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Review Year 12 subject choices

In Year 12, I studied English, General Maths, Biology, Modern History, Legal Studies, and Health. I chose these because I enjoyed writing and was interested in social issues, plus they worked well with my goal of getting into uni. I was also heavily involved in sport outside of class, which played a… Read all

In Year 12, I studied English, General Maths, Biology, Modern History, Legal Studies, and Health. I chose these because I enjoyed writing and was interested in social issues, plus they worked well with my goal of getting into uni. I was also heavily involved in sport outside of class, which played a big role in my school life and helped with time management and discipline. I sometimes wish I’d picked Psychology instead of Biology, since I found it more relatable and easier to keep up with.

Review 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.

Review 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.

Review Readiness for life after school

Very prepared. The academic rigor of the school, along with the stress, and difficulty definitely made me more than capable to face university. Most students have developed good study habits find first year of university very easy. The school also hosted and invited many career expo/experts, so students… Read all

Very prepared. The academic rigor of the school, along with the stress, and difficulty definitely made me more than capable to face university. Most students have developed good study habits find first year of university very easy. The school also hosted and invited many career expo/experts, so students were very well equipped with career advice.

Review Year 12 subject choices

My subjects were: English HL, Biology HL, Psychology HL, Maths AA SL, Chemistry SL and Japanese Ab Initio. I chose these subjects based on what I was good at and what I enjoyed. This was based off my previous grades and general interest. It also helped that the higher levels that I chose had some overlap-… Read all

My subjects were: English HL, Biology HL, Psychology HL, Maths AA SL, Chemistry SL and Japanese Ab Initio. I chose these subjects based on what I was good at and what I enjoyed. This was based off my previous grades and general interest. It also helped that the higher levels that I chose had some overlap- for example, some biology and psychology topics were the same, like neuroscience, so for me it was a good choice. However, I know some people strayed far away from that combination because biology and psychology HL were two subjects that were incredibly content-heavy and required a lot of memorisation. Ultimately, subject selection is all about playing to your strengths. If I could turn back time, I would've done AI SL instead of AA SL for maths. As a law student, I do not require a high level of maths. AA SL is more complex and difficult than AI SL but does not count as a "higher level" requirement. Therefore, as I didn't need AA SL as a prerequisite for my university degree, AI SL would probably have been a better option as it would be easier to get a good grade, which is what I needed. However, it is worth noting that unlike the current system that accepts students from Grade 7, when I arrived they only took Grade 10s, so I didn't have any chance to try out junior subjects that would have allowed me to make a more informed decision on what my subjects and higher levels should be.

Review Year 12 subject choices

In Grade 12, I chose Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Maths Methods, Accounting, and English. I picked these subjects because I’ve always been interested in STEM fields and wanted to keep my options open for university courses in science or business. Maths Methods and Chemistry were both challenging but… Read all

In Grade 12, I chose Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Maths Methods, Accounting, and English. I picked these subjects because I’ve always been interested in STEM fields and wanted to keep my options open for university courses in science or business. Maths Methods and Chemistry were both challenging but rewarding, and I enjoyed the logical problem-solving involved. Accounting appealed to me because I wanted to understand how businesses operate financially and I found the most interesting and my favourite because of how applicable it is to the real world, analysing financial statements of companies to invest in..

Review Year 12 subject choices

Yes I wish I could’ve successfully changed out of my legal studies class to do accounting or chemistry as I am now struggling in uni as I didn’t take chemistry during school. Unfortunately the school isn’t very accomodating

Review Getting extra help

I think there was after school help on a few days with tutors from uni so they could get help from there, help from teachers honestly depends on how much they want to help because I know some teachers wouldn’t help outside of class time or say to study independently however if you had a good teacher… Read all

I think there was after school help on a few days with tutors from uni so they could get help from there, help from teachers honestly depends on how much they want to help because I know some teachers wouldn’t help outside of class time or say to study independently however if you had a good teacher sometimes they would start class 30mins early for anyone seeking extra help.

