Today, year 4 were lucky enough to be visited by Jo and Jess. They were sharing their message of ‘it’s ok to be different’. Despite her disabilities, Jess has achieved so much – she is a National Special Olympic gold and silver medallist, has become a member of the Peoples Parliament of Worcestershire for the disabled, helps teach sign language at a day centre and also works in a garden nursery. Jess wants nothing more than to help others, especially those less able than herself. On their visit today, Jo and Jess shared a book with the children that they have written called ‘Jess the Goth Fairy’. Jess hopes that by sharing her feelings in this book it will help everyone to know what it is like to be disabled. The children really enjoyed meeting Jo and Jess and were even able to buy a copy of her book and get it signed!
“It was really sad that she had been builled for looking different but actually she was the same as everyone else”. Emily D
“I liked watching Jess do sign language while her mum Jo read their book”. Nixie
“We learnt that that just because Jess was disabled she’s no different to the rest of us”. Imogen
“I liked it when Jess spoke and did sign language at the same time”. Hope
“I liked that just because Jess is disabled she was still really happy”. Emily GS
Hello we loved meeting you all today, we felt so welcome. so glad you enjoyed our book. Don’t forget if you have a dream go for it and as Jess always tells me ‘Never give up!’ Take care Jess and Jo x