Games Legacy Showcase

Glasgow Schools’ Gold Medal Commonwealth Games Legacy Showcase In March 2013 GHA and Cube Housing Association pledged more than £55,000 to support school legacy projects as the city prepares for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

The main aim of the project was to inspire pupils to try a new sport or get involved in cultural activities. A raft of applications from primary, secondary and additional support for learning schools were received and in total, 32 projects were funded across the city with more than 10,000 children and young people benefiting as a result.

The celebration tomorrow, being held in one of the key venues for the 2014 Games, will include performances, presentations and a short market stall session to show-off all of the fantastic projects to be supported by this initiative.

The afternoon highlights include singing and dancing and a presentation on the amazing Glasgow schools’ baton relay that’s making its journey around Glasgow schools and nurseries and mirroring the Queen’s Baton across the Commonwealth.

Councillor Archie Graham, Executive Member for the Commonwealth Games, is opening the celebration at the Emirates and said: “We knew when we launched this Gold Medal programme that our young people would be very imaginative with their ideas to bid for funds and they came up trumps. This is legacy in action.

“I’m delighted that we are able to showcase some of these projects as we race towards the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.”

GHA Chair Gordon Sloan said: “We are delighted to have supported this programme. Sport is a great way to have fun and stay fit - and it’s also a great way to learn about other countries too.

“Every youngster, school or community group which has taken part in the programme deserve gold medals.”

Cube Chair Liz Ruine said: “The Gold Medal Programme has really encouraged youngsters from our communities to exercise and lead fitter and healthier lives.

“Hopefully the youngsters will be inspired to carry on with sport and to learn about new cultures for years to come.”