Review Year 12 subject choices

I did English, Methods, Biology, Health and Japanese. I chose these subjects because I was aiming to get a specific ATAR to do the course I wanted in Uni. Additionally, I figured that biology and health would also help me in my future nursing studies. I do not wish I chose differently because I enjoyed each subject thoroughly.

Review Readiness for life after school

By the time I graduated from Craigslea, I felt well-prepared for life after school. The school offered strong academic support, career guidance, and work experience opportunities that helped me plan for university and future goals. Craigslea also encouraged values like honesty, perseverance, and integrity… Read all

By the time I graduated from Craigslea, I felt well-prepared for life after school. The school offered strong academic support, career guidance, and work experience opportunities that helped me plan for university and future goals. Craigslea also encouraged values like honesty, perseverance, and integrity through leadership programs, group work, and community involvement, helping me grow both academically and personally

Review Getting extra help

There were weekly after school tutoring sessions run by the school, mostly for maths but I think there was english as well. If you were struggling you were expected to go to those, otherwise the main solution was to drop down a level into essential classes.

Review Readiness for life after school

Partaking in the IB, I think I felt very prepared. In my opinion, the workload I do at uni now is quite similar to the IB workload that I did during high school. Before we graduated, the school did make every student consult the guidance counsellor to see what our uni plans were and talk about pathways… Read all

Partaking in the IB, I think I felt very prepared. In my opinion, the workload I do at uni now is quite similar to the IB workload that I did during high school. Before we graduated, the school did make every student consult the guidance counsellor to see what our uni plans were and talk about pathways so I think it did help people feel somewhat prepared.

Review Year 12 subject choices

I did Math AA HL, Lang and Lit HL, French ab initio, Dance HL, Psychology HL, ESS SL and TOK. I liked all my subjects, I wish I did a different science but I really enjoyed ESS because the environment is very important to me but other sciences would help me more in uni. I think I liked learning all the subjects and I was good at them.

Review Readiness for life after school

I was mostly prepared, however still didn't have a particular career path in mind. The school did help with motivating students to make their choices, but for me personally that didn't help me make up my mind.

Review Year 12 subject choices

Specialist Mathematics: I decided to partake in this subject because challenging myself was part of my goals, and I enjoyed math in high school and still do in university. It provides great preparation for university subjects, allowing you to have an edge over other students, but also making you someone… Read all

Specialist Mathematics: I decided to partake in this subject because challenging myself was part of my goals, and I enjoyed math in high school and still do in university. It provides great preparation for university subjects, allowing you to have an edge over other students, but also making you someone that people are able to come to if they have questions, which allows friendships to bloom. Mathematical Methods: I took this as it was required for some also doing Specialist Mathematics. This provided foundational knowledge for the above subject, and you would usually cover the basics for Specialists a week or two before you did it there. It liked it because it allowed you to talk to people who were maybe not as academically inclined, but still wanted to put themselves out of their comfort zone. Physics: I took physics in an attempt to understand the world around me; how things moved, why things happened, what weird laws does the world follow. If I could do something again, I'd remember to NOT delete a section until I was ready to submit, it cost me a mark. Chemistry: I chose this subject because I was interested in pursuing Chemical and Process Engineering in university. It also follows the same thought process as physics, where I wanted to know why and how things happened. If I could change things about this subject, it'd be the sheer amount of memorization required for the last unit, but luckily they have updated the syllabus to make it easier. Engineering: This was a subject I chose because I thought it would lead me down the path to becoming an engineer. It certainly helped prepare me for the amount of reporting and documentation you need to do in university, and spanned subjects such as physics, chemistry, and included a lot of math. Literature: I chose to do literature because I didn't like doing persuasive speeches. I wish I could have dealt with it and go with General English instead, but I missed out on the transfer window. I guess I just was stuck with the idea that I was good at writing about stories, not writing new ones.

