SIXTY five children from St Peter’s School had the wonderful opportunity to participate in the opening ceremony of the World Lacrosse Championships, opened by Princess Anne at the Surrey Sports Park on July 12.

The children ran into the stadium waving international flags and formed a tunnel to welcome the 25 teams from around the world.

After the parade the children joined Farnham Rock Choir to perform a dance to the ELO song All around the World. The song boomed out across the stadium while the 1,500-plus crowd in the spectators’ stand cheered.

Emma Dawson, sports leader at St Peter’s said: “It was like being part of a mini- Olympics! The children were so excited to see teams from all around the globe.

“As well as being totally absorbed as stars for the day, the children experienced being part of an international event alongside people from all over the world.

“They also heard the judges and lacrosse officials swear their oaths to host a fair tournament and stood to sing the national anthem - what better way to feel part of a British and global community!”

St Peter’s was invited to take part because of its commitment to the Daily Mile as well as its participation in some lacrosse workshops earlier in the year.

Once the performance was over the children watched the opening match England v Wales, which England won 12-6. The whole ceremony was streamed live and is on Youtube.