A Memorable Visit to St. Cornelius CES During Bullying Prevention Week
Today’s presentation took place during Bullying Prevention and Awareness Week at St. Cornelius Catholic Elementary School, a time dedicated to fostering empathy, resilience, and community within our schools.
Upon arrival, my team and I were warmly greeted by Principal Mr. Saragosa, whose welcome set a tone of kindness and collaboration. In the gymnasium, Mr. La Rosa, a dedicated Grade 7 teacher, had everything beautifully prepared for the presentation and generously supported with logistics, ensuring the technology ran seamlessly and the environment felt inviting. Mr. Peter, the custodian, contributed by arranging seating and adjusting the lights, completing the setup with attentive care.
Soon, the gym filled with energy as approximately 480 students arrived class by class, from FDK through Grade 8. I greeted them as they entered, offering words of welcome that set a positive tone. Their attentiveness and respect created an atmosphere that was both uplifting and inspiring.
Principal Saragosa gave a thoughtful introduction that set the stage for me to share my story and messages. The students listened attentively and later asked meaningful questions. With care, Mr. Saragosa facilitated the Q&A, inviting students to state their names before posing their questions, which fostered a respectful and engaging dialogue. At the close of the session, I presented my recently published book to him for the school library, which he graciously received with appreciation.
After the presentation, teachers stopped by to share their appreciation, including Ms. DiPassio, FDK teacher, and Ms. Zekulin, the DPCDSB braillist. In the hallway, I met more staff who offered warm feedback, among them Ms. Farruggio, who expressed gratitude for the impact the session had on the students.
While waiting in the main foyer, students dropped off their exit tickets, greeting me with smiles, questions, and kind words. A group of Grade 7 and 8 students, enjoying free time with their teacher, showed remarkable curiosity and friendliness. I also met Vice Principal Ms. Metivier, whose friendly and kind presence added to the welcoming atmosphere of the day, and Ms. Burt, the secretary, who extended her kindness as well.
Before leaving, I exchanged goodbyes with Principal Mr. Saragosa, expressing my appreciation for his kind invitation to speak to his students, and with Vice Principal Ms. Metivier. As dismissal began, I was met once more by the warmth of the students I had spoken to, and their cheerful smiles were a highlight of the afternoon.
Student Voices: Exit Tickets
As part of the presentation, students were invited to complete exit tickets, sharing what they heard, what it made them think about, and what they now wonder. Their words speak volumes, offering a window into how the message of kindness, resilience, and asking for help resonated with them. Below is a collection of their reflections, each one a testament to the power of listening, learning, and standing together against bullying.
Today, I heard / saw … “A woman named Giselle saying that why kindness is important.”
This made me think … ” That when I was a kid I always see lots of bullying and abuse but people solving the problem and being kind to one another.”
Now, I wonder … ” If Giselle would do more public speaking or retire and what would I do to help disabled people too.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” About how it is OK to ask for help.”
This made me think … ” how she has the bravery and guts to stand up in front of everybody”
Now, I wonder … ” if she will have a great life”
Today, I heard / saw … “The machine that helped her speak.”
This made me think … ” that it is OK to ask for help.”
Now, I wonder … ” how she is doing.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw her walking”
This made me think … ” happy.”
Now, I wonder … ” how I can be a better person.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” ‘asking for help is strong’.”
This made me think … ” Should I ask for help like Giselle.”
Now, I wonder … ” I am going to ask for help.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Kindness.”
This made me think … ” She is brave.”
Now, I wonder … ” If I can make a difference too.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” To treat people with kindness.”
This made me think … ” How much courage it takes to speak in front of a crowd like that.”
Now, I wonder … ” If I can make a difference too.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” being kind is a good thing”
This made me think … ” what can I do to be a better and kinder person”
Now, I wonder … ” how to be kinder”
Today, I heard / saw … ” that asking for help doesn’t make you weak”
This made me think … ” about asking for help more”
Now, I wonder … ” how many people are like her”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard her journey”
This made me think … ” how lucky I am”
Now, I wonder … ” how I will act after this message”
Today, I heard / saw … ” asking for help is strength.”
This made me think … ” What does she think.”
Now, I wonder … ” Where did she learn that ‘asking for help is strength.’.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a woman who is strong.”
This made me think … ” that you can get past the hardest obstacles in life.”
Now, I wonder … ” if I can have the same mindset as Giselle fine.”
Today, I heard / saw … “a brave person.”
This made me think … ” you could do anything even if you have something holding you back.”
Now, I wonder … ” if I could do something I don’t think I could do.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” who she is as a person”
This made me think … ” how she is in her everyday life.”
Now, I wonder … ” How other people think about her.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I’m smarter than I can think. “
This made me think … ” that I can do great things “
Now, I wonder … ” how many people are like Giselle”
Today, I heard / saw … ” ‘Don’t bully, be kind’”
This made me think … ” How she lives and everyday life.”
Now, I wonder … ” if people were kind to her when she was little”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle telling us about how hard it is with the disability.”
This made me think … ” is it really that difficult to speak and control your body”
Now, I wonder … ” how it really feels to have a disability”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Don’t bully, be kind”
This made me think … ” why do people bully”
Now, I wonder … ” have I ever bullied someone.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle said that anything is possible.”
This made me think … ” that I can do anything with God’s help.”
