WF SCHOOLBOY EXCELS ON S2R
To see the full article:
Kelmscott schoolboy Rayhill Dhansey excels on Supporter to Reporter programme
By Mhairi Macfarlane
A SCHOOLBOY became a reporter for the day during a London 2012 project.
Rayhill Dhansey, a pupil at
Rayhill has been part of the project for six months, receiving training at BBC Television Centre and taking part in a reporting trip to
He was also selected from the 250 young people taking part as Reporter of the Month.
The 16-year-old reported at the 2012 third annual Pierre de Coubertin lecture, where he interviewed Olympic athletes Kriss Akabusi and Jonathan Edwards.
He said: “It has been really interesting and has given me insight into radio and television broadcasting and interviewing people.
“
For more information visit www.radiowaves.co.uk/s2r for more details.
Rayhill published a written report, as well as a video and audio report on Monday's event. Here is his report:
Puttnam Points Out Our Olympic Values
By Rayhill Dhansey
The London 2012 third annual Pierre de Coubertin lecture was presented by
It was on Monday, November 30, at The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA).
Oscar Winning director, Lord Putnam delivered the main speech highlighting the work that is being done to broaden the humanity, cultural and community spirit aspect of the Games, and the wider benefits London 2012 will provide.
Celebrities such as former Olympians Jonathan Edwards and Kriss Akabusi spoke at the event, which is the third of its kind.
Lord Puttnam, produced one of the greatest Olympic films of all time, Chariots of Fire, for which he won an Oscar. This film shows what films and the arts can do to publicise sports and bring people to love and enjoy sports.
Remember back to Lord Coe’s successful London 2012 bid? It was all about reaching young aspiring athletes and inspiring a generation, London 2012 was to be the games that achieved this dream.
Lord Puttnum spoke about how this is happening internationally and locally. Lets hope we can continue to make this dream a reality, London 2012 and beyond.
Rayhill was attending the event as part of Supporter to Reporter, a London 2012 Inspire Mark Project, based in Leyton Orient, that provides young people with opportunities to learn journalism skills.
See www.radiowaves.co.uk/s2r for more details.
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
Subscribe to Post Comments [Atom]
<< Home