Gilroy Catholic College

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Whilst paying over $7,000 per year for this school, you would expect resources and opportunities designed to help students excel. However, during my time here, the school has done little but cut funding across various departments. Parents are paying private school fees yet receiving benefits comparable to those of a standard public school.

The sporting programs are average at best, and the CAPA (Creative and Performing Arts) opportunities are extremely limited. Recently, the annual school production was cancelled because the school did not want to fund it. How are students supposed to pursue and express their passions when opportunities like this are taken away?

Although most teachers are excellent and genuinely care about their students, the executive staff are another story. Many come across as rude, entitled, and completely disconnected from the student experience. They seem more concerned about whether a student is wearing the correct socks than about their education or wellbeing. Too often, their interactions leave students feeling uncomfortable, undermined, and unsupported.

The school also shows very little concern for students experiencing bullying or mental health challenges. Reports of bullying are frequently disregarded, and students struggling with mental health issues often receive inadequate support.

A few years ago, I had a friend who was dealing with an extremely difficult home life, moving from house to house and facing significant personal challenges. The school was fully aware of his situation, yet instead of providing meaningful support, they expelled him. Since then, his life has continued to deteriorate, and he has unfortunately had multiple encounters with the juvenile justice system. While the school cannot be held responsible for everything that happened afterward, their lack of support during a critical period certainly did not help.

The school also refuses to offer opportunities such as foreign exchange programs or overseas trips, experiences that are available at many other schools. The justification is often the amount of paperwork involved. Managing that paperwork is part of the school's responsibility, and students should not miss out on valuable educational experiences because the administration is unwilling to organise them.

Finally, while the new school developments have resulted in modern classrooms, the outdoor and recreational spaces are disappointing. There is almost no greenery anywhere on campus, aside from one small corner. The majority of the school consists of uninviting concrete areas that feel sterile and uninspiring. A school environment should support student wellbeing, and that includes providing attractive outdoor spaces where students can relax and recharge.

⭐☆☆☆☆ — “A Truly Unforgettable Experience (Unfortunately)”

If you’re looking for a place where time slows down, motivation disappears, and printers jam at the worst possible moment… this is the school for you.

First of all, the bells are clearly designed by someone training us for psychological warfare. Nothing like being peacefully half-asleep and then BAM — instant heart attack.

The food? Let’s just say the canteen has more secrets than Area 51. I once saw a burger so dry it could’ve been used to soak up the Pacific Ocean.

Teachers are either absolute legends or final bosses — no in-between. One minute you're vibing, the next you're fighting for your life trying to understand algebra that looks like ancient hieroglyphics.

The chairs? Designed by chiropractors trying to create more business. Sit down for 5 minutes and suddenly you’re 80 years old with back problems.

And don’t even get me started on group projects… where one person does all the work, two people disappear, and one person says “good job guys” at the end.

Overall, 10/10 character development, 0/10 comfort.

Would I recommend it? You don’t really have a choice 😭

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kinda ate tbh
some teachers are a bit like rude but like others aren’t also the classrooms are pretty, the canteen food is sometimes bad but also sometimes really good.

the school itself is nice enough. the actual education has been a huge let down as they don't pay attention as much to junior grades, only focusing on senior grades as top priority. i have asked multiple times for feedback on my work and have received mediocre results, with no real input. only
some of the teachers are good, the rest are bad. i feel safe at this school, they don't tolerate bullying/harrassment. i HATE the classrooms. biggest mistake ever. every single lesson i struggle to hear the teacher and see what is going on as their is 60 kids in one classroom and only two teachers with a wall dividing the classroom. the wall isn't affective for blocking out noise either. everything is independent work, so if you are a person who relies on teacher communication you will be extremely frustrated from this. the general seating areas are ok, they shield well from the sun and rain and there are multiple areas to sit. the canteen is ridiculously overpriced and the food is terrible. i cannot buy lunch there because of this. gilroy does offer a wide range of sporting activities and opportunities for everyone which i will appriciate to a certain extend. wouldn't necessarily reccomend this school.