Totnes?

Don't forget that Ollie will be doing a Tae Kwon Do display in Teignmouth.