School Quotes...
2011 quotes:
'Rayz Roadshow was amazing! If you are after humour, audience participation and a positive message, then Ray and his puppets will deliver.' - Barry Shon, Houghton Valley School. 'Our kids loved the show! Parents and teachers enjoyed the humour too and the message was clear - MAKE GOOD CHOICES!' - Teachers, parents and kids from Sanson School. 'We all enjoyed your show tremendously. Teachers commented on how enthusiastic the students were and how you got across very important messages in an effective and entertaining way. - Staff, Johnsonville School. |
Older quotes
"Ray has always delivered an excellent show at Levin North School. His humour is appealing and genuine, crossing all age levels. The puppets are amazing – great personalities! Audience involvement is great. There is always something new and unexpected on subsequent visits. Ray knows kids well and will target his shows to meet the needs of a group. He has excellent ways of integrating values and positive themes into his shows." Graeme Beggs, teacher.
"Mr Ray Cooper has been an active part of the Waitohu School community for many years. He is an excellent communicator who develops and implements programmes of quality content which focus on integrity. He has a warm respectful manner with the children and quickly wins their trust and appreciation. His wicked sense of humour and unfailing ability to put a smile on the face of every child as they totally engage in their learning is highly infectious. Don't miss out on the opportunity to spend time with this awesome educator." Waitohu School - Otaki
Tim Brenton from Richmond School in Nelson kindly sent an email to his neighbouring colleagues after a show at his school. Tim, thanks for this. How about I wash your car after the show when I return? (Now I just have to hope he doesn't read this page between now and then.) ;)
I know we get lots of flyers
from performers wanting to perform at our schools and every time you think – I
wonder if this person will be any good? And yes they
all having glowing references from people you have never heard of!!
Ray thinks he will be down here again next year with the same or new show. We have already booked him in again...
Tim Brenton, Richmond School, Nelson.
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Ray is an extraordinarily talented performer. He kept everyone from the 5year olds up to the teachers thoroughly entertained for well over an hour. From magic tricks to unusual sound effects and amazing puppets, the show was fast paced and had some great messages for the children along the way.
The workshop
Ray had a lovely rapport with the children. He taught them techniques for putting on a puppet show, the different kinds of puppets and how to show emotion on stage. The kids had a fantastic time and learnt a lot from the workshop.
Rebecca McKeever
Wellesley College
2004 School Quotes...
"A wonderful experience that captivated the whole school from year 1 - 6. The BEST show we have had performed by a highly talented entertainer. Subtle messages well put across to children. - Ebbett Park School, Hastings.
"A dynamic show that had the children fully engaged. Puppets were delightful and entertaining. You have a great sense of humour that the children and staff could relate to." - M Block Staff, Churton Park School.
"I like the show so much and it was so funny. I laughed and laughed" - Sarah "You were awesome in your show. You are the best ventriloquist I have ever seen." Nicholas (students from Churton Park School.)
"Ray’s wonderful show kept us all entertained and informed for well over an hour! Not many things can so that as well for our 300+ students. A great treat for all!" - Ian MacKenzie, Visount School, Mangare, South Auckland.
"Rayz Roadshow is an exciting and witty child-centred show. Children are involved in the show too! There are special messages through the show as well. - Peterhead School, Flaxmere.
"The show was fantastic and the children were thoroughly engrossed the whole time." - Chartwell School.
"The whole show kept everyone absorbed from start to finish. An excellent variety of items. - Lucknow School, Havelock North.
2003 School Quotes...
"Rayz Roadshow is not only a hilarious mix of ventriloquism and magic, but Ray has the skill to absorb my school from Y1 to Y8 students and have them talk about the show for weeks afterwards. I have no hesitation in recommending this show." - - - Craig Sharp. Principal - Muhunoa East School - Levin
"Thank you for the fun, entertaining show. It was a show that had everything! Magic, puppets, humour and lot’s of laughs. A show that was very worthwhile and one that will never be forgotten. Keep up the excellent work." - - - Malo Faafetou. Russell School, Porirua.
"Ray has a gift of working with kids. His shows are heaps of fun and get very positive messages across. I thoroughly recommend them." - - - Ian Dewar. Principal, Normandale School - Lower Hutt
"He held the childrens attention with a snappy, upbeat show, that put across a strong message and involved child participation." - - - Coley Street School, Foxton.
The students are still talking about it. They had a great laugh mixed with awe and wonder. The message of the show will stay with them for a long time! - - - Ian MacKenzie. Viscount School. Mangare - Auckland.
"Rayz Roadshow is a fantastic and appropriate show for children of all ages. Ray had a flair which had the children captivated and managed for over an hour." - - - Harley Street School, Masterton
"Rayz Roadshow Captivated and enthralled the children. Learning was apparent in their willingness to share back in the classroom." - - - Whitiora School, Hamilton.
Rayz Roadshow was a fantastic show that used hilarious puppetry to reinforce morals and behaviour. The children thoroughly enjoyed the humour and participation that was effectively used. I would highly recommend Rayz Roadshow show to any school. He had our children from year 1 to 6 (as well as the teachers) belly laughing all the way through. - - - Jacki Boyle (teacher) Tawhero School.
"This was a multi-faceted show that held our audience of 120 5 to 12 year olds spellbound with laughter for almost one and a half hours. The messages were cleverly interwoven. We would recommend this show to everyone!" - - - Teaching Staff, Kairanga School, Palmerston North.
"Ray put on a fantastic show for us - great interaction with the kids and very clever puppetry. The ‘Rules’ theme wasn’t pushed too much. Most entertaining for all of us. Thank you." - - - Maz Holman - Porirua School.
"A brilliant performance which captivated the audience and kept us well entertained to the end. A talented individual, with an important message to share!" - - - Pipiana Hipango, (Deputy Principal). St. Marys School - Wanganui.
"A fun, educational experience with maximum audience participation. The children enjoyed the puppets and magic, but also were aware of the message about relationships." - - - Bucklands Beach Primary, Auckland.
"The Senior children gave the show 11 out of 10." - - - Central School, New Plymouth
This quote was from 2002, but I loved it so much.... "My favourite part was watching my teacher crying with laughter!" - - - -pupil Ss Peter & Paul School. Lower Hutt.
(These are just some of the quotes I received. Thank you very much to those that wrote such encouraging words.)