DSC Alumni

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In this edition of the College Newsletter we hear from Bianca Kendrick, a DSC graduate from the Class of 2019.

I began studying at Doncaster Secondary College in 2014.  Over the subsequent six years I was fortunate to be supported by Doncaster Secondary College through a diverse range of subjects, extracurriculars and experiences. 

I was always particularly fond of both my English teachers and classes. I always found English stimulating and developed a particular interest for reading and writing. The English teaching staff, as well as my other subjects - particularly Humanities in VCE fostered this interest, ensuring I sustained my engagement whilst being challenged

There were two texts that stood out to me in my earlier years at DSC - To Kill a Mockingbird and Twelve Angry Men. These texts fostered my passion for social justice. As did my experience on the Central Australia Camp whereby I was honoured to visit an Indigenous community and learn from Australia's First Nations peoples. During the Central Australia Camp, I also observed an inequity and a need for social change. From this, I took on a role in year 12 as the Social Justice Leader at Doncaster Secondary College. 

I was fortunate to finish my final year at Doncaster with a set of academic results I was happy with and enabled me to get into my first academic preference, a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Melbourne. My academic results and experience at DSC is a testament to its teaching staff and my broader support system. Four years on, I have finished my Bachelor of Arts majoring in Politics and International Studies and Criminology and am now pursuing a Masters in Public Policy and Management. 

I am currently employed at the Victorian Women's Trust (VWT), a non-profit organization that advocates for the rights of women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals through research, advocacy, and public campaigns. This job facilitates my engagement in the Public Policy space where I feel my strengths and passions have further come into fruition. I started at the VWT in a voluntary role and have progressed into a position working on a public campaign called Together, Yes, which focuses on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament Referendum. I find this position exciting because it involves a variety of tasks such as data analysis, written communication, and event organisation. Additionally, I have the privilege of working with and learning from Indigenous and non-Indigenous leaders on how to make positive contributions towards social justice outcomes in society. The most rewarding aspect of my job is feeling that my work is making a meaningful impact on promoting equitable outcomes in society. I believe it is essential to pursue a career that aligns with one's passion, and I cannot stress enough the importance of doing so. 

I am thankful to DSC for supporting what I wanted to pursue and providing me with such a space of nurture and growth. I look forward to my brother William's attendance at Doncaster Secondary College in 2024 and trust he will have a positive experience, as I did. 

Bianca Kendrick

Class of 2019