Simon Weston

Date published: 02 May 2010

Every year Hyde Clarendon Sixth Form College plays host to Hyde Technology School’s annual examination preparation day for their current Year 11 students. The day is used as an away day for the students to help them to focus on techniques and methods to prepare them for the summer GCSE exams.

The school invited a guest speaker to help the learners get into the right mindset. The day was set in motion with a motivational presentation by guest speaker Simon Weston OBE. Simon took the opportunity to convey his story in order to motivate and encourage those, who like him, want to move on to the next goal, whatever it may be.

“The only obstacles to achieving one's targets and successes are those you create for yourself,” explained Simon. His message is one of single-minded determination, to not only accept what is, but to turn that to your advantage. Simon's own career clearly demonstrates how a positive mental attitude can achieve great business goals.

This was then followed by bespoke workshops, delivered by both school staff and college staff, geared to instil good practice and methods to breed success in their summer exams.