20/08/2026
A MESSAGE TO THOSE WITH GCSE RESULTS - And Parents
Today does not define you. Today does not dictate the rest of your life. It’s what you do AFTER today that counts.
Today proves your ability to study well & digest information. It also demonstrates your work ethic at an early age. But I promise you that 90% of that curriculum will not be useful in everyday life!
If you get or exceed the expectations you have, then be proud. You’ve worked hard & you deserve all the plaudits coming your way. If not, then your life is not over! Concentrate on something specialist that YOU want to do, and become the best you can be.
Absolutely NOTHING of what I have gone on to do in life (Sales, Event Host & Councillor) required a single GCSE. My partner yesterday unfortunately witnessed a road accident, and had to administer CPR at the scene.
Saving lives, building a house, wiring a building, operating a crane, plumbing….none of that is decided by school. Being a ‘people’ person, able to build relationships - that is far more important than grades.
My son collects his results from Sweyne today. And regardless of what grade it says on the paper, I am deeply proud of the young man he has become 🩵
Good luck everyone!