Pupils and staff at Stratford-upon-Avon College recently celebrated when they were officially welcomed in to London 2012’s Get Set network, in recognition of their commitment to the Olympic and Paralympic Values.

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) awarded Stratford-upon-Avon College a plaque and certificate to acknowledge their involvement in the London 2012 education programme. They now join schools and colleges across the UK as members of the special London 2012 community – the Get Set network - and will receive access to exclusive competitions and 2012 Games related opportunities over the coming years.

Sebastian Coe, chairman of LOCOG, said: “When London won the right to host the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, we made a clear promise to use the power of the 2012 Games to inspire young people.

“I am proud to welcome Stratford-upon-Avon College in to the Get Set network for their exciting work around the Olympic Values of friendship, excellence and respect and the Paralympic Values of inspiration, courage, determination and equality.”

Martin Penny, Principal commented, “Our studentsare excellent examples of how London 2012 is helping to spark young people’s imagination and inspiring them to get involved and make a difference. We want to demonstrate that London 2012’s education programme extends far beyond sport and I hope our students will motivate other young people to join their journey.’

To earn the right to use the new education logo, and become a member of the new Get Set network, schools and colleges need to register with Get Set, showcase their student-led work around the Values via the dedicated ‘Get Set’ blog, and complete a short application form. They will receive the right to use the London 2012 education logo on their headed paper, website and school sign.

Almost half the schools and colleges across the UK are already registered as using the Get Set resources - or taking part in the initiatives promoted through the eight key themes of Get Set.

The education logo was designed by Reiss Evans (18), a design student from Canterbury College, who won a national competition in September 2009 to create an education-themed infill for the London 2012 Olympic logo.