Student Achievement
Luke Represents Damascus College in Canberra
03 September
Year 12 student Luke Eddy has recently returned from Canberra, where he proudly represented Damascus College and the Ballarat region at the Indonesian Embassy’s Independence Day celebrations.
Luke was one of only five Victorian recipients of the prestigious Indonesian scholarship through the Victorian Indonesian Language Teachers Association (VILTA). Together with the other scholarship recipients, he participated in a range of cultural and educational activities, including the flag-raising ceremony, student forums, and embassy events.
In a special honour, Luke was invited to deliver the principal guest speech at the Independence Day ceremonies on Sunday morning. This recognition highlighted both his passion for the Indonesian language and his leadership as a young ambassador for his school and community.
While returning home meant catching up on classes and assignments, Luke reflected positively on the experience. The trip gave him the chance to deepen his cultural knowledge, meet Indonesian families and embassy staff, and build connections with fellow Indonesian language students from across Victoria and Australia.
Damascus College is extremely proud of Luke’s achievements and extends congratulations to all the scholarship recipients who contributed to the success of this special event.
