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Thoroughly disappointed with this school, would not recommend.

Over my 6 years at this school, I have had numerous bad experiences. Management has steadily declined over the years and has only worsened.

The junior years were already a negative experience, however, as it was the junior years it was excusable for me. I was denied multiple times to switch classes despite having mental health issues, and was simply told that it would “build [my] resilience”. This occurred even after multiple chats involving my family.

As I entered VCE, I attempted to complete two accelerated subjects, however, was told that I would be unable to do two as I was in the “mainstream” class and not SEAL. I understood and respected this decision until I found out that numerous other “mainstream” students were allowed to do so, despite them telling me that I would be unable to do so. With this, I arranged multiple meetings with the principal, VCE coordinator and year level coordinator and all of them denied me each time. This led to my parents calling, expressing their concerns with the situation, however, nothing changed. One of the coordinators was also very rude to them, asking for examples of who was able to complete two accelerated subjects, and upon giving examples, we were told that it was disrespectful to name people. Upon confronting the principal about students who were doing what I was told could not be done, he claimed he did not know about it.

After this debacle, in my final year of VCE, I instead asked to do four subjects instead of five (as I had completed an accelerated subject in year 11), but was told that I also could not do this. Again, another student was able to do what I was told would not be allowed. Because of this, I rang the DET and was advised to try again and if I was denied, they would raise a case for me. Luckily, after a few more attempts asking to do four subjects, the VCE coordinator agreed, albeit reluctantly. He gave attitude towards my wish and was visibly upset. I did not, and do not, appreciate being treated with discrimination and disrespect for simply asking for what I think is best for my education.

Alongside these issues, there were many teacher supply issues, particularly in the senior years. Many teachers quit throughout the year (especially in year 12) which disrupted our learning heavily. I am unsure as to why there were so many staff leaving, however, it certainly made the learning conditions much worse.

I wish there were more experienced teachers in the school. Head management is great and knowledgable but working with inexperienced head teachers create problems.

School is not working great for my boys, considering it is a small sized government school. I am thinking of other alternative schools where I never thought I would.

I will contact Education Department if what they say and do are not the same. Loosing important documents for students education future is not a good thing. Waiting for their responses now. Hopefully they will come to their senses.

It first started with me building my raft in 1952, I travelled across the seven seas in hope to find some good steak. In my past i have came across many restaurants that provided me with unacceptable meals this including a moldy burger and a raw steak. days after days weeks after weeks i searched and searched for a 5 star restaurant. Until one day i came across this land called Buckley Park College .I saw waiters serving delicious steaks, the smell filled my nostrils with delight. i sat down at a table excited to taste the steak. But guess what!??!?!
IT WAS MEDUIM RARE I WANTED RAREE.
My mood was ruined until a hot waiter walked by and i ran to touch his smooth face.

To be continued…

overall good experience, although the man serving me was balding and I had hair in some of my chips. The tartar sauce was extra salty which I thoroughly enjoyed. Would highly recommend the fish, with great prices all being cheaper than $6 with good size servings. overall good value for money however once again cooks did not seem very clean.

Not a good work environment. Was constantly bullied, was on fixed term contract. The staff member who bullied me is still a member of staff there. Students I worked with were lovely and engaging.