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08/12/09 - Appleford School bring special messages to Salisbury for Dyslexia Awareness Week.
Being dyslexic is good because you see things in a different way. Tristan.
It is good to be dyslexic when you go to Appleford and when get stuck you get more help. Sam.
I am happy to be dyslexic because I enjoy being different. Louis.
Dyslexia makes me feel special. It has made me excel at drama. Hugo.
I like being dyslexic because we are all stars. Philemon.
I like being dyslexic because I am treated as a really special person. George.
Dyslexia can be good because you get to learn in a fun way. Laureance.
It’s good to be dyslexic because you get more help when you are learning. Jasmine.
I am happy to be dyslexic because we all have fun together. Cuthbert.
Now that I understand dyslexia my confidence has grown and this has helped with my English. Ben.
It is good being dyslexic because I have a good imagination. Strabo.
Being dyslexic has made me think more so I love taking things apart and seeing how they work. Jamie.
Working with dyslexic children has given me a valuable insight into how they cope and learn. I have learnt new things and been able to help. It has also taught me that we are not all the same but we are capable of doing the same things e.g. reading and writing. The only way you can tell the difference is that they just take that little bit longer to understand. Rebecca.
I think being dyslexic has helped me be artistic. Christian
Being dyslexic is a different experience of learning. Appleford School can help children like me to get their confidence back. I am good at singing. In drama my confidence has blossomed. Gracie.
It is very hard being dyslexic but also good because most of your lessons are fun. Magnus
I don’t like being dyslexic because people make fun about it. At Appleford it is better now. Henry.
I like being dyslexic because I’m smart. Ieuan.
Being dyslexic is good because I have understanding teachers. Henry.
I like being dyslexic because we get lots of help. Lewis.
I like being dyslexic because I have good friends at Appleford. Taylor.
Dyslexia helps me think in different ways. Freddie.
I am good at playing ps3 games and shooting things. I have some good ideas. I think in different ways for answers to problems. Sam.
Being dyslexic is good because I see things in a different way. Hugh.
It is good being dyslexic because you can go to different schools and learn fun things. Sean.
Being dyslexic is good because people are beginning to understand how I feel. Fenella. Being dyslexic is good because loads of famous people are dyslexic. Fred.
I am good at computers and pc games and sports because I had learning difficulties. Jonathan.
I am good at sport. I am good at running and maths. Tom.
I am good at sports because I am dyslexic. I am good at ICT. Michael.
I am proud to be dyslexic because I learn in small classes. Emily.
I like being dyslexic because I am improving my English. Joshua.
I am better at computers because I am dyslexic. Arty.
I am good at sport and maths. The stuff I am excellent at is running. The stuff I am not so good at is English but I have improved in it. Katie.
Being dyslexic is good because you can get good at reading and writing. Joshua.
I am good at sport. I am brilliant at running and football. I am good at netball and hockey. Georgina.
I like being dyslexic because I’m good at drums. Charles.
You get to take your time at Appleford when you do your work. Tom.
Being dyslexic is not good because I got bullied at my last school. Lawrence.
I am brilliant at sport. I am really good at maths. I am good at science. Kate.
Being dyslexic is good because you can go to a good school where teachers understand you. Jon.
Being dyslexic is good because lots of famous people are dyslexic. Jack.
I am pleased to be dyslexic because people treat me so kindly. Zen.
Being dyslexic is good because everyone sticks up for me- all my family, friends and teachers. Eileen.
My dyslexia helps me to do drama, music, ICT and art. I enjoy coming to school and Appleford has made drama, music and ICT more exciting. I like drama because I can express myself. Millie.
O my gosh my sport is really good because I am dyslexic. I focus on my sport. I do 8 types of sport and more. My favourite is rugby. I play for Salisbury. Philip.
I am dyspraxic but have lots of good dyslexic friends who are fun. Samuel.
Being dyslexic is good because I don’t get taken out of lessons at my school. Tom.
I like being dyslexic because I am good at it. Charlotte.