This year at Miriam Lord, we made it our mission to take our Olympic Torch to as many schools across Bradford as we possibly could, but I am sad to say that time has caught up with us, and we have finished just short of our goal of reaching 100 schools.
However, I am delighted to say that over the course of this year, we have managed to take our torch to nearly 90 different schools across Bradford, and across the country. We even managed to get some picture in the United States of America, next to some world famous landmarks! But we simply have too many things to do in school next week and cannot finish the journey.
We called our journey…’One City – Many Faces’. This was because we have visited schools from all across the district, and on our travels we have met lots of different children. We have met boys, girls, children who are tall and children who are short. We have shared our journey with children who follow different religions and faiths, children who have blond hair, dark hair, curly hair and straight hair. As we said, we have seen ‘many faces’.
But we also realise that even though some of look different, we are all part of one community – the community of Bradford. We hope that by sharing our journey with everyone, people will learn to celebrate the differences across the city and learn to live in harmony together. Please have a look and share our journey below.
Miriam Lord Olympic Torch from Mr Harrison on Vimeo.
Our journeys begins in November 2011, with only seven months until the Olympic Games, we have a lot of ground to cover. We have of course started, at Miriam Lord Community Primary School…
We then decided to take our Olympic torch to our friends at Atlas Community Primary School . They were delighted to welcome us and pose for a photograph. Only another 157 schools to go…
On Friday 2nd December we went to visit some more schools in our local area. It was very wet, so some of the photos had to be taken inside. But it was great to see our friends in other schools, first we went to see the children at Heaton Children’s Services…
After this we travelled on to Margaret McMillan Primary School. It wasn’t far, which was good because it was pouring with rain. But we were still smiling…
Luckily, it had stopped raining by the time we got to our next school. Here we are visiting at friends at Lilycroft Primary School…
At this point, we knew we had to be quick, as it was Celebration Assembly in the afternoon. So we decided to visit our two closest neighbours in Manningham, first we went to Westbourne Primary School…
We made our final stop at Iqra Community Primary School before heading back to school…
On Monday 5th December we set off on our travels again, with the aim of completing all the schools in Manningham, as well as some bonus schools across the district (hopefully!). Our first visit was to our friends at St Cuthbert and The First Martyrs’ Catholic Primary School…
The next school was easy, as it was only next door. Here we are at Lister Primary School…
After this, and being careful not to slip on the snow and ice, we travelled to Heaton St Barnabas’ Primary School where we were greeted by the Headteacher Mrs Evans…
We were now officially on a roll! So we jumped back in the car to travel a little further this time to see the children at Frizinghall Primary School…
Then we have a clever idea! Would we be able to make it all the way to Shipley C.E Primary School and still get back to Manningham on time. We thought let’s give it a go, and here we are…
To finish off an excellent afternoon of torch-visiting, we travelled back to Manningham to see our neighbours, and very good friends at Green Lane Primary School…
On Tuesday 6th December we set ourselves a challenge…could we make it to every school in BD7 in one afternoon? We like a challenge at Miriam Lord, so we set off in the ice to our first school. This was a special trip for Mr Harrison, as it was the school he used to work at, and he bumped into some good friends, here we are at our first stop of the afternoon, Princeville Primary School…
It was then only a short journey to see Mr Jacques and his school at Horton Grange Primary School…
We didn’t know this, but Horton Grange share their site with another school, so it only took us around thirty seconds to reach our next destination, which was Farnham Primary School…
Our next school, Copthorne Primary School, was having quite a lot of building work done, to make it so they can take even more children, how lucky there are! But this meant it was hard to get a photo, however we did manage one in front of their mini-bus…
We then went a little bit further afield, as we travelled up Great Horton Road to Southmere Primary School…
It was at this point that we realised we were slightly behind schedule! But we persevered, took our time, and planned a route round our remaining schools. The next stop was Brackenhill Primary School…
Luckily, it was only a short trip to our next destination. And it was nice to see our very good friends at St Oswalds Church of England Primary School…
Checking our watches, we realised that it was 2.45 p.m. This was not good news, so with no time to waste we stopped at our eighth school of the afternoon, Hollingwood Primary School…
