Soren Bennick's The Power of One™
Testimonials
United States
United Kingdom
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United States Testimonials
New York City
Our K-8 students were totally engaged by the sincerity of the performers and the reality of the skits in the Power of One. The show is highly recommended.
Stu Raphael
P.S./I.S. 266
Bellerose, Queens, New York
The best thing about the Power of One is that it involved children directly in the performances which meant that they really paid attention and learned. Great use of music, good physical action, and just well presented all the way round!
Eileen Reiter, Principal
P.S. 112 Jose C Barbosa School
New York, New York
The Power of One anti-bullying show was performed at our school and both teachers and staff enjoyed it. It was entertaining, energetic, and extremely compelling in it's presentation, the Power of One was direct and specific in informing children about bullying. The message of not being a bystander, of taking action in the face of bullying, and of being pro-active in building a respectful and friendly school environment was loud and clear.
Zenja Murrell
P.S. 125 Ralph Bunche School
New York, New York
Our students are still talking about the show, and they were all proud to sign pledge board. The actors were very engaging and kids loved them!
Eleanor Tamigi
P.S. 214
Bronx, New York
Our students received the message and were pleased to sign the pledge board. We would recommend this show to any school.
Eileen Gross, Assembly Coordinator
P.S. 154 Jonathan D Hyatt School
Bronx, New York
The "Power of One" anti-bullying show was effectual in reaching our students...in all grades, as it provided a visual on the negative effects on bullying. In addition, the students were able to obtain a better understanding of the different aspect of bullying. The feedback from both the students and staff, "the presentation was not only effective but also enjoyable".
Tomas DeGrazia & Lisa irvine
P.S. 66 School of Higher Expectations
Bronx, New York
The show was excellent, and we were very pleased and impressed. The Power of One covered all of the important issues associated with bullying, used proper technical language, and provided a strong base for future programming and character education. I would not hesitate to recommend the Power of One to any school looking at doing work in this area.”
Jo-Anne Rella
Our Lady of Hope School
Middle Village, NY 11379
The students at our school, in all grades, are still talking about the Power of One. It struck a note with everyone and had a positive impact. We used the pledge board and had the entire school sign it. This was a very worth-while initiative!
Justine Bono, Guidance Counselor
P.S. 139 Rego Park School
Rego Park, New York
Our children loved the Power of One and our teachers have found it helpful in solving bullying issues. The show was also great because it helped our upper grades realized that sometimes, poorly-worded text messages can be really hurtful. We will be bringing the show back for next year!
Janine Savastano, Guidance
P.S. 123
South Ozone Park, New York
NEW YORK CITY - Suffolk County
"The Power of One was an amazing, powerful performance!"
Whitney Reyes, Principal
Deauville Gardens ES, Copiague, NY
NEW YORK CITY - Queens
"I was so impressed, entertained and moved by the presentation. The Power of One was really effective!"
June Peralta, Reading Teacher,
PS 215, Lucretia Mott School, Far Rockaway, NY
NEW YORK - Brooklyn
"The Power of One was a wonderful beginning to our anti-bullying program. The children really focused on the topic and its importance, and they're now mentioning bullying - and some of the key words from the show - in their hallway conversations."
Annmarie Mcleoud, Librarian
The Crispus Attucks School,
Brooklyn, NY
NEW YORK - Manhattan
"The Power of One was well received by our students and it was a great way to close Anti Bullying Week!"
Milagros Rodriguez (Millie), Prevention Co-Ordinator
PS 126 Jacob August Riis School, New York, NY
NEW YORK - Nassau County
"The POWER OF ONE, was just what we were looking for to support the work we do with empowering the bystander (we call them upstanders) in our schools in Oceanside. The two performers did a marvelous job supporting our message about kind and caring schools."
Karen Siris, Principal
9-E W.S. Boardman ES
New York, NY
Newark
"We very much enjoyed the Power of One. It was a great show and delivered an imporant message."
Phyllis Lakin, Psychologist
The Craig School
Mountain Lakes, NJ
February 9, 2011
"The performers did a wonderful job. We received very positive feedback from both teachers and students. The message was clear, simple and well received by the students. "
Janice Bailey
Pines Lake ES
Wayne, NJ
March 1, 2011
"The performers did a wonderful job. We received very positive feedback from both teachers and students. The message was clear, simple and well received by the students."
Janice Bailey
Pines Lake ES
Wayne, NJ
March 1, 2011
The Power of One assembly was a great way for our students to see how everything that they had been learning in terms of teasing and bullying were not just issues in our school, district, or state, but those of children throughout the world. Your performers did a great job of interacting with the students, and providing some humor to the program, while still reminding students how serious the issue was. The students signed the oath poster, and it now sits proudly in the front hall of our elementary school. This was definitely one of the most valuable assemblies we have had this year.