Review Readiness for life after school

Didn't feel prepared at all. There were a lot of skills that myself and my peers had to learn in our first year of university that we were not even aware about. Teachers didn't discuss the options we had after high school in detail and a lot of important information was left out. Felt very unstable going… Read all

Didn't feel prepared at all. There were a lot of skills that myself and my peers had to learn in our first year of university that we were not even aware about. Teachers didn't discuss the options we had after high school in detail and a lot of important information was left out. Felt very unstable going into my first year. School didn't do well at preparing other students character as some of them were bullies, which the school enabled, excessive use of foul language, dishonesty and the list goes on.

Review Year 12 subject choices

In Grade 12, I chose subjects like English, Mathematics, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Geography. I selected them because I was interested in science and wanted to keep my options open for careers in health or environmental studies. At the time, these subjects felt like the best fit for my strengths and future goals.

Review Readiness for life after school

I felt completely useless as no one from the school ever helped me with anything ever.

Review Subject range and curiosity

yes we offered a lot of trade subjects which is good for the people wanting to do that and is one of the only schools that does that. it also allows tafe on 1 day very flexible.

Review Readiness for life after school

I felt fully prepared as I already knew what I wanted to do after graduating, apart from that I don’t think Kelvin Grove did much to help prepare us beyond that scope.

Review Getting extra help

All of my teacher I had were happy to help anyone outside of class whether it be before school, during breaks or after school. If you were struggling in a core subject you could easily talk to the academic coaching team and they could come up with a solution to try and help. There was also rooms at lunch… Read all

All of my teacher I had were happy to help anyone outside of class whether it be before school, during breaks or after school. If you were struggling in a core subject you could easily talk to the academic coaching team and they could come up with a solution to try and help. There was also rooms at lunch time that student could help each other out in especially in year 12. There was a school chaplain on site all week and even a psychiatrist on certain days so support was definitely there.

Review Readiness for life after school

I did not feel prepared for life, but that's not really the point of highschool, and who is really feeling prepared right after high school? I was confident that i had what it took to achieve what i want to achieve in university. I sought feedback, maintained my routine, and persevered through work, study and social activities which was a balance i learned from highschool. The school for sure prepared me to have that balance and be able to do multiple things consistently.

Review What had the biggest impact

My teachers were very supportive and kind people that inspired me to purse education as a career. My biology and English teachers especially provided valuable life skills.

Review Year 12 subject choices

Math Methods Physics English English Extension Legal Studies Economics Spanish I was good at the humanities, and had prepared to study mathematics and economics which i now do at university. I would've changed instead to study specialist maths, but it wasn't a big deal. No regrets.

Review Getting extra help

During exam blocks, teachers in maths and science had after school tutoring available for students' pressing questions. English and humanities teachers were always keen to look over feedback and were always welcoming for students to discuss their work. Numeracy and literacy programs were available in year 11 to prepare us for year 12 Most importantly, teachers believed in their students. They knew when to be serious to tell us to get our head in the game, but also kind enough to be encouraging. They were all about student learning and always aimed to help out students in every aspect.

Review Subject range and curiosity

I think I've expressed my sentiment on extra curricular activities. The school did science showcase events, which i participated in. The school recently sent a student in a different cohort to Switzerland to explore the hadron collider and participate in a CERN program. Opportunities are there for students that want them. They also put there hand up for interschool maths competitions, events at universities, and many more.

Review Readiness for life after school

Somehow, the school both over and underprepared me at the same time, in the sense that they didn't describe what modern-day uni is like very well.

Review Getting extra help

As I said before teachers were super accesable, you could ask them during class to come to throwing and they would almost always be obliging if they didn't have prior plans, again the after school tutoring is completely free. And peer feedback was very plentiful and engaged, we did so in each class essentially in a weekly basis.

Review Readiness for life after school

prepared for what will come at me at uni bc school had people come in to talk to us witch was amazing, overall not prepared to be older ig

Review Year 12 subject choices

Maths Methods and Specialist - good at math and was fun Literature - why not, had to do an English subject anyways. Japanese, personal interest Digital Solutions - love programming and want a career in IT Visual Art - it was the best option of the available subjects in the remaining line.

