- I had the best time here
Dear Jack, When I first walked in, I thought we all are just going to play around, meet new people and watch a movie. But well I was so wrong. I had the best time here, met all new people, you made me feel special, safe and welcome. The most emotional part is ...
- It persuaded me to stop and help prevent bullying
I really enjoyed your program today. It made me realize that people have really serious problems that I never knew about. It also persuaded me to stop and help prevent bullying in G.L. and wherever I do. Thanks, Jack and Jim. (original message)
Aaron age 15, grade 10
Dear Jack, To be completely honest, I thought this day would be light, fun and cheery. I never expected to actually learn anything about myself or my peers. I thought it would be just a bunch of games no one took seriously. I’m glad I came today because I was able to express ...
- Thanks a lot
Thanks a lot & I hope to see you again one day. My promise is that I will try to help support as many people as I can. Love. (original message)
- I feel now that I can trust the people around me more
I would like to thank you for coming today. You really helped a lot of people, including me. I had a lot of bottled emotions and you helped let it out. I truly am glad. I feel now that I can trust the people around me more. I’m really thankful of you and ...
- Many new people to talk to
I feel I have so many new people to talk to!
Frankie age 15, grade 10
- I was surprised
My expectations for the day were that it could get the majority of people emotional which would most likely get me emotional too. Personally I think the most important message you guys were trying to get across was that people have problems in their lives and when you tease them it doesn’t make ...
- I learned that if we need help we have to ask
Dear Jack, Thank you for this amazing activities. They really helped me a lot. I learned that if we need help we have to ask. We won’t always get ask if something is wrong. My promise is that from now on I will ask for help when I feel like talking to someone, ...
- A brand new attitude towards being kind
Dear Jack, Thank you for this amazing experience. It has showed me a lot about being a leader, and being respectful to one another. Today, I will walk out of here with a brand new attitude towards being kind. When we had to cross the line for our problems, it really it me ...
- I appreciate it a lot
Dear Jack, I really want to thank you for coming and doing this workshop with us. I never told my story to so many people I never thought to trust. I never wrote down my life story and let someone beside myself read it. I now feel more comfortable talking about my story. ...
- This leadership workshop was one of the best experiences I’ve had
Dear Jack, My name is L. Graham. As a former and current leader, I believe this leadership workshop was one of the best experiences I’ve had in my life time. This workshop was a great way for different team leaders, to open up to everyone around them. Also to show and share the ...
- Thanks for this wonderful experience
I enjoy the experience and it was really fun making friends that I did not know. Thanks for this wonderful experience.
Student attended My Family Talks Workshop
- Make us realize that at some point we can be leader
Thank you for coming here in Madonna school. Thanks for the things you did for us, and make us realize that at some point we can be leader even how small or big it is. I know I didn’t become a leader in my group but in myself I know some day that ...
- It helps me trust people more and to connect
I just want to thank you for having this program. Whether I realize it or not, I’ve connected with people that I never saw in the school before yet they still go to it. This program helped me a whole lot by letting my thoughts, expressions and feelings out to others. It also ...
- I want to change what goes on at school
Dear Jack, Thanks for the fun day. You made me realize how easy my life is compared to others during the last part of the day. With what I learned today I want to change what goes on at school. I want people to stop the bullying and the name calling. I want ...
- Really changed the way I look at the people
I am so glad that you guys came here today. I am not a very open person when it comes to talking about my life but today really helped and really showed me how many people feel the same way as me. You guys are an inspiration on so many people’s lives and ...
- I loved all the activities
I’m thankful that you came to our school to discuss our quest. I loved all the activities. It helped me and teached me at the same time. Jack, your methods are amazing and I give you credit to come in our school and adapt. This was no easy task but you never know ...
- I learnt a lot about me
Dear Jack, Thank you so very much for all that you have taught me. Personally for myself I learnt a lot about me, and started looking at things from a different point of view. I think that from this day onward I will take into consideration people’s feelings, and the way I look ...
- A great way to learn about other people’s problems
Thank you for coming in. I think that the whole school should have to do this. It was a great way to learn about other people’s problems in the school. (original message)
Student age 15, grade 10
- You inspire me so much to grow and do something like this when I’m older
Well this is second time coming to Quest I’m On and all I can say is you got me again! You guys are probably the best speakers I have ever heard and you just inspire me so much to grow and do something like this when I’m older. The hardest parts of today ...