friendly, energetic, highly collaborative, and—most tellingly—joyful. While “joyful” may sound like a soft descriptor, Coomera Anglican College frames it as a strategic asset: when staff demonstrate joy in their work, students are more likely to find joy in learning, and that emotional engagement translates directly into improved educational outcomes. It is a culture that embraces hard work, but insists that meaningful work can still be fun, relational, and deeply human. Professional development is treated as an essential lever for sustaining that culture and strengthening instruction. Staff are encouraged to identify areas where they want to develop, and leadership works to connect them with the best available pathways, whether that’s training, mentorship, or targeted upskilling aligned to strategic priorities. This approach reinforces Coomera Anglican College as an employer of choice, attracting educators who want both excellence and a supportive environment. Community involvement remains central to the operating philosophy of Coomera Anglican College. The College has positioned itself as the “heartbeat” of a young and expanding community, and its engagement is structured intentionally. Coomera Anglican College has a strong network of community and corporate partners who believe in their philanthropic mission of Empowering Change. Coomera Anglican College also builds relationships through the local social service sector, partnering with charities and community organisations and maintaining an active connection to the Anglican Diocese in Brisbane and local church communities. Importantly, the community lens is not limited to local 51 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 08, ISSUE 01 COOMERA ANGLICAN COLLEGE
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