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“Excellent
presentations with very relevant
information on many different
aspects of the internet!”
Carol Hagerman (VP)
William G. Davis Senior PS,
Cambridge
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“That
was great! I really liked
your interactive approach
with the live music and acting.
It really worked for our grade
7/8 students.”
Nancy McKinnon, Teacher,
William G. Davis Public School,
Cambridge
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“Your
presentations have the wow
factor. You really captured
our K-5 students at Derrydown!”
Al Copeti (Teacher)
Derrydown School, Toronto
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“The
kids just loved your ‘Stand
Up For Respect’ presentation
and so did the teachers. Really
engaging. I hope you come
back soon.”
Dorothy Pienkow (Teacher)
& Alla Ostrovsky,
(Teaching Assistant) Derrydown
School, Toronto
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“That
was the best program I’ve
ever seen at our school! Bruce
Langford’s message about
respect was dead-on. The kids
got it!”
Diane Paget (Teacher
Librarian) Second Street Junior
Middle School, Toronto
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“The
students of all ages were
very engaged in the ‘Stand
Up Now’ Respect assemblies.
Bruce Langford’s positive
energy and movement really
grabbed the attention of our
students.”
Gord Carey (Itinerant
Behaviour Teacher) Second
Street Junior Middle School,
Toronto
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“Your
enthusiasm and interaction
with our students truly made
a difference and supported
our Project Respect. Excellent
presentations!”
Sandra Larosa (VP),
Valley Park Middle School,
Toronto
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“I
really liked the way you tied
the show into our Character
Education focus here at Copeland.
I also liked that you brought
music into it!”
Lynn Dirks (Principal)
Copeland PS, Brampton
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“I
thought Bruce Langford’s
parent program was really
good. It was interactive,
it had music and a lot of
parents found it very helpful.”
Paul Clark (Parent
Council) Sts. Peter and Paul
School, Mississauga
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“I
come from a culture where
all types of bullying are
common. Knowing how wrong
bullying is, Stand Up Now
is making a great difference
in delivering this message,
the delivery method is fun,
persuasive and caring. Thank
you Bruce for great assemblies
and great parent education
night.”
Husni Al Asbahi (School
Council Member, Parent Education
Committee)
Williamsburg PS, Kitchener
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“That
was fantastic! I was very
impressed. You totally engaged
the students! I loved your
format with the gr 7 &
8’s.”
Mary Salvarinas (Principal)
Coppard Glen Public School,
Markham
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“I
would recommend this performance
to any other interested schools.
Bruce Langford was fantastic
and he delivered dynamic,
energetic content which stimulated
the interest of our students
– even our intermediates!”
Ghada Sadaka (Vice
Principal) Brownridge Public
School, Thornhill
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“I
will recommend the Stand Up
Now assemblies to other schools!”
Ramon Andrade (Principal)
Beverley Acres Public School,
Richmond Hill
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“Bruce
Langford’s Cyberbullying
assemblies were fun, interactive
and informative. I would recommend
this for other schools!”
Rita Santo (Principal)
Santa Maria Catholic School,
Toronto
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“I
will recommend Bruce Langford’s
programs to colleagues!”
Dario Muzzatti (Principal)
St. Agnes Catholic School,
Brampton
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“Stand
Up Against Bullying was excellent.
Talk about differentiated
learning styles - every teacher
should do that!”
Marianne Prosyk (Teacher)
Earl Beatty P.S., Toronto
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“I
really liked the different
approach you took with the
three divisions. You were
diplomatic with the students
and taught them to act very
effectively in the role-plays.
You dealt with the issues
head on. The kids loved it
and so did I!”
Laurie Finn (Principal)
Sir Wilfred Laurier PS, Markham
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“Brilliant,
absolutely brilliant!”
Maxine Prizzon (Teacher)
Ridgewood P.S., Mississauga
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“I
thought the Stand Up Against
Bullying assemblies were very
relevant and right on for
our students! I was especially
pleased with the serious tone
of the intermediate assembly.”
Brenda John (Teacher)
Randall P.S., Markham
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“Bruce’s
assemblies were excellent
and age appropriate! Individual
students found relevancy in
the topic and were left with
thoughts to ponder.”
Angie Furlin (Principal)
Kleinburg P.S., Kleinburg
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“The
Stand Up Against Bullying
assemblies were really, really
good! The role-plays really
engaged the audience!”
