Introducing the 1st AnnualSaxon Commonwealth Games

What is a Saxon?A member of the Germanic tribe that eventually

settled in current-day England in an area called Saxony.

They were known as the Anglo-Saxon tribe.

They established Great Britain, and the places they ruled were called the Commonwealth.

History Behind the Games The British Empire started an Olympic-type games for their Commonwealth

nations in the 1930s.

John Astley Cooper, creator the games, wanted to promote goodwill and understanding of the British Empire.

The emphasis of the the Commonwealth Games is mental and physical strength.

The 2014 Commonwealth Games were the most recent.

Games include: wrestling, weightlifting, water polo, rugby, handball, etc.

Bring it to South Salem High SchoolWe want to promote goodwill and understanding

of the AVID Program at South– similar to the Commonwealth Games.

And there’s nothing wrong with a little friendly competition.

Each Class Needs:A Team Name

A Team Photo Submitted to Gunter

This will be posted on the AVID website along with current competition totals.

Saxon Commonweath EventsCheer Competition

GPA

Overcoming Obstacles

Dance Video and Club 54

And more!

The WinnerBragging rights

A trophy

Event #1Immediately following the AVID Program picture, each class will

perform their AVID class cheer (approx. 30 seconds or less) in front of the other classes and a panel of three judges.

The judges will score each class on the following– creativity, enthusiasm, and unity.

Create an awesome cheer because the JUNIORS are going to win!!