The Gap State High School

Put simply, TGSHS is NOT a private school. We are VERY MUCH a public school. But the uniform regulations and additional rules are getting simply ridiculous, and it appears they are trying to become as similar to a private school as possible. I went there to get an education- and a good one at that- not to be lectured about uniforms, vaping, eshay misconduct and to be continously told about how my personal life/sleep schedule/wellbeing is inadequate. As far as teachers, it is as can be expected, there are the good ones and the bad. Overall, the school offers a good range of programs and the curriculum is acceptable. Personally, it's better than many schools out there, but is far from the best. And to any staff reading this, MORE RULES ARE NOT THE ANSWER! Additionally, there have been multiple instances of bullying against my sibling (who is on the spectrum) and THEY HAVE NOT DONE A THING ABOUT IT! THEIR ANTI-BULLYING POLICY IS TO TELL KIDS NOT TO DO IT AND ISSUE DETENTIONS. WHICH IS ABSULOUTELY UNACCEPTABLE.

As a student at this school I have had the full experience from Year 7 till currently in Year 12. The school has become somewhat of a totalitarian system where they have drawn lines as to where students are allowed to walk in the science block and where they must line up. They typically single out specific groups and give them more punishments and hide it as for their own “well being”. Specifically, they constantly throw threats of expulsion however “we don’t like to use that word” says Head of year 12, we would like to say “alternative pathway to better your future” yet constantly pull students out of class and search through their bags without proper authority. Once a student resisted and said they needed police authority however they grabbed his bag from him and physically restrained him. Yet, found nothing. I understand that there is a vape epidemic in the school as every single bathroom you go into there are multiple students vaping and even smoking weed. I’m not exaggerating I go to this school. However, this does not justify assaulting students on zero basis. It is actually an outrage that students can submit anonymous tips against other students via Stymie which was implemented for cyber bullying however turned into a weapon against fellow students and staff. Stymie has been used to make multiple false rape accusations against peers and has resulted in multiple expulsions and suspensions where no actual evidence could be provided. I would think twice before enrolling in this school.

However i must give credit to some the teachers at this school being some of the best people i have met.

Ok, honestly, in terms of learning and education, it’s really excellent. However, the admin treats the students like trash, and I’m not sayings that just because they told me to fix my uniform that one time. I vividly remember one of the deputy principal’s screaming at my whole grade that we were “The worst cohort she had ever seen” just because less then 80% of students passed maths and English. So yeah, it’s a good school in the sense of learning, however it’s not a pleasant time. I wouldn’t recommend