Scott Wolfe, Principal
South Mountain Elementary School, Milburn
The Power of One was wonderful. The students enjoyed the show and the impact of the performance continued long afterwards. There was a lot of discussion in the halls and classes after the show identifying bullying behaviour. The Pledge Poster was really helpful in promoting awareness and constructive dialogue about the bullying issue.
Karen Sullivan
Watchung Elementary School, Montclair
"The Power of One provided a great overview of the bullying process that fit well with our current programming. It was specific in the right places, direct in its messaging, and entertaining for all grades. Definitely worth having."
"The students at our school, in all grades, are still talking about the Power of One. It struck a note with everyone and had a positive impact. We used the pledge board and had the entire school sign it. This was a very worth-while initiative!"
Alan Johnson, Principal
Grover Cleveland Elementary School, Rahway
Denver
"Our staff and students were very motivated by the Power of One. The show had a very positive influence. And we loved the audience participation!"
Jan Altevogt, Assistant Principal
St. Thomas More Parish School, Centennial
First and foremost, I would like to say that THE POWER OF ONE assembly was by far the best assembly we have had at our school in quite some time. Emory and Gina could not have been more energetic, engaging, or fun!! Our students LOVED both shows. Teachers are very impressed with just how much their students got from the 40 minute show. Thank you so much for making this program available to our students! ... I also have some hand written stories by first graders that I would love to share with you. If you wouldn't mind sending me your mailing address, I will get these to you as soon as possible. You will be touched by how first graders take in the info from the show. Too CUTE!
Lisa McElyea, Health & Safety Coordinator
Bear Canyon Elementary School, Highlands Ranch
The Power of One provided a great overview of the bullying process that fit well with our current programming. It was specific in the right places, direct in its messaging, and entertaining for all grades. I really appreciated how the message of the Power of One aligned so much with what we say each day about bullying! Definitely worth having.
Kay Collins, Principal
South Elementary School, Brighton
Recently our school had the Power of One production come to us in Fort Collins, CO. The actors were Emery and Gina out of Denver. I just wanted to say what a fabulous job they did presenting. Not only was the information completely pertinent, but the audience participation was just enough to keep everyone interested without losing them. Emery & Gina were wonderful in how they engaged the students as well as how they managed them as well, which can always be a challenge. I will recommend this presentation to other schools as I thought it tapped into our school beliefs perfectly!
Janie Wald, MA, Counselor
Bacon Elementary, Fort Collins
The Power of One was just what we needed! Students were shown roles of the bully, the target, and the bystander, types of bullying, and the directive to let someone know that bullying is happening. The assemblies at the primary and intermediate levels were very appropriate. I would highly recommend this assembly!
Keith Liddle
Keith Liddle, Principal
Centennial Elementary, Firestone
The show went well and that it was very nice. Glad it held the children's attention and enjoyed the bystander scene.The Power of One anti-bullying show was performed at our school to get reviews from the teaching staff and from the students., Entertaining and extremely compelling. The Power of One was direct and specific in informing children about bullying. The message is in not being a bystander but of taking action in the face of bullying and of being PRO-active in building a respectful and friendly school environment was loud and clear.
Robin Farlow, Principal
Crescent View Academy, Aurora
Chicago
"What a great performance! The students and staff at Beasley Academic Center really enjoyed the Power of One. The message was clear and well received!"
Dr, Philistine Tweedle, Principal
Beasley Academic Center
Chicago, IL
January 26, 2011
William Hatch Elementary School, Oak Park,
"The Power of One anti-bullying show was performed at our school to great reviews from the teaching staff and from the students. Entertaining, energetic, and extremely compelling in it's presentation, the Power of One was direct and specific in informing children about bullying. The message of not being a bystander, of taking action in the face of bullying, and of being pro-active in building a respectful and friendly school environment
was loud and clear."
Sheila Carter, Principal
Washington Elementary School, Maywood-Melrose-Park,
Our students were so attentive to the show. Afterwards they expressed sentiments about their personal experiences of bullying as it pertained to the roles of target, cheerleader, bully, Power of One, or bystander in a journal activity. How insightful and awesome those writings were. We are certainly glad we were able to have you at our school.
Elaine Lee, VP
Immanuel Lutheran School, Batavia,
"The Power of One was a great summary on all of the important issues associated with bullying. The program used language that is universally accepted and which reinforced our current character education. The contemporary issue about cyber-bullying was great for the upper grades. I would not hesitate to recommend the Power of One to any school looking at doing work in this area."
Glen Stienbrener, Principal
Our Lady Queen of Peace School, Belleville,
"The Power of One was wonderful. It impressed our teachers and students equally! The show held the attention of our students and, with great audience interaction, everyone was involved and focused! By doing two performances that were age appropriate, the Power of One did an outstanding job of reaching all age groups in our school. And the poster board has been a great hit our students. Everyone was excited to sign the board and take the Power of One anti-bullying oath! I would strongly recommend this show!"