Now, I wonder … ” Maybe nothing is impossible if you know God is with you.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That she has cerebral palsy”
This made me think … ” how she survives a daily life”
Now, I wonder … ” how many people are like her.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw a very pretty and positive girl talk about kindness.”
This made me think … ” that kindness is the most important thing in someone’s life.”
Now, I wonder … ” if now people realize that bullying is very not cool.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A person talking about kindness. “
This made me think … ” How I can be kind to others. “
Now, I wonder … ” How hard it is to live with disabilities”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A someone to talk to me.”
This made me think … ” you can do anything.”
Now, I wonder … ” how does she know how to talk with button”
Today, I heard / saw … ” someone fighting strong from disabilities.”
This made me think … ” how strong she is and how hard it was to fight against the disabilities.”
Now, I wonder … ” how hard it must of been not being able to do normal stuff.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” How strong everyone is, and that God never makes mistakes.”
This made me think … ” That God made us, us for a reason.”
Now, I wonder … ” After that presentation if Giselle realises how much people she is teaching to do the right thing, and understand that people who have disabilities is not meant to be made fun of.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A presentation about Giselle.”
Now, I wonder … ” if people really … life”
Now, I wonder … ” How it impacts her life”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Today I heard/ saw how Giselle communicates and moves”
This made me think … ” This made me think about the challenges she must’ve faced because of her cerebral palsy”
Now, I wonder … ” Now, I wonder how I can respect and show kindness to people like her.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” an inspiring person showing how she goes through her day with her disabilities.”
This made me think … ” That no matter who you are or how you are you can always ask for help and there always will be help.”
Now, I wonder … ” How many people have disabilities that make it harder in life but still can do lots.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard and saw is, what I heard is that Giselle is a very good person and that she just learns differently.”
This made me think … ” It made me think that Giselle has some hard things in her life but never gives up, so I feel like I should never give up.”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder if I can make people happy like she makes people HAPPY!”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle talk that she is a public speaker and she has a disorder.”
This made me think … ” that we should not bully people because they can’t change.”
Now, I wonder … ” How she got the disorder.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” that if you have a disability it is OK because you are just normal.”
This made me think … ” how she feels having CP”
Now, I wonder … ” how I would feel if I had CP”
Today, I heard / saw … ” someone who struggles but still pushes on”
This made me think … ” How do you continue to push on.”
Now, I wonder … ” how can I be kind to people who push on.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle present about about her life and how she became a public speaker and how she has CP.”
This made me think … ” That you should be kind to people and show respect”
Now, I wonder … ” If Giselle will come back to talk about other things about her.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle Gaylie talk about her disability.”
This made me think … ” What she would say if she could speak.”
Now, I wonder … ” how many other people have CP”
Today, I heard / saw … ” someone with CP and saw that she couldn’t walk on her own”
This made me think … ” how I can be more respectful and especially to people with autism”
Now, I wonder … “how her life will continue”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle Gaylie talk about her disability and anti bullying.”
This made me think … ” How much progress she’s made and hardships she’s overcome and how lucky we are.”
Now, I wonder … ” How I can make someone smile or feel better”
Today, I heard / saw … “very inspiring words.”
This made me think … ” What is up … you will get.”
Now, I wonder … ” About her story.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That she has disabilities.”
This made me think … ” What support she will get.”
Now, I wonder … ” What other people think of that.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” What it was like being like the guest speaker.”
This made me think … ” How bad some people have it but they are brave”
Now, I wonder … ” if I can evolve after listening to that”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Kindness and happiness.”
This made me think … ” someone that is my friend”
Now, I wonder … ” How happy is Giselle”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A strong person”
This made me think … ” of a football player. “
Now, I wonder … ” how does she live”
Today, I heard / saw … “-Giselle talk about the challenges she had with her disabilities”
This made me think … ” about how children with disabilities can do a lot “
Now, I wonder … ” do children with disabilities do the same work that we do “
Today, I heard / saw … ” her work.”
This made me think … ” what is her favorite animal.”
Now, I wonder … ” if she can talk.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle Gaylie talking about what has happened to her throughout her life”
This made me think … ” how it happened to her.”
Now, I wonder … ” How old are you?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A message that encouraged us to be kind and ask for help from someone who worked very hard.”
This made me think … ” About how I can be and how I can embrace my differences.
Now, I wonder … ” how I can be more inclusive to those with disabilities and what I can do to help.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle teaching us to be kind an about her journey”
This made me think … ” about a time where I saw someone with a disability and people helping him.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a presentation about someone who struggled but pushed through”
This made me think … ” about others and their disabilities”
Now, I wonder … ” if she has met someone with cerebral palsy.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” kind”
This made me think … ” how bad it”
Now, I wonder … ” favorite animal.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” on how people with disabilities are the same.”
This made me think … ” how lucky I am.”
Now, I wonder … ” was it hard learning how to walk”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A disabled 28 year old called Giselle and she is very strong and she has cerebral palsy.”
This made me think … ” of how I can be nicer to everyone around me and to respect others.”
Now, I wonder … ” how cerebral palsy affects her daily life and how cerebral palsy is formed.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That no matter if you have a disability like Giselle, you can do anything.”
This made me think … ” That if I see anyone with disabilities, I will help them.”
Now, I wonder … ” what’s your favourite number?.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Some of the things people struggle with.”
This made me think … ” What struggles do I have”
Now, I wonder … ” how does cerebral palsy occur and what are the odds of you getting it.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle has cerebral palsy.”
This made me think … ” how did this start.”
