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Under the previous leadership of Mr McKew, this school had a positive and inclusive culture, encouraged student voice/opinions, and was progressive enough to incorporate today’s societal values. The school has declined considerably under the leadership of Ms Quinn. Many of the wonderful and dedicated teachers, who supported and motivated students to achieve their goals have left. The school is now ultra conservative and at the whim of decisions Ms Quinn bases on her on own opinion(s). Students are unable to show any individuality and are expected to conform to old fashioned values and morals.

Being a student at Clonard collage, the uniform rules have gone to an extreme level. Luci quin has changed the uniform expectations dramatically and from the impression I have seen of this school, they don’t care about you academically nor mentally, etc.. They seem to mainly worry about is how we look. They criticize what we wear and how we look. Luci Quin has forced staff to walk all around Minerva and any bus stop just to nag at students to put their hair up and blazer on. Its ridiculous.

The uniform is outrageous. The principal, Mrs. Luci Quinn, has destroyed the uniform and the school rules. None of the teachers think about our mental state and they WILL NOT let us go to the bathroom when necessary, ridiculous for a only girls school, since girls may need to go to the bathroom for personal reasons. Mrs. Luci Quinn keeps the assemblies going for hours on end. It is very hard to focus in school as the uniform is quite uncomfortable, all the useless changes to the uniform have made it way too expensive and uncomfortable for students. The uniform looks a little messy. The NEW UNIFORM however is absolutely horrendous and does not work with anyone. There was no need to update the uniform at all. Onto the education stage of my rant, (Please note, I am being honest.) the school does not offer enough study options and time to complete work in. The new Wellbeing structure is useless and does suit students and they don’t complete work in these classes. Some teachers need better communication skills and to understand that some students can’t complete work on time when needed. Now we talk about the canteen; BRING BACK THE LIFE SAVERS. Thank you, and goodbye, I have more to say, but I will hold back. This wellbeing period that i’m currently in….. is awful. <3

Clonard has declined to a point of no return, once an inclusive and modern school has quickly diminished making me question the school’s morals towards their students. If I had of known that this school would change so vastly under the new leadership I definitely would have reconsidered and chosen another catholic school that allows students to have their own identity.

A wonderful school. My daughter loved it and I would recommend it to anyone.
Family orientated and Staff are approachable and go out of their way to assist, not only your daughter, but the whole family.
Great memories of this school 🙂