Medal-Winning Paralympians Visit Farmborough School to Inspire Young Athletes

Pupils from Farmborough Church Primary School, near Bath, were inspired by a visit from medal-winning Paralympians Katrina Hart and Jack Rutter on Friday 27 February.

Paralympic sprinter Katrina and Paralympic footballer and former captain Jack led a fitness session for the whole school, getting pupils active with a series of fun circuits. The visit continued with a whole-school assembly where Katrina shared her life story, explaining how determination and hard work helped her achieve Gold and Bronze medals at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and the 2012 London Paralympics, respectively

Poppy and Hannah said:

“We enjoyed doing the circuits and hearing about how they became Paralympians and why they enjoy what they do. It was also pretty cool just to meet them.”

Pupils Erin and Nia added:

“It was super cool, because we got to find out about their lives and do some fun activities.”

Katrina and Jack visited Farmborough Church Primary School as part of the Great Athletes programme, which brings elite athletes into primary schools across the UK to inspire young people to get active and believe in what they can achieve.

Mrs Johnson, a teaching assistant at the school, said:

“What stood out for me was hearing the advice Katrina had as a child to try as many sports as possible, find your local clubs and get involved.”

The visit left pupils feeling motivated and excited to try new sports, showing them that with perseverance and passion, big ambitions can start at primary school.