March 3, 2014
Two excellent student presentations today, and one of which was attended by Calgary’s Finest (Calgary Police). This evening, your parent turnout and support was amazing! In-Tune and engaged parents. Thank You to the Officer who attended again this evening, and for your support! Before I left, the Principal asked “So, when should we have you back?” That question contributes to the day being a success!
February 28, 2014
Timbits in hand, I returned this afternoon to meet with 20 students (one month since I first visited Westmount). Reason: They just wanted to ask more questions. They left their school dance to spend 50min with me in an informal Q&A. I will be happy to return again next school year when back in Calgary.
February 28, 2014
This morning I returned to Senator Patrick Burns. What a GREAT welcome back from the students (and thanks to the parents who attended during the day). Just over a year since my fist visit – and my largest parent turnout to-date. Two great audiences today.
February 27, 2014
Today I reached my 150,000th student spoken to. To commemorate, I had all the grade 4/5/6s sign two blister boards for me. I will take a photo and post it soon. It was a humbling experience for me – for I never thought (initially) that my journey would take me to this milestone. My eyes are now set on 200k!! A great day today and this evening with parents. Thank You to the staff and community for having me return and speak again.
February 26, 2014
This afternoon – I spoke to the students at Nickle School in Calgary. Two large audiences and both very attentive. Extra Q&A after the school bell rang, for Grade 8/9 students who wanted more questions answered. This evening the parent support was awesome, along with the return of many teachers also! An excellent showing – and community support!
“Thank you Paul for a wonderful presentation tonight at Nickle School! My mind is whirling with all the information but I have a great feeling of what more I can do to help my children use technology in the “good” way it was meant for and how I can be a powerful model and authority to guide them (and me) along the way. ” – Mother, Nickle School
The school just emailed me these comments.
From a couple of grade eights:
“That was the most I’ve ever paid attention during an assembly”
“Yeah, me too”
“I usually just dose off during assemblies, but I totally paid attention…”
February 26, 2014
This morning, I had the pleasure of speaking to youth at the Social Justice Conference in NW Calgary. The reception was outstanding. Students who remembered me from speaking at their school TWO YEARS ago! These students were leaders from schools all around Calgary – over 1000 in attendance. Thank You for the honour of speaking to such a great group of kids!
One of my attendees snapped this photo
February 25, 2014
When the Assistant Principal approaches me and states: The grade 9 students said “It was the BEST presentation they had every seen” – that’s rewarding. They came into the presentation with the “I already know this stuff” approached. I am glad I was able to give them more of what they “thought” they knew. Thank You to the parents – and other school Principals who attended my session this evening
February 24, 2014
A great start to my 11 days in Calgary at St Josephs. The students had great questions and the parents showed great support (more than expected). Minus 20 degree temperatures did not stop the parent of this community to spend 100+ minutes with me. Thank You!
Calgary Police – Thank You to the officer who identified himself this evening to me, and taking in the session
February 23, 2014
Calgary – I am looking forward to my return! 27 presentations over 11 days, and MAYBE one day of mountain watching.
February 21, 2014
THREE fast-paced sessions this morning, with immediate impact. Grade 9, 10, then 11. When teachers walk up to me and tell me what their classes were doing after leaving my session – it’s a GREAT feeling!