Now, I wonder … ” was it really hard for her to live with her disability.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle presenting about how she overcame her disability called / named cerebral palsy.”
This made me think … ” About how other people with disabilities work hard through education.”
Now, I wonder … ” how Giselle felt about her having cerebral palsy.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A strong girl with a disability/ cerebral palsy.”
This made me think … ” even if you have a disability you can still do other things that other people do.”
Now, I wonder … ” If you can only be born with it or if it can come later in life.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” About a lady who has cerebral palsy and shared kindness around dufferin.”
This made me think … ” About how she got bullied.”
Now, I wonder … ” if she can walk later on?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle Gaylie talk about how no one is alone”
This made me think … ” She went through a lot to become a public speaker.”
Now, I wonder … ” If the bullies got in more trouble than usual making fun of Giselle.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle’s presentation of being strong now.”
This made me think … ” Not everyone born is lucky”
Now, I wonder … ” How do you do so many things”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That she was brave.”
This made me think … ” how she learned to walk”
Now, I wonder … ” to be kind to others”
Today, I heard / saw … ” that you should always be kind to others.”
This made me think … ” that Giselle has made such an impact on people’s lives.”
Now, I wonder … ” What would the world be like if everyone was nice and not bullying?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I think her name Giselle walk”
This made me think … ” about kindness”
Now, I wonder … ” why she can’t walk”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A person disabled”
This made me think … ” everyone should be fair.”
Now, I wonder … ” how does it work.”
Today, I heard / saw … “a disabled woman.”
This made me think … ” to be a great person.”
Now, I wonder … ” how many people have cerebral palsy”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw Giselle – I heard Giselle talk about her life”
Now, I wonder … ” This made me think about the book I read and the movie I watched called Out of My Mind.”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder how she felt when everyone clapped to her.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” How important it is to ask for help.”
This made me think … ” wow that is crazy”
Now, I wonder … ” how hard it is to have a disability”
Today, I heard / saw … ” her great speech and her being her best.”
This made me think … ” I can do anything.”
Now, I wonder … ” How did she get it.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw a disabled person during the presentation.”
This made me think … ” This made me think that she is very nice person.”
Now, I wonder … ” Now I wonder what her favorite food is.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle “
This made me think … ” How old is she”
Now, I wonder … ” How she still go to school”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Her amazing speech that was beautiful”
This made me think … ” I can do it too.”
Now, I wonder … ” Why she wanted to do it.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Today I heard that Giselle was a kindness person – I saw a beautiful woman named Giselle.”
This made me think … ” Giselle is a nice woman.”
Now, I wonder … ” how is Giselle doing in her life”
Today, I heard / saw … ” the kindness the world has”
This made me think … ” why is there disabilities in the first place.”
Now, I wonder … ” what it feels like to have autism.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw Giselle. I heard an inspirational speech.”
This made me think … ” This made me think that everybody is the same.”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder how much people was bullied.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” About Giselle.”
This made me think … ” what was her age”
Now, I wonder … ” how was her life”
Today, I heard / saw … ” how hard it is to have cerebral palsy.’”
This made me think … ” that you should be kind to everyone.”
Now, I wonder … ” if everyone is kind.”
Today, I heard / saw … “her take steps.”
This made me think … ” When did she started walking”
Now, I wonder … ” How many times has she done it.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard that it makes it really difficult to do everyday stuff like walking”
This made me think … ” it made me think that if I had it and not be easy to have it”
Now, I wonder … ” I wondered how hard it is and how difficult it would make my life”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard that her condition was hard for her to walk”
This made me think … ” it would be hard to have cerebral palsy”
Now, I wonder … ” What it would be like to have it. It would not be easy I think.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” The computer that helps her”
This made me think … ” can it stay with her ….”
Now, I wonder … ” Can she see”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard that the wheelchair help her”
This made me think … ” To be kind to each other and be a caring person.”
Now, I wonder … ” how hard is being disabled.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a girl named Giselle.”
This made me think … ” that you should not bully others”
Now, I wonder … ” how many people have that disorder that Giselle has”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Someone that can’t walk.”
This made me think … ” what if I had it.”
Now, I wonder … ” How much does that system cost.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a girl with cerebral palsy.”
This made me think … ” how does she do stuff.”
Now, I wonder … ” is her life easy”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That she has a disability”
This made me think … ” how sad, she can’t speak”
Now, I wonder … ” what it would be like to have to live that way and everyone should be treated right.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard how Giselle’s life was to her. And saw her life journey.”
This made me think … ” How Giselle’s life was.”
This made me think … ” How will I do if I was Giselle”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That people bullied Giselle”
This made me think … ” do people still bully Giselle now.”
Now, I wonder … ” Is Giselle safe person I hope you are!!!”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw and heard how she succeeded.”
This made me think … ” It is probably hard for her.”
Now, I wonder … ” Is she always happy?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That Giselle has a disability and needs a lot of assistance.”
This made me think … ” that so many people get bullied for something they can’t control.”
Now, I wonder … ” how you develop a disability.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard lots of motivation and I saw a wonderful woman”
This made me think … ” I should always be nice to everyone”
Now, I wonder … ” People who have a disability instead of only other people helping I can help”
Today, I heard / saw … ” About your life”
This made me think … ” What your life was like.”
Now, I wonder … ” if life was it hard”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard that and saw that people with disabilities can do everything.”
