A special mini Olympics event for youngsters from all of the region’s schools was organised by Falkirk Community Trust at Grangemouth Stadium in the June of that year. The schools chose countries to participate as in the event and pupils had the chance to enjoy a range of sports on the day including track and field events like the hurdles, javelin and high jump, as well as others such as hockey. Pupils paraded round the stadium ahead of the day’s events for an ‘opening ceremony’ which saw an Olympic torch brought into the arena. We took a look back into the Falkirk Herald archives and found these photographs from the day, taken by photographer Michael Gillen.
1. Falkirk primary schools' mini Olympics 2012
The mini Olympics for school pupils from across the district took place as London got ready to host the 2012 Olympics. Photo: Michael Gillen
2. Falkirk primary schools' mini Olympics 2012
The mini Olympics was held at Grangemouth Stadium in 2012. Photo: Michael Gillen
3. Falkirk primary schools' mini Olympics 2012
The event at Grangemouth Stadium was organised by the then Falkirk Community Trust. Photo: Michael Gillen
4. Falkirk primary schools' mini Olympics 2012
The 'Olympic torch' was carried around the stadium during the opening ceremony. Photo: Michael Gillen