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Review Support for students who struggle

The school was not always great at helping students who needed a seperate room for exams which was an issue, but they did have academic advisors and guidance counscellors

Review Getting extra help

Teachers were generally accessible and willing to help students struggling in core subjects. They offered extra support through after-school sessions, one-on-one guidance, and helpful resources. Peer tutoring and study groups also played a role in assisting students. The supportive environment made it… Read all

Teachers were generally accessible and willing to help students struggling in core subjects. They offered extra support through after-school sessions, one-on-one guidance, and helpful resources. Peer tutoring and study groups also played a role in assisting students. The supportive environment made it easier to seek help and improve understanding.

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 Getting extra help

Very accessible. There are plenty of support systems SMT students had access to. Not only did they run peer tutoring sessions during lunchtime, but also students often visited teachers during the teacher-run tutorials during break times. Along with that teachers often host after school or before school… Read all

Very accessible. There are plenty of support systems SMT students had access to. Not only did they run peer tutoring sessions during lunchtime, but also students often visited teachers during the teacher-run tutorials during break times. Along with that teachers often host after school or before school classes to provide additional support to students. THe school also hires alumnis to share study tips, and even to teach students after school.

Review Preparing for entry

I did not do any specific preparation solely for the entrance exam. However, in the years leading up to the exam, I took tutoring classes including both private and public ones like Kumon. As the exam tested academic areas including writing and mathematics skills, I would say tutoring was especially helpful.

Review Getting extra help

Teachers at my school were generally very accessible if you needed extra help. Most offered after-school tutoring sessions or were willing to meet during lunch breaks. For example, my Maths Methods teacher held weekly revision classes for anyone who was struggling, and there was also a peer mentoring… Read all

Teachers at my school were generally very accessible if you needed extra help. Most offered after-school tutoring sessions or were willing to meet during lunch breaks. For example, my Maths Methods teacher held weekly revision classes for anyone who was struggling, and there was also a peer mentoring program where older students helped younger ones.

Review Support for students who struggle

I’m not too sure about this one. My children were all pretty quiet and reserved so they didn’t like getting extra help unfortunately.

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

The teachers were extremely accessible when it came to providing support. At least in my experience, they had always encouraged us to reach out if needed and would also always be willing to have private conversations if needed.

Review Expectations versus reality

I expected strong academics, and the school delivered that, but it lacked personalized support for struggling students. It focused more on grades than overall growth.

Review What we like and dislike

What I liked most was the convenience of the location and the variety of subjects offered. However, I disliked how the school didn’t always seem to prioritize support for struggling students, and I felt that the focus was too much on academics rather than a well-rounded experience.

Review Getting extra help

I do know there is tutoring for free and its optional for others students to join too. Im not during about any other sort of appraches

Review Would you recommend it?

Academically, craigslea is decent as they are very supporting and incase they find that someone is struggling in a class they give out extra help classes and it was optional for other students are completely free. I used to attend these just to get the extra help. My overall experience is good, I made… Read all

Academically, craigslea is decent as they are very supporting and incase they find that someone is struggling in a class they give out extra help classes and it was optional for other students are completely free. I used to attend these just to get the extra help. My overall experience is good, I made a lot of friends. My brother who is disabled attended that school and he got so much support from that school. So yes, I recommend this school

Review Getting extra help

It was very difficult to find help. I was failing math and noone helped me at all.

Review Getting extra help

Tutoring was available, however not particularly helpful from my personal experience. Teachers themselves, however, were quite supportive and were ready to help.

Review Camps and excursions

My favorite moment from a school camp was when we had to cross a thin, wobbly bridge over a body of water. We started from opposite sides and had to pass each other when we were in the middle. These activities helped to get to know other students, and to help them out when they are struggling.

Review Getting extra help

I think there would be after school tutorials sometimes for extra help, or you were always able to email the teacher any questions. I think there was a list of tutors or past alumni that could offer there services but I never used it so I’m not too sure about it.

Review Getting extra help

I think if you reached out to your teachers they would help but I never did that so I’m not too sure about this.

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… Read all

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 Getting extra help

Very accessible. You could very easily reach them through email, before or after your class with them, or at their office which was near the class rooms. They would very easily answer any questions about assignment and would offer some words of encouragement if students were struggling.

Review Getting extra help

Very accessible. The school offered free weekly tutoring sessions for all students, and teachers were generally happy to help out at breaks if need be.

Review Year 12 subject choices

I chose general math, general English, design, physics, biology. I chose general maths because I tried out math methods and failed miserably so I had to do general. General English I chose because it didn't seem that hard but it very much was a challenge as it's not a strong suit for me design was my… Read all

I chose general math, general English, design, physics, biology. I chose general maths because I tried out math methods and failed miserably so I had to do general. General English I chose because it didn't seem that hard but it very much was a challenge as it's not a strong suit for me design was my fun subject where we got to draw at a more sophisticated level and learn how to tailor to customers which was very fun. Physics I chose because I found a love for it but it did turn out to be a struggle however it did help me on my engineering journey. Biology I had to choose because there was nothing else that appealed to me. My choices were mainly pushed towards mechanical engineering and they did help me get there and I dont think I would change much.