This made me think … ” if I had disability could I do that.”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder how she does that?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I should not dule”
This made me think … ” … not help people.”
Now, I wonder … ” If she can …”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard Giselle say stuff about kindness.”
This made me think … ” Everyone should be treated the same.”
Now, I wonder … ” What can cerebral palsy do to you.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard Giselle talking about kindness and encouragement.”
This made me think … ” About how I can be kinder, supportive, and more positive.”
Now, I wonder … ” Now I wonder if I can put myself in other people’s shoes, an if I was ever being mean to others.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard Giselle say things about kindness and encouragement”
This made me think … ” about how I can treat others how I want to be treated and to be nice”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder what it feels like to have cerebral palsy “
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard confident voice and determined woman.”
This made me think … ” it made me think that you need to treat people the way you want to be treated”
Now, I wonder … ” now I wonder the pain she went through”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Determined woman.”
This made me think … ” to be more kind
Today, I heard / saw … ” A brave woman”
This made me think … ” were lucky to be able to walk”
Now, I wonder … ” if I should find out more about cerebral palsy.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” How people with disabilities shouldn’t be treated differently.”
This made me think … ” This made me about how I treat others.”
Now, I wonder … ” If I can be kinder to more people.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Her disability.”
This made me think … ” I’m grateful because my body working without a machine.”
Now, I wonder … ” If her brother was born with cerebral palsy too.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That I should not be ….”
This made me think … ” I can be brave”
Now, I wonder … ” that am awesome and Gisele is too”
Today, I heard / saw … ” How kindness has power.”
This made me think … ” of when I had a lot of friends”
Now, I wonder … ” what teacher did you have”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw Ms Gaylie talking about her disabilities.”
This made me think … ” She’s very strong to do this today”
Now, I wonder … ” is her brother need special needs too”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard that we should always ask for help and I saw a girl who was determined.”
This made me think … ” that it’s OK to ask for help no matter what.”
Now, I wonder … ” if I can ask for help when I think I can do it but I can’t so it’s OK to ask for help.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Her dad helping her stand up”
This made me think … ” I am lucky that I do not have a disability.”
Now, I wonder … ” what it would be like to have a disability.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw some one beautiful and unique.”
This made me think … ” of how she feels to have so many people to be with her.”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder how.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle do a presentation.”
This made me think … ” Does she have showers or baths?”
Now, I wonder … “if she has a lot of fun?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw someone beautiful named Giselle.”
This made me think … ” why are some kids born with disabilities? We’re all unique!”
Now, I wonder … ” How Giselle decided to be a public speaker”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw a unique girl”
This made me think … ” of all of the disabled kids in the world”
Now, I wonder … ” what is her favorite subject.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle.”
This made me think … ” of kindness and respect.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle talk about kindness.”
This made me think … ” not a lot of people are kind.”
Now, I wonder … ” How kind anyone can be?”
Today, I heard / saw … Giselle’s presentation.”
This made me think … ” It made me think of when I be kind”
Now, I wonder … ” What is her favorite food??”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw a girl with a wheelchair and could not speak.”
This made me think … ” that if her brother was like”
Now, I wonder … ” how this happened.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Juzel and I saw that she was in a wheelchair”
This made me think … ” about how much she helped with the world.”
Now, I wonder … ” how important she is to the world.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Your wheelchair! ( I like it!)”
This made me think … ” How you never gave up!”
Now, I wonder … ” How did you feel through it all?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a GREAT presentation!”
This made me think … ” That you should not bully.”
Now, I wonder … ” If it was hard to … bullying.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Asking for help is OK.”
This made me think … ” I am happy I’m loved.”
Now, I wonder … ” Do you have a pet.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” someone that went through a lot.”
This made me think … ” about what she went through”
Now, I wonder … ” if it is hard for her”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a beautiful girl that is really smart.”
This made me think … ” all the disabled girls in the world.”
Now, I wonder … ” what is her favorite subject.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” that it is OK to ask for help.”
This made me think … ” all the people that if you are special needs you should be happy.”
Now, I wonder … ” You are good enough.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw a wheelchair”
This made me think … ” my family member”
Now, I wonder … ” if she was bullied.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard that all the kindness I saw was incredible!”
This made me think … ” This made me think is she gonna be better at walking?”
Now, I wonder … ” Now I wonder if she is successful in her travelling.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw her … Skates having fun oh.”
This made me think … ” if she was OK.”
Now, I wonder … ” if she was nervous to answer the questions.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw a special need that had a tablet to speak.”
This made me think … ” How do you make certain words?”
Now, I wonder … ” How do you click the buttons to speak! “
Today, I heard / saw … ” A girl that … disabled.”
This made me think … ” that I can be really helpful.”
Now, I wonder … ” If I could be more people like her.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A girl with a disability and she was kind.”
This made me think … ” a person that has a disability was very kind.”
Now, I wonder … ” can she talk by herself.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Her make weird noises.”
This made me think … ” this made me think of ….”
Now, I wonder … ” If she can get better”
Today, I heard / saw … ” food, wind, water.”
This made me think … ” to be nice/ kind.”
Now, I wonder … ” is she OK to sleep.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” my brother.”
This made me think … ” of my friend”
Now, I wonder … ” ?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle and her life”
This made me think … ” What does she do in her life.”
Now, I wonder … ” how does she do the stuff in her life”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That Giselle has a disability problem.”
This made me think … ” that she should get better.”