Frank Thomson, (Occasional
Teacher) York Region DSB (Kleinburg
& Mt. Albert)
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“You
captured our grade 7,8 audience.
The role plays were excellent.
Thank you!”
Georgina (Gina) Christakis,
(VP) Kent SR PS, Toronto
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“It
was excellent, exciting, innovative
and informative. You really
engaged our children!”
Christine d’Aveninas,
(Teacher) Flemington PS, Toronto
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“The
kids loved it from the beginning
to end!”
Sarah McCartney, (Teacher)
Flemington PS, Toronto
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“Our
students were very engaged
during the performance and
our teachers were extremely
impressed with the messages
being conveyed to our students!”
Lyn Davy, (Principal)
Flemington PS, Toronto
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“Our
students were completely engaged
with the ‘Stand Up Now’
assemblies! Your words resonated
with the students, staff and
parents. Thank you.”
Rob Samson (Principal)
Father F.X. O’Reilly
Catholic School, Tottenham
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“Lots
of positive feedback from
the students and staff. Very
engaging!”
Kristen Phillips (Principal)
Brigadoon PS, Kitchener
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“Our
school had the opportunity
to participate in Bruce Langford’s
presentation about what we
can do about bullying and
how much it hurts people when
they are bullied. The messages
really got through to my children!”
Cathy Stewart (Gr
4 Teacher) Brigadoon PS, Kitchener
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“I
really liked how you geared
your messages to the different
divisions. The fact that you
brought in the faith element
meant a lot to us. The role-plays
by our own students and your
musical talent really made
the day!”
Jo Ann Giesler (VP)
Mother Teresa Catholic School,
Cambridge
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“Amazing
Assemblies! The scenarios
were very realistic to a school
environment.”
Trish Hammond (VP)
Stonehaven PS, Newmarket
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“The
assemblies were fantastic.
A very engaging way to deliver
the message!”
Chris Konrad (VP)
Hugh Beaton PS, Windsor
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“The
presentation at our school
was a great interactive way
to teach bullying prevention
and what it looks like. It
gave students a great visual
and understanding. The students
liked the technical take on
things ie; radio show. This
helped students’ engagement
throughout the show.”
Maria (Gina) Marro
(Child & Youth Worker)
Poplar Bank PS, Newmarket
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“It
was fantastic! Great feedback
from staff and students. Our
students were motivated to
be great listeners throughout
the presentation and to carry
the message forward.”
Lindsay MacKay, (Teacher)
University Heights PS London
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“Thank
you for engaging our students,
staff and parents in your
interactive message about
standing up against bullying!
Your practical advice can
be implemented immediately
and your message is memorable
because of your musical talent!”
Maria Fata (Principal)
Corpus Christi Catholic School,
Mississauga
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“Bruce
Langford’s ‘Respect’
program was well received
by the students. His poignant
message is one for all ages.”
Jennifer Scudamore
(Teacher) Valley Way PS, Niagara
Falls
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“Bruce’s
presentation is an interactive
mix of entertainment and information.
He gave our parents and students
some essential skills to deal
with bullying in everyday
places and in the often confusing
world of the web.”
Marisa Zammit, (Librarian)
Our Lady of Lourdes CS, Delaware
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“We
booked Stand Up Now productions
last year as part of our anti-bullying
initiative at our JK-4 school.
The presentations were thoroughly
enjoyed by all. The students
were extremely engaged in
the radio show format and
the staff were so impressed
that we also had the company
back this past September for
their Stand Up for Respect
presentation.”
Gail Blackman (Teacher
Librarian) Ross Doan PS, Richmond
Hill
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"The
assemblies were fantastic...."
Janice Morrison (VP)
South Plympton/Wyoming PS,
Wyoming
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"...I
was really impressed with
the amount of student interaction..."
Tessa Heffernan (Gr. 2 teacher)
Salem PS, Elora
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"...an
energetic, upbeat, yet serious
performance, packed with great
information. And the students
got the message!!!"
Lucia D'Arrisso
(Teacher-Librarian) St. Julia
Catholic School, Mississauga
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"...thank
you for your encouraging message
to our children ... I will
pass your name along to collegues."