Sharon Needham, Principal
Boston
"The Power of One was purposeful, interactive and engaging. The actors garnered the attention and respect of the younger grades and of the older grades. All of our students were engaged and dialed in to the message to break the cycle of bullying! A powerful and enthusiastic performance!"
Debra Edgren, School Psychologist/Guidance.
Wampatuck ES
January 10, 2011
"The Power of One was an excellent program for our students. They enjoyed the show very much."
Anthony Gasbarro,
Assistant Principal
Glenwood Elementary School
January 7, 2011
Siobhan
Courtney Coppens,
St. Brigid School, Boston
"The show was wonderful and engaged the students in a positive way. I would highly recommend the show to any school that is looking to educate their student body on bullying."
Mary Elias, Vice Principal
St. Michael Elementary School, Lowell
"The Power of One actors did an outstanding job explaining bullying. The messages conveyed to our students were powerful, explicit and truthful of what really takes place between students. My compliments on the program. It was wonderful and immensely enjoyed by all."
Dael Angelico-Hart, Principal,
Linden School, Malden
"The Power of One anti-bullying show was performed at our school to great reviews from the teaching staff and from the students. Entertaining, energetic, and extremely compelling in it's presentation, the Power of One was direct and specific in informing children about bullying. The message of not being a bystander, of taking action in the face of bullying, and of being pro-active in building a respectful and friendly school environment was loud and clear."
Sharon Bird, Principal
Central, Stoneham
"The show was excellent and the teachers loved it as well as the students.
Very well represented."
Deborah Butts, Principal
Henry Whittemore Elementary School, Waltham
"The Power of One program was presented to our school in two sessions. Our Kindergarten – grade 2 students saw the first show and were totally enamored. The students sat for the forty-five minute program on the dining room floor very taken by the actors and their very important message. They loved the audience participation and were very excited about watching their peers “act” characters in a poignant vignette. The grade 3-5 program was appropriately geared to a more mature and active audience. These students also were very engaged and interactive with the actors. As a school, the program left us with a very important message, which we continue to discuss at our weekly community meeting as well as the individual classroom level. Bullying is a very real and very scary social issue in our city. We feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to have the Power of One program presented at a particularly perfect time."
Ellen Jackson, Principal
E N White Elementary School, Holyoke
The students really liked the show and I believe got the important messages from the performance.
Anne Clough, Principal
St.Joseph Elementary, Holbrook
"The Power of One was very professional and really connected with our students. The children loved the show and understood the message. It was great performance."
Nadene Stein, Principal
Northeast Elementary School, Waltham
Waltham School District
"We loved the Power of One. It reinforced the theme of our school; responsibility! Doing two age-appropriate shows also made a significant difference. Our drama teacher is now using some of ideas from the Power of One in her class. We would recommend the Power of One to anyone."
Debbie Buckley, Principal
Holy Name Parish Elementary School, West Roxbury
"The Power of One received a great response from students and faculty and had a very positive impact. The show clearly emphasized that each student CAN do something about bullying. Are students are now signing the pledge posters which we plan to prominently displayed as a reminder of everyone's ongoing commitment to make our school bully free. We strongly recommend the Power of One looking forward to more Soren Bennick productions in the future."
Joseph Cirigliano, Principal
St. Bridget School, Abington
"The Power of One is an animated, high-energy performance that had great interaction and audience participation. The message was good, the children were involved, and the acting was great. We enjoyed show very much!"
"The actors did a wonderful job. The Power of One was a great show. I would definitley recommend it!"
Julie Fitzgerald, PTO
Ross School, Braintree MA
"What a wonderful performances! Our school community really benefited from the Power of One presentation and I'm sure the show will remain in the hearts and minds of our students and staff for some time to come!"
Marlon L. Davis, Executive Director/CEO
The Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School, Cambridge, MA
"The Power of One was an outstanding show. I'd recommend it to any other school!"
Andres Vera, Assistant Principal
Southeast School, Leominster, MA
Northern California
"We really enjoyed the Power of One! It was an effective and worthwhile performance."
Suzanne Loera, Principal
Wilson Elementary School
150 E. Mendocino
Stockton, CA 95204
February 10, 2011
"The Power of One was simple, straightforward, and highly effective. Feedback from our staff and students has all been positive. Very well done, and kudos to the actors!"
John Hazatone, Principal
Hillview Crest ES
Hayward, CA
February 17, 2011
"All of our students (grades 3rd – 6th), about 475 of them, enjoyed the Power of One and were talking about the show throughout the following week. It was a great show. We will definitely us the idea that everyone has the power of one - the power to report and deal with bullying - as a reminder to students that they can keep our school bully-free."
Suzanne Sante, Vice Principal
Tuolumne ES
Modesto, CA
Feb. 7, 2011
Nassau County, NY
"Great show! The actors did an awesome job!"