By now we were gasping for breath, from all the running from school to school. But we knew that we just had enough time to visit Mr Pope, and his children at Lidget Green Primary School…
On Tuesday 13th December we decided to make our final trek out to see schools in BD6. We had already had to postpone the previous week, due to weather conditions, and today was also very cold and windy. But my two Year Five torch bearers were not to be deterred and bravely set off. Out first stop on a very wintery afternoon was at St Paul’s CE Primary School…
Our next stop was at Wibsey Primary School. The children are very excited as they were greeted by the Headteacher, Mr Cooper, who even showed them his office. They thought he seemed a nice man…
We were really hoping that our next visit would not be a disappointment, as a rumour had circulated that we had the real Olympic Torch. However they seemed really happy to see us, and even though it was snowing, here we are braving the weather at Farfield Primary School…
After jumping in the car, Mr Harrison had to admit that he was a little lost! But he had been very resourceful and had brought a map, that helped us find our way to Reevy Hill Primary School…
The weather was beginning to improve now, so we decided to move quickly on to our next destination. Here we are at Home Farm Primary School…
We had done really well for time, so we had a little bit of a chance to relax at the next school as the children were performing their Nativity. We really liked Mrs Kilvington, and thought she was very kind for inviting us into her office and making Mr Harrison a coffee. Here is our final school of the day, Stocks Lane Primary School…
Happy New Year to everyone reading our blog. At Miriam Lord we are looking forward to what 2012 can bring, and we are even more excited about starting our torch journey again. So, on January 17th we set off on our travels again, our first stop being Bowling Park Primary School…
We then set off towards Bankfoot Primary School and after getting slightly lost, we were warmly greeted by a lovely office staff and two fantastic children…
Our next stop was Marshfield Primary School, where we were greeted by the Headteacher; she even gave us a sneaky look into her office which was lovely and tidy.
Mr Harrison then got a bit lost again, be we eventually found Horton Park Primary School…
Our final stop was at All Saints’ CE Primary School where another lovely lady gave us a tour. We were really impressed by the how they had used their outdoor space, it was stunning!
On the 25th January, we set off on our travels again. Our first stop was St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School…
After that, we had to find our directions again, as Mr Harrison was getting a bit confused. But we were soon on track again and couldn’t wait to reach our next destination at Newby Primary School…
The next school was very close by, so it was only a short car ride. We were highly impressed by their new building and were given a lovely tour by the Headteacher; who also shared some great ideas with Mr Harrison. Here we are at St Stephen’s CE Primary School…
From here, we had a short drive in the car to St Matthew’s CE Primary School where we received a lovely greeting from lots of staff who talked with great pride about their school…
We then reached our final stop of the day, Whetley Primary School. We absolutely loved meeting Mrs Gavins and thought that she looked like a lovely and caring Headteacher.
After some adverse weather conditions, it was time to go back out with our Olympic Torch. So on Thursday 23rd February we took to roads, our first stop being our good friend Mr Tobin at Newhall Park Primary School…
It was then only a short journey to St John’s Church of England where we were very warmly welcomed…
Our next stop was St Columba’s Catholic Primary School where I think the children take the award for the biggest smiles so far on our travels…
We were making good time and were on schedule so we kept our momentum going and arrived at Knowleswood Primary School where the Headteacher, Mr McGowan, greeted us with two children…
Mr Harrison then got his maps out, as he wasn’t quite sure of our next destination. But on this occasion we got lucky and after only one wrong turn we arrived at Ryecroft Primary School…
We were really looking forward to our next school, as the Headteacher is a friend of Mr Harrison’s. As always, we were very warmly greeted by the lovely Mrs Beards and the staff at Carrwood Primary School…
Our next stop was Fearnville Primary School. Another school Mr Harrison was looking forward to as he used to visit the school many years ago, it was great to see everyone and receive such a warm welcome…
Our final destination was Lower Fields Primary School…
Monday 27th February was a particularly special day as we had been invited as guest of honour to an assemble at Haworth Primary School. It was great to receive such a warm welcome, a full guided tour and to talk to our friends in an assembly. Thank you so much…
