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Bullying/Exclusion, Yrs K-6 (not available 2011)
Highly recommended! Well thought out. It was great that you covered cyber-bullying as this is becoming an issue that is difficult for teachers to monitor.”
As always you had every child’s attention! Our students loved the performance - our new kindies were spellbound and our seniors were engrossed. Very good! A great, enthusiastic and entertaining show with a valuable message woven through the performance.”
A very engaging performance, pitched right at our kids which both entertained and educated. Reinforcing (beautifully and in a very professional, realistic way) the values we try to so desperately to instil in our students.”
Very worthwhile and easy to organise. An entertaining look at different types of bullying and how to handle it. Actors were brilliant. Resources simple and effective. Post-performance discussion was fantastic.”
Highly recommended! Very relevant to our school values program & supports our 'Buddies' program. Extremely organised & professional.”
Resilience/Emotional Health/Bullying/Sadness/Change, Yrs K-6 more info
Fantastic! Performance showed clear demonstration of how to treat other people and make friends. Good step by step instructions about how to deal with bullying - real issues in all schools. Fabulous - I want students to see more of this. The look on their faces during the performance was priceless.”
Great way of describing and reinforcing components of our anti-bullying policy. Just the right amount of humour and serious discussion.”
Excellent message through a very entertaining performance. Captivating! A very good boost to our anti-bullying program.”
It fully supported our classroom activities in which the children have been defining physical, verbal and emotional bullying. Entertaining. Relevant. A positive shared experience.”
Highly recommended! Best performance on resilience and bullying I’ve seen. They clearly thought about the issues by the answers to our discussion questions.”
Bullying/Aggression/Positive Relationships/Cooperation, Yrs K-6 more info
Since the performance the number of people I have seen being bullied has decreased. That Brainstorm thing was the best way to get rid of bullying and I think every school should have it. Because of your show, I know how I should control myself and my actions.”
Highly recommended. This is the best performance I have ever seen on the bullying issue. All children were tuned in and knew what was happening. Some children who would normally be difficult were completely identifying with the characters. Could have heard a pin drop.”
Highly recommended. A very powerful performance that showed the reality of many children’s experiences with bullying; internal struggles, personal hurts, why people bully and parental pressure. The performance showed different types of bullying and encouraged bullies to change their behaviour. Loved the acrobats, singing and the ‘getting along’ at the end when the characters become friends.”
Reinforced the legal side. Fighting is not the answer. Integrated CAPA well with bullying. Reinforced the need to talk to someone at school.”
Sticks and Stones was a highly relevant production in that it dealt with difficult issues. Gave the students workable strategies for handling bullying, anger and fear. Thanks!”
Bullying/Respect/Exclusion/Problem Solving/Resilience/Values, Yrs K-6 more info
An excellent thought and discussion provoking performance encouraging students to consider and hopefully adopt qualities and values to make them co-operative, caring members of the human race.
… Fantastic as always - children glued to the performance.
… Entertaining look at issues like bullying, respect for others and yourself. A++
… Humorous, tightly scripted performance reinforcing vital elements of respect and egalitarian values in a very kid friendly way.”
Highly recommended! Students were entertained, engaged and understood the values portrayed. The performance formed an important part of our anti-bullying program.”
Highly recommended! Thank-you! Enjoyable and very valid to the ‘welfare’ of our students. Acting was of a high standard. Great songs!”
Gave powerful messages about dealing with people - all students able to be involved by singing and doing simple actions. Tied in perfectly with our anti-bullying week. 10/10.”
Entertaining show with strong themes that challenged the students to consider their attitudes to peers. Kids were perceptive to the characters and enjoyed the interaction.”
Values & Respect at school & in Cyber Space / Relationships, Yrs K-6 more info
Performers were enthusiastic and gained the interest of the children very quickly. The students were very enthusiastic and as shown in follow-up activities, understood the concept. The program fitted in very well with our PD and peer support programs.”
Vibrant, well-paced ‘show’. Great way to teach the values through fun and music, dance, drama, talk etc. Good post/follow up activities provided. Children loved the show and were able to discuss and articulate the values/magic words in follow-up discussions. Brilliant!”
Actors were friendly, approachable and professional. Our school has thoroughly enjoyed all performances from this company. A great resource for schools!!!”
Encompassed organisation, getting along, persistence, confidence and resilience.”
Fantastic! All Brainstorm shows we’ve had have been appropriate Student Welfare concepts and very well presented.”
Decision Making/Health/Obesity/Consumerism/Teasing, Yrs K-6 more info
"Loved it! Children were engrossed the whole time. Great links with current programs involving nutrition, exercise and decision making."
It fitted in perfectly with our health and values program. Children could relate to all the underlying messages that promote health and thought it was fantastic. Loved it!”
