Nick Vujicic Assembly Inspires StudentsMotivational speaker Nick Vujicic, of Melbourne, Australia, spoke recently to students in an assembly at Roy High. Without any explanation, Vujicic was born with no arms or legs. He grew up to become a motivational speaker that focuses on trials by sharing his experiences. He was also recently featured on "CBS Sunday Morning." His focus while speaking at Roy High was Roy High was anti-bullying and building self-worth.

One concept he focused on while speaking to students was going from being a "by-stander" to someone who's on standby for people who are being teased or bullied. He told students to commit today to tease less, stop letting gossip grow, and to give more love. He stressed that sometimes all someone going through a hard time needs, is one person; and students can be that miracle.

As he joked about having no limbs and told students he loved all of them many times, it was apparent that, as he stated towards the end of the assembly, he wouldn't change his situation for the world because helping even one person has been worth it.

Just think for a minute…• What is your biggest challenge in life?

• What is holding you back or keeping you from becoming who you want to be?

THE BUTTERFLY CIRCUS

Watch Part 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcH2Ew5qYiA&safe=active

What is the life cycle of a butterfly? Discuss the significance of each stage.

Stop here…Resume on slide 7 next week.

THE BUTTERFLY CIRCUS

Watch Part 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fa7pidEysY&playnext=1&list=PLDF4650EE313AC500&safe=active

Discuss the following questions as a class or small group… How do you think Will felt when he was part of the

sideshow in the first circus? What differences did Will discover between both

circuses? The members of The Butterfly Circus were seen by

some as “unproductive” members of society. What can happen in our society to the seemingly weak? Is their right to participate always recognized?

How did Will change after joining The Butterfly Circus? Can we change the negative in our lives? How? What can we do to show others they can also transform

their lives?