Primary School · Age 7–12yrs

    How to Make Friends & Stop Bullying

    Jonny delivers this presentation with humour and passion. Students will be drawn into this engaging talk by fun and memorable stories that don't just tell, but also show students how they can proactively make friends, create an environment of inclusiveness & stop bullying.

    How to Make Friends & Stop Bullying presentation
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    What students walk away with

    Be Nice

    Why it's important to respect each other.

    Listen

    Pay attention when others are talking. It shows you care about what they say.

    Use Names

    When you talk to someone, use their name. It makes them feel special.

    Be Positive

    Focus on the good things about others instead of pointing out their mistakes.

    Compliment

    Say nice things about people. It makes them happy and they'll like you more!

    Understand Feelings

    Try to see things from other people's point of view. This helps you get along better.

    Share Interests

    Talk about things you both like. It helps you connect and have fun together.

    Be Helpful

    Offer to help others when you can. It shows you're a good friend.

    Be Bully-Proof

    Practical tools to stand tall, stay kind, and defuse bullying in the moment.

    Build Resilience

    Accept yourself — the good, the bad and everything in between.

    By the end of this lesson students have a deeper understanding of the need to be friendly and practical tips on how to stop bullying. Presentation includes posters for classrooms on how to be friendly.

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    What educators say

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    You've got to have him! I was astounded by the amount of kids that came & shook his hand afterwards. He's a bloke you've got to have.
    John Doran
    Dean of Senior School, Barker College
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    Really relatable & funny. The kids loved it. Particular advice on how kids can get through situations. Love to have you back!
    Alison Fretwell
    Stage 5 Advisor, Mount Annan Christian College
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    Fantastic. Highly recommend it. One of the best speeches I've heard in many, many years!
    Emma Le Counter
    Teacher, Orange Anglican College
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