Review Getting extra help

I found the teachers to be accessible when we needed extra help. I found them to be supportive as well. They were quite nice.

Review Subject range and curiosity

I think the school offered enough subject choices. I never felt like I had to study a certain subject or like I struggled to pick subjects. It encouraged curiosity by holding assemblies before we chose our senior subjects.

Review Support for students who struggle

The school provides excellent support for students who may struggle with reading, writing, or other academic challenges. They offer targeted programs like reading intervention, small-group tutoring, and individualized learning plans to ensure no one falls behind. My child has had access to these resources,… Read all

The school provides excellent support for students who may struggle with reading, writing, or other academic challenges. They offer targeted programs like reading intervention, small-group tutoring, and individualized learning plans to ensure no one falls behind. My child has had access to these resources, and I’ve seen real improvements thanks to the extra help and attention they’ve received.

Review Getting extra help

Had amazing physics teacher, she was helping me even after school finished, she let student ask for help at school after school finish

Review Getting extra help

Teachers will help you if you reach out, I think they were trialing out a peer mentoring thing awhile ago, I’m not sure if it’s still there. In senior year I know we had math tutoring for specialist maths to help them. For me, I used online videos and friends who knew the topics better than me.

Review Getting extra help

If a student was struggling in a core subject, it was very easy to access teachers or others for help. E-mails are always open, and there are tutorials for math's, science's and English's throughout the week that are open to everyone.

Review Would you recommend it?

I would definitely recommend Brisbane bayside to others. Brisbane bayside is a smaller highschool which meant that there were far more opportunities for students such as sports, tutoring, extracurricular activities. Additionally there’s something for everyone, for example bayside offers stem programs… Read all

I would definitely recommend Brisbane bayside to others. Brisbane bayside is a smaller highschool which meant that there were far more opportunities for students such as sports, tutoring, extracurricular activities. Additionally there’s something for everyone, for example bayside offers stem programs academic excellence programs, sport extension programs. Although bayside has gotten a bad rep due to the area it is in there were never any issues for the students and overall it was a very good highschool experience for me.

Review Getting extra help

If a student was struggling in a core subject, support varied depending on their teacher. some teachers were more available unhappy to help whilst others why not as open and friendly. Although if a student was failing, they would be forced to attend tutorials and would not. We’re not allowed to go home during sports on Wednesdays.

Review Would you recommend it?

I would not recommend because they do not offer all the senior subjects that other larger schools with more students who are interested in academia would have like engineering or literature. They have little academic support for senior students only having sessions once a week for tutorials in which… Read all

I would not recommend because they do not offer all the senior subjects that other larger schools with more students who are interested in academia would have like engineering or literature. They have little academic support for senior students only having sessions once a week for tutorials in which also get crowded closer to exam Weekes with only one teacher to share. However they do offer guidance counselling and career counselling to all senior students in order to make sure that they can maximise their studies. Yet I don’t think it is significant enough to be a reason to choose the school in particular.

Review Getting extra help

Teachers were generally very accessible and willing to provide extra help to students struggling in core subjects. There were regular after-school tutoring sessions, and many teachers offered one-on-one support during their free periods. Additionally, the school had a peer mentoring program where older… Read all

Teachers were generally very accessible and willing to provide extra help to students struggling in core subjects. There were regular after-school tutoring sessions, and many teachers offered one-on-one support during their free periods. Additionally, the school had a peer mentoring program where older students helped younger ones with their studies. For example, when I struggled with Chemistry, my teacher arranged extra sessions to go over difficult concepts, and a senior student helped me with practice problems, which made a significant difference.

Review Getting extra help

There was no tutors, only select teachers available on select days at this thing they called 'homework club.' Never used that resource, peer mentoring got me through school.

Review Getting extra help

Teachers were always very helpful and communicated when they were available to help students consistently.

Review Getting extra help

Fairly accessible as weekly tutoring sessions for a variety of subjects were held, with extra sessions for senior students.

Review Getting extra help

very accessible if they are a helpful/good teacher that wanted you to succeed in your class

Review Getting extra help

If you put the effort in to find help, it was definitely there but it’s just a matter of reaching out

Review Support for students who struggle

I'm not quite sure about any particular programs in this regard, but there are teacher aids for struggling students. I saw some school emails about senior students are available to help Year 7 students with their assignments.

Review Getting extra help

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

Review Getting extra help

very accessible. It a small school, we could go into the staff room when ever we wanted, and if we emailed teachers, they would help us heaps.

Review Getting extra help

Getting extra support was super easy. There was homework club which the teachers would go to which they could help with you assignments / coursework. Most teachers had office hours where you could to and see them for one-on-one feedback / tutoring sessions. Peer support was also a big part of leaderbody.

Review Getting extra help

Pretty good? the teachers would always say we could go to their tutorials even if we weren’t in their class. and it was probably better to go to theirs anyway cause they could tell us things our teacher wasn’t supposed to.

Review What had the biggest impact

The support network. I had struggled alot through grade 11 and 12 with homelessness, they had breakfast clubs, food hampers and organised accommodation for me. They went above and beyond what was expected to help me succeed. I truly am forever grateful.