Just got back to the classroom after an inspirational and funny presentation by Nick Vujicic. All middle school and high school students were able to hear Nick speak. Our dyad ended up having front row seats-we were seating on the floor (with the rest of the MS students) and wear right up at the front. I didn't realize that he was going to speak on top of two tables. After deciding to sit on the floor with my students, I was surprised by having such a fantastic view.
Nick is a fantastic speaker and the entire audience was riveted by his message. What amazed me was that it was completely silent in the gymnasium at times. No one made a sound at times and there were at least 1300 people present (by my estimation).
I scrapped my Beijing Power Point presentation at the moment because I though reflecting on Nick's presentation was more important. All of my students are writing about the presentation at the moment or are writing to Nick (the latter being their suggestion).
The main point of the speech was to never give up hope, keep trying and that everyone is loved. You don't have to change to be loved. If only one person present is changed today, Nick was successful. I imagine, though, that quite a few people have been changed by what they heard today.
I am thankful to have been there.
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