Many of our year 12 leavers are at the crossroads of uncertainty. The future has many choices and we encourage all students to grasp opportunity. If opportunity knocks, take it.

Most opportunities require some inconvenience or sacrifice. If you are looking for direction remember the words of Winnie the Pooh, “You can only get to where you are going when you walk away from where you have been.”

Living in a regional community can seem like a disadvantage sometimes, and we can feel a sense of inferiority, but in reality it is an ideal place to grow and develop skills which you can take out into the world. Don College alumni have gone on and achieved great success, they have made a difference and there is no reason to think that the class of 2018 will be any different.

As Christopher Robin said, ”You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.” Remember though to carry your humility wherever you go.

We will miss the class of 2018, but we also anticipate the things you will achieve. You will make a difference, and through you we all make a difference.

John Thompson

Principal