Testimonials

In the time I have known Steve Hill, he has undertaken many challenges that few would even consider, never mind take part in.  Following on from this, he truly inspires everyone he meets, especially his year 6 students in his class each year. Steve became one of our Gold Award Presenters, undertaking this role at St James’s Palace last year, to share his inspirational challenges to recipients of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award.  The feedback we received from this was a true reflection on what an inspiration Steve is and his ‘can do’ attitude.  Having also presented at Holyrood House Palace in Edinburgh in the Summer, we have again asked him to present back at St James’s Palace next week having completed his latest challenge of climbing Mount Toubkal.   I would have no hesitation in recommending Steve to present, inspire and motivate you with his remarkable and humble story of his challenges.

We have used Steve as an inspiration speaker for 2 occasions in the last 12 months, including the Oldham Health Champions and the Oldham Sports Awards. Each event had a completely different audience, but on each, he had the audience completely gripped throughout. The stories that Steve has to offer are phenomenal and leave the audience wowed at his accomplishments. He is a true inspiration and thrives on motivating others. I would highly recommend Steve to anyone who is looking for an inspiration speaker.

Mr Hill is the most inspirational teacher I have ever met. Having taught both my daughters I feel well placed to comment on this. It is amazing how he influences the attitude and belief of the children he teaches, which results in their strive to reach their optimal potential as they develop as young people! Keep on changing lives Mr Hill.

I write with great admiration of Steven Hill MBE, who is a Deputy Head in a Primary School in Greater Manchester with an extraordinary story. This coupled with his passion and dedication to supporting others is what has left a lasting memory upon our academy. At Wise Owl Trust we are advocates of Character Education and teach our children the character behaviour traits of Resilience, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Positivity, Excellence and Teamwork through the life stores of inspirational people. Through Steve’s remarkable adventures across the globe, we asked him to speak to our whole school community. Steve was more than willing and gave up his own time to do this. His stories and the lessons he shared with us had a great impact on children and staff alike. Staff were inspired and it gave them personally new goals to set. The children were heard saying things like ‘when can Steve come back?’ and ‘Can we go on an adventure with Steve?’ Steve takes time to stay in touch with the academy and can even remember the names of some of our children showing his dedication and care. The truly commendable part of Steve’s devotion to helping others, especially through his charity work, is that he expects nothing in return. It really is done as a selfless act. Throughout Lockdown, Steve has continued to support a number of vulnerable families. His days when he is not in school, are spent picking up prescriptions and shopping, and generally being a support to those that need it. In my eyes, a complete and utter ‘unsung hero.’ As an Executive Principal, I know the pressures on leaders within schools at the moment, however this has not stopped Steve or indeed slowed him down! I have been a head teacher for over 10 years and I can truly say that I have never met anyone as selfless as Steve. I would recommend him for any and every award to congratulate him on his amazing achievements over the years. When Steve gets his own downtime is a question that I often ask myself, but the conclusion I have reached is that he doesn’t! Instead he gives his time to others.  

We had the pleasure of Steve Hill visiting our school to speak to Years 7-10. What an inspirational man that everybody in the theatre could learn something from. His attitude of dreaming big and aiming high is what every pupil and member of staff at Hollingworth Academy should aspire to do. As he said, “Don’t be put off by the doubters or the knockers who say you can’t! Turn I can’t into I can and you can achieve anything”. The charity work that Steve is doing in Uganda and locally is exceptional…. Good luck Steve in your next adventure.  

Steve is indeed a great inspiration to all children and people that he meets. He is our community hero but also the town’s hero, he has gone above and beyond to help those in need, especially children not only in our town but in other countries too. A truly inspirational man!