Thomas Saji

Dream Career

Darwin High School student, Thomas Saji was the Territory's second top NTCET completer for 2017 and was awarded certificates of merit in four subjects.

Thomas said his results were a reflection of his ability to make study a priority even when he lacked motivation.

Organising time efficiently and staying motivated was difficult. Sometimes it's hard to balance social life, entertainment and study in year 12 - sometimes you need to choose to finish an assignment or study for a test, rather than hanging out with friends. Staying motivated, even through a difficult time in the year or a bad grade, was not easy, but it was important to continue pushing through - especially nearing the end.

Past and future studies

Thomas studied Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, English and Mathematical Methods and this year commenced a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Monash University in Melbourne.

I have quite a few memories from DHS, whether it's Mrs Tan's rather interesting (but very effective) way of teaching mathematical concepts whilst keeping the class entertained, or the laughs shared with the friends I met during my three years at DHS, so many of these memories will last a lifetime.

Chemistry was by far my most enjoyed subject. Not only was the material interesting and fun to study, but it felt useful in everyday life, to an extent. Also, the people made it even more bearable. My chemistry teacher Ms Wong managed to simplify the most confusing of concepts to ensure everyone could grasp it. My classmates also contributed largely to the lively atmosphere.

Aside from the education, DHS gave some extremely important social skills - with such a large cohort, you learn how to make new friends quickly - which is just as important as academic merit, in my opinion. Thomas Saji