Klavidia Krieg, Arts Education Coordinator
Woodward Parkway ES
Farmingdale, NY
December 2, 2010
"We really enjoyed the Power of One; it was a real pleasure!"
Maureen Bedell, Social Worker
Wilson School
Rockville Centre, NY
Feb. 11, 2011
"Our students really enjoyed the Power of One; it held their attention and was worthwhile for our school."
Hope Berardi, Asst. Principal
Northside ES
December 6, 2010
We had two assemblies, one for K-3 and another for grades 4 & 5. The actors were able to address cyberbullying for the older children and use language that the younger children could embrace and remember. Very good assemblies.
Eileen Ambroise, Cultural Arts Chair
East Elementary School
October 7, 2010
"The POWER OF ONE, was just what we were looking for to support the work we do with empowering the bystander (we call them upstanders) in our schools in Oceanside. The two performers did a marvelous job supporting our message about kind and caring schools."
Karen Siris, Principal
9-E W.S. Boardman ES
New York, NY
November 16, 2010
"This was a very well done program. They handled the bullying issue really well. "
Judy Griffin, PTA Aim Chair
JENNIE E. HEWITT SCHOOL
November 24, 2010
"Our students really enjoyed the Power of One; it held their attention and was worthwhile for our school."
Hope Berardi, Asst. Principal
Northside ES
December 6, 2010
"Excellent - to the point - every school should have this worthwhile, important, relevant assembly. I along with other teachers and parents in the audience, thought this was one of the best assembly presentations we've had. It was excellent! The topic was very relevant. The actors kept the attention of the audience throughout; the response of students was wonderful. The message, and delivery of the message, was just great. Highly recommend this program."
Anonymous, Teacher
LEE ROAD ES
February 3, 2011
"This was an amazing presentation. The actors had the children so engaged in their message. One of the best features of the show was the change of voice the actors used between the bullying message and the bullying skit. The message was very clear. The actors also modified the show for the older grades with a little more aggression and being mean, as well as including bullying scenarios that the kids could relate with. Excellent show."
Rita Patel, VP Cultural Arts
STRATFORD ROAD ES
February 7, 2011
"We really enjoyed the Power of One; it was a real pleasure!"
Maureen Bedell, Social Worker
Francis F. Wilson School
Rockville Centre, NY
Feb. 11, 2011
"Power of One was a terrific presentation on bullying....bully, victim, bystander. 2 separate presentations (K-2 and 3-5) were very appropriate for each group, the children were very attentive due to the performers. We received quite a few positive comments from the teachers about Power of One, we were all very pleased!"
Andrea Burger, AIM Chairperson
FRANCIS F. WILSON SCHOOL
February 11, 2011
"The Power of One was FABULOUS. Thank you for sending such wonderful leaders. The children and teachers thought this was well worth it!"
Veronica Danca, Principal,
Long Beach Catholic Regional,
March 10, 2011
"The performance was wonderful and well received by all."
Gil Torossian, Principal
Polk Street School
Franklin Square, NY
March 4, 2011
Westchester County, NY
"The Power of One was wonderful!"
Maria Dimaria, PTA
Our Lady of Sorrows School
White Plains, NY
March 8, 2011
"The Power of One anti-bullying show was outstanding! Parents who came to see it were very impressed and our students were totally captivated! As was I! I would highly recommend the Power of One!"
Barbara B. Schrager, Interim Principal
Traphagen Elementary School
72 Lexington Avenue
Mount Vernon
February 8, 2011
Suffolk County, NY
"The Power of One was well presented. Our students really enjoyed the show and the message was clearly communicated!"
Pamela C. Gittler, LCSW
Student Assistance Counselor
Andrew Muller Primary School
March 7, 2011
"We have a fair amount of experience in implementing social-emotional agendas on a sustained schoolwide basis, and we value and deal with anti-bullying matters as a priority. If any elementary school educates for character as a priority, I cannot imagine a more productive age-appropriate 40-minute assembly. It was terrific!"
Eric Freidman, Principal,
Babylon, 2008 National School of Character, Memorial Grade School,
Babylon, NY
January 5, 2011
"The Power of One was an amazing, powerful performance!"
Whitney Reyes, Principal
Deauville Gardens ES,
Copiague, NY
October 20, 2010
"The Power of One was an amazing performance! It was powerful and empowering!"
Vicki, Co-Chair Arts in Education
Forest Park ES
Half Hollow Hills School District
Dix Hills, NY
November 3, 2010
Bronx, NY
"The “Power of One” performance was entertaining, engaging and empowering. The message was clear and to the point. Our students loved the performance. Most importantly they felt and believed in the shows message. Parents were pleased to hear their childs learning experience, many of them were glad to hear we had an assembly with a positive message. I would highly recommend the Power of One performance to all schools!"
