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Review What had the biggest impact

One of the biggest positives was the range of opportunities available — especially in sport and academics. Being part of interschool competitions really helped build my confidence and teamwork skills. I also had a couple of teachers who were genuinely passionate and supportive, which made a big difference in subjects I found challenging. On the downside, the school could feel a bit overwhelming at times because of its size and competitiveness, but overall the experience pushed me to grow.

Review Compared with other schools

All students used ipads/laptops in the classroom, when my daughter first started they had some parent info nights about the use of laptops and how to manage screen time at home which was helpful, but in senior years they tended to just assume kids were more well behaved when it came to screen time, which was not always the case especially in the classroom

Review Why we chose this school

We already lived in the catchment zone, so it was an obvious choice, and Brisbane State High was well known for being a good school with valuable academic support and extracurriculars. I did think this school was worth the cost.

Review What we like and dislike

* great academic support for students * many extracurriculars to chose from * teachers as a whole were very helpful for students * disliked at times the lack of funding given to the arts sector at BSHS

Review School culture

BSHS had a mix of both traditional and modern elements. The culture was competitive and achievement-focused, especially in academics and sport, but also supportive if you were willing to engage. It had fairly strict rules around uniform and behaviour, but the overall environment felt modern, diverse, and energetic. There was a strong school pride, and students were encouraged to aim high.