.director-cta {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 28px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--emerald-dark) 0%, var(--emerald) 100%);
  text-decoration: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(74,37,89,.18);
}
.director-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(74,37,89,.28);
}
.director-cta__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  gap: 16px;
}
.director-cta__eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: .65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.director-cta__text {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.director-cta__icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background .22s, transform .22s;
}
.director-cta__icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: var(--gold-light);
}
.director-cta:hover .director-cta__icon {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.director-cta:hover .director-cta__icon svg {
  stroke: var(--emerald-dark);
}
.director-cta__bar {
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--gold), var(--gold-light), transparent);
}
.welcome-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: start;
}
.welcome__lead {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--emerald-dark);
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.welcome__body {
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.principal-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  background: var(--mist);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--emerald);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.principal-card__avatar {
  width: 102px; height: 102px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--emerald);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700;
}
.principal-card__avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.principal-card__name { font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--emerald-dark); display: block; }
.principal-card__role { font-size: .74rem; color: var(--slate); display: block; margin-top: 2px; }

/* Welcome right col */
.welcome__right { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }

.video-thumb {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: var(--emerald-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.video-thumb__cover {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--emerald-dark), var(--emerald-mid));
  transition: transform .4s;
}
.video-thumb:hover .video-thumb__cover { transform: scale(1.03); }
.video-thumb__cover img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.video-thumb__play {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  transition: transform .25s;
}
.video-thumb:hover .video-thumb__play { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.08); }
.video-thumb__play svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; fill: var(--emerald); margin-left: 2px; }
.video-thumb__label {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0,0,0,.65));
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 22px 16px 12px;
}

.quick-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px; }
.quick-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 500;
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
.quick-link:hover {
  border-color: var(--emerald);
  color: var(--emerald);
  background: var(--mist);
}
.quick-link__icon { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--slate); transition: transform .2s; }
.quick-link:hover .quick-link__icon { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ================================================================
   SCHOOLS GRID
   ================================================================ */
.schools-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.school-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  display: block;
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
.school-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--emerald);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.school-card__img {
  height: 180px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.school-card__bg {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center top; ;
  transition: transform .4s;
}
.school-card:hover .school-card__bg { transform: scale(1.05); }

/* Replace gradients with real photos when available */
.school-card--1 .school-card__bg { background-image: linear-gradient(135deg,#4a2559,#70167e); }
.school-card--2 .school-card__bg { background-image: linear-gradient(135deg,#3a1c4a,#a60c56); }
.school-card--3 .school-card__bg { background-image: linear-gradient(135deg,#70167e,#a60c56); }
.school-card--4 .school-card__bg { background-image: linear-gradient(135deg,#3a1c4a,#70167e); }
.school-card--5 .school-card__bg { background-image: linear-gradient(135deg,#d18109,#a05f07); }
.school-card--6 .school-card__bg { background-image: linear-gradient(135deg,#4a2559,#d18109 200%); }

.school-card__badge { position: absolute; top: 10px; left: 10px; z-index: 1; }
.school-card__body  { padding: 18px 20px; }
.school-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .97rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--emerald-dark);
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}
.school-card__desc {
  font-size: .78rem; color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.62; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.school-card__link {
  font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--emerald);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  transition: gap .2s;
}
.school-card:hover .school-card__link { gap: 9px; }

/* Wide vocational card */
.school-card--wide {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 190px 1fr;
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}
.school-card--wide .school-card__img { height: 100%; min-height: 130px; }
.school-card--wide .school-card__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }

.schools-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; }

/* ================================================================
   FACILITIES
   ================================================================ */
.facilities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.facility-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 22px 18px;
  transition: var(--t-base);
  cursor: default;
}
.facility-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--emerald);
  background: var(--mist);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.facility-card__icon-wrap {
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  background: var(--mist);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  transition: background .25s;
}
.facility-card:hover .facility-card__icon-wrap { background: var(--emerald); }
.facility-card__icon {
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  fill: none; stroke: var(--emerald);
  stroke-width: 1.8; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round;
  transition: stroke .25s;
}
.facility-card:hover .facility-card__icon { stroke: var(--white); }
.facility-card__name  { font-size: .87rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--emerald-dark); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.facility-card__desc  { font-size: .77rem; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ================================================================
   EVENTS
   ================================================================ */
.events-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: 44px;
  align-items: start;
}
.events-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }

.event-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 18px;
  transition: var(--t-base);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.event-item:hover { border-color: var(--emerald); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

.event-item__date {
  flex: 0 0 52px;
  background: var(--emerald);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 8px 4px;
  color: var(--white);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.event-item__month { display: block; font-size: .62rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; opacity: .75; }
.event-item__day   { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.55rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1; }

.event-item__title { font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--emerald-dark); margin-bottom: 5px; }
.event-item__desc  { font-size: .77rem; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: 9px; }
.event-item__tags  { display: flex; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.event-tag {
  background: var(--mist); color: var(--emerald);
  font-size: .62rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .05em; padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
}

