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can go home. Also, unusually but
inspiringly, the school sometimes
makes every effort to attend events
in some of its students’ hometown,
as a lot of the time, parents cannot
afford the time to attend events at
the school itself.
In boarding they maintain contact
with all families on a regular
basis, understanding the massive
commitment these families make in
leaving their children in the hands of
Calrossy. All boarding staff are hugely
accessible, and are available to
contact throughout day. This no doubt
gives that essential peace of mind to
concerned parents.
“That’s been a nice part of the
boarding situation here – the time we
have for people,” Mrs Coe tells us.
Staff
Calrossy employs 240 staff, where
half are teachers and half are in
support and operations roles. A
good number of these support and
operations staff are involved with
boarding, while many of the teachers
kindly volunteer their own time to
provide afterschool tutoring to many
of the students. Calrossy’s staff are
likewise part of the tight-knit Calrossy
family, where their wellbeing is as
important as the wellbeing of the
students they watch over.
The school also makes sure its staff
are given extensive training to broaden
their personal and professional
development to ensure competency
and growth. One example? Calrossy
is a part of the Australian Boarding
Schools Association and requires its
staff to complete the association’s
“Duty Of Care” certificate.
For what lies ahead
As a Christian school, Calrossy is
keenly aware of the need to maintain
its relevance in an increasingly
secular western world. Technology