A WOMAN from Andover has been praised for making a "positive impact" after giving an assembly to pupils at a school near Wimbledon.

Manuela Wahnon was invited to Hollymount School near Wimbledon to give a talk about respect, punctuality and kindness to the pupils on Friday, October 11.

Headteacher Joe Croft, praised Manuela for her talk, which "resonated" with children.

In a letter, he said: "Your talk on respect truly resonated with our children, and we are so grateful for the time and effort you put into creating the wonderful gifts.

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Manuela talking to pupilsManuela talking to pupils (Image: Manuela Wahnon/Hollymount School)

"The prizes were very much appreciated and added an extra layer of excitement to the day.

"The children enjoyed the assemblies and took so much from the learning, particularly around punctuality and how kindness is respect itself.

"Your use of the apple analogy was a brilliant way to help them understand these important concepts. The message you conveyed was meaningful, and it’s clear that the children are now thinking more deeply about their own actions and how they treat others. "

Manuela said she had been invited to a number of schools across Hampshire and beyond to talk to and inspire children.

She praised the headteacher for his work and the assembly he gave prior to her own.

She said: "After phone calls, emails and a previsit, I was finally invited in – it was my honour to witness this school head conduct an assembly himself, prior to my doing mine.

"His way totally blew me away so gifted and so young."

Headteacher Joe Croft thanked Maneula for "making such a positive impact on our school community."