Pupils attending the Centenary Square EiC Week launch event received a McDonald’s Happy Meal and then had the opportunity to take part in a range of activities, including looking at a hot air balloon, talking to the World Hot Air Ballooning Champion and meeting representatives from the Royal Navy.

At 2pm 1000 balloons were released, each with a label containing information about EiC and with a drawing or sentence from a pupil at the event, explaining how Learning Mentors had supported them.

Thanks must go to everyone who supported this event; most particularly Richard Riley from Small Heath School who was instrumental in the organisation of events; Andy Moss and Hodge Hill School Band who provided fantastic music for the afternoon and npower, Virgin, Big W and the Royal Navy for their sponsorship of events.