Remuera Intermediate

My experience was good at RI because I think I was lucky enough to get the really good teachers in both years. I also liked how we went on many trips and did many different activities throughout the years. My syndicate did stuff together a lot and it was really fun. Now I want to go back to RI because looking back, the memories that I made were really fun.

The two years I went to this place, it was horrible. About one to two kid in each class sold vape or did vape, teachers do not generally care about anything. I don't know what they were thinking when they added those unisex toilets near the school field especially where teachers don't check that place. God knows what happens there but I would rather not know. Any child who went here who was not Caucasian received some degree of bullying unless they were in a clique, then in that case: they were people who harassed others. Being at this school, I saw more school fights than the school fights that occur at high schools all combined. Teachers just do not do anything to stop it. I have seen students deliberately getting made fun of in class with a teacher present but they only interfere when the victim fought back. Oh but really good news, some classes offer extension academic resources like NCEA level 1 (which doesn't matter since they are changing the NZ qualification) in year 8. While the studying is probably far advanced than most schools, the environment in the school is absolutely horrible.

This school is good for education and physical wellbeing, and to grow your knowledge, but the only bad thing is pe the teachers talk half of the lesson, and we only get 20 minutes of play, and we have to stop half of the time, and it gets annoying. The only way the school won't be boring is if you have friends.

After taking with students that went to a different school and all had a much more positive experience. Our foundation in learning is quite low compered to other our age because the teaching is quite poor. Most teachers actively try not to teach leaving students to teach them selves. There is a lot of discrimination and bully from both teachers and students. The way people are treated in that school has led to many mental problems. When I was in that school saw a significant decline in all my friends happiness and most were happier when they left.

I have gone to many schools in my life. I used to like in the UK till I moved to NZ, but now I have left Remuera Intermediate, it's different. I can't quite place my finger on it but it was quite a nice school. I just recently had come out of a school called VAS, and that school was really nice, lots of my friends had also gone to RI. The teachers in year 7 were very nice, I was in a class group called the Upper Hub, and I just want to give a massive shout out to my teacher Ms Choat! She was a walking W, one of the best teachers I have ever had. Recently I moved back to the UK and the schools are completely different, compared to the school I'm at now it was very peaceful and you weren't picked on that often. In overall this school is quite nice, it doesn't have the best options for education, but if that is not too important to you, then this school is a nice pick. Being an above average student in terms of education, I can for certain say I was not challenged enough with the education, me and my friends would even joke about it. But this school is quite a nice school with lots of options for getting ready for the future.

PE: I know this isn't the teachers fault but there are many students that talk bad about you right in front of u and say how bad u are at sports and they don't want you on their team. But in reality you're classmates just don't know you and assume everything about you. Also the sports sucks cause only a few people get in and most of the time it's for competitive. You can't try out for new things you can only try out for things you are really good at. Students: Some of them are nice, but then there are students that are racist and if you're not one of the "cool" kids you're treated badly. I had a friend and she told me that the first day she goes into her class this popular girl just goes up to her and says you're ugly.(I'm not sure but I think she said something worse). White kids and Poly kids are so rude. Most of them are so racist. Teachers: Some of the teachers are really biased, I know you can't help but feel biased towards some people, but sometimes it's just outrageous Tech: The special subjects they teach are so boring Subjects: Hated the way we had to learn about treaty of Waitangi or something like that everyday. I loved it at the beginning but it just started to get so boring after learning the same thing everyday.

this school was mid. sports: tried out for sports and over 100 other kids wanted to try out for the same sport, only 10 students got in and there was only one team. it’s pretty unfair knowing that yr 7s and 8s want to try out sports for highschool and they cant be given the opportunity to. you could try recreational sports if you tried finding some space but that will be hard because almost 80% of the time the field and courts will be full of people. bullying: i personally didnt get bullied but i know many people who did. it’s super easy to get bullied in this school simply because of what you said, did, or even just how you look. especially online, there are many remuera intermidiate group chats online and they act very differently then in person. i have been called racial slurs and homophobic slurs but if u get called that as well, tell someone. please tell someone, you may think teachers dont care but i had a great teacher and she took my matter seriously, somewhat. teachers: teachers are ok, some are nice and some are not. as long as you can get along with them it’s ok. they entertain as well as teach but some can be complete jerks. academics: didnt learn much, in fact my grades went down since primary school and now that im going to highschool unprepared it’s going to be hard. my advice is if you want to do good in school, find friends that will let you do that instead of getting in the way of your learning. and yes, there will be annoying classmates and students that will bother you but just tell them to shut up. food: theres a tuck shop at our school which ive only ordered from once or twice, the food isnt that good but its pretty overpriced. although theres a good variety of food. just bring your own lunch if you can. other: uniform is expensive brand new or second hand but i dont expect anything more or less. staff were ok, students can be dangerous (especially bringing weapons to school). overall: im about to finish my year at this school, i cant say that im happy or unhappy about it. i enjoyed my time with some of my classmates that i got along with and this school is basically like any other intermediate school. i recommend you go to this school if you are mentally and emotionally well.

It's a amazing school, love the education given and how much support the teachers give to the students. My daughter loves this school with all the activities and opportunity's available. My daughter was very nervous starting a new school but got welcomed generally well. I would have rated this a 5 star review but unfortunately the students were not as kind as other school (I'm not saying all of the students) but my child had been told she would never been successful and got bullied into doing other peoples work. That was not ok. But it built her stronger, so I actually have to thank you. As well as that some teachers were encouraging relationships, and I don't want my child to have a boy friend at the age of 12! But every school has pros and cons, and the environment is very good so Over all this school is a great school.