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Review Bullying and the social scene

The school has clear anti-bullying policies and runs regular programs to promote inclusion and respect. From our experience, staff take bullying seriously and incidents are handled promptly. The school’s pastoral care system means there are year coordinators who keep an eye on student wellbeing. Socially, our child has had a positive experience, made good friends, and feels safe and included.

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 program where older students helped younger ones.

Review Readiness for life after school

By graduation, I felt reasonably prepared for the next steps, whether that was university or entering the workforce. The school provided career advice sessions and helped us with university applications, which was very useful. In terms of character, I learned a lot about perseverance and time management from balancing my workload and extracurricular activities. Teachers often encouraged us to work honestly and support each other, which helped foster a sense of integrity and teamwork. However, I think the school could have done more to teach practical life skills, like budgeting or managing stress, to better prepare us for independence.

Review What had the biggest impact

The biggest positive impact on me was joining the leadership team. Our support staff at Indooroopilly and working with the principle and vice principle were incredibly passionate and always encouraged us to think outside the box. They caught us how to think like a leader and through experiences taught me teamwork, problem-solving, and resilience. On the negative side, I sometimes felt stressed due to the heavy workload, especially during exam periods. There were moments when I wished there was more support for managing stress, but the leadership workload coupled with exams increased my confidence and inspired me to pursue the rigorous field of engineering.