Te Awamutu College

This School is not great, They are hiring new teachers who don't know what they are teaching, I nearly failed my subjects if I hadn't based it off of one of my previous years. I was severely bullied in year 9 and 10 because I didn't have a phone and just for being myself. I was severely insecure and I went to my male dean for help but he didn't do anything because he cares more about the 'sporty' people even though I was a really active in those years regardless of my disabilities. I went to my female dean afterwards and she was amazing! but naturally it did not fully stop. the year 13 have a lot more priority and activities instead of any other year levels there are fights ALOT too, there are teachers monitoring at all times but they never really stop it and only suspend them but that never works. They lock the bathrooms at morning tea and lunch which is understandable because they want to prevent vapers but atm they have padlocked the doors open which I know makes many girls uncomfortable because many boys and teachers could peak in. They mainly recognise the men sports and only recognise the women premier team captains The canteen is the amazing though honestly!! there is a free doctor that comes in every week, as well as a physio therapist they do have the good teachers having tutorials every week and they have a wide range of committees including students against drunk driving and diversity committee If you choose to send your child here it will definitely be a memorable experience, either negative or positive.

Locked Open bathroom Doors, cameras outside. Bad Uniform rules and horrible teachers.

We are not treated like equals, people can have bright pink hair but if I have a little stud in my nose it’s a big deal

Great school. I want to be a teacher after being there for 5 years

Good academically. Not so great in other areas. Doesn’t feel like a safe place 100% of the time. Staff care more about uniform and image than actual issues including bullying or learning. Complaints about teachers aren’t taken seriously eg: I had to teach my younger sister 3 subjects after school because some teachers didn’t understand the concepts enough to rephrase. Many classes are taught from powerpoints but we aren’t allowed to do that at home. Very controlling and stressful environment depending on teachers. all Bathrooms are locked until as late as lunchtime to keep out vapers and waggers and there are no suitably sized dry areas to sit if it’s raining/cold. Many opportunities available IF you can play a sport well, otherwise next to nothing.