Katherine Derma
(Acting V. P.) Willow Way
PS, Mississauga
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"I
was impressed with the research,
media links and preparation...
the best recommendation that
I can give is that I am looking
forward to having Mr. Langford
back in the fall."
Sarah Calvert
(Vice Principal) St. Rita
Catholic School, Brampton
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"...lively,
relevant, engaging, catching
the interest of the kids while
presenting a key message about
bullies..."
Sue Roszell (Principal)
Frontenac PS, Burlington
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"both
assemblies were just what
we were looking for... I'm
sure you will be called back
in the future."
Kristen Buckingham
(Teacher) Queen Elizabeth
Sr. PS, Mississauga
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"...the
topic of MSN and the internet
was especially interesting
to our students."
Lora McKeown
(Teacher-Librarian) Queen
of Heaven Catholic School,
Mississauga
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"...sent
powerful messages to all students
regarding the importance of
being respectful... Bruce's
ability to keep students focused,
participating and interested
resulted from his effective
delivery... I would highly
recommend Bruce's programs."
William Schuster
(Principal) St. Simon Stock
Catholic School, Mississauga
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"Inspirational
presentation! Really hit home
with the topic of bullying!"
Lana House (Teacher-Librarian)
St. Cecilia Catholic School,
Brampton
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"...rich
in content, research-based
and packaged in music that
makes it sizzle!"
Margaret Nimigan
(Principal) Tom Thomson PS,
Burlington
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"I
received only positive remarks
from every one I asked!"
Karen Franklin
- (Vice-Principal) Glenhaven
Sr. PS, Burlington
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"...messages
were motivational, meaningful
and reinforced the basics
of respectful behaviour and
anti-bullying strategies."
Jim F. Kemp (Principal)
Lockview PS, St. Catharines
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"...you
have successfully integrated
a critical social issue into
the arts in a natural way...that
makes kids want to listen
and dialogue."
Patti Jones (Principal)
Willow Glen PS, Mississauga
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"...upbeat,
interactive, and ties in with
today's social issues. The
follow-up activities and DVD's
help the students to continue
their focus on respect!"
Mary Lou Keyes
(Principal) Forest Park PS,
St. Thomas
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"You
nailed it! You've covered
all the key teaching techniques
in connecting with the students
on respect."
Sue Bandeen (Principal)
Ekcoe Central School, Glencoe
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"...amazing
performances ... both the
primary and junior shows were
outstanding....kept the children's
attention for the entire presentation."
Dave Maddocks
(Principal) Fessenden School,
Ancaster
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"...the
show is very well crafted,
the music upbeat and using
additional student performers,
Bruce coaches anti-bullying
strategies."
Eva Wilkie (Principal)
Madoc Drive PS, Brampton
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"...a
powerful message was presented
to our students about their
roles in bullying and bystander
behaviour ... students were
active participants and highly
engaged."
Joan Duckitt
(Principal) Sir Arthur Carty
Catholic School, London
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"I
appreciate the good foundation
you set....the enthusiasm
kept the students connected
to the message."
Rod Berg (Principal)
Holland Marsh District Christian
School, Newmarket
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"...a
hit with both the primary
and junior students at our
school. The students were
captivated by the upbeat energy,
high caliber and professional
manner of the presenter...
It was well worth the cost!"
Vee Hayward (Principal)
Graham Bell-Victoria School,
Brantford
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"I
have never seen an anti-bullying
program with so much variety,
energy and information....
Definitely worth the money!"
Steven Paas (Vice-Principal)
Osprey Woods PS & Plowman's
Park PS, Mississauga
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"I
know [our students] will come
away from the program with
many things to reflect on;
including their behaviour,
and how it affects others..."
Christa Ducharme
(Teacher) St. James Catholic
School, Seaforth
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"Your
follow-up package looks great
and very user friendly. One
of the best performances I've
seen!"
Mrs. Ellis (Teacher)
Otterville PS, Otterville
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"I
found Bruce Langford's style
and charisma lent itself to
an engaging and inviting atmosphere
for our grade 7 and 8 students..."
Todd Chisholm
(Teacher) St. James Catholic
School, Seaforth
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"I
was very much impressed with
the caliber, energy and insightfulness
of the performance."
Judy Kwasnica
(Teacher on Special Assignment)
Thames Valley District School
Board
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"Totally
Awesome! ....Super real-life
situations like MSN and how
to handle it. Really excellent."