On Thursday 8th March we had a huge challenge to get through – 11 schools in one afternoon. This had never been achieved before, and Mr Harrison needed two children whom he knew he could trust to come with him to get the job. Luckily, Mr Boyle found two excellent role-models from Year Five, and the three of us set off on our travels. First we met the lovely Mr Freeth, who gave us a tour of his developing school – here we are at Westminster CE Primary School…
It was only a short travel to our next destination and the children were very impressed by the quality of the next building (in particular the plasma screens). Here we are at Peel Park Primary School…
Feeling confident that we could achieve the impossible, we reached our third school of the afternoon, which was Barkerend Primary School…
And after another short journey, we had number four in the bag as the Miriam Lord Olympic Torch arrived at Feversham Primary School…
Our next stop was Byron Primary School. We loved the Reception area in the school and thought it created a great first impression to visitors…
We hit the jackpot with our next stop, because we could hit three schools all in one go! And one of those schools had the biggest name-sign in the world! This is us at Lapage Primary School…
It was then only a ten second walk to our next stop, where a very friendly Headteacher greeted us from Delius Special School…
And an even shorted jaunt brought us to Bradford Moor Community Primary School. If only all our journeys had been this easy…
At this point our nerves were jangling, because we were beginning to run out of time. However, we were so impressed with our next school that we couldn’t resist a little look at Mrs Edge’s impressive new office – this was at Killinghall Primary School…
After the fairly traditional ‘Mr Harrison gets a bit lost for five minutes’ drive – we arrived at Thornbury Primary School…
Pushed for time, but desperate to complete our mission, we drove down Leeds Road and reached our last destination – St Mary’s and St Peter’s Catholic Primary School. The children were glad we made it, because they loved Mr McManus’ friendly attitude and white hair! We were also thrilled to have completed 11 schools all in one afternoon…
On the 19th March it was time to tackle BD2. We had nine schools to get to, and two willing Year Four children, so it wasn’t long before we reached Swain House Primary School…
It was only a short journey to Poplars Farm Primary School where we were greeted by the lovely Mr Davison…
Even though Mr Harrison had never travelled to the next school, and has a bit of a history of getting lost, we were fine. Because we had our good friend Tom Tom with us, meaning we found Cavendish Primary School easily…
And it was only a short trip to our next stop, St Clare’s Catholic Primary School…
It was even less distance to Fagley Primary School where we were given a very warm welcome, and a tour of the school, by the Headteacher Mrs Parfitt…
We were slightly pushed for time at this point, but determined to complete all nine, so we jumped back in the car and made our way to Wellington Primary School…
It wasn’t far too St Luke’s Church of England Primary School, where we got our first Olympic Torch picture with twins…
Definitely pushed for time now, we quickly are our way to St Francis Catholic Primary School where we got a picture, and were asked to take part in a filming session. Obviously Mr Harrison, being as shy as he is, was reluctant, but we agreed and were filmed for a school in America. Woo hoo..
Our final stop, after another great journey, was just at the bottom of the road, here we are at Grove House Primary School…
The next two stops were rather special, as Mr Harrison had ventured on his holidays to the USA. On his travels, he managed to stop and have the torch photo taken at two landmarks, can you guess which they are..?
Time is beginning to pass us by, and due to the weather being poor we are off-track to meet our target. So on Tuesday 8th May we decided to tackle the BD10 schools, and hoped to complete all eight in one afternoon. Here we are at our first stop, Blakehill Primary School…
Following this, we made the journey to Parkland Primary School where we were warmly greeted by the lovely Mrs Newcombe. After a quick search for children who were enjoying their football, we got our photo…
It was then only a short journey to Idle C.E. Primary School…
Another warm greeting awaited us at our next school by the wonderful Mrs Lynch, who was feeling quite proud of her new school sign. Here we are, under the new school sign, at Thorpe Primary School…
We were enjoying our travels today, as the weather was good so we could have the roof down on Mr Harrison’s new car. So with the wind whistling through our hair we made the short journey to Greengates Primary School…
And from there, with no fear of getting lost as the new car also has a SatNav system, we made our way over to Thackley Primary School…
Our next stop was not far away, here we are at Holybrook Primary School…
And our final stop was even closer than we realised, in fact we probably could have walked there. It was to Our Lady and St. Brendan’s Catholic School…
