Damon O’Sullivan: a once in a life-time experience

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Apprehensive at first about the idea of boarding school, 15-year-old Damon O’Sullivan from Dubbo has come to see the experience as one to cherish.

Starting at St. Ignatius’ College Riverview in 2018 was a big change from what Damon was used to at home, but it was a school tour prior to starting that gave him insight into what life might be like there.

“It made me really optimistic about attending Riverview.

“Being in a place where there are so many things to do was one of the great things about it…the art centre, the library was so big, and I imagined being by the river would be a really great experience.”

He spoke with Boarding Schools Expo about what life at Riverview has been like.

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