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TEACHER QUOTATIONS Banff Academy “Excellent
presentation with a clear message, very enjoyable fresh way of putting
across an anti- drugs message, really good fun.” “Not
sure what to expect, but was very pleasantly surprised, what better way
to learn – fun! David’s enthusiasm & rapport with his audience
– 1st Class – teachers & student participation
100%.” “Highly
organised – pre info was excellent – easy to follow – no stone
unturned! Absolutely brilliant – “Very
effective – kept pupil’s attention throughout.” Fraserburgh
Academy “Excellent
organisation, punctuality, duration & professionalism, good
communication prior to event too. Even better than expected, hugely
enjoyable, professional and a message too, anti-drugs message and
positive thinking = huge part of PSE, pupil’s response confirmed this.
Good to have a presenter external to school – more street cred than
teachers. We thought it was excellent, appreciated the interactive
nature of the show and seeing the pupils response, David commanded the
pupil’s attention 100% of the time, what energy and enthusiasm, would
definitely recommend and want him to return.”
Peterhead Academy “Like
the short competitions, David really knows how to keep the kids involved
– not one boring moment. Very interactive, great fun, even the message
was interactive, good messages on other issues like bullying &
litter which are being addressed at present. Very suitable for target
audience, David knows how to speak to kids of this age group; can get
them high but can also bring them down! The students listened
attentively; suspect they will be talking of this for some time, would
unreservedly recommend and would like him to return.” “Best
presentation I have ever been at in school.”
Peterhead Academy “Excellent,
of a very high standard of delivery, kept pupils attention &
interest, related well to them, they were enthusiastic and involved.” “Wasn’t
sure what to expect, but was an excellent afternoon, message was very
clear, kids listened and were “Very
clear and great rapport with the pupils, perfect, I had no idea about
Natural High, therefore the concert was a very pleasant surprise. “Was
more “poppy” than expected, definitely kept the pupils attention,
unlike many other similar shows!! “I
am never sure about younger kids as they are at different stages of
awareness, understanding & experience of the world of drugs, but I
think this show addressed the message clearly and simply in a fun way
that got through to the kids well. Pupils seemed to feel involved from
the beginning and David managed to get them to focus well on the
messages. Thank You.” Ullapool High School “Teachers
& students thought it was excellent, David kept the audience
going.” “Really
good way of getting message across, pupil participation was excellent,
very interesting for this age “Having
seen the show before, I expected it to be well received by our pupils,
several departments in school touch on these topics but a performance
like this puts a different perspective on the issues. The pitch was just
right and the teachers were suitably impressed with the techniques David
used to hold his audience, students thought it was cool & great!” Turriff
Academy “The
Natural High Programme was better than I expected it would be,
complementing PHSE & Citizenship very much, from my subjects (Modern
Studies) it hits various areas of the curriculum, citizenship, you &
the law, pressure group activities – all covered in S1/2 at the moment
studying pressure groups. Teachers & students thought it was
excellent, fun exciting & interesting.” Turriff Academy “It
was better than I could have imagined, very strong positive message,
excellent, pupils were involved throughout.” “The
whole presentation was excellent, David absolutely brilliant with
children, beyond our expectations. I really didn’t “A
very similar message from David to the ones given during PSE and school
assembles especially in the areas of “Excellent
audience participation, perfect timing/duration, well pitched. Pupils
were very attentive – excellent presentation, “Much
better than expected, the teachers thought it was very professional,
message delivered in a fun way, relevant to students age, engaged the
children’s attention all the time. The children really enjoyed this
experience, getting involved and feeling good.” Middlefield
Primary School “Observed
audience and pitched performance at the right level, active
participation by audience aids retention of the facts. All staff thought
the presentation was excellent, good mix of music and activities. Brill!
was the word used by the students, very enthusiastic, can we keep
him?” Hazelwood School “Entertaining
and informative, students seemed engaged and active.” Smithfield
Primary “Appropriate
for the age group with regard to drugs, the children enjoyed the
presentation and David had an excellent mix of activities.” Hazelwood
Special School “The
best presentation I have seen! Children really enjoyed it & clearly
took on board David’s message. Great response from pupils and staff,
we need more people like David to really reach our pupils.
Teachers thought it was an absolutely superb performance – David
related so well to the pupils. Students thought it was fantastic &
cool.” Hanover Street Primary School “Just
brilliant – excellent - related well to audience. A+ from the teachers
& A++ from the students! “Very
informative, a good starting point for taking about drug facts. Children
really enjoyed the concert. “Excellent
they obviously enjoyed themselves & listened.” Portlethen
Academy “Much
better than I expected – excited the pupils but maintained control and
calmed them at the end. In first year drugs message is quite general and
we encourage them to become involved in as many extra curricular
activities. This had carefully targeted, audience participation, even
those teachers who were sceptical or nervous before hand became involved
and the students seemed to love it!”
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