Hello. I recently read about the retirement of Graham Blanks and Peter Costello. They both have had fantastic careers, which have help shaped the lives of many. Mr Blanks as I knew him for so long was my teacher on my first day at FDMC in 1988, this was also his first year at the College. When I look back on my time at FDMC I have many fond memories and these were created due to the hard work and dedication of the teachers. 

Mr Blanks has obviously helped to enhance and build the special character that exists at FDMC. Although I live in Australia I follow the College closely. My one regret is that my two boys will not have the opportunity to attend FDMC and be taught by teachers like Mr Blanks and Peter Costello. Lochlan my eldest had just started secondary school at Trinity College in Colac. 

Could my best wishes be passed on to Mr Blanks and Mr Costello. Thank you to both of them for their hugely positive contribution to my life. They are special people who really can't be thanked enough. Good luck and I hope you enjoy retirement. 

Karen my wife and I own a Dairy Farm in South West Victoria. We milk 600 cows which keeps us and our staff busy. We have three children Lochlan 13, Maggie 10 and Lucas 7. 

​A big hello to all the teachers that are still there that taught me, also to the former students that teach there now that I went to school with. I think you have a teacher I even taught at St Joseph's in Stratford, Scott Crocker. 

All the Best Leighton Hart