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Wavell State High School
Co-ed · State · Wavell Heights
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 1,527
Some evidence4 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 80% of 5 reviews · about the Brisbane average (84%)
This school 80% Brisbane 84%
Of 14 comments: 7 speak well of it
Review Chances to take part in the arts
Opportunities to participate in arts programs, such as music, drama, and visual arts, can vary depending on the location, institution, or community offering them. In general, these opportunities are abundant and accessible at various levels, ranging from local community centers to schools and universities
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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 character development through group projects, leadership roles, and community service opportunities.
Review What had the biggest impact
One of the most impactful aspects of my school experience was the support and encouragement I received from certain teachers who truly believed in me. Their guidance helped me build confidence, especially during challenging times. A specific program that stood out was the science club, where I was able to explore my curiosity beyond the classroom and work on creative projects with others who shared my interests.
Review Year 12 subject choices
I had chosen to take general maths, general english, biology, food & nutrition, general dance, and dance excellence. I had chosen these because some of them were necessary for the university course I wanted to take and others were because i was passionate about the subject. I think I chose my subjects well, I dont regret any of my choices because they were all enjoyable to some extent. My favorite subject was dance excellence because it was the easiest for me to complete and do the work in as I was passionate about dance which made it feel like more of a hobby than a subject to do.
Review Would you recommend it?
I would recommend this school to students more interested in sports and arts rather than academics. There is a lack of attention towards the academic side of teaching, with some teachers teaching in more than one subject, sometimes with the subjects having no correlation to each other (e.g. drama & science). Not saying that the teachers or teaching faculty is bad, it could be better. The school is known for its excellence programs in sports like rugby and netball and in the arts like dance and drama, so go to wavell if that seems more your speed. The overall experience wasn't bad, but myself and my peers did experience bullying, racism, saw violence occur on campus and there was minimal help from administration to resolve these issues, therefore these things remained an issues for years.
Review What had the biggest impact
The only positive thing about my school experience was the dance excellence program and dance troupe, but even then it wasn't the best experience, it was a more tolerable one out of the whole high school experience.
Review Camps and excursions
Favorite memory from a school excursion was going to QPAC and watching Frozen the Musical. Wasn't meant to go as it was for the drama excellence kids but got a ticket because some students couldn't go. A bit spontaneous, but it was fun.
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