The Road Autumn 2020

“Thanks to the scholarship, I was more motivated to pursue my
passion of Art; I see that someone cares about my education and I
feel more encouraged to continue on my chosen path.”
Year 12 student Sofie Sawka
Patrick Western
“The scholarship helped me to fulfil my dreams of travelling to
Indonesia as part of the immersion trip at the College.”
Year 12 student Jude Skewes-Clinton
“Thanks to the scholarship, I’m able to compete in more sporting
events outside of school. I am part of a large family, so it relieved
some of the pressure on my parents to pay the school fees.”
Year 10 student Megan O’Beirne
“Receiving the scholarship enabled me to get reassurance and
confidence that what I have been doing at Damascus is the right path
for me and it has motivated me to continue doing what I enjoy.”
Year 12 student Hannah Mroczkowski
“Through the scholarship I have been able to access more music
lessons which has helped with my passion for musical theatre.”
Maya Tolliday
Year 12 Patrick Western
“I am able to take on a community action expedition project, where
I will travel to a remote country, Nepal, to lead a group in making a
difference to the Nepalese community.”
Year 11 student Maya Tolliday
“I am able to fund my trip to Timor Leste to help other people who
don’t have the privileges that we do.”
Year 11 student Connor Montgomery
“The scholarship has enabled me to become more confident and I’m
able to achieve my version of success.”
Year 12 student Symantha Sawka
Symantha Sawka
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