OLYMPIC visitors have been inspiring pupils at a Weymouth Primary School.

Pupils at St Nicholas and St Laurence Primary School enjoyed a visit from Olympic champion Larry Achike as well as an assembly hosted by Olympic ambassador Cordie Tett.

Both visits allowed children to embrace Olympic values ahead of the coming Games.

The school raised more than £1,000 thanks to triple jumper Mr Achike as part of a Team Superschools challenge to visit 2,012 schools before the opening ceremony of the Olympics.

Each pupil tested their skill at triple jumping after a warm-up with Mr Achike who will attempt to beat a personal best of 17.30m in the coming Games.

He said: “We aim to inspire the kids to get involved in sport.

“I’m especially excited about the Games this year because it’s being held at home so it’s good to promote it.”

Mr Achike has competed in every major championship since 1994, winning Gold at the Commonwealth Games in 1998.

Retired headteacher Cordie Tett, 60, hosted an assembly for the whole school where she explained her role as one of Weymouth and Portland Olympic ambassadors.

Mrs Tett said: “When I was asked to do an assembly I jumped at the chance because the young have an open mind and are ready and eager for fun and information.

“Being an ambassador for the Olympic Games is a way of welcoming the world into our community for a short time for a special event.

“I wanted the children to be aware of what we are doing and why.”

Deputy headteacher Jay Rangdale said: “I think Cordie has such enthusiasm, it is just what we needed to get the Olympics started.”

Deputy headteacher Jay Rangdale said: “This is an incredible opportunity for the children.

“This should be the most important and memorable thing that happens to them during their time at school, and myself and all the staff at St Nick’s are determined to make that happen.”

Challenges to earn wristbands

THERE is a variety of Olympic activity planned at St Nicholas and St Laurence Primary School in Weymouth.

The Team Dorset Challenge will allow pupils to earn wrist bands in the colours of the Olympic rings by setting a variety of different challenges.

The Jurassic Coastin’ Van will visit to inform pupils that without the Jurassic Coast there would be no venue for the sailing events.

Youth sport ambassadors at the school will be taking part in workshops at Wey Valley School to learn skills on hosting a special Olympic School Games Sports Day.

The ambassadors will then hold the sports day for pupils in Key Stage Two.

Pupils will be also take part in Inter-Schools Torch Relay and Year four classes in the Moving Tides Procession.