May 15th 2012 - Another day another torch journey. With only five schools to tackle today we could take things at a more leisurely pace; Mr Harrison was very excited as he had not been to many of the schools in BD12 before. Here we are at our first stop, Hill Top C.E. Primary School…
And after a short journey we found ourselves at Low Moor C.E. Primary School…
We then had to rely on the trusty SatNav system to get us to our next school – Shirley Manor Primary School…
But again, the next stop was so close we could have virtually walked and not bothered with the car. It was nice to visit Worthinghead Primary School…
Our final stop took us to a rather unique school, as it is only a quarter of the size of our own. It was great to meet the Headteacher who talked with passion about his school, here is our photo at Woodlands C.E. Primary School…
Today (Friday 18th March) was a special day in the journey of our Olympic Torch. Mrs Latka took Year Four to visit our really good friends at St Augustine’s Junior School in Worksop and she took the torch with her…
Sadly, we have realised that we will not be able to take the Olympic Torch to every single school in Bradford, as we have quite simply run out of time. But our quest to complete 100 schools continued on Tuesday 3rd July. The first stop was a special visit for Mr Harrison, as it was a return to the first school he ever worked at, and where Mrs Harrison works (who popped out for a sneaky visit). Here we are at Shibden Head Primary School…
After this, it was only a short journey through Queensbury to Russell Hall Primary School…
Our next stop was Foxhill Primary School, which the children were excited to learn was the highest primary school in England above sea level…
We them made the drive down into Clayton, and the children decided that they wanted to stop at a very special Bradford landmark, as we had visited some famous American landmarks. So, it may not be the White House, be here we are at the home of the great man…Mr Harrison’s house…
And just at the bottom of the road was our next destination, Clayton Village Primary School…
It was then time to start heading back to school, but we decided to stop at a couple of schools on the way, here we are at St William’s Catholic Primary School…
And a final stop to see our good friends at Crossley Hall Primary School…
Amazing idea! I’ll visit the blog to be updated, will be great if you post pictures of every time you take the torch to other school…
Pablo Demarchi
Argentina
I like the olimpic torch. I think it is very good.
What a GREAT project! I love, love, love it! I wonder if your torch could make it down to us in south London?
I’m now also thinking I’d like to send a torch around schools in Croydon. You have inspired me!
So you’re really off. That’s so exciting. How far away is the other school? Did you run?
Don’t forget to call in on Worksop on your way down to London! Not sure how you’re going to get to Argentina though!
Mrs. Ryan
St. Augustine’s Junior School
Worksop
Love this idea – hope you don’t mind if we ‘Magpie’ it ?
When can I get the torch to your school Mrs Llewellyn?
Wow this sounds fun! My school is in Worksop too if you get this far!! Best of luck!
It was lovely to welcome you to Atlas on the start of your journey, I look forward to seeing where the torch ends up, good luck!
This is a top idea.
I’d love you to pop a bit further down the road to Princeville Primary School. Most of our school will be engrossed in “The Olympics” as part of the International Primary Curriculum next year but this would make a great start to the whole thing!
Fantastic – hope to see the torch at PPS soon!
Mr Stott
Thanks Mr Stott – will bring them next week?
I aggery MrStott. I loved cherring for the olympic tourch.
Hello Miriam Lord Community Primary School,
I think this is a wonderful way of being involved in preparation for the upcoming Olympic Games.
When Sydney was hosting the Olympics in 2000, the real Olympic Torch was run around the country passing through so many towns, including mine. Children were given a half day off school to see the torch arrive. There was music and other entertainment as well as official speeches, including from some Olympic athletes.
By the late afternoon, the Torch Relay moved on out of our town as it was carried north for the start of the Olympic Games.
I wish I had thought of your wonderful idea back then. I know the collection of photos of your torch around Bradford will be a great keepsake while the experience will be fun.
Have fun and enjoy the 2012 Olympics in London.
Ross Mannell (teacher)
NSW, Australia
Thank you again for your comment Mr Mannell. I visited Sydney in the summer and thought it was the greatest place I had ever visited. Hoping to return in 2013.
Excellent, and the start, I suspect, of a national trend??
Brian Huxley
Haggonfields Primary School
Really hope so Mr Huxley.
I would like to hold the olympic torch , I wonder how much schools we will visit .
Hi All,
Give me a shout when you want me to do a round of the Keighley schools.
Mr Langley
I wish I have a turn to take a picture with some other children and with the olympic torch.I hope we go around all the schools we want to.I hope everyone gets a turn to hold it and present it.
