INVESTING IN INFRASTRUCTURE AND SAFETY As enrollment has grown, so too has the need for upgraded facilities. Recent years have seen multimillion-dollar investments across both the White Rock and Kewarra Beach campuses. Projects include major traffic redesigns and “Stop– Drop–Go” zones to improve safety and accessibility for families, plans developed for a new assembly hall at Kewarra Beach, and an expanded multipurpose hall at White Rock to accommodate physical education and community events during the region’s hot and humid months. “In Far North Queensland, climate resilience isn’t optional,” says Sjogren. “Our facilities have to be functional, flexible, and ready for anything—from tropical rain to the occasional cyclone.” The school’s infrastructure efforts are supported by a team of trusted local partners, including town planner Nick Hardy, project managers David Black and Rebecca Gilding, and architects Clarke and Prince and TPG. EMPOWERING EDUCATORS Behind every successful student is an inspired teacher, and TAS invests significantly in professional development. With limited local options in regional Queensland, the school frequently sends staff to Brisbane—more than 1,800 kilometers away—to access high-quality training. “It’s a significant investment,” Sjogren admits, “but one we’re happy to make. Great teachers drive great outcomes.” The school also supports online training and collaboration, building a culture of continuous improvement that ensures TAS remains at the forefront of educational innovation. PARTNERSHIPS THAT BUILD STRENGTH Trinity Anglican School’s growth story has been powered by partnerships—each carefully chosen to strengthen its mission. When the school’s financial outlook was uncertain, Commonwealth Bank of Australia provided critical support. On the operations side, a collaboration with Down Under Tours streamlined transportation across Cairns’s long, coastal geography, ensuring safe, efficient transit for students. Construction and maintenance projects are handled by local experts such as Brendan Grant Homes, while cultural learning has been enriched through a powerful partnership with Radiant Life College, a highly successful Indigenous school community in Innisfail. 76 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 07, ISSUE 11
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