On June 25^th children at Zouch Primary School Tidworth are taking part in the Get Fit Kids Programme designed to inspire children to take more exercise.

Pupils will be treated to a gymnastic display by a professional gymnast and will then learn a routine for which they are being sponsored by family and friends.   The school are donating their half of the sponsorship raised to Tidworth based charity Help for Heroes with the remaining half going to ‘Save the Children'.  Every child will receive a certificate.

PE Co-ordinator Nicola Williams is delighted with the idea of the event, which not only benefits the pupils but also has the added advantage of helping two charities, which the children can relate to.

The ‘Olympian Spirit' continues into the afternoon when the school will be holding their major summer fundraiser, this time to support their own school.

Under the theme of the Olympics, classes will perform arena events as well as enjoying all the normal fun and side-shows of a school fete.  From 3pm to 5.30pm local families and friends can share in one of the most popular events of the school year which is being supported by both the local military and businesses.

Acting Headteacher Pauleen Lawes commented: "I have been really impressed with the many offers of help and items donated for this years summer fundraiser.  Parents, friends, local businesses and the Tidworth Garrison have all rallied around to give us their support and prove that we are an important part of the local community."