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Commbank commbank.com.au“We try to build awareness through
regionalmagazines,butwe’renotgoing
to splash hundreds of thousands on
TV ads etc. It is satisfied parents who
are our most effective marketing.”
It is clear to see that Calrossy
provides its students with ‘roots’ if
you like, a framework that’s incredibly
supportive and uplifting. It gives
its student the tools to be happy
and fulfilled. Everything the school
does is not for its own advantage,
not for making waves on the league
tables (which it does anyway), but
for the advantage of the students
themselves, to give them the smarts
and the strength for the life that is
unfolding for them.
“We’re really passionate, and that’s
one of the reason why our students
are passionate too,” states Mr Smith.
And how does he feel after coming
back to Tamworth following two
decades spent in Sydney? He informs
us hilariously:
“We had to buy a new ram recently.
This is a bit out of my comfort zone,
but that’s a part of the fantastic
uniqueness of our situation here.
Working in a great school, in the
country, is a huge privilege!”