Testimonials

What Principals Are Saying (2012)

‘You made the poetry come off the page with your energetic and engaging performance. Every child, from the youngest to the oldest, was thoroughly entertained. It also showed teachers new and exciting ways to deliver poetry within their classes. It was incredible. Thank you very much.’
Gareth Taylor, Principal

‘Our students greatly enjoyed your performance, and were inspired by your teaching. Again and again I have heard from children, “When is Greg O’Connell coming back?” – a strong endorsement of your work! The teachers and I were all very impressed, and pleased with ourselves for taking the opportunity to book you.’
Marg Campbell McCauley, Principal

‘A wonderful experience for both students and teachers. A+ for student engagement. A very well-organised event from start to finish. Motivating for students to bring poetry alive. Catered for the varied ages of our children. Wouldn’t hesitate to strongly recommend to other schools. The children were full of it at morning tea time!’
John Fisher, Principal

‘Awesome. All kids engaged throughout. Lots of movement and variety kept interest. Lots of audience participation – great. Hit all year groups well. All came out buzzing!! You inspired, engaged and entertained everyone. You are welcome back any time.’
Jules French, Principal

What Students Are Saying

‘I learnt many interesting ways to perform a poem. Fantastic. I liked that you were prepared. Fun activities. Good poems. Your poems. Games. Perfect!’

‘I learnt that you must GIVE to the audience. I liked EVERYTHING. I loved every second of it. Especially the show.’

‘I learnt how to tell what I’m talented at and the process to success. I enjoyed today very much. Thank you, Greg.’

‘I learnt that a poem doesn’t have to have rhyming words or have to have more than one line. I liked your creativity in your poetry.’

‘Greg, your poems are funny and awesome. It was great fun. Thank you.’

‘I learnt to be confident and be comfortable with being gifted. I liked acting out the poems. Thanks for showing us your skills. I really enjoyed it.’

‘I learnt about various ways of performing a poem and better self-confidence. Very well prepared.’

‘I learnt how to present a poem really well, to a high standard.’

‘I learnt that with co-operation we can achieve anything. I liked the attitude and co-operation.’

‘Do it again. It was extremely fun. Thanks sooo much. I had loads of fun and enjoyed myself a lot.’

‘I learnt we don’t always need perfect structure. Don’t go into something half-hearted. I liked all the games we played. The time we had to practise. I liked that somebody made their own poem. People turned your poems into their own.’

‘I learnt to connect with the audience. I can tell it will come in handy. I liked the games and performing. It was a great experience. A fabulous day. Thanks Greg and High Five!’

‘Ten out of ten. Thank you for teaching us about poetry. It has been an amazing experience and I hope to get chosen to go next year. It was fun and I am going to use some of the skills you taught us in this year’s drama production.’

‘Ten out of ten. The games were really fun. I liked to do the acting and learning about poetry. I liked it when you told us about how your poems got into the School Journals.’

‘Ten out of ten. I enjoyed it because I love acting and drama and it was fun doing it with the poems. Thanks for teaching us some new things. I look forward to next time and doing more fun stuff.’

‘Ten out of ten. Because it let’s you express yourself even more.’

‘I would turn the clock back and do it all again!’