Now, I wonder … ” How it happened”
Today, I heard / saw … ” that people will be very nice to Giselle but sometimes they are not and that makes me sad.”
This made me think … ” to be nice to everyone help everyone don’t never bully anyone and with people with disabilities.”
Now, I wonder … ” how people can be mean because that just makes me feel uncomfortable.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” The inspirational speech from Giselle.”
This made me think … ” That people with cerebral palsy have very hard lives.”
Now, I wonder … ” How do other people with disability struggle in their life.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw Gisele present about her being strong and learning even though she had a special ability.”
This made me think … ” About God helping Giselle and everyone in the world.”
Now, I wonder … ” What is Giselle’s favorite food.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Nice words.”
This made me think … ” to be kind”
Now, I wonder … ” if she was able to …”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard that we all need help sometimes.”
This made me think … ” of when I struggle with math problems”
Now, I wonder … ” if I should start asking for help with them”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw her beautiful face and I heard her talking.”
This made me think … ” That my relative also had this condition and sadly passed away from it.”
Now, I wonder … ” If she was bullied and if she was OK.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” About Giselle’s story.”
This made me think … ” that it’s OK to ask for help”
Now, I wonder … ” why people bully each other”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw and heard Giselle’s story”
This made me think … ” this made me think of people with cerebral palsy.”
Now, I wonder … ” how many people are affected by cerebral palsy”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw Giselle’s presentation.”
This made me think … ” If she can walk herself”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder if she is OK”
Today, I heard / saw … ” today I heard about Giselle and what cerebral palsy is.”
This made me think … ” this made me think about other people and Giselle and how they helped other people”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder what it is like to go through that as a kid.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” About her life.”
This made me think … ” about other people with cerebral palsy.”
Now, I wonder … ” what her life is like”
Today, I heard / saw … “She gone through bullying”
This made me think … ” that she has been through a lot”
Now, I wonder … ” does still she get bullied”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a presentation.”
This made me think … ” of my relative.”
Now, I wonder … ” How you go to the washroom “
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle and learned about her story”
This made me think … ” She is very good at public speaking.”
Now, I wonder … ” maybe I can be a public speaker too.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a story about this girl who had a disability.”
This made me think … ” If people were to bully her maybe she wouldn’t be as outgoing.”
Now, I wonder … ” If she had a different disability would she still be who she is today?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard that you have a disability.”
This made me think … ” About my old friend that had the same disability”
Now, I wonder … ” what is your favorite sport if you have one.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw a girl talk about her life and that she kept trying.”
This made me think … ” how she always keeps try and she is not afraid to ask for help.”
Now, I wonder … ” what her favorite food and colour is and what she does every day.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Her talk about how asking for help is not a weakness it’s something good.”
This made me think … ” how lucky I am to have teachers who help us understand”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard about how Giselle got through her life with her disability.”
This made me think … ” that not everyone is treated equally and that I hope that she’s happy.”
Now, I wonder … ” Why God made some people with disabilities?”
I I learned to ask for help because we need help to learn to our
Today, I heard / saw … ” I learned to ask for help because we need help to learn to our fullest. I really like how nice she is.”
This made me think … ” A book I received once and it was about a girl with some problems.”
Now, I wonder … ” Do you like doing your job? How my life would be in the future.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A person who stands up to what is wrong.”
This made me think … ” Why can’t every one do this?”
Now, I wonder … ” if I can show more of how I stand up to what is wrong.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw her bravery and courageous actions.”
This made me think … ” To not be afraid to show your true personalities.”
Now, I wonder … ” how can I be as brave and awesome as her.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle.”
This made me think … ” about how she overcame her challenges”
Now, I wonder … ” how her life is for her.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A nice person inspire others to be kind, ask for help, and that you need to always love yourself for who you are and never give up even when it’s hard.”
This made me think … ” This made me think about my own actions how I need to love myself for who I am be grateful for what I have and accept other. It also made me think of a book I read the story similar to Giselle.”
Now, I wonder … ” What I’m going to do to be better how to change others action as she did. In this life we all need a little support and inspiration to reflect and keep going I want to be someone who inspires others too.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw a dedicated person.”
This made me think … ” How hard it is to do what she does”
Now, I wonder … ” if I was in her shoes what would I have done”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a presentation from this remarkable speaker, about how it’s OK to be different and to ask for help.”
This made me think … ” About how different the world would be if everyone was treated nicely.”
Now, I wonder … ” If we could make this happen and how much this could benefit the world.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A public speaker with cerebral palsy”
This made me think … ” about everyone with cerebral palsy”
Now, I wonder … “about how she grew up”
Today, I heard / saw … ” what she looks like and how nice she is.”
This made me think … ” how hard it is to do it.”
Now, I wonder … ” how long did she take to learn how to use the computer”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard the story about her and saw her today.”
This made me think … ” about how lucky I am”
Now, I wonder … ” how she gets dressed”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle’s speech”
This made me think … ” Supporters are important.”
Now, I wonder … ” nothing”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard she been through a lot.”
This made me think … ” how much she overcame challenges”
Now, I wonder … ” if she will ever continue to be bullied”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle.”
This made me think … ” how many people made fun of her she looks”
Now, I wonder … ” how she copes with bullying and now she deals with it.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a girl with many disability”
This made me think … ” how lucky I am to not have then disability. “
Now, I wonder … ” if I had those could I find a way to talk”
Today, I heard / saw … “Giselle”
This made me think … ” about Giselle”
Now, I wonder … ” if Giselle is OK”
Today, I heard / saw … ” How no matter the challenges nothing is impossible.”
