Dear Absolute,
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for the wonderful presentation yesterday. The students, from Grades Seven to Twelve were fully engaged in the presentation. The students enjoyed the humorous, fast-paced nature of the show and the variety of the presentation styles. You delivered a very positive message about self-esteem, acceptance and hope without talking down to the students or making them feel as though they were being lectured to by adults. If anything, the presentation could have been longer because of the high enjoyment level of the students.
I was also very impressed by the Absolute team members. As Absolute was setting up, several students wandered into the gym. Despite their numerous set-up tasks, Absolute members took the time to talk with the students and make them feel very welcome. Similarly, after the show, the Absolute team and the band, Rides Again, spoke with students, took lots of photos and were extremely friendly and approachable. Several of our students, who are usually the first ones out the door, were the last ones to leave at this assembly. The Absolute member and Rides Again band spoke to the students at their level and really listened to them. Several members spoke one on one to a number of students which, as a teacher, is wonderful to see as it is very important for teens to make personal connections with adults in a positive manner. Not only did Absolute put on a fantastic show, but spent the extra time to show the students that Absolute really cared by spending that extra personal time before and after the show.
Please thank the Absolute team on behalf of our school for their commitment to youth.
Sincerely,
Ellen Hinan
Lakefeild Equity and Diversity
Lakefeild District Secondary School
Tel: (705) 652 3333
Fax: (705) 652 3340
Intermediate School
Tel: (705) 652 3001
Fax: (705) 652 1758
Postal Bag 1600
71 Bridge Street
Lakefeild, ON
K0L 2H0
