There were definitely a few nerves floating around yesterday and this morning, before our presenters stepped into the limelight. So we took some time to talk through strategies for staying calm, what to do if something didn’t go to plan (there’s usually at least one technical hiccup!), and how feeling nervous is completely normal—especially when speaking in front of 500+ people! We reminded ourselves that being an assembly presenter is a chance to show courage and grow as a leader.
Well— our kids absolutely stepped up!
Every one of them spoke clearly, stuck to their script, and held the attention of the whole crowd. That’s no small feat in front of a full hall!
Here’s what some of our presenters had to say afterwards:
- “Best day of my life!”
- “It felt so cool doing this, and I want to do it again!”
- “At first I was really scared, then I took a breath and just did it!”
And the feedback from teachers and our assistant principal? “Fantastic assembly,” “Great leadership,” and “They all did so well!”
We are so proud of our Papatūānuku presenters and don’t be surprised if you see them up there doing it all over again sometime soon!