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Nelson College
High School · State · Nelson
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Very toxic culture here that is expressed across the school in different ways. Teachers are confrontational and say they are upholding the school’s ‘rich tradition of excellence’ and ‘strong values and high standards’. But these ‘strong values’ and ‘high standards’ are applied in biased, unethical and often haphazard ways. So some students, such as boarders and wealthy kids with influential connections, are treated like they can do no wrong. While the ‘others’ are treated like they can’t do anything right. And if you try to communicate with the dean to solve any issues, and your child isn’t one of his favourites, you will be ignored or treated with contempt for suggesting things could be done any better. So while the leadership espouse certain values and standards and act like they’re progressive, you’re basically sending your child back into the 1950s, complete with abusive angry egotistical guys and widespread bullying from both students and staff.
Not the best !
School is very out dated needs modernising. Lots of toxic masculinity and teachers don’t try and create an environment with kids can shine unless you play Rugby and then it’s all good if you don’t play Rugby good luck to you
Years 9 and 10
It is hell
Im a student and it sucks im in my second year in i want out of here the teachers are unpleasant deans are stubborn and there is little help if your struggling
Great for sports, ok for academics, bad for arts
Amazing school if you’re into sports, especially rugby. Academics are adequate but it really falls short when it comes to its art department. Drama class is frequently canceled and not available to students due to low numbers and they don’t remedy this you simply have to choose another subject. Would like to see a bit more of the budget go towards arts and academics. However, the staff, teachers and leadership team are all great and genuinely care about student experiences
It’s a all rounder
School is very enjoyable if you play sports like rugby and do subjects like maths, however I believe some teachers are very demanding at times. The senior staff are ok but not the best atm and there’s plenty of different people to surround yourself with
Nelson College
It’s pretty good, the leadership staff has been changing a bit. Not as manny international students so there have been staff cuts. I have good teachers
Not great
The school is pretty old and out of date and most of the teachers are pretty bad.
Waimea Road, Unknown, Nelson
Richard Dykes
03 548 3099
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