IT24 EC- PERSEVERANCE – Eddie the Eagle

Aims and skills targeted :

Be aware that the values promoted by sport ( and Olympic games) are every day values and should be the basis of relationships; Develop foreign language listening skills; Learn the importance of perseverance, sacrifice and engage.

The students saw the film !”Eddie the Eagle” .a biographical sports comedydrama film released in 2016, directed by Dexter Fletcher. The film tells the inspiring true story of Michael "Eddie" Edwards, a British skier who overcame numerous obstacles to compete in the 1988 Winter Olympics as a ski jumper. The values promoted in "Eddie the Eagle" include: Persistence and Determination: Eddie Edwards demonstrates unwavering determination and persistence in pursuing his dream of becoming an Olympic athlete, despite facing numerous obstacles along the way. He shows resilience and refuses to give up at any costs. Courage and Bravery: Eddie displays courage and bravery as he tackles the challenging sport of ski jumping. Despite the risks involved and the fear of failure, Eddie pushes himself beyond his limits in pursuit of his goals.Confidence: Eddie demonstrates the importance of self-confidence and belief in one's own potential, despite being repeatedly told that he doesn't have what it takes to become an Olympic athlete. Optimism and Positivity: Throughout his journey, Eddie maintains an optimistic and a positive attitude, even in the face of adversity. Celebrating differences: Eddie'  unconventional approach to ski jumping makes him stand out. The film highlights the importance of embracing differences, regardless of norms or expectations dictated by society. Overall, "Eddie the Eagle" is a heartwarming and uplifting film that celebrates the triumph of the human spirit and the power of perseverance, courage, and self-belief in overcoming obstacle and achieving one's dreams. It serves as a thorough conclusion to the students' Erasmus week, whose purpose was to focus on Olympic values.

Results : Students were able to understand the importance of Perseverance, often quoted as a value or life skill that helps  them  deal with the challenges that life can present . They learnt to Keep going, move forward, not to yield  to pressure and to overcome their difficulties.