A SCHOOL with high hopes of getting involved in the Commonwealth Games has welcomed the host city’s council leader.
Princethorpe College hosted Coun Ian Ward from Birmingham City Council for a tour and a discussion about how the school may support and get involved with the tournament, which takes place in Birmingham in 2022.
Coun Ward was shown around the school, grounds, and sporting facilities – including the Sports Centre, Orchard, all-weather sports surface and Rugby pitches – which the college hopes visiting teams could use as training facilities.
Headmaster Ed Hester said:
“The Birmingham Commonwealth Games in 2022 is the country’s biggest sporting event since London 2012 and it is happening on our doorstep. It’s a fantastic opportunity for Princethorpe to get involved and showcase our brilliant facilities, grounds and hospitality.
“I’m grateful to Ian Ward for taking time out of his busy schedule to come and see what Princethorpe has to offer. We think Princethorpe could potentially offer a wonderful experience to visiting athletes to train, but it’s also a once-in-generation opportunity for the college to be involved in such a high-profile sports event.
“We’re very proud of sport at Princethorpe and if the college can be involved with the Commonwealth Games, we would welcome the opportunity.”
Coun Ward said: “I’ve had a fantastic visit to Princethorpe College and it’s great that the school is taking the initiative and wanting to get involved with the Commonwealth Games.
“Princethorpe College clearly has a great sporting heritage and sport is at the centre of school life for staff and pupils.
“They have some wonderful facilities and beautiful grounds and I’m sure visiting teams would be very impressed to visit here as part of their Commonwealth Games experience.
“I am very keen that the Commonwealth Games benefits not just Birmingham, but the wider West Midlands region, and I’m very grateful that so many of the regions’ schools are starting to engage and get excited about the games.”