Review Readiness for life after school

Personally I had gained valuable skills of independence as I learnt to lead my own learning, and have a growth mindset. It’s really important to know that school provides you an experience it depends on how you take the information they give you. e.g we had various times of learning what a growth mindset… Read all

Personally I had gained valuable skills of independence as I learnt to lead my own learning, and have a growth mindset. It’s really important to know that school provides you an experience it depends on how you take the information they give you. e.g we had various times of learning what a growth mindset is however, I know some students just dont care.

Review Year 12 subject choices

I do wish i tried harder as i never thought id want to go uni and just wanted to be a sparky but having the opportunity to go uni wouldve been good and i likely will go to uni id probably stick to economics and focus instead of switching to arts cause i wanted easier schooling

Review Readiness for life after school

By the time I graduated, I felt reasonably prepared for life after high school. The school provided strong academic training, which helped me develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. However, I felt that there could have been more emphasis on practical life skills, such as financial literacy… Read all

By the time I graduated, I felt reasonably prepared for life after high school. The school provided strong academic training, which helped me develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. However, I felt that there could have been more emphasis on practical life skills, such as financial literacy and time management. The career advice offered was helpful, but I think more exposure to different career paths through workshops or internships would have been beneficial. Overall, I felt equipped to take the next step into university, but there were areas where I had to learn and adapt independently.

Review Getting extra help

Teachers were extremely accessible and open to supporting students. Many subject clubs were ran by teachers including Maths Club, English Study and Science Club, where students could come in at lunchtime or after school and spend time with teachers going through problems or understanding content. It… Read all

Teachers were extremely accessible and open to supporting students. Many subject clubs were ran by teachers including Maths Club, English Study and Science Club, where students could come in at lunchtime or after school and spend time with teachers going through problems or understanding content. It was a very open space, with lots of group work and one-on-one mentoring available. On top of that, the school had many other opportunities available for students who didn't want to pursue an academic pathway. The vocational department was exceptional at organising TAFE courses, internships, work placements, apprenticeships and certificates and qualifications that allowed students to move straight into full-time work after graduating. Overall, struggling students had a plethora of resources and support from both students and staff for academic and non-academic pathways.

Review Readiness for life after school

I felt extremely prepared and was offered tons of advice from teachers. Was very helpful in the transition

Review Getting extra help

Teachers were very accessible for help, all it would take is the student approaching any teacher they are comfortable with in the subject and asking for help, and they could arrange lunchtime or before/ after school help.

Review Readiness for life after school

I felt prepared for life after high school, especially in regards to my trade. I feel like the school helped to build good character qualities and life long connections.

Review Readiness for life after school

I felt somewhat prepared, as I had decided on which degree I would do in university.

Review Getting extra help

Teachers made themselves available during most breaks for students who needed help they also provided tutoring after school

Review Readiness for life after school

by the time I graduate I felt very prepared because I had gone out of my way in order to experience more university life while in high school. Due to my prior experiences it made me feel more prepared for university and being sick of the high school, it made me feel more ready to not go to school and work casually to earn money instead.

Review Getting extra help

There was maths tutoring once a week which was helpful, plus homework club once a week too. Generally teachers were open to help if you asked for it before or after school, but obviously that depends on the teacher.

Review Readiness for life after school

I was equipped with self-study skills and good independence. The school had very little part in equipping me with any skills besides a sense of cynicism and disillusionment with authority.

Review Year 12 subject choices

Drama, Business, Economics, and Physics. I took physics because I believed I was good at math, and economics and business because I believed that it would be my career pathway. Drama was there because I had enjoyed it the previous three years.

