It was my first year teaching in aspecial school and I wasn't sure what to expect at our school sports meeting. My students f a lot of challenges, from mind learning disabilities tocerebral palsy (脑瘫).
Mark was one of the latter. He had to get around in a wheelchair. But he always had a positive attitude and greeted everyone with a huge s .
His classmates loved him, especially Mike, Andy and Lucas, three boys who were good at sport. I knew Mark wanted tobe l them.
W track and field day came, Mike, Andy and Lucas placed well, giving the crowd something to cheer about. Mark sat on the sideline, cheering them on.
The final event of the day was the 400-metrc race. Everyone was invited to either walk or run. We watched as they took off. Mike, Andy and Lucas all wanted to p who the better athlete was.
But when the three reached thef line, they stopped and turned to look behind them. At the back of the crowd was Mark, he was alone on the track with over half the distance left.
Mike, Andy and Lucas looked at each other, and a s thought passed between them. Slowly they ran back towards their friend. They formed a circle around Mark and kept pace, cheering him on a he had done for them before.
In the end, the four crossed the finishing line together to the excited shouts of their teachers and classmates. Seeing the look on Marks face, I came to u what makes the Special Olympics so special. Everyone deserves their o time to shine.
