Success Stories
- Who inspires you?
- What do Eric Cantona, Nelson Mandela & Alan Sugar have in common?
- Find out who inspires the people of Calderdale?
- Who inspires Tom Milner, star of BBC series Waterloo Road?
- Who inspires Damien Gibson, local Rugby League legend?
Damien Gibson
Rugby League professional and Academy coach
Wally Lewis inspired me by achieving against all the odds. Calderdale College gives me the chance to inspire students to take their chances in life.
Find out more about Wally Lewis
Guido Quarcoopome
Sports Science Student, Calderdale College
Eric Cantona’s drive and ambition inspired me. I’m going to University thanks to Calderdale College.
Find out more about Eric Cantona
Oxana Kolesnichenko
Hairdressing and Beauty student, Calderdale College
Patrick Cameron inspires me by being the best. Calderdale College gives me the chance to follow in his footsteps.
Find out more about Patrick Cameron
Barrie Rutter
Artistic Director, Northern Broadsides, Dean Clough, Halifax
Tony Harrison inspired me with his poetic, northern voice. Northern Broadsides looks forward to inspiring Calderdale College students.
Find out more about Tony Harrison
Laura Costelloe
Graphic Design Student, Calderdale College
Martin Abel inspired me with his brilliant illustrations. Calderdale College gives me the chance to fulfil my potential.
Find out more about Martin Abel
Tom Milner
TV actor, Waterloo Road & student, Calderdale College
Heath Ledger inspired me to become an actor. Calderdale College inspired me to make it happen.
Find out more about Heath Ledger
Sibtain Hussain
Business Student, Calderdale College
Sir Alan Sugar inspired me by being so successful so young. Calderdale College inspires me to gain knowledge and use it.
Find out more about Sir Alan Sugar
Mariam Hussain
Health and Social Care Student, Calderdale College
Jade Goody inspired me by her courage and strength. Calderdale College will enable me to inspire others.
Find out more about Jade Goody
Jon Hoyle
Counselling student and Piece Hall shopkeeper, Calderdale
Barack Obama inspired me by proving change can happen. Calderdale College inspired me to believe in the power of education.
Find out more about Barack Obama
Linda Fatherley
Key Skills Co-ordinator, Calderdale College
Sharon Osbourne inspires me by being successful in business and life. I’m inspired to do the best for my students.
Find out more about Sharon Osbourne
Des Hazel
Football Academy coach and ex-Professional Footballer
Nelson Mandela inspired me by making a difference. I make a difference to the lives of young people.
Find out more about Nelson Mandela