"Sensational! Best show ever at our school. Taught me not to eat junk food all the time. Get up and do stuff!"
Fantastic, talented, enthusiastic actors who obviously put in a lot of effort. Very impressed with the content and follow up Q&A.”
"Dynamic, action packed, kept the kids attention from the moment they walked in. Great messages about issues that have been causing difficulties in class this year - brand names, peer pressure etc."
Cyber Bullying/Exclusion/Friendship/Social Skills Yrs K/P-6 more info
NEW SHOW FOR Term 4, 2010 - Feedback coming soon!
Bullying/Aggression/Conflict Resolution/Empathy/Safety, Yrs 7-9 more info
I will definitely use this production every year from now on! An extremely powerful method for combating bullying in schools. Exceptional - normally a restless group they were totally engaged!”
As a school we continue to be impressed with the ‘Sticks and Stones’ performance and see it as a valuable part of our school anti-bullying policy. Our students relate very well to the scenarios presented as being ‘real life’. Thank-you.”
Well planned, engaging. As always with Brainstorm Productions a very professional presentation. Highly recommended!”
Best I’ve had the pleasure to see - pertinent questioning. Very well received. Highly recommended!”
The production of ‘Sticks and Stones provided an excellent experience for the students for themes of rules, rights and responsibilities in Term 1. The pre-performance and follow-up material provided an excellent teaching resource.”
Bullying/Harassment/Peer Pressure/Cyber Footprint & Safety/Resilience, Yrs 7-10 more info
Professional, relevant, thoroughly entertaining. Brilliant!”
Fantastic performance. Great package. Covered both mental and physical bullying. Highly recommended!”
Brilliant! Really pitched at where the kids were at. Had more impact than any lessons/lectures/videos/sessions with counsellors!”
Highly recommended! Fits very well into our values education program of identity and respect. Enthusiasm of actors was infectious. Audience loved their work. Stunning choreography. Probably one of the best to come out of Brainstorm. Performance was snappy, amusing and very relevant to the needs of the pupils. It reinforces our values education program.”
Very impressive! Right from the start, the actors captured the audience’s attention, and held the students in the palm of their hands throughout the performance. Questions asked by the students showed insight and empathy. They were obviously engaged by the performance! Students were also impressed by the accuracy of the language/motivations/thought processes portrayed by the actors - a genuine representation of ‘how it is’.”
Cyber Bullying/Social Websites/Texting/Exclusion, Yrs 7-10 more info
Highly recommended! The performance was excellent. It addressed all the areas of concern that we have been having; the use of mobile phones and MSN as forms of bullying as well as the way exclusion and labeling affects students. Students elicited emotional responses and really enjoyed it.”
A very professional, relevant and highly engaging performance. Provided an excellent stimulus for discussion and activities to address the issue of bullying. The whole school should see the performance! Thank-you, wonderful job!”
The performance was wonderful and engaging and dealt with the subject of bullying in a way that was ‘punchy’ and in a far superior way to what we could do here at school. Highly recommended. Entertaining. More beneficial than just talking about bullying.”
Good use of material about cyber bullying and exclusion techniques. Actors were extremely polite and enthusiastic. I watched all 3 performances and found all year levels became connected very quickly. 10/10.”
Highly recommended! Positive reaction. Many were involved and emotionally connected to the story. The cyber-bullying content was very appropriate for students as it is becoming a big problem in schools.”
Risk Taking/Safe Partying/Drugs/Alcohol/Choices, Yrs 9-12 more info
Relevant, dynamic, very funny, touching, real, highlighted social problems, brilliantly scripted and acted!”
Highly recommended! Engaging, powerful, relevant, helpful, thought-provoking.”
Highly recommended! Well presented, entertaining, organised. Lots of great issues. Timing, acting and music were superb.”
Captured and held students attention throughout the show - engaging and worthwhile - relevant issues.”
Highly recommended! We are so impressed with the consistent quality of Brainstorm Productions. Topical, well produced and researched plays.”
Mental Health/Exam Stress/Anxiety/Depression/Resilience, Yrs 10-12 more info
Students loved it so much! They were inspired to invite the performers to attend our drama showcase the following week! A great way to raise important issues like depression or drug use while also demonstrating excellence in performing skills. The actors worked hard. It was money well spent!”
Very enjoyable.” "Worthwhile." "Provided some ideas to deal with stress." "Gave you solutions to problems.”
Great!" "Realistic!" "Can't believe 2 seconds can change your life!" "Fantastic storyline!”
Perfect for this year group! Stress HSC pressure is real for year 12's and this production showed relevant strategies to dealing with these issues. Extremely worthwhile viewing!”
Highly recommended! Great educational/moral values. Entertaining and captivating. Great use of props and scene changes. Very relevant. Great. So true. Funny!”