The Road Autumn 2020

2020 SRC PRESIDENT
RYLAN WALKER
Hi my name is Rylan and when I’m not down at the fire station as a
volunteer firefighter for the CFA, you might find me jamming on the
guitar, hiking through the bushland or frantically studying for a SAC.
Some of the things I’m looking most forward to this year in Year 12 is
the opportunities that I am provided with, such as retreat and formal.
I am also looking forward to finishing school knowing that I am
equipped with the skills to guide me through my dream career.
I’ve had the privilege to spend my entire secondary schooling
experience at Damascus College. I have found it to be an exciting
journey being a part of a community that helps light the path to each
individual’s own success, to have a supportive network of staff and
students that show genuine passion through actions not just words,
and to have a safe space and the right platforms to be the best you.
I had the honour of holding the role of SRC Vice President last year as
the McAuley Year 11 student representative. It enabled me to see firsthand
the outstanding work the leaders of our school do, and I hope
to continue and expand the work of our past leaders this year.
My goals as SRC President are to expand the platforms we have
for younger students to help them better express their views, to give
students the opportunity to shine in their own individual ways and to
help guide fellow student leaders in their roles.
After completing Year 12, I hope to study a Diploma of Land
Conservation & Management at Federation University, to lead me
into a career as a project firefighter for Forest Fire Management
Victoria or a rappel firefighter down in Gippsland
Rylan Walker, Year 12
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