Jisell Sanchez, Counselor
Family Life Academy Charter School
Bronx, NY
March 14, 2011
Greater Philadelphia Area
"The Power of One was very well received! The actors were fabulous! They really engaged both the younger and older children, and all the feedback from staff and students was all very positive! I would definitely recommend the Power of One!"
Alison DiFlorio, PTO Parent
Thomas Paine International Elementary School
Cherry Hill, PA
January 10, 2011
"The Power of One was a wonderful presentation. The students were engaged in the show the entire time. After the assembly was over, the older students were chanting, “I have the power of one.” I would definitely recommend the Power of One."
Andrea Simpson, Counselor
East Lansdowne ES
East Lansdowne, PA
January 7, 2011
Seattle, WA
"The Power of One assembly on bullying was excellent! The performers were great. They kept the students' attention. The message was clear and simple. The Power of One was a really worthwhile experience!"
Sandra Hart, Principal
Grass Lake ES
Kent, WA
February 8, 2011
"The feedback I have received from my staff about the Power of One as been so positive. The presentation even inspired the president of our ASB to write a speech for her peers to back up the message of the Power of One. The show was very worthwhile!"
Ms Edi Reclusado, Principal
Olivia Park ES
Everett, WA
February 9, 2011
Spokane, WA
"The Power of One really captured our students' attention and understanding around the harm that bullying causes. The assembly identified the different roles and offered a clear message about how to respond. I am following up with class meetings to discuss what action our students can take as they access their 'power of one'. "
Melissa Alfstad, Counselor
Roosevelt Elementary School
Spokane, WA
February 1, 2011
"The actors did an amazing job and the message iof the Power of One is still resonating in the classrooms! The show was a real success!"
Liz Johnson, School Counselor
Spokane, WA
February 1, 2011
United Kingdom Testimonials
"The Power of One provided a really powerful end to our work on anti-bullying. It was a great presentation with a great message."
Lisa Taylor, Deputy Head Teacher
Dundonald Primary School, Wimbledon
November 19, 2010
"The Power of One anti-bullying performance was fantastic! The show very clearly explained the definition and the different forms of bullying including the role of bystanders as well as sending an important message to the audience. It has taught our children that they have the power to STOP bullying and make a difference."
Zerin Ozdemir, Learning Mentor
Chadwell Primary School
Chadwell Heath, Essex
November 26, 2010
A fantastic performance! The actors were able to engage our children and involve them fully in the performance. A real benefit for our school.
Samantha Reid, Teacher
Cherry Orchard Prim. Charlton, London, England
The children loved the Power of One, which had great communication. The actors kept the children involved and the show and on message.
Joan Bzowska, PHSE
St. Michael's Church of England Primary School, Southfields, London, England
Excellent performance. Glad we didn't miss out. Very appropriate - filled a need in our school. The posters were excellent quality and were right on the mark.
Ossie Folkes, Head Teacher
St. Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Plumstead, London, England
The Power of One was well received by all our students. The actors were able to give effective performances for both the younger and the older children. They even involved our Pastoral Manager in the show, focusing on children reporting bullying to her.
Swasthi Mahabeer, PHSCE Co-ordinator
Curwen Prim.&Nursery West Ham, London, England
"A very good performance. Our children loved the Power of One and were very responsive. The Power of One is an excellent slogan."
Naina Merai
Stanburn Middle School, Stanmore, London, England
Thank you for the opportunity to have the Power of One show performed in our school. The kids really enjoyed the show, but more importantly they clearly understood the message!
Michael Till, Principal
Homefield Preparatory School, Sutton Surrey England
"The Power of One provided a really powerful end to our work on anti-bullying. It was a great presentation with a great message."
Lisa Taylor
Deputy Head Teacher
Dundonald Primary School, Wimbledon
"The Power of One was a fantastic performance with skilled and highly professional actors! Our children really embraced the message of the show and the idea of the poster board which is already completely covered with signatures!"
Vanesssa Mincher, Learning Mentor
Goodrich Community School, East Dulwich
"The Power of One was a very effective performance which really engaged the children in our school. They understood the message conveyed and have been talking about it ever since. It was great to have something simple enough for Infants to understand and powerful enough to stay with them."
Mary Skelton, Deputy Head
Dormers Wells Lane School, Southall
"It was a pleasure having the Power of One at our school. The children really enjoyed the show and learned a lot!"
Barbara Bowen, Mentor
St. Francis Primary School, Peckham
Canada Testimonials
"The Power of One was an awesome presentation!"
Shaima Hussain, Librarian
St. Mary Elementary School, Edmonton, AB
November 19, 2010
We loved the Power of One. The show provided such a meaningful message to our students. It was the perfect culmination to a week of intensive attention to the subject of bullying and feeling safe at school. We had a couple of social workers from the Board at the presentation and they thought the performance was excellent. I would definitely recommend the Power of One to other schools. Well done!
Lori Waugh, Vice Principal
CH Norton Public School
Burlington, ON
January 26, 2011
"We thoroughly enjoyed the Power of One and have implemented the show's great message throughout our school."
