Wednesday 15th November saw Great Athletes visit Milwards Primary School for an inspiring event with Commonwealth Games Gold medal-winning gymnast, Steve Frew, who brought energy, enthusiasm, and a wealth of experience to the pupils at Milwards. Fortune and Coates, a local estate agency based in Harlow, proudly sponsored the visit.
The day kicked off with a fun-filled fitness circuit, engaging students from Reception all the way to Year 6. The atmosphere in the school hall was electric as each class took turns tackling the exercises alongside their visiting gymnast, including spotty dogs, mountain climbers, push ups, and star jumps.
The camaraderie among the pupils beaming, each class cheered on the next, clapping and counting down the final seconds to push their peers to give it their all.
The circuit stations were replaced by gym mats, the event transitioning into an awe-inspiring assembly. Steve captivated the entire room, as he shared his sporting story from being a nervous 7-year-old competing in his first gymnastics event to becoming a Commonwealth Games Gold medallist. The pupils’ excitement soared through the assembly hall when Steve showed them a picture of himself as a child proudly holding his first medal, then showed the very same medal to the room.
This memorable event was made possible by the generous sponsorship of Fortune & Coates, The People’s Estate Agency, based in Harlow. The moment Great Athletes made contact with the agency, they enthusiastically jumped at the opportunity to support this event and contribute to the local community.
Beyond their sponsorship, Fortune & Coates made a £100 donation to Milwards Primary School to purchase new sports equipment, in line with Great Athletes’ mission to inspire every child to lead a more active, resilient, and healthy life.
In addition to their financial support, Great Athletes provided and displayed a banner at the school’s main entrance, showcasing Fortune & Coates’ commitment to the community. The school was thrilled not only by the sponsorship but also by the additional gesture of a £500 discount offered by Fortune & Coates to the parents of Milwards Primary School selling their homes.
The day was a resounding success, filled with fitness, inspiration, and community spirit. Milwards Primary School extended a warm thank you to Fortune & Coates for their incredible generosity and to Steve Frew for providing an unforgettable experience that will surely motivate the students for years to come.
If you’d like to learn more about sponsoring a local primary school’s Great Athletes visit, call James on 01223 792205 or email [email protected].