Wimbledon: Primary School Assembly

Get ready for the “Summer of Sport” with this exciting primary school assembly presentation. Dedicated to Wimbledon, the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world, this resource covers everything from its historic traditions to the quirky “stars” behind the scenes.

This 11-page presentation brings the magic of SW19 to your school hall:

• The Grass Court Secret: Explains why Wimbledon is unique as the only Grand Slam played on natural grass. Includes the fun fact that the grass is cut to exactly 8mm long—not a millimeter more!
• The “All White” Rule: Tells the story of the strict dress code and the funny moment when Roger Federer had to change his shoes because they had orange soles.
• Strawberries and Cream: Features amazing stats, like the fact that fans eat 23 tonnes of strawberries—the weight of four African elephants!
• Rufus the Hawk: Introduces the tournament’s most unusual employee, a Harris Hawk who flies over the grounds to keep pigeons away.
• Ball Boys & Girls (BBGs): Showcases the hard work of the 250 school children who must pass a “standing still” test for three minutes to qualify.
• Wimbledon by the Numbers: Highlights record-breaking serves (up to 147 mph) and the legends of the game, including Serena Williams and Roger Federer.
• Life Lessons from the Court: Concludes with a look at what tennis teaches us about focus, resilience, and practice.

• Highly Engaging: Uses “gross and great” facts (like the weight of the strawberries) to keep primary-aged children hooked.
• Curriculum Links: Supports PE (sportsmanship), PSHE (resilience), and Geography (London landmarks).
• Inspiring Role Models: Highlights the dedication and training required to become a champion or a ball boy/girl.
• Ready-to-Use: A professional, visually bright “plug-and-play” resource that captures the excitement of the British summer.

Download this primary school assembly today and serve up a winning presentation for your students!