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Greatness Games (July 2025)
Greatness Games (July 2025)
Less than two weeks later, upthegreatness were back in New Addington—this time to deliver a touch rugby tournament for Meridian High’s Year 8–10 students. Boys and girls of all playing abilities took part, guided by a dream team of coaches: three professional rugby players and an England Touch international. Across the day, students embraced not just the game but the values at its core—teamwork, discipline, respect, enjoyment, and resilience. What began as a tournament quickly became something more: a chance to break down barriers, build confidence, and create a real sense of belonging on and off the pitch.
Surprise Visit with the Benz Bros (July 2025)
Surprise Visit with the Benz Bros (July 2025)
After the success of our first visit in October, one request from the students stood out: “Can we please meet the twins?”
This term, we finally made it happen. Taking a break from their packed pre-season schedule, the twins spent an afternoon with the same workshop students—plus a few new faces. What followed was pure joy: a rounders and javelin PE session, a Nerf dart showdown (watch Toti’s vlog to discover who won), and plenty of laughter along the way.
The day closed on a more reflective note, as we supported students preparing for their English public speaking assessments. The twins shared invaluable insights from their own experiences speaking to the media as professional athletes, leaving students with practical tips and renewed confidence.
What Does Greatness Mean? workshop at Meridian High School (October 2024)
What Does Greatness Mean? workshop at Meridian High School (October 2024)
upthegreatness kicked off the new academic year with a successful delivery of our "What Does Greatness Mean?" workshop at Meridian High School in New Addington, engaging their KS4 students (Years 10 and 11). It was a privilege to work with such eager students who fully embraced the opportunity to get involved. To mark the occasion, we gifted the school a rugby ball signed by the Harlequins first-team squad, presented to the Assistant Headteacher, as seen above. GKNB.
"As a teacher, my favourite part of the session was when the students were asked if they believed they were great, to see so many of our students feel empowered to believe in themselves meant that for me the aim of the day was achieved." —Miss Wallace, Assistant Headteacher at Meridian High School
"As a teacher, my favourite part of the session was when the students were asked if they believed they were great, to see so many of our students feel empowered to believe in themselves meant that for me the aim of the day was achieved." —Miss Wallace, Assistant Headteacher at Meridian High School
CJ (Year 10) displayed his whiteboard, filled with words that define greatness for him, along with his own personal interpretation of what it means to be great.
CJ (Year 10) displayed his whiteboard, filled with words that define greatness for him, along with his own personal interpretation of what it means to be great.
Maddie (Year 11) in the middle of crafting her Commitment Statement
Maddie (Year 11) in the middle of crafting her Commitment Statement
Jonathan (Year 10) refining his Commitment Statement
Jonathan (Year 10) refining his Commitment Statement
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