Gladiator Steel visits Buckingham Primary School

Steel, real name Zack George, runs a project called Zactiv, which aims to help children live a healthy lifestyle, along with motivating and inspiring them, and most importantly building their confidence and happiness.

Children from the age of 4 to 11 were delighted to listen to his session, before meeting him individually for photos, autographs and more questions. One teacher said how impressed she was with how he even managed to keep the youngest children’s attention for a full hour, and how happy they all now were to be drinking water and practicing his relaxation techniques. It’s amazing how children will listen to the words of a Gladiator!

Assistant headteacher Kelly Brookes said, “From the moment we shared that Steel was visiting us, the children were counting down the days. He is a truely inspirational athlete. He shared experiences from his past and explained how his past gave him the determination to follow his dreams. His kindness and honesty shone through and the children were hooked on every word he said. It was amazing to see their faces light up as he told his story and impressed them with his hand stand walking. The children were thrilled to pose for photos and ask questions. It was a day they will never forget!”

You can see Steel in the second series of Gladiators currently airing on BBC1 on Saturdays.