I have no doubt you will get a chance Yusra.
Yusra you want a chance to be on the school blog or do you want this event to be on the blog or any.
Wow did you guys make that if you did well done, it actually looks real.
Samia, do you think we should try to send an Olympic torch around schools in Croydon?
Which schools should we try to reach next week?
next week we could try upper scools like tong challange college and belle vue we could even try st.phillips
hasnain we are only going to primary schools not upper although you can try.
I don’t know if we could go to upper schools Hasnain but just like Haleemah said we could try and go.
If we were going to upper school witch school would you pick?
I think you should visit the schools alphabetically that way you wont miss any out. You have made a start by visiting Atlas first you might as well carry on.
P.S Mr Harrison there are 160 Primary Schools in Bradford for you to visit and only 242 days until the Olympics games start. Hope you are an Olympic sprinter!!!!!!
I hope i get a chance to it would be really great on this occaision I do agree with Yura because it would be nice everyone having a go.
Wow! Miriam Lord do it again. What a brilliant idea. I’d love you to bring the torch to Priestthorpe in Bingley
We are glad you feel that way Mr Bleazard, how about next week?
You have been very busy. I make that six schools, am I right? Such a piy the weather was unkind but it doesn’t look like it dampened your spirits at all. Sometimes the weather doesn’t really matter does it, not when you are involved in such an exciting and unique challenge.
I think it must be great to be a pupil at Miriam Lord. Am I right?
Mrs. Ryan
St. Augustine’s Junior School
Wow! What a fabulous idea. Bring it to York, we can take a picture outside the Minster! You know the other torch is coming to York in June, hoping to go see that when it happens, it probably wont have travelled as far as yours though!
Sara Giorgi
What a fab idea, hope you make it around all the schools in Bradford! Look forward to seeing lots more photos!
Pippa
Miriam Lord
What a great idea.
I am looking forward to seeing you at more school’s next week.
Mike
Me too Mr Evans, I think I may be a bit more excited that the children.
Fantastic idea Mr Harrison – We have a an Olympic week every year and would love the torch to visit our opening ceremony.
Hope you children enjoy meeting lots of new people
Mr Gaunt
Headteacher
Greengates Primary School
It would be an honour to bring the torch to your opening cermony.
I think it would be a good idea to visit some secondary schools like
Challeng College
Nabwood
Belle Vue Girls or Boys
St Josephs
All the schools where you know the head.
I completely agree Alisha. However I am not sure we will get through all the primaries first :-/
I also think its an good idea because you can get an feeling about secondary school.
I agree with Alisha B because it will be nice meeting other children from different schools.
I hope I get to have a go with the Olympic torch.Good luck,I hope you get through all the schools you want to.
This looks a great idea – would you be interested in a picture at the Innovation Centre Keighley – you could cover UAK and Beechcliffe schools at the same time and make it a hat trick!
Sounds like a great idea Mr Scott! I will be in contact when we are in the Keighley area.
Hey Mr Harrison. Wondered whether u would consider visiting a very snowy Queensbury?
We will certainly be in Queensbury soon. Trying to cover all the school’s in BD7 tomorrow. Eeek!
Super! It would be great to be involved in this fantastic event. I look forward to seeing you and good luck!
I am enjoying reading your blog, wonder where you will end up net…keep on going!
What an amazing idea ! I can’t wait to see where it goes next !
19 new schools visited in just a few days! You are working really hard!
I’m sure every school in Bradford is waiting anxiously for the torch. And, as I’ve read in some comments, not only in Bradford! Perhaps Miriam Lord’s next purchase should be a helicopter?
Pablo Demarchi
Argentina
What a great idea to get the children to take part in such a unique project.
Hussain had great fun meeting other children from different schools across Bradford.
He was a fantastic representative of the school and it was great to take him out to meet others. He really is a true role model for Miriam Lord.
It was lovely to have you and your 2 representatives visit us today. I can see our photo on the blog – it is great to see the story of Miriam Lord’s Olympic Torch journey unfold daily…
Keep up the good work!
Mr Stott
Assistant Head
Princeville Primary School
Bradford
Wow, so many more school’s. Keep up the good work. You have to get your torch round to as many Schools in Bradford as possible.
