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Ruta Meilutyte: It's good to be back at college
– Ruta Meilutyte, Gold MedallistIt’s good to get back into my routine at school and inthe pool. It is the same as it was before the Olympics – I still have to be at training by 5.30 a.m., go to lessons, do more training after school and then get my homework done just like everyone else. It definitely helps me keep my feet on the ground.
I want to do my best whether it’s in the pool or in the classroom and I’m always looking ahead to the next goal. To do that I have to focus, knuckle down and work as hard as I possibly can in all areas of my life
Plymouth College Headmaster praises Olympians
– Plymouth College Headmaster, Dr Simon Wormleighton.Representing four different nations, Ruta, Tom, Jade and Jamila truly reflect the increasingly international character of Plymouth College.
They have brought glory to their own countries as well as to Plymouth and the school.
They are an inspiration to a generation of young people around the world and have demonstrated that with hard work and commitment dreams can be achieved.
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Stars of London 2012 return to Plymouth College
Four Olympians who competed at this summer's games have returned back to college ahead of the welcome home parade
Read the full storyGolden doors to celebrate the four Olympians at Plymouth College
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Back to school before the big welcome home parade
Olympic and Paralympic stars return to Plymouth College
Route of the Plymouth parade
Thousands of people are expected to line the streets of Plymouth today to see the city's Olympic and Paralympic heroes.
Tom Daley and Ruta Meilutye will be among the stars as they board an open-top bus parade through the city, followed by a stage event in the centre.
The bus parade starts from Plymouth College at around 5.15pm
Plymouth celebrates its Olympic and Paralympic stars
A proud Plymouth celebrates its London 2012 athletes and Games Makers today in it's homecoming celebrations.
Golden boy Tom Daley and 15-year-old swimmer Ruta Meilutye will be among the Olympic and Paralympics stars as they board an open-top bus parade through the city, followed by a stage event in the centre.
Thousands are expected to line the streets. Games Makeres will also join in the celebrations, which end with a reception by the Lord Mayor of Bristol. The bus parade starts from Plymouth College at around 5.15pm.
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