When I began at Trinity, I was a “stickler” for the rules.   

Pretty quickly, I noticed the camaraderie between my peers and felt supported, particularly by my House, which put me at ease almost immediately.   

In the classroom, I thrived in English and Literature, and I quickly involved myself in the Athletics team.   

I loved the Outdoor Education program, and one of fondest memories of my time at school was an overseas trip to Papua New Guinea.  

I became very engaged in community activities, and I took every opportunity to take on further leadership opportunities in this space.   

Post-school, the loss of routine was a real challenge for me, and I was actually diagnosed with OCD the following year. However, I’m very grateful for the experience, funnily enough, as it helped to further set me on my path of trying to make life a little easier for others too.   

With some peers, I started HoMie – a streetware clothing social enterprise helping young people affected by homelessness and hardship. 

Last year, I stepped back as CEO of HoMie to take up into the position of being a full-time Dad.   

This experience has been one of the proudest achievements in my life so far. 

I think what I learnt most from my time at school was to be open to trying new things as you never know where they’ll lead you.