Thank you to everyone for their replies. The children have really enjoyed visiting the different schools and meeting our friends from across Bradford. We will next be out and about on Thursday afternoon.
Mr Harrison i agree with Mrs Thomson because if you go through them alphbetically i am pretty sure you will get through all the schools in Bradford.HOPEFULLY!!!!!!!!
Mr Harrison I know you’ve got alot on your mind but I am yearning for a turn on the Olympic torch. I also have a question, you might think this is a STRANGE question but anywho’s…………………. ‘ Why do you choose a girl AND a boy for the torch?’
It’s so that we can get a cross section of children from Miriam Lord. You will get your turn Alisha.
I have a great idea!!! Why dont the teachers have ago at taking picz for the olympic torch with other teachers!!! I hope you like my idea!
Thank You Mr Harrison ever sooo much,
I’ll just go celebrate! (Joke!)
I hope I get to have a go with the Olympic torch Mr Harrison I’ve never been to anything like this and i hope i go around all the schools we want to .Can everyone gets a turn to hold it and present it TO THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!
What a fantastic idea, I am sure this torch will get all the way around the world.
We have a number of trips planned in this year with my class. We will be visiting Magna in January and then Hemsworth water park later in the year. I am sure my class would be honoured to take the torch with us and get some photographs.
It would also help you add some new locations to the places your torch has been.
Mr Gutkowski
Year 3
Princeville Primary School.
Sounds good to me, let me know when you’re going and I’ll get it down to you.
HI I am ever so delighted to know you are helding a school olymic torch.
What a brilliant idea! I know lots of the schools you have been to, so it is especially interesting for me. As I’m really lucky and get to visit lots of schools, including some in Keighley, please let me know if I can help.
There’s still a long way for our torch to go before the Olympics begin. I wonder which two schools the closest in Bradford, and which are the furthest apart? Not sure how I could find out, any ideas children?
Have you worked out the shortest route Mr Harrison? Maybe some of the children could have a develop their map reading skills to help or maybe use google maps and calculate the best route to take!
What a great idea. I wish you had left me your name and I could have thanked you.
I would love to have an oppurtunity at holding the olympic torch because I want to learn more school names.
it looks like you have had a fantastic time.i would really like to have a go at holding the olympic torch and get to know diffrent people from diffrent schools in manningham and experience it!
Brilliant!! 7 schools in one afternoon! Which area of Bradford are you hoping to visit next?
Heading to BD5 Mrs Zito.
Hi All,
It looks like you’re doing a fantastic job with the Olympic torch. It’s great to see so many schools linking up. Pupils – please tell Mr Harrison to use GPS and not just rely on his map … Oooh and whilst you’re at it, ask him about geocaching.
Keep up the good work,
Mr Langley
Thank you for your comment Mr Langley. As always, your support, and hidden sarcasm are much appreciated
What an excellent idea. Well done.
As an earlier comment said “it could be a national trend”.
Congratulations.
Steve
We certainly hope so Mr Thomas, thank you so much for your comment.
It looks like you’re doing a fantastic job with the Olympic torch Mr Harrison but can i have a go at it.
I will do my best to let as many people have a go as possible. But I can’t promise.
That’s a geniunley impressive answer.
Mr Harrison we had fun on Tuesday 13th December carrying the olympic torch around 6 schools. We had a great journey. Thank you for choosing me Mr Harrison.
I wonder how many schools are left. I hope we get through them all before spring half term.And i also hope i get a turn.
Hi All (mainlhy for Mr.Harrison).
Ammmmmmmmmmmm. I were just sitting on the sofa i had an ideaa. Ihave decided that we could take it in turns in alphabettical order so we fing the job in a flash. I really do whope that i have a go with the olympic torch i am sure that i have been on my best behaviour. Mr. Harrison please can you choose me thankyou very, very much.
I will do my best Alisha. But we do have a lot of children. Keep working hard and you never know.
I would like to see how it is to meet other children from other schools and hold up the torch.
Me too Mr Harrison.
Wow , what a fantastic project. I am sure that you will be learning alot about the local area through your visits as well. We are really enjoying watching your progress on the blog.
Will you be having an Olympic celebration when you achieve ‘gold’ by visiting all of the schools?
