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  Ben McGinnes

  The Robert Poate Scholarship for Leadership

  The Robert Poate Scholarship for Leadership has presented me with a unique opportunity to develop my leadership skills. This Scholarship inspires me to broaden my horizons in terms of leadership and learn from mentors willing to share their experience with leadership. I enjoy leading by example, which is easy to do on the sporting field, but this Scholarship has challenged me to develop my leadership skills around school.
  Through this Scholarship, I hope to give back to the CGS community which has given me so much. This honour increases my desire to foster an ever inclusive School environment and gives me the chance to follow and honour Robert’s example in the way to live life. This Scholarship has also given me the opportunity to connect with a range of people outside the School community, providing me with some amazing experiences and life long memories.
  I feel fortunate to have been able to get to know Mr and Mrs Poate during the course of the Scholarship. They are a source of inspiration for me, demonstrating that while life can be tough and not always fair, that with the love and support of friends and family much can be achieved.
  I am very humbled and privileged to have received the Poate Scholarship during my senior years at CGS. This Scholarship has encouraged and reminded me to approach life as Robbie did with courage, loyalty, respect for others, and a good work ethic whilst not forgetting a sense of humour! I cannot thank Mr and Mrs Poate enough for providing me with this opportunity to emulate Robert’s characteristics.