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Viral Year 12 Formal reel puts college in the spotlight
A fun idea to capture the excitement of a Year 12 Formal at St Martins Lutheran College in Mount Gambier SA has become an unexpected national success. A light-hearted Instagram reel featuring Year 12 Leader Sharon Brodie interviewing students arriving at the formal attracted more than 400,000 views across social media, with viewers embracing Sharon’s humour and genuine connection with students. The reel caught the attention of producers from the Today show, an Australian breakfast television program, leading to Sharon appearing live on national TV alongside Year 12 students Cooper and Macie to share the story behind the viral video.
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