Deb Renton, Principal
Glenview PS
Burlington, ON
Nov. 29, 2010
"We enjoyed the Power of One performance very much. The show's message will support our continued efforts in creating a positive and bully-free environment at St. Mary School"
Rita Federau, Principal
St. Mary CES
Toronto
November 16, 2010
… we deemed [the POWER of ONE™ to be] the best anti-bullying presentation we have seen. … Our students were riveted by the role-plays presented by the actors. … If you’re going to spend money on a performance, I strongly recommend …this production.
Kelli Helpert Corvette ( TDSB)
… Dramatic presentations tend to have better communication-staying-power then lecturing. […] I strongly recommend you have a look at their program.
Principal Gary Swain – Holy Cross (TCDSB)
The show was excellent … Telling students that they should not be the agonized victim or idle bystanders is one thing. Using drama to show these roles and the solution is much more effective. … I would recommend having The Power of One perform at your school. They have broken down their performance so that there is a K-3 presentation and a 4-6 or 4-8 performance.
Principal Michael Logue – Macville PS (PDSB)
In short: It was very good!. I would recommend …[the POWER of ONE] … for your school. … … Explanations are one thing. Using DRAMATIC SKITS with MASKS and MUSIC to make the point really increases the chance that the key message gets through: Bullying is a cycle. Breaking the cycle requires breaking the silence.
VP Brian Bradley – Brooklin Village PS (Durham DSB)
Just a few lines to tell you how pleased we were with the POWER of ONE"... We found that the presentation was most appropriate and timely. By asking for student participation, I believe the message was even better received. If anyone were interested in spending money on an anti-bullying show, I would strongly recommend that they consider the POWER of ONE. It has great visuals, excellent acting and a strong key message. Let’s break the cycle by breaking the silence surrounding bullying.
Marcel Lafleur – Principal Thomas D’Arcy McGee (OCCDSB)
I strongly recommend you book the POWER of ONE for your fall schedule. We recently had the half-day production at St. Anne. Outcomes? Many. All positive. The one outcome that surprised me the most gave me goose bumps. A senior grade student finally had "had enough". By his own admission, the POWER of ONE was what he needed to hear in order to be confident that his complaint would be heard. It gave him "the courage" to break the cycle by breaking his silence. He told his parents, who in turn, with the student's prior knowledge and support, contacted me and we were able to intervene. My students were riveted. The actors disappeared the moment they put the masks on. My students were watching real situations, with real bullies, real targets, and real bystanders. And there was a real call to action to break the cycle of bullying by breaking the silence. Again, I strongly recommend you book the POWER of ONE for the fall.
Laura Eby - Principal St. Anne
I would strongly recommend that you consider inviting the POWER of ONE to your school in the fall.
Out of the 5 or more ANTI-BULLYING productions I have seen over the years,
this one is simple: BRILLIANTLY SIMPLE. Key Message? Break the cycle of bullying by BREAKING the SILENCE and telling an adult. For me the key to giving this production longevity is its customized 2'x4' mounted PLEDGE POSTER. Each student and staff member is invited to sign it and we will be able to display it prominently and run with it over the entire year. Well done. Again, I would encourage each of you to have a look at this performance for the fall.
Nestor Shartun – Crestview PS
The POWER of ONE performance was an effective and compelling presentation for our students. I would highly recommend the POWER of ONE to schools looking to raise awareness on the effects of bullying behaviour and what each of us can do to reduce its effect in our school and community.
Perry Muxworthy – Baker Drive Elementary, Coquitlam BC
I highly recommend the POWER of ONE. Our staff and students ... thoroughly enjoyed the POWER of ONE presentation. The two presenters were entertaining and sensitive to the important issues of bullying. The use of masks to portray the different types of bullies and targets was very effective and captured the attention of the students. It gave them a good chance to understand the different types of bullying that can occur. The use of students from the audience to illustrate different types of "bystanders" was both entertaining for our students and instructive. In all, the presentation does an excellent job of showing students that they have the power to stop bullies by reporting incidence of bullying to their teachers.
Mark Porter – Principal, Cook Elementary, Richmond BC
Enthusiastic actors who related well to the students...Important Message... [the POWER of ONE is] well worth booking!!!
Brenda Martin - Principal, Centennial PS (OCDSB)
Uplands Catholic enjoyed an anti-bullying show during Education Week. The topic has been a focus in our school... the POWER of ONE was an excellent recap of our anti-bullying focus. The show would also be an excellent introduction to a new school year!! The message to our students from the presentation was clear and meaningful for students, teachers and parents! Thank you!!
Andrea Green - Principal Uplands (OCCDSB)
I am writing to recommend an anti-bullying performance called the POWER of ONE. … We have [our signed Pledge Poster] displayed in the office. Students still come by the office in small groups to see where they signed it. It was very well done. Again, I would encourage each of you to … look at this performance for the fall.