Sharon Scheiding
(Occasional Teacher) Thames
Valley District School Board
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"...I
have to congratulate you both
on the absolutely fabulous
job you are doing...I am incredibly
impressed. WOW!!!!"
Ann Marie Croeze
(Parent) Adelaide-W.G. MacDonald,
Strathroy
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"You
certainly reached our audience
because you are truly passionate
about children..."
Priscilla Mochrie
(Vice-Principal) Adelaide
Hoodless School, Hamilton
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"Excellent
presentation and Resource
Package. Thanks Bruce - I'd
definitely recommend you to
other schools...."
Betty Steinbock
(Teacher) Pauline Johnson
School, Hamilton
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"upbeat,
enthusiastic... I would recommend
this production to any school!"
Terry Gallagher
(Principal) Grange School,
Ancaster
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"The
presentation was top-notch.
It certainly kept the interest
of the adults as well..."
Wendy Jackson
(Special Needs Teacher) Indian
Creek Road PS, Chatham
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"The
music, music video, and message
were sensational! Very professional!
Very sincere! Very inspiring!"
Bob Hutson (Teacher)
Zorra Highland Park PS, Embro
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"Awesome!
Your shows got to the heart
of what bullying is really
all about..."
Lisa VandenHaak
(Vice-Principal) Wellandport
Christian School, Wellandport
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"Keep
up the good work - we need
more people like yourself
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Pat Chershi (Volunteer)
Mooretown Courtright PS, Mooretown
(Near Sarnia)
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"definitely
recommend to other schools"
(Teachers) Mooretown
Courtright PS, Mooretown (Near
Sarnia)
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"....radio
show format captivates the
audiences' attention while
delivering a powerful message
about bullying...."
Michael Malek
(Vice-Principal) W. O. Mitchell
Elementary School, Ottawa
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"Right
from the opening of the open-line
show, the DJ captured the
audience with his authentic
radio studio format of children
and adults calling in ...."
Mary E. Tregunno
(Teacher) Castlefrank Elementary
School, Ottawa
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"The
children were mesmorized from
the moment it started. I will
be highly recommending this
presentation...."
Vicki Underwood
(Parent and Vice-Chair School
Council) Lorne Avenue PS,
London
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"Parents
were impressed with the message,
your energy and.... once again
thank you for your creative,
meaningful, and passionate
presentations...."
Linda Dineen
(Parent) Harris Heights PS,
Ingersoll
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"The
JK-5 show was so interactive
and so engaging that kids
were singing the songs at
recess ..."
Diane Herter
(Principal) Sparta PS, St.
Thomas
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"Thanks
for being a part of our mission
to help kids be the best they
can be..."
Jane Shewfelt
(Vice-Principal) Harris Heights
PS, Ingersoll
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"He
continuously repeated the
message of standing up against
bullying and that everyone
can make a difference by being
the one person that stands
up..."
Dave Westaway
(Principal) St. George's PS,
London
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"I
too was very impressed at
the high quality of the presentation.
It was professionally executed
and very meaningful for the
children..."
Bev Urquhart
(Principal) Westdale PS, London
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"If
you are looking for great
songs and ideas to improve
self respect and build self
esteem, Bruce has the goods!..."
Ron Van Belois
(Principal) Metcalfe Central
School, Strathroy
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"Using
music, lighting, and audience
participation to discuss bullying
prevention and support is
a great way to involve students
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Jeanette Johnston
(Principal) Ryerson PS, London
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"A
neat idea - pretending that
the kids are part of a live
radio audience ..."
Cheryl Peach
(Principal) Wingham PS, Wingham
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"Thank
you so much for the fabulous
performance....it far exceeded
my expectations"
Sheetal Whitehead (Teacher)
Westdale PS, London
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"The
length of the program was
ideal with follow-up activities
and a CD that could be used
in the classroom ..."
Linda De Vos
(Vice-Principal) Maple Lane/Elliot
Fairbairn PS, Tillsonburg
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"...original
songs and novel ideas to engage
students in an action packed
program ...."
Ray Hughes (Former Learning
Coordinator-Violence Prevention)
Thames Valley District School
Board, London
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“Our students were completely engaged
with the ‘Stand Up Now’
assemblies! Your words resonated with
the students, staff and parents. Thank
you.”