Review Compared with other schools

The school does a good job integrating technology into classroom learning, with interactive lessons and digital tools that enhance student engagement. They also use an online platform to keep parents updated on assignments, grades, and school events, which has been really convenient. However, it could… Read all

The school does a good job integrating technology into classroom learning, with interactive lessons and digital tools that enhance student engagement. They also use an online platform to keep parents updated on assignments, grades, and school events, which has been really convenient. However, it could improve by offering more training or resources to help parents navigate the platform better, especially for those who aren’t as tech-savvy.

Review The surrounding area and safety

The immediate surroundings of Forest Lake are generally quite peaceful, with a few residential areas and local parks nearby. There are some busy roads around the area, but the school has good traffic management in place and crossing guards to keep kids safe. While it's generally safe, there are occasional… Read all

The immediate surroundings of Forest Lake are generally quite peaceful, with a few residential areas and local parks nearby. There are some busy roads around the area, but the school has good traffic management in place and crossing guards to keep kids safe. While it's generally safe, there are occasional concerns about loitering near the outskirts, though the school staff does a good job of keeping an eye on things.

Review Readiness for life after school

I felt very prepared after high school. The teachers were more than teachers, they were friends. They all gave great advice on how to proceed after high school, all telling stories of their own steps into the real world. Using their advice, it made the switch between high school and the real world very easy.

Review Readiness for life after school

not very mainly because i didnt know what i wanted to do with my life but they definitely gave lots of options for people and teachers were always willing to help students have an idea of what they were able go do

Review Readiness for life after school

I felt conflicted about life after high school. I feel like I prepared myself, since I've had a job from 14 years old. School didn't even really prepare me for uni, since the atmosphere is so different and same with the assessment requirements. This isnt really a fault of my school, I know plenty of… Read all

I felt conflicted about life after high school. I feel like I prepared myself, since I've had a job from 14 years old. School didn't even really prepare me for uni, since the atmosphere is so different and same with the assessment requirements. This isnt really a fault of my school, I know plenty of schools leave students feeling underprepared for uni life.

Review Getting extra help

Teachers were readily accessible and willing to help, especially via emails and after school tutorials.

Review Readiness for life after school

Yes. I felt that I was prepared adequately. The school invited lots of different universities and career people to the school to talk to us about pathways after highschool. We also went on excursions to different universities to tour their campuses.

Review Year 12 subject choices

In my senior year of high school, I chose three science， General English and Chinese. The reason for my selection was that my goal major in university is physics or related science courses, and these subjects are prerequisites for my major.

Review Readiness for life after school

I was not prepared at all. I didn’t know what I wanted to do. But i eventually got into a traineeship and now i’m studying at TAFE so it doesn’t really matter how prepared you are by the end.

Review Subject range and curiosity

yes there were so many subject choices. part of me wishes i had done hospitality instead of music but i loved doing music and my music teacher was so lovely. i remember every year we do a career expo and they have stalls in the hall for basically every subject and it was really fun to walk around and… Read all

yes there were so many subject choices. part of me wishes i had done hospitality instead of music but i loved doing music and my music teacher was so lovely. i remember every year we do a career expo and they have stalls in the hall for basically every subject and it was really fun to walk around and see what the subjects had displayed for everyone—like you could see what they were doing in robotics, science, media, etc. it was just really interesting to get to see inside of other subjects and interact with them

Review Readiness for life after school

I felt very prepared. I had a good atar and the future was looking bright.

Review Year 12 subject choices

I did general math, general English, psychology, geography, ancient history and legal studies. I chose them as I enjoy social studies and I wanted to pursue a career in law. These subjects were ideal and what interested me most. However, originally I was going to do biology instead of geography, but… Read all

I did general math, general English, psychology, geography, ancient history and legal studies. I chose them as I enjoy social studies and I wanted to pursue a career in law. These subjects were ideal and what interested me most. However, originally I was going to do biology instead of geography, but due to schedules clashing, I had to take geography. In the end I’m very happy with those subjects and I do not regret any of them.

Review Year 12 subject choices

I did Cert II in aircraft line maintenance, externally because its my future career choice. Cert III in screen and media, because i love bringing my mind to reality. Maths and physics, essential to understanding how the world works!