Luisa Busato - Principal, St. Catherine of Sienna
The POWER of ONE effectively touched the children. It fully engaged them. They listened intently. The choice of bullying scenarios …[was] excellent. Why? Because the scenarios were realistic and struck a chord with the students. The message was right. As a result of the show, significant discussion was generated and disclosures of bullying surfaced. Again the bullying scenes were terrific. … staff members strongly recommend booking this production.
Collette Quinn-Hall, GW Skene , Calgary
In 3 words, the POWER of ONE is:
1 - AUTHENTICATE
2 - POWERFUL
3 - INFORMATIVE
I plan on opening our first September assembly with the signed pledge poster. For the benefit of new students, we will reiterate the themes of the show and invite them to sign the poster as well. The skits were not over-the-top but REAL. In fact, many of our students and teachers had tears in their eyes because what was portrayed happens all too often. Every school should experience this production.
Jan Miko, Principal Lord Beaconsfield
The Power of One presentation reinforced the teaching and message we have been working on within our school community. With our focus on Character Education, this interactive learning performance was a meaningful fit for our grade 4, 5 and 6 students.
Glamorgan Elementary Calgary
The Power of One was excellent! It held the attention of the audience and was complimentary with our ongoing goal of developing responsible citizens. The Pledge Poster board was great too. I would recommend you book the POWER of ONE for the fall.
Harold G. Whittaker, Principal Altadore ES (Calgary)
The POWER of ONE is a wonderful addition to our anti-bullying initiatives. It encourages our students to be accountable and to take responsibility for their actions.
Rick Hirst, Principal - Bell-Stone PS (HWDSB)
This is a recommendation for you all to book the POWER of ONE. We had the production on March 27th. Just today, May 29th, I had a number of students in my office who had been Bystanders and were steadfastly remaining 'silent-bystanders'. The Pledge Poster that was left for follow up had been circulated class by class and every student and staff member had signed it… including the 'silent-bystanders' in my office. The signed Pledge Poster became an ideal vehicle/tool that helped my students and I revisit the themes of the show (Bystanders are just as culpable as Bullies) and the importance of reporting. Outcome? The information started to flow and we were able to address the situation. Again, I strongly encourage you to book the POWER of ONE [now for] this fall.
Dave Hazell, Principal Dalewood PS (HWDSB)
The POWER of ONE is an Anti-Bullying program suitable for an elementary audience. The production connected with our students; they felt a sense of realism in the program on what is a very timely issue.
The creativity of the show captured the attention of everyone. Bottom line: I would recommend this production for a fall assembly to Principals to support their own Safe Schools programs.
John Clements, Principal - Glen Cairn PS Thames Valley DSB
I [am writing to] … recommend the POWER of ONE™ for a fall assembly. After the presentation, a student who speaks very little in class began to share his experiences of being bullied. The presentation began his healing process and was excellent discussing in class. Super, excellent presentation! The examples that the actors presented were excellent, and relevant to this grade level. The presentation was an excellent springboard for further discussion in class.
Asst. Principal Russell Bennett- Holy Cross
Académie Internationale, Edmonton
The POWER of ONE™ was an excellent presentation that left student feeling in control of their environment. Primary children really got a very clear understanding of the elements involved in bullying. The students were able to identify bullying and they learned exactly what to do if they encounter such a problem. Students felt support from each other and clearly understood that they could make a difference in their school.
Edmonton Teacher, Gandview Heights PS
I would recommend The POWER of ONE™ production to my peer schools for a fall assembly. The Power of One [performances] made a big impact on our elementary students, especially the young ones. The visual representations of colour and props really helps to trigger kids recall when we talk about Bullies, Victims and Bystanders. They get it!
Miss Pat March Principal Grandview Heights PS
Recently Power Glen hosted two fabulous live performances called the POWER of ONE™ (anti-bullying). There is a primary and junior version of the show as the delivery and material is age-appropriate for each group (Jk-3 and Gr.4+). It was money well spent given the vitality of the message. The production engaged our students. I particularly liked the leave-behind-PLEDGE-POSTER as it proved to be a very effective follow mechanism. I would recommend the POWER of ONE™ to each elementary school principal as you plan your fall schedule.
Principal Jane Rubin – Power Glen Niagara DSB
I am writing to recommend The POWER of ONE™. The actors captivated our students attention. Great job. Really drove the point home. This supplements our existing bully proofing activities very well! Again I strongly encourage Edmonton schools to consider booking this production for the fall.
Principal Ed Butler – Callingwood PS Edmonton
The POWER of ONE™ Pledge Poster was a fantastic follow-up vehicle. Our students used beautiful colours to autograph it. They felt good about 'signing on' to the bully-prevention program. We unveiled the autographed Pledge Poster in our internal TV broadcast. The POWER of ONE™ succeeded in getting our students to think.
