Joe Dennis
Introducing Joe Dennis. Joe grew up in a tiny place north-west of Wagga called Collingullie. With the three boys in the family all pursuing different careers, since leaving school Joe has travelled the world a number of times, learnt spanish and worked in politics. Now Joe spends most of his time travelling around to all parts of Australia, working for the NBN Co.
1. What boarding school did you go to?
St. Ignatius’ College, Riverview
2. What was your best experience at Boarding School?
Winning the Head of the River
3. What is your favourite memory from Boarding School?
The lifelong friends I made through the boarding house. Still to this day my best friends are from my school days. The bond you form through those years is incredible.
4. What are you doing now?
I am working in Government Relations for NBN Co.
5. Has anything you learnt at boarding school helped you with your current career?
Everything I learnt at boarding school has given me a huge head start in life. From debating, the quality of teaching and study, through to compulsory sport, I feel as though as my time at boarding school was the definitive factor in my formative years.
6. Any advice for young kids going to boarding school?
Throw yourself into as many things as you can – sport, music, study, and everything co-curricular.
When I was in Year 7, a Year 12 boarder gave a speech to us saying your time will pass you quickly and you will get to the end and regret not doing more.
Utilise the opportunities you have, because when you get to the workplace you will recognise them as advantages.
