He said problems at the school dragged on for so long he is just glad the situation is over. His sentiments are echoed by many who don't want to be named. It has often been said problems at small community schools never start at school. Rather, they are problems in the community and schools are where they are played out. People may not always see eye to eye, but in a small community they are still forced to mix in school matters.
Some rural principals say it is next to impossible to please a small community.
Some people believe isolated, sole-charge principal positions don't attract the best candidates. Whatever the case, problems at Castlepoint School have hurt the community and, for whatever the reason, people are scared to talk about it. Two people said the situation at the school had divided the community and was better left alone. It's a small community. All the shit has gone past now.