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OE Paul Stewart engages whole school in talk on resilience and mental strength

We were delighted to welcome OE Paul Stewart back to the College on Tuesday afternoon to deliver a whole school talk.

A group of seven male students in suits stands around a man in sportswear, seated at a table with water bottles and papers, inside a church with stained glass windows—an inspiring scene highlighting resilience and mental strength.

Following a life-changing snowboarding accident, Paul was told he would never walk again. He set himself the IronSpine Challenge to raise funds and awareness for spinal cord injury research.

A man in a suit shakes hands with another man in a sports shirt inside a church with arched windows and wooden panelling, their exchange reflecting resilience and mental strength during what appears to be an interview or meeting.

Paul’s story is one built on resilience and a mindset of strength and never giving up; truly inspiring.

Three adults, including Paul Stewart, two women and one man, smile and pose together indoors in a church with wooden panelling and an ornate altar behind them—showcasing resilience and mental strength as they gather in this welcoming space.