For the second consecutive school year, representatives of the Sweethearts & Heroes organization visited the Menands School to spread their message of the value of a strong community.
During workshops on Sept. 17 led by organization representative Patrick Fish, middle school students took part in roundtable discussions and activities designed to build community in the school. The goal of the work was to have the students work together and spread anti-bullying messages with younger students in the school.
The session was the first of eight planned for this school year.
“It was an excellent day. I am very proud of the way our students worked and embraced the message,” said Principal Kathleen Wylie.
Students said they enjoyed the discussions.
“It was very informative. I was glad to hear new things. It was nice to meet [Fish] and play games with friends,” said Ah’xyla Smith, a seventh-grade student.
Eighth grade student Avi Lopez agreed.
“I liked that it wasn’t just standing and talking. He had us engaged,” she said.
Sixth grade student Dream Maye said she learned a valuable lesson during the assembly.
“[The discussion] taught me not to treat others differently just because they have different facial structures [with a lot of differences],” she said. “I liked it a lot.”