This made me think … ” that sometimes we need help.”
Now, I wonder … ” if the things I thought were impossible can be made possible.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” people laughing”
This made me think … ” not to laugh.”
Now, I wonder … ” how people get that disability.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle talk about her life and challenges and her accomplishes an what she loves to do also life lessons.”
This made me think … ” About the meaning of living life to its fullest no matter what comes in your way”
Now, I wonder … ” how I can live my life to its fullest and how I can spread positive iti an kindness wherever I go. I can take opportunities and lend a helping hand when needed.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw Giselle walking”
This made me think … ” can all people with disabilities talk.”
Now, I wonder … ” if Giselle can talk?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” To be kind”
This made me think … ” to be caring”
Now, I wonder … ” what it means to like Giselle.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard about Giselle’s journey and saw her pics”
This made me think … ” This is amazing how she learned so many things”
Now, I wonder … ” what she going to do now as a public speaker”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle and the computer.”
This made me think … ” about autistic kids.”
Now, I wonder … ” if it is hard to be her”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Someone that got disabilities an it is OK to have them.”
This made me think … ” Everybody is different and that’s what makes us special.”
Now, I wonder … ” if I will have a disability kid.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” To be kind.”
This made me think … ” to be the best friend.”
Now, I wonder … ” how to be a good friend”
Today, I heard / saw … ” about Giselle’s journey.”
This made me think … ” About kids with disabilities”
Now, I wonder … ” how many people are like her”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle.”
This made me think … ” of someone.”
Now, I wonder … ” What country Gisele is from.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle.”
This made me think … ” about someone.”
Now, I wonder … ” What could it be like to also have Giselle’s disability.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a autistic girl.”
This made me think … ” we all belong in this world.”
Now, I wonder … ” if everything is possible.”
Today, I heard / saw … “ A girl with… “
This made me think … ” of kindness.”
Now, I wonder … ” how old is she”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle “
This made me think … ” If there are other people like Giselle?”
Now, I wonder … ” Will she ever get better”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a person who can be amazing.”
This made me think … ” I could be like her”
Now, I wonder … ” what she went through”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Someone who struggled but was still helping other people.”
This made me think … ” what her daily life is like”
Now, I wonder … ” How she feels in front of all those people?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle’s story.”
This made me think … ” about bullying.”
Now, I wonder … ” if she has ever gotten bullied in her life”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That even if you have a disability, you can always do the same things anyone can do.”
This made me think … ” To never judge anyone.”
Now, I wonder … ” If I was ever unkind or hurt someone else.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard Giselle talking with her machine”
This made me think … ” how does she talk with the machine.”
Now, I wonder … ” does she have something in her brain that makes out her thoughts into sentences”
Today, I heard / saw … “Giselle’s whole life story.”
This made me think … ” How difficult her life may have been.”
Now, I wonder … ” how does her wheelchair work?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle’s story”
Now, I wonder … ” How easy my life is.”
Now, I wonder … ” How hard it would be..”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A girl named Giselle who has a disability called cerebral palsy..”
This made me think … ” About how people get bullied a lot an it’s not nice.”
Now, I wonder … ” How does her wheelchair work.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle talk about bullying awareness.”
This made me think … ” What would my life be like if I had cerebral palsy.”
Now, I wonder … ” how hard it would be to have a disability”
Today, I heard / saw … ” that Giselle was talking with a machine about her life story.”
This made me think … ” She is a hero and role model for others like her.”
Now, I wonder … ” If she can ever get even better than she is now.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle who has cerebral palsy “
This made me think … ” that I have it easy”
Now, I wonder … ” how hard it is to have cerebral palsy”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle”
This made me think … ” How easy my life is.”
Now, I wonder … ” How life is with cerebral palsy
Today, I heard / saw … ” Someone with cerebral palsy.”
This made me think … ” How easy my life is.”
Now, I wonder … ” How Giselle’s life is with cerebral palsy”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle”
This made me think … ” how hard her life is.”
Now, I wonder … ” how to treat it.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle.”
This made me think … ” that people get bullied because of their disabilities”
Now, I wonder … ” how does she do simple tasks”
Today, I heard / saw … ” the story.”
This made me think … ” happy”
Now, I wonder … ” why am happy about things”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Cerebral palsy story.’”
This made me think … ” about how hard it is to live with a disability.”
Now, I wonder … ” how far technology has come.”
Today, I heard / saw … “that saw that even though she struggled she wants to spread kindness and awareness.”
This made me think … ” This made me think I want to spread kindness and help others”
Now, I wonder … ” how hard it would be to have cerebral palsy”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That even though Giselle has cerebral palsy she can make a difference by spreading kindness.”
This made me think … ” That anyone can do anything.”
Now, I wonder … ” How hard it is to have cerebral palsy.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Today I learned about Giselle”
This made me think … ” I should spread kindness”
Now, I wonder … ” how hard it would be to live with her condition.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” The story of Giselle”
This made me think … ” how easy my life is.”
Now, I wonder … ” How I can help others more.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That cerebral policy can have a great effect someone”
This made me think … ” She role model as she has overcome many challenges.”
Now, I wonder … ” how many people has she inspired?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That even though Giselle has her struggles, she will never allow that to interfere with her dreams.”
