College Information & Events
09 May
On Friday 28 April Year 11 and 12 VCE/VM students were treated to a special presentation by Homicide Detective Charlie Bezzina, on the importance of decision making.
Daryl Floyd from the Terry Floyd Foundation, that assist disadvantaged youth, also attended today, and thanked students for the fundraising undertaken that enabled Damascus to donate more than $400 to the foundation.
Detective Bezzina spoke about the need for the students before him to make the right decisions, and to think about the consequences of those decisions, on themselves and others that are closest to them.
He shared valuable advice for students to seek advice and guidance if they are unsure with a situation, so that they don’t end up making the wrong decision.
The students enjoyed hearing about his experiences and stories as a Homicide Detective, the things he has seen on the job, and the lessons he has learnt along the way. This sharing of his journey allowed students to relate to him and his advice in a practical way.
There were important reminders throughout the speech for students to be accountable, to be a leader, to build a positive reputation, to set goals, to support others, to not submit to peer pressure and to treat everyone with respect, which are all important attributes to be successful in life.