Kynan Y.Free preview
Why we chose this school
I selected Mansfield State High because of its outstanding academic achievements and moved houses to make sure my child could conveniently take public transport to school.
What we like and dislike
I like the academic programs the school provides and the music and culture programs. I dislike the bullying system and child support the school gives.
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Compared with other schools
The school uses many different apps and portals for online learning such as education perfect, acer, and other school portals for uniform or tuck shop. This provides the students with simple ways to access learning or other needs, proving to be highly effective.
Balancing academics and wellbeing
I think that the school does an okay job, as they do provide counselling for students who are struggling with mental although the councillors do seem to have little to no effect, as previous students have said they are useless and don’t help at all.
Expectations versus reality
I had high academic expectations for Mansfield and was greatly pleased, as the school has many high achievers who get into great courses and the teachers are highly skilled at teaching and controlling classes.
Support for students who struggle
There is an okay level of support for students who struggle with learning, as the school only provides them with a teacher to support them. They do not provide much encouragement to try to learn and just offer them guidance and support.
Bullying and the social scene
The school only makes minor adjustments when a child is going through bullying, and there is a large amount of students who treat certain children different. The school often sends emails home and provides the student with consolation, often seeming to not work at all.
The surrounding area and safety
There is a large issue with transport to school, as often there are highway congestion’s and heavy traffic before and after school times.
The parent community
There are many outer school events where parents get to know each-other such as parent meeting and school sport events. This makes a very close parent community and it is extremely easy to meet other parents.
How the school works with parents
The school engages parents in many activities and listen to their suggestions quite well. Mansfield often uses parent volunteers to run events such as formal, basketball, and touch. They also allow suggestions for improvement through email, showing that the school cares about parent opinions.
Experience of the sports program
My child was in the Mansfield basketball team and highly enjoyed it. The coach was extremely supportive and the team was extremely inclusive. It was one of my child’s favourite experiences during his high school journey.
Experience of arts activities
My child was a member of the school band and also greatly enjoyed it. He got to play many different enjoyable songs and showcased his ability at many different stages outside and inside of school. The teachers are extremely talented and there is a large variety of instruments for the students to play.
- What the sports program emphasises: Skill development & participation, Competitive performance, Inclusivity & team spirit