Mrs Thompson
Deputy Headteacher
Haworth Primary School
I wonder who is going to go to the schools.My advice to everyone is work hard and be on best behaviour.Not just in class but in the playground too.I know that some people are despretly wanting to go but if you want to go you have to perservere and work hard.
I think the title is good “one city many faces” because i means that we are all a community and everybody takes part and they all get to hold the Miriam Lord Olympic torch.
All I can say is W O W WOW!!!I can not beleive we have passed this many schools with the olympic torch and I can not wait for the next school to come. I am hoping to have drive around in Mr Harrison’s car.
I think it’s a fantastic idea about the olympic torch . Working with people that you don’t know might be a little hard , because you don’t know them well . However being in other schools gives you the responsibility to represent our school .
You are absolutely right Oliwia. Children who take out the torch do have to be good role-models and represent the school. It could be you in the future as I think you make an excellent role model.
I think this is a great idea this will help poeple know about othere schools.
Mr Harrison how many schools have you been to so far?
We have been to 33 schools so far Haleemah.
Dear Mr. Harrison,
We are very interested in the olympics so please could you bring the torch to us too,
Regards
Mrs Morgan at Bradford Moor
I will certainly be bringing the torch to Bradford Moor. Not completely sure when but we will get there.
What a lovely idea! Give Clayton CE Primary a call, I’m sure they’d love to take part! Rich is a Governor so he could help sort it if you need?
Good Luck in your adventure!
Cheryl Jenkinson
Thank you Cheryl. I should be heading up to Clayton CE next term.
It’s a while since I looked at your journey and things have really moved on! I have noticed a pattern in several posts though … ‘ we got a bit lost’. Have you thought about investing in a satnav?
It looks that your having fun making new friends in other schools by holding the Olympic torch.
It’s look like you are having funn.evern you are doing a great job I am looking fawerd to
sea more.
Thank you for such a lovely comment Amina. But I want you to look carefully at your spelling of the words: fun, everyone, forward, see..
Make sure you read your comment carefully before clicking send and that you have had a really good go at spelling words correctly.
What a great idea! You all seem to be enjoying taking the Olympic torch to different schools and making new friends. I’d love to know who made the Olympic torch?
This is great idea because if someone is not that good at making friends with people and that person is choosen to go to the olympic torch that person will see new people also he or she will start getting friends to play with.If someone has been excilent at all the lessons the olypic torch is like a treat for the person they can relaxe and have a drive in Mr Harrisons car also they can meet othere people from othere school and see how they do at there school/
I think this is a great way to show people that we are friendly and can make friends with everyone it does not mater if they come from diffrent places.We still need to be friendly to them.
I have never seen a school so committed to building relationships and to establishing such a real global presence. I know that as a teacher, I ought to be able to come up with lots of wonderfully descriptive words and eloquent phrases etc., but there is really only one word that I can think of to sum up what you are doing at Miriam Lord, and this is it:
AWESOME!!
Mr. Huxley
Haggonfields Primary School
Please tell Mr Harrison to use his phone for GPS so he doesn’t keep getting lost. All the school representatives so far look like they have done a brilliant job – keep it up!
I think it is a fantastic way of commuincating with people from other schools. Mr Harrison if they are 110 schools left how many children are left to have a go????
WOW! I cant believe we have completed every school we could. The pictures really look good and we didnt take that long to complete them all.
Oh my last comment was about completing the schools but that is what I thought but well done we are probably nearly there.Also the pictures do look good.Quick question,How many schools have we got left?
115 Yusra.
I would really like to go whith the Olympic torch to different schools. Also I would like to say that the olympic torch gives the opportunity for children to take a little break of school and learning.
115 schools left are you sure thats not being sarcy!? All the people including me will surely get a turn.
I am never ‘sarcy’ Alisha.
I wish I got picked to hold to the Olympic torch and go to diffrent schools it would be fun.I am happy.
Mr Harrison is there a time limit of when you need to complete all the schools with the olympic torch? Im sure if there is 115 schools left alot of children will get to go.
We are here to tell you something Mr Harrison. Earlier you said that you have visited 45 schools. (Hafsah)
In a matter of fact you have visited 47 schools presisely, including Miriam lord. (Haleemah)
Well thank you for correcting me girls. And well done for noticing this.
