ABSOLUTE rocks!!
We at Ballenas were most fortunate to have ABSOLUTE perform for our entire school (1,000 students) in each of the past two years. The combination of pulsating music, powerful personal testimonies and thought provoking statistics of a world in need, combine for an outstanding, memory-making presentation. Two students from Ballenas accepted the challenge to work towards the eradication of world poverty as Holiday Heroes in 2005 … this year 23 students and adults from Ballenas will be Holiday Heroes!
This concert, held in mid-April was truly the highlight of our school year. The ABSOLUTE staff through their skillfully choreographed presentation, challenged our students to make sound, value-based decisions on several contemporary and relevant teen issues such as self-esteem, bullying, substance use/abuse and teen attitude towards sex and STD’s. Our students were fully engaged for the entire concert and a couple of lucky ones had the opportunity to participate in a most humorous dance routine. AT the concert’s end, students flocked to the information table to speak with ABSOLUTE staff about becoming Holiday Heroes for 2007. I have, subsequently been engulfed by students coming to my office asking for application forms for Hero Holiday 2007 - so far eighteen students (and counting) are planning on spending part of their July, 2007 in the Dominican Republic! Are we excited???
In conclusion, I cannot recommend ABSOLUTE highly enough. Sincerest congratulations and appreciation for a job WELL DONE!
Sincerely,
Bill Rawlins
Principal
Ballenas Secondary School
Box 1570, 135 N. Pym
Parksville, B.C. V9P 2H4
Telephone (205) 248 5721
Fax (250) 954 1531