Category: Speech (Page 2 of 3)

Minimbah school with Mark Ryan MP.

August 12, 2016 / Trish

This week I spoke to the grade 6’s at Minimbah State school. I was honoured to have up on the stage with me Mark Ryan MP. Mark showed us what a good sport he is, by participating in trying to write with his feet like I do. In my talks I usually get the students to have a go at writing with their feet, it is great fun.

Mark writing with his feet

I was trying to help Mark by holding the paper still.

This is what Mark wrote “Thanks Trish”. A great effort by Mark but had he been secretly practicing?

My visit to the Toowoomba region.

August 3, 2016 / Trish

The President of Lockyer Valley Rotary Club after he presented me with a certificate of appreciation for my speech.

I have just come back from doing two school talks in the Toowoomba region totaling nearly 200 students all up. I also spoke to the Lockyer Valley Rotary club, where I had a lovely evening with the club and they thoroughly enjoyed my talk and they said, it is one of the best presentations that they had had. I can’t thank them enough for such high praise.
Unfortunately I was to do two more school talks but I lost my voice so I will have to reschedule the schools when I get my voice back.

Ingham State High School

July 25, 2016 / Trish

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Thank you card from Ingham State School.

I really enjoyed my talk at this school and was honoured that they asked me to judge their photographic competition that they had running.

I must say I was totally impressed with the quality of the photographs that the students had taken. Choosing a first, second and third was a very difficult task. There is some awesome talent coming through from this school..

My trip to Hervey Bay

July 16, 2016 / Trish

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I received this lovely card and book from the school that I gave talks to last week.

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June 30, 2016 / Trish

A girl has to do her makeup.

Thank you Card.

June 19, 2016 / Trish

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A thank you card from

St Joseph’s Catholic School in Mundingburra, Townsville.

Feedback from Sarina State High School

June 16, 2016 / Trish

Hi Trish,

Thank you so much for yesterday! It was great! Here’s a little review for you guys to use as you please! Good luck with the rest of your tip!

Trish’s story is captivating and inspirational. The students were thoroughly engaged. It’s a great experience and gives the students some wonderful perspective about their lives. Drawing with their feet was also a huge hit even with the big kids!

RAFTER, Tich

Teacher and Head of Year 12

Sarina State High School

Feedback from Ayr State High School.

June 11, 2016 / Trish

Trish,

I just wanted to thank you both for coming to share your time with us at Ayr High.

In a world where students are used to being told what to do and how to do it, your story is appealing because it is a life story of overcoming challenges, and many young people feel they are facing challenges. It was clear from the comments I heard between students as they walked out that they had been impacted by what they heard.

Your key messages are really on point for young people. The message of pursuing our goals and dreams despite adversity and barriers is never more real than when said by someone who has lived their life that way. I think the inspiration that follows is that it all of us can face our challenges and never give-up. You are a living walking example of why we all need to appreciate and accept difference. It is often those differences that create opportunities for our strengths.

I wish you all the best as you continue to travel and speak. I’m sure others will be inspired by you as our students were.

Warmest thanks,

Andrew Ballin

Head of Senior School & Student Services

Ayr State High School

Fraser Coast Anglican College

May 5, 2016 / Trish

I had the pleasure of speaking at Fraser Coast Anglican College in Hervey Bay, to their students in grades 11 and 12’s.

My talk was about my life, growing up, school, working, bullying and acceptance, and to never give up..

Trish Jackson visit (Medium)

Feedback from students at Fraser Coast Anglican College after my talk:

Your speech was wonderful and it gave us a real insight into the everyday challenges you have and how you have overcome them, it makes our lives seem so much easier. It was very inspiring to hear how you never gave up even when some people had horrible things to say to you. You are a real trooper and we are very happy that you came to our school to share your story.

Mads and Chloe

My visit to Albert State School, Maryborough. Qld

April 28, 2016 / Trish

“We recently had the pleasure of hosting Trish Jackson at our school, who spoke to the students about living life to its fullest, and how to show persistence and resilience. Some children had the chance to write their name with their feet, or drink from a mug without using their arms – they loved the experience. Great stuff! Thanks Trish! We loved your positive, can-do attitude!”

Kind regards,
Phil
Phil Murtagh
Principal
Albert State School