Walter Bleakley
"I realised that seemingly trivial things that adults say to children can be very important and matter a great deal to a young person. I never forgot that day. "
The Story
Like any twelve year old boy, Walter's world revolved around football. And like most boys the heartache of not getting on the team was very painful.
The story continues...
Walter now works in education overseeing P.E. in schools. He still emphasises to teachers that the student can often be much more sensitive than we think.
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