This made me think … ” That you can still accomplish your hopes and dreams no matter the situation.”
Now, I wonder … ” How hard it is to handle cerebral palsy, and how to maintain it.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle talk about her problems an all the stages in her life.”
This made me think … ” About how many great things I can do because I am so fortunate to be the way I am.”
Now, I wonder … ” How many people also have difficulties like Giselle.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle and heard all about her life. I also heard how she lives life in the condition she’s in.”
This made me think … ” About how grateful I am to be the person I am.”
Now, I wonder … ” how it emotionally feels to have to go through the challenges she goes through”
Today, I heard / saw … ” The life of Giselle”
This made me think … ” She had a difficult time”
Now, I wonder … ” Can I be strong like her? “
Today, I heard / saw … ” How many people have her disability.”
This made me think … ” how do all the people suffering with her disability handle it.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” How many people have her disability”
This made me think … ” How do all the people had it.”
Now, I wonder … ” How suffering with her disability makes you feel and how does she handle it.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle and her story and how hard it was for her to show up normally.”
This made me think … ” That everyone should be treated the same Anne work hard for what you want.”
Now, I wonder … ” how does she know what to say when thinking”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle.”
This made me think … ” about how she can be so brave.”
Now, I wonder … ” if she is able to swim.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” today I heard and saw Giselle. Her presentation was very good and inspiring”
This made me think … ” That it’s tough for people to experience the world with this condition”
Now, I wonder … ” How she has the confidence to do that”
Today, I heard / saw … ” someone with a disability someone with a kind heart a strong person”
This made me think … ” how her life was.”
Now, I wonder … ” how she will have kids what she will do when she’s old”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw a confident woman who has a disability but still went up and shares.”
This made me think … ” This made me think that a disability can ruin a person’s life.”
Now, I wonder … ” how she is so confident to do all of that speaking”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle and saw her life”
This made me think … ” This made me think of how strong she is.”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder how she drives a car”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A presentation on preventing bullying from Giselle.”
This made me think … ” How difficult having disabilities.”
Now, I wonder … ” How do you get a disability?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle.”
This made me think … ” how different people are and act in the world.”
Now, I wonder … ” how people treated her in school.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” – A woman who has faced many challenges and has still managed to stay positive. -How you can live a fulfilling life even if the challenges you face are bigger than others.”
This made me think … ” – About how tech has a major impact on people who have specialized needs – about how my challenges seem so small compared to those of others”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder what it feels like to have cerebral palsy “
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard confident voice and determined woman.”
This made me think … ” it made me think that you need to treat people the way you want to be treated”
Now, I wonder … ” – How can I spread positivity in my everyday life, through actions and words? – How can I push myself to be the best person I can be?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A presentation about a girl’s life and learned (not fully) how hard it can be to do simple things if you have cerebral palsy.”
This made me think … ” of how much time and energy she put into becoming who she is today.”
Now, I wonder … ” How many other people are so successful but also face big problems/ challenges.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That it is OK to ask for help and you don’t have to be scared.”
This made me think … ” that I can ask for help when I need it.”
Now, I wonder … ” if other people ask for help or if they are scared to ask.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle has had a condition for her entire life that has affected her. We learned what it’s like to have the condition she has and it’s amazing what she can do.”
This made me think … ” About what a miracle it is that Giselle has been able to accomplish so much in her life and she can do so many amazing things.”
Now, I wonder … ” What was it like growing up with a twin brother? Does Giselle wish to be a public speaker for her whole life, or does she have other dreams?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A really beautiful story about grit and accomplishment how something effect others and how they live.”
This made me think … ” That there are more possible things then I thought.”
Now, I wonder … ” are your legs and arms numb, or can you feel things that come in contact with them.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle.”
This made me think … ” The book ‘Out of My Mind'”
Now, I wonder … ” How severe does it get”
Today, I heard / saw … ” About Giselle’s life experience.”
This made me think … ” About her book and how there could be more information of her life”
Now, I wonder … ” Can Giselle feel any pain”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle tell us about her story.”
This made me think … ” how much she went through”
Now, I wonder … ” What she will accomplish next”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle videos of important parts of Giselle’s life”
This made me think … ” What challenges others face.”
Now, I wonder … ” what difficulties others face”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle talk about her life.”
This made me think … ” How hard it was for her and how she accomplished her goals.”
Now, I wonder … ” What she will do next.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw her talking about her life and what great things she did in her life.”
This made me think … ” about how hard her life is and how she did the great things.”
Now, I wonder … ” How her life will get better and do even better things”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle is a speaker today I saw Giselle.”
This made me think … ” Do you like to be an author?”
Now, I wonder … “how does she walk?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw Giselle and I saw her parents and they were helping her.”
This made me think … ” how did she eat?”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder how can they speak into the computer?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw Giselle standing not easily”
This made me think … ” Giselle made me think that she is getting better”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder if cerebral palsy is getting better for Giselle?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Today I saw Giselle. I saw and heard her computer. The computer helped her talk since she can’t.”
This made me think … ” This made me think that cerebral palsy is hard to live with.”
Now, I wonder … ” now I wonder how she lives? eating?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw Giselle and her parents.”
This made me think … ” why did you come?”
Today, I heard / saw … It made me feel bad that you are disabled.”