/* Sidebar */
.events-sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.events-aside-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 22px;
}
.events-aside-box__title {
  font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .13em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 14px; display: block;
}
.upcoming-item {
  display: flex; gap: 11px; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.upcoming-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
.upcoming-item__dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--emerald); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 5px; }
.upcoming-item__name { font-size: .81rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.upcoming-item__date { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--slate); }

.events-cta-box {
  background: var(--emerald);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 26px 22px;
  text-align: center;
}
.events-cta-box__title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 7px; }
.events-cta-box__desc  { font-size: .8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); margin-bottom: 18px; }

/* ---- Gallery ---- */
.gallery-masonry {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: 220px;
  gap: 14px;
}

.gallery-item {
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
}

.gallery-item--tall { grid-row: span 2; }
.gallery-item--wide { grid-column: span 2; }

.gallery-item__bg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  background-color: var(--emerald-dark);
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item__bg { transform: scale(1.05); }

.gallery-item__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(74,37,89,.75) 0%, transparent 55%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 18px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item__overlay { opacity: 1; }

.gallery-item__caption {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.gallery-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 32px; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .gallery-masonry { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 200px; }
  .gallery-item--wide { grid-column: span 2; }
  .gallery-item--tall { grid-row: span 2; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .gallery-masonry {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-auto-rows: 160px;
  }
  .gallery-item--tall { grid-row: span 1; }
  .gallery-item--wide { grid-column: span 2; }
  .gallery-item__overlay { opacity: 1; }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .gallery-masonry { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-auto-rows: 200px; }
  .gallery-item--wide { grid-column: span 1; }
}

/* ================================================================
   NEWS
   ================================================================ */
.news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.news-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
.news-card:hover { border-color: var(--emerald); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.news-card__img {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-color: var(--emerald-dark);
}
.news-card__body {
  padding: 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  flex: 1;
}
.news-card__date {
  font-size: .66rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.news-card__title { font-size: .92rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--emerald-dark); line-height: 1.35; }
.news-card__desc { font-size: .77rem; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.55; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ================================================================
   ANNOUNCEMENTS
   ================================================================ */
.announcements-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}
.announcement-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 18px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
.announcement-item:hover { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.announcement-item__icon {
  flex: 0 0 42px;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #d18109, #f8931f);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.announcement-item__body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.announcement-item__date {
  font-size: .66rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.announcement-item__title { font-size: .92rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--emerald-dark); line-height: 1.35; }
.announcement-item__desc { font-size: .77rem; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.55; }

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .announcements-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ================================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ================================================================ */
.testi-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.testi-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 28px;
  position: relative;
}
.testi-card__quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 5rem; font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--mist); line-height: 1;
  position: absolute; top: 6px; left: 18px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.testi-card__stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: .88rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.testi-card__text  { font-size: .87rem; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.8; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 20px; position: relative; }
.testi-card__author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.testi-card__avatar {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--emerald); flex-shrink: 0;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--white); font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 700;
}
.testi-card__avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.testi-card__name { font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--charcoal); }
.testi-card__role { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--slate); margin-top: 1px; }

/* ================================================================
   NEWSLETTER BAND
   ================================================================ */
.newsletter-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--emerald) 0%, var(--emerald-dark) 100%);
  padding: 52px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.newsletter-band::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, rgba(209,129,9,.1), transparent 68%);
}
.newsletter-band__inner {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.newsletter-band__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.65rem; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.newsletter-band__sub { font-size: .88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.68); max-width: 360px; line-height: 1.6; }
.newsletter-band__form {
  display: flex; gap: 10px;
  flex: 0 0 420px;
}
.newsletter-band__input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  border-radius: var(--r-xs);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: .87rem;
  outline: none; transition: border-color .2s;
}
.newsletter-band__input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.newsletter-band__input:focus { border-color: var(--gold-light); }
.newsletter-band__btn {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--emerald-dark);
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--r-xs);
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: .83rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none; cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap;
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
.newsletter-band__btn:hover { background: var(--gold-light); }
.newsletter-band__status {
  flex: 1 1 100%;
  font-size: .82rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  min-height: 1.1em;
}
.newsletter-band__status.is-success { color: var(--gold-light); }
.newsletter-band__status.is-error   { color: #ffc2c2; }

/* ================================================================
   BACK TO TOP
   ================================================================ */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 26px; right: 26px;
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  background: var(--emerald);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none; border-radius: var(--r-md);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(112,22,126,.35);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: var(--t-base);
  z-index: 800;
}
.back-to-top.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.back-to-top:hover { background: var(--emerald-light); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.back-to-top svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; stroke: currentColor; fill: none; stroke-width: 2.2; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }

/* ================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .welcome-grid      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .schools-grid      { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .facilities-grid   { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .testi-grid        { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .events-layout     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .newsletter-band__form { flex: none; width: 100%; }
  .newsletter-band__inner { flex-direction: column; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .schools-grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testi-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto;
  }
  .gallery-item:nth-child(1) {
    grid-row: unset; grid-column: span 2; height: 200px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .facilities-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .newsletter-band__form { flex-direction: column; }
}