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Review Readiness for life after school

I was well prepared for university after high school. In fact, my first year at university felt like a breath of fresh air in comparison to my time at QASMT. For example, at QA, due to the IB, we had to undergo the CAS program. This meant that we were required to have creative hobbies (writing, art… Read all

I was well prepared for university after high school. In fact, my first year at university felt like a breath of fresh air in comparison to my time at QASMT. For example, at QA, due to the IB, we had to undergo the CAS program. This meant that we were required to have creative hobbies (writing, art etc.), do activity (sports) and service (volunteering, charity work etc.) on top of school. This helped to enhance personal and interpersonal development in all areas rather than just academics, which aided in preparation for university. If you're able to make it through QA's rigorous program, you'll be prepared for life after high school!

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 Balancing academics and wellbeing

Indooroopilly State High School effectively balances academic rigor with student well-being and character development. The school offers programs like **Peer Support** and **Respectful Relationships** to foster qualities such as empathy and integrity. For example, annual community service initiatives… Read all

Indooroopilly State High School effectively balances academic rigor with student well-being and character development. The school offers programs like **Peer Support** and **Respectful Relationships** to foster qualities such as empathy and integrity. For example, annual community service initiatives (e.g., fundraising for local charities) encourage generosity. Teachers often integrate "life lessons" into subjects, such as discussing ethical dilemmas in Humanities. However, some students report stress during exam periods, suggesting room for enhanced mental health support

Review 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.

Review The parent community

Yes, there is definitely a close-knit community of parents at Forest Lake. Many parents get to know each other through school events, volunteer opportunities, and informal gatherings, which helps create a sense of community. While some families are more independent, I’ve found that most parents enjoy… Read all

Yes, there is definitely a close-knit community of parents at Forest Lake. Many parents get to know each other through school events, volunteer opportunities, and informal gatherings, which helps create a sense of community. While some families are more independent, I’ve found that most parents enjoy connecting and supporting each other in a friendly, welcoming environment.

Review What had the biggest impact

I had so many amazing teachers that really went out of their way to make sure everyone had a good learning experience. They would volunteer their personal time to set up practice exam sessions and consultations. The teachers took time to notice the people in their class and what might help them. The… Read all

I had so many amazing teachers that really went out of their way to make sure everyone had a good learning experience. They would volunteer their personal time to set up practice exam sessions and consultations. The teachers took time to notice the people in their class and what might help them. The dance program was very special to me, I was originally very anxious to perform but QACI nurtures and encourages you to express your creativity.

Review School culture

The school was about in between. Teachers were patient about students being late, and could handle overall "students being students" without resentment or drama. My cohort/year level got involved alot with athletics day, carnivals and multicultural week, so students were quite collaborative and it wasnt… Read all

The school was about in between. Teachers were patient about students being late, and could handle overall "students being students" without resentment or drama. My cohort/year level got involved alot with athletics day, carnivals and multicultural week, so students were quite collaborative and it wasnt hard to fit in, even as a migrant student. Across year levels, students also worked together really well. Being in multiple extracurricular activities, I had been in the position to teach, learn and mentor across every aspect of school. Student leadership was also critically based on teamwork and synergy; captains worked very well with younger leaders and being friendly and supportive was centred in the centenary culture.

Review Subject range and curiosity

It was adequately diverse however due to school timetables and teacher quantity, in senior year you will have to pick one subject over the other as classes can overlap each other. In terms of activities we would do science experiments or have excursions to bring in some practicality. Occasionally we… Read all

It was adequately diverse however due to school timetables and teacher quantity, in senior year you will have to pick one subject over the other as classes can overlap each other. In terms of activities we would do science experiments or have excursions to bring in some practicality. Occasionally we would do charitable events and dress up for gold coin donations

Review Readiness for life after school

By the time I graduated, I felt somewhat prepared for life after high school, especially in terms of academic knowledge and basic skills. The school provided guidance on university applications and career options, which helped with the transition. More importantly, the school placed a strong focus on… Read all

By the time I graduated, I felt somewhat prepared for life after high school, especially in terms of academic knowledge and basic skills. The school provided guidance on university applications and career options, which helped with the transition. More importantly, the school placed a strong focus on character development through group projects, leadership roles, and community service opportunities.

Review Would you recommend it?

I would recommend this school to others because it provides alternate opportunities like work experience, instead of going to Year 10 and Year 11 camp. It also has great activities in classes such as APP and HPE where you can learn leadership skills and teamwork. The Ga State High School strives to give… Read all

I would recommend this school to others because it provides alternate opportunities like work experience, instead of going to Year 10 and Year 11 camp. It also has great activities in classes such as APP and HPE where you can learn leadership skills and teamwork. The Ga State High School strives to give its students the best academic experience as possible by introducing students to extracurricular activities, competitions, and experiences.

Review Bullying and getting to school safely

Personally from what I witnessed I didn't see any bullying as the standards are held quite high so nothing really happened during my time there that I was aware of. There were occasions where the principal got up on assembly and addressed some issues directly and emphasied a zero tolerance policy to… Read all

Personally from what I witnessed I didn't see any bullying as the standards are held quite high so nothing really happened during my time there that I was aware of. There were occasions where the principal got up on assembly and addressed some issues directly and emphasied a zero tolerance policy to bullying. I walked to and from school and never felt unsafe anytime doing so. The Kedron brook is very open and is well lit at night so not once did I worry about my safety getting to and from school. They practised lockdowns multiple times a year so everyone was prepared if anything happened. From year 7 to 12 I only experienced one lockdown but can't remember the details but the police and emergency services arrived quickly and it probably helped that there is an emergency service complex next door.

Review What had the biggest impact

Being a Prefect and also a part of the Tech Team was great in developing personal skills. I felt in both roles the main connecting thread was that I worked in a team with other people. This really helped develop my teamwork and collaboration skills. Mr Tacon is also good.

Review School culture

Fairly strict, which I don't think is a bad thing, kids need structure in order to work at their best. Individual teachers could be more or less strict, so rules were somewhat unevenly applied, but that'll be an issue at any school. Different year levels had distinctly different cultures - my year had… Read all

Fairly strict, which I don't think is a bad thing, kids need structure in order to work at their best. Individual teachers could be more or less strict, so rules were somewhat unevenly applied, but that'll be an issue at any school. Different year levels had distinctly different cultures - my year had so many students who wanted leadership positions that they invented new roles, the year below couldn't get enough people to fill even the original roles.

Review What had the biggest impact

Leadership opportunities were the biggest impact on me as I had the great pleasure of being part of amazing teams. The school gave people many opportunities throughout the grade to be apart of a leadership group which could be flexible to how much you could commit time and energy to. It was a lot of fun

Review Subject range and curiosity

Yes, my school offered a wide range of subject choices that catered to various interests and career paths. In addition to core subjects, there were numerous electives such as Drama, Music, Computer Science, and Environmental Studies, which allowed students to explore their passions. The school also encouraged… Read all

Yes, my school offered a wide range of subject choices that catered to various interests and career paths. In addition to core subjects, there were numerous electives such as Drama, Music, Computer Science, and Environmental Studies, which allowed students to explore their passions. The school also encouraged curiosity and engagement through various initiatives. For example, we had a "Curiosity Week" where students could attend workshops on topics not covered in the regular curriculum, such as robotics, creative writing, and sustainable living. Additionally, the school promoted character values and creativity through community service projects, like organizing charity events and participating in local environmental clean-ups. These activities helped students develop a well-rounded perspective and fostered a sense of responsibility and teamwork beyond academic achievements.