This made me think … ” How hard is it to walk”
Now, I wonder … ” What does it feel like to have cerebral palsy?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw Giselle … Dad late night her walk”
This made me think … ” How does Giselle sit in the car”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder how you eat food.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle and her parents”
This made me think … ” if cerebral palsy is hard to live with.”
Now, I wonder … ” how it’s like to have cerebral palsy.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw Giselle. She has a computer helping her talk. I heard she has cerebral palsy since she was born. She can’t
This made me think … ” Do you like being an author?”
Now, I wonder … ” How does the wheelchair work?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw Giselle’s parents I heard her talking”
This made me think … ” Cerebral palsy must be hard for her.”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder when she graduated.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw Giselle’s parents.”
This made me think … ” How hard it is for Giselle.”
Now, I wonder … ” why cerebral palsy is a thing.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw how she walks s Giselle show us.”
This made me think … ” How does Gisele eat?”
Now, I wonder … ” has Giselle’s cerebral palsy ever affect her in any way!”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle walked. I saw Giselle parents helping her”
This made me think … ” Cerebral palsy is difficult.”
Now, I wonder … ” if she can sit and walk without getting help”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle walking with her parents help.”
This made me think … ” Why can’t she walk.”
Now, I wonder … ” how did she get cerebral palsy?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw Giselle and her parents”
This made me think … ” how old is she?”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder if it is hard to hear a little bit?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle and her parents”
This made me think … ” This made me think that cerebral palsy is hard.”
Now, I wonder … ” What is it like to have cerebral palsy?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw Giselle and her parents helping her walk.”
This made me think … ” That you can do anything and cerebral palsy hard so I think Giselle is brave.”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder if it is hard to eat.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw Giselle parents and I heard talking.”
This made me think … ” This made me think of kindness?”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder when she graduated. “
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw Giselle”
This made me think … ” having cerebral palsy is hard”
Now, I wonder … ” how are you doing in walk?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw a person in a wheelchair with disabilities.”
This made me think … ‘how hard it is to “
Now, I wonder … ” how do people get cerebral palsy.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard that Giselle had disability.”
This made me think … ” Of people who had disabilities.”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder how many people have disabilities.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Gisele can not walk – Being kind is important – We saw a special person – Asking for help is a strength -no one is the exact same”
This made me think … ” Bullying is really bad. -Giselle is very brave and smart – it’s OK to be different”
Now, I wonder … ” Where did she get all the information from. – if she plays soccer -if she gets scared or sad when she does her speeches”
Today, I heard / saw … ” – She needed help to walk with her dad – I saw something on her legs to help her stand up and walk – her dad and mom were there – she is 28 years old – birthday in July – heard her laughing – talk with a computer and speaker.”
This made me think … ” -of my cousin who can’t talk – of kindness because it was about anti- bullying – of my first step with my dad – that everyone matters -nothing can stop us from doing anything.”
Now, I wonder … ” – who was the person standing with the teachers and helping her (her dad) – if the person that spoke after Mr. S. was her mom – how does she go to the bathroom – how did she get her disability – who was her great teacher”
Today, I heard / saw … ” – When people clapped Giselle was happy – she used her life to learn how to stand – she was happy to tell her stories.”
This made me think … ” – She is very special and a strong person – it made us think how challenging it must have been. – How can she be so confident, I would be nervous in front of the school.”
Now, I wonder … ” – How did she travel. How is she not nervous in front of so many people – who were the people helping her walk in the pictures – how do you feel traveling in your wheelchair”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw a presentation about kindness and being different is OK. The presenter was using technology and talking about her story and her education and struggles.”
This made me think … ” This made me feel happy, it was a great presentation. We should accept all people and be kind to others. Wow she was able to walk with some help. It is OK to ask for help.”
Now, I wonder … “- I wonder if she will be able to walk by herself. – I wonder if she will visit us again and go to other schools. Thank you so much”
Today, I heard / saw … ” – How important it is to be kind – about cerebral palsy – how Giselle’s life is amazing”
This made me think … ” – Everyone is important * special in their own way – we are grateful for all that our bodies can do easily.”
Now, I wonder … ” – why did God make cerebral palsy? – why was I luckier than Giselle because my body works easily”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A presentation from Gisele Gaylie.”
This made me think … ” that she is kind an is a child of God. She is loved.”
Now, I wonder … ” what other schools she will go to”
Reading through the students’ exit tickets, it is clear that Giselle’s story left a lasting impression. Many were struck by her bravery, kindness, and determination, while others reflected on their own lives with gratitude and a renewed commitment to empathy. They asked thoughtful questions about cerebral palsy, daily life, and resilience, showing both curiosity and compassion. Above all, the students recognized that asking for help is a strength, kindness matters, and everyone deserves to be treated with respect. Their voices remind us that Bullying Prevention Week is not only about awareness, but about nurturing a culture of empathy and resilience that grows each day through small acts of courage and care.
As the final bell rang and buses lined up outside, I walked to the car surrounded by the joyful energy of students heading home. Their waves and smiles were a vivid reminder of why these conversations matter—because every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and empowered. Reflecting on the afternoon, I was struck by the attentiveness of the students, the thoughtful questions they asked, and the genuine support from teachers and staff. This was more than a presentation; it was a collective stand against bullying and a celebration of community. Bullying Prevention Week is not only about awareness—it is about nurturing a culture of empathy and resilience that grows each day through small acts of kindness. May we carry these lessons forward, ensuring that kindness is not confined to a week, but becomes the heartbeat of our schools and communities every single day.