Principal Melanie Mazurek - St. Bernadette, Edmonton
The POWER of ONE™ presentation made direct connections with our anti-bullying focus this year.
All of our elementary students signed the POWER of ONE PLEDGE POSTER and this reinforced the content of the program. Encouraging bystanders to become involved and tellan adult about bullying, provided a meaningful and worthwhile message.
Principal Arnold Ingleson, Deer Run School (Calgary)
Dear Power One
Thanks for coming to our school to teach us about bullying. We learned that not to stand by watching someone get bullied. We should stand up and help some one who’s getting bullied. It’s your choice to be a bully. Cause little kids are looking up to you and they think your there idol so they will copy you. Internet is bullying too and you could hurt someone very bad. We think you should go to every school in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area).
From: Z, B, J and A, Cordella School
Dear “The Power of One”
Cordella School and I would like to thank you for a wonderful presentation about bullying. It was wonderful for you to come and do it for us because it is going to help us in the future, when we experience bullying. I loved the presentation and thought it was very entertaining. I hope that you come back next year because some of the little kids really understood the message which was to not stand around and wait for the problem to get bigger – so stand up for yourself. I also thought the message you were trying to send was reaching us clearly. Keep on doing your shows kids are loving it.
From: S Cordella School
Dear “Power of One”
Thank you for coming and sharing us about bullying and how it’s not good to bully people. You guys taught us that there are different types of bullying like cyber, and more. Thank you because now there is not that much bullying here like there use too. So thanks for coming! And also what you did was memorable and very entertaining. And I also hope you can come back next year so people don’t forget that bullying is not good. So once again thanks for coming to show us about bullying.
From: S.I. Cordella Junior Public School
Dear “Power of 1”
We want to thank you for your visit here. We want to thank you because you have taught us so many things about bullying and how we can change it and that the only person who can change it is us. You really showed us how we can stop it eg. telling a trusting adult. Your group also showed us the stages of processing into a bully and your organization also showed us how much bullying can involve in people in their everyday and social life. I am really happy that your group helps people who get bullied, because its like somebody physically abusing you and most of the time its verbal abuse that can hurt somebody’s self-esteem.
That’s why I think its great that your group came and taught us that bullying isn’t great and that we can stop it.
From S.A. Cordella J.P. School
Dear The Power of One
Thank you for coming to our school it was fun when you played with your iPod and taught us about bullying and different kinds of bullying.
I also liked your expressions and your saying you have the power to stop bullying.
I also liked how you made it fun and taught us bullying at once, and I give it 2 thumbs up.
From: D.B. Cordella J.P. School
Dear Power of 1:
Thank you for that wonderful performance that you did. I love the great expressions that you did. I admire you feeling comfortable sharing something personal about one of your family members. I also liked how you taught us about the different types of bullying. The expression you put on your faces and the expression in the words you said it sounded so exciting to keep watching. The gestures and a lot of expression, it felt alive.
You made the play really interesting to watch. I also like how you got us kids involved in the play and making us feel for a moment the way bullied kids feel. Getting the kids involved was a great idea. The oath we had to take at the end was also a great idea, because since that day of the oath and the play, I haven’t seen any kids that are getting bullied.
From: K.P. Cordella J.P. School
Dear “Power of One”
Thank you for coming to Cordella School and presenting your bully presentation. The school learned that bullying isn’t good. If someone saw someone that’s getting bullied, they should stick up for each other. The presentation showed examples and even asked the students to be part of the example.
Cordella enjoyed the special presentation because we noticed some situations going on and when they saw the presentation, whatever happened stopped and they learned that bullying isn’t right.
I liked how the presentation taught the students that there were more than just one way of bullying. Like other kinds of bullying including verbal and cyber and etc.
On behalf of Cordella, we thank The Power of One Group for presenting a great performance for the Cordella students.
From: L.E. Cordella J.P.S.
Dear “Power of One” Performers,
Thank you for presenting the bullying show for us. We really enjoyed it. I guess after the presentation, some people were so distracted that they listened and stopped bullying other kids.
It was also very funny and entertaining. I liked how you used sound effects well, pretty much liked everything. I mostly liked the cyber bullying, because it shows why not to make accounts on myspace/facebook. I liked the physical bullying, also. It shows how the person feels when they are hurt. So you pretty much got my attention. J
Anyways, you scared us a bit from screaming, but we calmed down after. We also liked how you picked us to help during the play. Otherwise, you really entertained us. Thank you again!
From: V.S. Cordella J.P.S.
Dear “Power of One” performers,
Thank you for coming and teach us about bullying, also what it really means, and how anybody can be a bully even a bystander! It was very fun to be a part of the presentation. I though it was very enjoying way to learn about bullying, and why it was wrong.
We are really thankful for the opportunity to learn about bullying, and teaching us how bullying is wrong.
From: L.E. Cordella J.P. School
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