Sport and peace
It is amazing how sport can help to develop peace. Sport can also help to tackle many other issues related to poverty and injustice. As the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games approach, use the theme of sport to teach children about what goes on in the world. Our resources will help them find out how sport can make a real difference to people's lives.
A cross curricular resource that will support your teaching around the Olympic Games and beyond. It contains stories of inspirational sport projects, key values, and a great educational poster. Free To order the resource or request additional posters, contact 0300 011 5680 or click on the resource to email us. |
 NEW! Plan a global Olympics week (952.58 kB) Find lots of lesson ideas and activities to plan a global Olympics week. Includes a suggested timetable of activities for Early Years and Key Stages 1 and 2. |
 Find out the causes of poverty and possible solutions through this game of handball. |
 Find out how to make the most of your sports day this year. Use sport to make a difference. |
 A range of activities to explore Olympic/Paralympic values and Gospel values. |
Watch our film about sport and peace projects in Kenya, featuring Lucky’s story. Suitable for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. |
Watch our film for Key Stage 2 about how sport is building peace for children like Ian in the Philippines. Right-click to download. Note: Content includes images of conflict so please check suitability for your class. |
 Sport and Peace resource and poster (4.50 MB) A great resource with stories of sport and peace projects from around the world. Includes cross-curricular activity ideas and a poster about sporting values. |
 Olympics/ Sport and peace assembly (9.22 MB) An assembly about sporting values. Includes a presentation and teacher notes. |
 Find out how sport has help Maria and her community in El Salvador. This presentation is especially suitable for Key Stage 1. |
 Just as the Cultural Olympiad uses music and the arts to build a more peaceful world, this great cross curricular activity allows children to explore and experience how music can bring people together. |
Fundraising and campaigning in your school is a great way for young people to support our work while learning about social justice - here are some schemes you can try
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 | A-Z of Fun Fundraising Ideas (1.13 MB) Great ideas to get your fundraising started! |
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This fundraising toolkit will help you hold successful fundraising events for CAFOD and make planning your event as straightforward as possible. |
