b'At the start of the opening ceremony, theyFrench films. There should be a choir ready With the 2024 Paris Olympicsshould show some of the most famousto sing the French national anthem, because nearing, I would like to makemonuments of France. These could be theIve heard it and it sounds great. As a way some suggestions for the eventsEiffel Tower, Notre-Dame and the Louvre alongof announcing the countries that are to opening ceremony. Here are mywith structures like the cathedrals of Chartrescompete in the Olympics, each country can five suggestions: and Reims. This could be done so that allbring people to walk in so they can wave and the people watching can see the rich culture,say hello. The organisers could do Firstly, I think the ceremonyhistory, and geography of amazing France! other things because they have should begin with a hologram inlots of time, but these would be the middle of the stadium whichIn the middle of the ceremony the countrythe highlights. starts with a scene of Paris in thecould show its arts, with performers singing third century BC and slowly goessongs and acting scenes from famousVarinder Dhilon, Year 9through the years showing the development of Paris and how it looked in the past, until it arrivesThe Opening Ceremony could be started with a show that takes viewers at 2024 where the hologramthrough key moments in French history using visual projections and disappears. This first event willperformances to show the construction of iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel be an excellent nod to the citysTower. Performers could be dancing around an arch called the Arc de Triomphe, rich history and be a spectaclewith musicians performing on top of the Eiffel Tower, etc. By using these sites for the people in the stadium andas stages, the ceremony would look great watching at home. and so no one switches to a different My second suggestion wouldchannel. Frances sporting history needs include some of Pariss greatto be part of the show, from the Tour musical artists to performde France to the World Cup successes. live such as Aya Nakamura,This segment would bring many people Tiakola and Lyna Mahyem. Totogether, united through the world of sports.accompany that, a huge group ofWilliam Tran, Year 9THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTHdancers will perform in the middle creating shapes such as the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe and then end by creating theMy ideas for the 2024 Paris Olympics areFor the Paris 2024 Olympics I have a Olympics logo. to show the history of Paris by includingfew suggestions for what could be in the Thirdly, to create an unforgettablethe French Revolution in the theatricalOpening Ceremony. Firstly, for the Olympic moment there will be a sceneperformances using music tailored to thatbell, I reckon Kylian Mbapp should ring it. with a helicopter over the citytime as well as people wearing uniformNext, maybe they could have something to of Paris showing off the citysof the army. My next idea is to show thedo with the Tour de France since it is quite beautiful sights. After a while thegeography of France by including iconicfamous there. Maybe the cyclists could helicopter will land in the middlelandmarks such as the Eiffel Tower whichgo around the inside of the stadium a few of the stadium opening its doorscan be shown using a light show. Mytimes. Another suggestion I have is to show for the great athletes Tony Parker,next idea is to show the culture of Francehow the Eiffel Tower was built. Maybe they Zinedine Zidane and Kylianby showing its links to art, with peoplecould include the story of how the Tower Mbapp to begin the ceremonydressing up as French artists such aswas supposed to be knocked down after for the athletes to come out withClaude Monet. only a few years and Gustave Eiffel had to stop them. Perhaps also some history their flags continuing the OlympicNext I would show the technologicalof France, even Napoleon conquering! tradition. Furthermore, I wouldadvances of France by including VR toAnd maybe William of Normandy could be suggest that there is a hugeshow the stadium in 360 degrees toincluded. Maybe the stadium ground could fireworks show representing eachthose at home and use dazzling lightstart as a French flag and when Napoleon nation competing in the Gamesshows to show the technology of Paris.is conquering it changes to land with with their flags in the sky. ThisLinking to this, my final idea is that theysoldiers. Also, they could add a drone light will be great as it will show theshow the need to sustain the planet usingshow with flashing lights and surprise fans diversity of the Olympics whilstthe light show and make their equipmentwith unexpected guest appearances from also looking amazing. energy-efficient. renowned French celebrities, such as Zidane.Lastly, one way to end theAyaan Mahmood, Year 7 Omid Haidari, Year 7ceremony would be by using a flame machine to create huge flames spelling out Paris 2024 and then counting down to 1My ideas for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony include sharing the rich history of before a hologram of the EiffelFrance to the crowd of watchers, and having famous French athletes and actors to present Tower appears with fireworksit. These people could include Mbapp, Amlie Mauresmo and Jean-Louis Trintignant. Also, around it to mark the beginningI would want the Olympic emblem to gradually appear with the French flag colours. I would of the events. I hope you like mydo this with drones in the sky. Finally, I would have famous athletes from around the world suggestions. run a lap around the stadium whilst holding a torch to finish the ceremony.Matthew Fenwick, Year 9 Nicholas Da Silva Xavier Woods, Year 726'