PUPILS preparing for their GCSEs were given aa boost when they were visited by a motivational speaker.

Ricky Reidy, a motivational speaker and magician encouraged the 14 and 15 year olds at Norden High School to believe in themselves and achieve their full potential.

He visited the Stourton Street school in Rishton and talked to year 10 students. His witty message motivated students as well as teaching them revision strategies.

This training was held as year 10 mock exams near.