Hope you’ll be able to come and see us too. Wilsden, Cullingworth and Denholme schools are all near us too, so perhaps you could have a dash around the ‘Bingley Rural’ area?
Mr Davie
Head Teacher
Harden Primary School
We certainly will Mr Davie. Our next targets are BD2 and BD1 before making our way up from BD9. We will certainly get to see you.
WOW! The photos look good. Since I have seen them I feel like going again but that would not be fair and alot of people are trying to have a go. Mr Harrison I have got a quick question, How many schools are left for the olympic torch? I have asked this because now more people have been and more schools have been completed.
YoU have been to my school as well
I think that the Olympic torch is a good way of taking a break of learning. Like me I havent taken a day off since September so I would like to take a break and I wish I would be next to hold the Olympic torch
Mr Harriso your vidoeo of the Olympic torch is fantasic WOW
I know that everyone is keen to take the Olympic Torch out and represent school. It is never an easy decision on who to take, sadly not everyone will get a go, but keep working hard and it could be you.
Well done everyone that has holded the olympic torch with othere people in othere school.
Mr Harrison when are the next two people coming out with you and hold the olympic torch with other schools.
Cool! I wish our school could do that!!!!
Thank you Holly for commenting on our blog.
I think Mr harrison might just do it if he stays on track.so far i think that e is doing well and a lot of schools are gettin g done in short periods of time.Whenever Mr harrison goes driving he gets a little lost so who ever goes to hold the torch must have a little patience and a bit of courage to listen to his old music from his radio!!!
The olympic torch is amazing
WOW! Mr Harrison you have been to so many schools which is so amazing.
I think your right Haleemah the olympic torch is going really well.
Mr Harrison how many schools have you already gone too?
How lovely to see the torch on the other side of the pond. I bet you got some funny looks at check inn with that in your bag!
i like how you made a torch.
Thanks Andrew is your school doing this if you are not then you can tell your teacher to do it.
This is really good because you can meat other people from other
school.
I wonder how many schools and buildings the olympic torch has got to
68 schools so far Laiba – lots more to do.
Dear Mr Harrison, thanks for calling at Greengates today and sorry I missed you, your children and the new car. How many schools have you been too so far? Did my children tell you any of our Olympic limericks?
Lovely to welcome Mr Harrison and the pupils from our Linking Schools partners at Miriam Lord. We are following your Olympic torch journey with interest. Look forward to seeing how your journey progresses. Well done!
Congrats Mr Harrison
What a wonderful idea of linking the schools and making new friends -how about visiting us at the future house, do we stand any chance- it will be lovely to have you here if at all possible. thanks (can u still remember me from Princeville?)
Of course I can remember you, will do my best to get down to Future House.
I have not gone on the Olympic Torch but i think it is really fun.
Nessfield are having an Olympic themed week – June 11th to June 15th. We would love to receive a visit from your torch team if it was at all possible.
Mr. Smith
Nessfield Primary School
I am sorry Mr Smith but I am out of school on those days, we will get to you though.
I wonder when the next time people are going to go on the Olympic
Torch and i hope i go on any of them.
Wow !! Year 4 ! Did you have fun? What did you do? Mr Harrison how many schools are left or have you done all of the schools?s
Its great to get other school involved in a project and it gives us a chance to know the schools in Bradford
I wish I could hokld the olypic torch it would be fantastic
I thinck the olympic torch is going good and we have done 68 school al ready
Thank you for coming to Shibden Head Primary School today with your Olympic Torch!
The Olympic torch has gone so well and I hope all the schools we have been are pleased.
What did you see when you were going to the schools.
I know loads of people like the olimpic tourch and even me i wish i holded the olimpic tourch.
I wonder how the fire comes out in light.
how far were the schools and did you have a good time
how far were the schools and did you have a good time
It was a brilliant adventure Hamad. We visited schools all over Bradford, some of them were quite a long way away.
Simply wonderful
THE OlympicS ARE GOOD I NO ALL REDY ABOUT IT FROM MY OLD SCHOOL CALLED MOUNT PELLON ITS A FAB!!! SCHOOL…………….
i go to clayton village primaray school and my name is maryam but mariam primaray school is my name and my sister woks and wethley primaray school !!!!!!!!
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We loved watching the Olympic torch video because it creates flashbacks to the memories of the Olympic torch relay.