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Many of our Wall Art projects feature motivational quotes for students. These phrases are proven to lift spirits, raise aspirations and unite the school community.
We’ve collated a selection of our favourite motivational quotes from recent projects. They show a wide range of topics that can motivate pupils of all ages. And they feature inspirational people, books, school subjects and even sports.
Ready to be motivated? Read on…
A good motivational quote for students should be short, memorable and relevant to their age and experiences. The strongest messages often focus on ideas such as resilience, curiosity, teamwork, kindness, ambition or self-belief.
Context matters too. Pairing a quote with a relevant author, role model, book, subject or activity can help pupils understand the message and connect it with something familiar.
“Somewhere, inside all of us, is the power to change the world” – from Matilda by Roald Dahl, 1988
Our design team often turns to books when selecting motivational quotes for students. Stories offer a huge range of inspiring messages, while authors can introduce pupils to different perspectives, experiences and ideas.
Quotes from books can also act as a gateway to reading. A pupil might notice a phrase that resonates with them and become curious about the story, author or characters behind it.
Books can inspire and uplift students. Combining motivational messages with bespoke Library and Literacy Wall Art can help make reading more visible and engaging throughout the school.
“Sometimes it is the people no one can imagine anything of who do the things no one can imagine” – Alan Turing, Computer Scientist
Motivational quotes can also encourage pupils to think about their future and the opportunities available to them.
We often incorporate inspirational people and quotations when creating Subject Zones. Scientists, historians, artists, writers and other influential figures can help bring curriculum subjects to life and show pupils where their interests could take them.
Stories of achievement can be particularly powerful when pupils learn about the determination, creativity and persistence behind them. They can help reinforce the idea that skills develop over time and that success often involves challenges along the way.
It is also important to showcase people from a wide range of subjects, backgrounds and fields of interest. This gives more pupils an opportunity to recognise someone they can relate to and imagine what they themselves might achieve.
“Every champion started as a beginner once”
We featured this quote in a sports corridor designed for Lee Chapel Primary School. The aim was simple: encourage pupils to get active and dream big.
Sport is a useful reference point when choosing motivational quotes for students because many sporting messages focus on perseverance, teamwork and continually improving. Sporting figures can also provide recognisable examples of what dedication and practice can achieve.
When creating Sports Wall Art, we aim to represent a diverse range of sports, activities and role models so that pupils with different interests can find something that resonates with them.
Motivational messages can work outdoors too. For younger pupils, quotes can form part of playground or outdoor Wall Art, while older pupils may engage with them in gyms, sports halls or PE departments.
“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think” – A.A. Milne
Motivational quotes for students can form part of a positive and welcoming school environment.
A reception area might use encouraging words to welcome pupils each morning, while corridors and stairwells can feature positive messages alongside inspirational people and imagery. The right message in the right location can reinforce the wider culture a school wants to create.
Wellbeing is another natural theme for motivational displays. Wellbeing Wall Art can incorporate positive language, calming imagery and supportive messages alongside a school’s wider approach to pupil wellbeing.
Rather than relying on a motivational quote alone, consider how the words, imagery and location work together. Even a single wall can become a visually engaging feature that pupils encounter every day.
Start with the message you want pupils to take away. Are you trying to encourage reading, develop resilience, promote teamwork, raise aspirations or reinforce a particular school value?
Choose quotes that are suitable for the age group and clear enough to understand quickly. It can also help to:
Through our work with schools, we find that motivational messages are strongest when they feel relevant to the pupils and the space around them.
Good motivational quotes for students are usually short, positive and easy to understand. Messages about resilience, ambition, curiosity, teamwork and self-belief can be particularly relevant in school environments.
Motivational quotes can be displayed in corridors, libraries, classrooms, stairwells, sports areas, reception spaces and outdoors. The best location depends on the message and the pupils you want it to reach.
Choose quotes that suit pupils’ ages, reflect the school’s aims and values and relate to familiar subjects, activities or experiences. Using a range of authors and role models can also make displays more relevant to a wider range of pupils.
At Promote Your School, we create bespoke Wall Art for nurseries, schools, colleges and universities across the UK and Ireland, as well as the Middle East.
From corridors and stairwells to libraries, sports areas and outdoor spaces, every design is tailored to the pupils, environment and goals of the school.
Our team can help you select suitable imagery, themes and motivational messages before managing the design, print and installation of your Wall Art.
Get in touch to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation.
We’ll visit your school to understand your goals, explain our process and provide you with a no-obligation quote.
