The author Tom Palmer has been commissioned by the Rugby World Cup Organisers to write a chapter every day during the Tournament. Some children from Chase Bridge have been asked to comment on the story so far and come up with ideas for the next few chapters. They have also been researching the local area to keep Tom up to date with what is happening and any places of local interest he could include. We are giving him weekly updates via a video conferencing link, which is very exciting for the children involved.

Follow the story as it develops on the RWC website. The first 2 chapters will be on this blog site shortly. You will notice that Chase Bridge gets a mention in the story and the author has already included some of the ideas from our children.
To follow Tom’s story, please register at:
http://englandrugbyteachersresource.com

Chase Bridge perform at the London Eye

On Tuesday 15^th September 24 members of the Rugby World Cup Choir attended an international press release at the London eye.

The choir arrived just in time to see the Webb Ellis trophy placed on display. They were then in the spot light with a rehearsal of their take on World in Union.

Josi said ‘On the way to the London eye we saw the Webb Ellis Cup! It was huge. When looking at the eye we saw that 20 of the pods had been decorated with the flags of the countries competing. We then became really excited as it finally sunk in what we were going to do.’

After a ride on the eye, some refreshments and preparation time, 7.30pm had arrived. It was time for the choir to perform. They performed to a large crowd, which included the press, parents and international rugby players.

The children said ‘When it finally came to performance time, we were so excited. We had a large crowd and our parents were really proud. We meet some rugby players, including Jason Robinson. We got to ask them some questions and have photos taken with them. To sum it all up, we had a great night.’

        Chase Bridge Children on Song for Rugby World Cup

Chase Bridge children have written and recorded an inspirational song ‘Try!’ for the rugby world cup with ex-England international and world cup winner Will Greenwood and songwriter Marcel Pusey giving them some help. The children hope to raise money from the song to help the children’s rugby charity the Wooden Spoon. Chase Bridge School is next door to Twickenham Stadium and the rugby-mad children worked with Marcel to compose a song that celebrates rugby’s core values and inspires the England team this September.

The song called Try! was released on the 17th September 2015 and is available for viewing and download in support of the Wooden Spoon children’s rugby charity:

Youtube: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg0LuPItyEs

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/try!-single/id1038347001?app=music&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.co.uk/Try-Chase-Bridge-PrimarySchool/dp/B015546WPC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1442242014&sr=8- 1&keywords=try+chase+bridge

The children said, ‘I love our song!’; ‘I was really nervous when we started recording, but it was great hearing the song through the headphones’; ‘I hope lots of people download the song so we can help the Wooden Spoon.’

Headteacher Andrew King said, ‘The children have really enjoyed working on the song and creating their own dance moves for the video with the teachers.’

Songwriter Marcel Pusey said, ‘The children have had some great ideas. It has been a pleasure to work with them.’

Ex-England and Lions rugby world cup winner Will Greenwood said (in our video!), ‘England, Twickenham, 2015. This time it’s our year. Come on England!’

The Wooden Spoon is the UK’s leading grant-making charity dedicated to helping disadvantaged and disabled children and young people through rugby. They are one of the country’s largest funders of respite and medical treatment centres, sensory rooms, specialist playgrounds, sports activity areas and community based programmes in the UK. They are inspired by our rugby heritage and have been able to help over a million children and young people through life-changing projects since they were founded in 1983. The Wooden Spoon receives no Government funding and relies on the commitment and enthusiasm of volunteers based all over the country who raise money for their own community and fund projects and causes local to them.