The school that defied drought, bushfires, floods, and a pandemic

Grant Quarry

By Grant Quarry
Published December 2, 2021

As principal of Trundle Central School, 420 kilometres west of Sydney, John Southon has had a bit on his plate the past year or so.

John Southon is principal of Trundle Central School in New South Wales - and he bloody loves his job.

On top of dealing with drought, bushfire, flood, a pandemic, and a devastating mouse plague, the 54-year-old leader had spinal ...

This story appeared in the December 2021 edition of Australian Teacher Magazine.

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