Secondary school

As a concerned parent, I feel compelled to share my deeply unsatisfactory experience with Helena College. It is with regret that I write this negative review, but it is important to shed light on the glaring issues that plague this institution. Mine and my son’s interactions with disrespectful staff, their relentless pursuit of money, over-reliance on technology, and their lack of genuine care for students has left me thoroughly disappointed.One of the biggest issues I encountered at Helena College was the biased upper management. It became apparent that decisions were made without taking into account the best interests of the students. It seemed as if the administration was more concerned with their personal agenda rather than providing a nurturing environment for learning and growth.The disrespectful behaviour exhibited by the staff was disheartening. Instead of creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, I witnessed dismissive attitudes, unprofessional conduct, and a lack of empathy. It is disconcerting when those entrusted with the education and well-being of our children fail to demonstrate basic respect and decency towards them.Helena College is overly focused on financial gain. The school’s insatiable desire for money overshadows their commitment to delivering quality education. There was an emphasis on profit over student welfare, with exorbitant fees and continuous pressure to make additional financial contributions. It is disheartening to witness a school prioritising financial gains above the educational needs of its students.The education offered at Helena College was alarmingly disappointing. The school relies heavily on technology as a substitute for genuine teaching. The over-reliance on computers and software left students disconnected from the learning process. It is disconcerting to see education reduced to a series of automated programs, neglecting the essential role of teachers in guiding and inspiring students.Despite the school's claims of caring for their students, the reality fell far short of their promises. The lack of genuine concern for individual student well-being was evident in the school’s actions. Teachers and staff fail to provide the necessary support and guidance for students' personal and academic growth. It was clear that their supposed care for students was merely a facade to attract parents.My family’s experience with Helena College has been overwhelmingly negative. Greed-driven practices, an inadequate education system reliant on technology, and a lack of genuine care for students have left me deeply disappointed. As a parent, it is disheartening to witness an school that fails to prioritise the well-being and development of its students. I urge prospective parents to thoroughly consider their options and explore alternative schools that truly prioritise the education and welfare of their children before sending them here.

This school is terrible i got bullied from kindy to yr 4 when i left absolute terrible need to get this school fixed

Absolutely happy with the school. My kids enjoy their school days, teachers are awesome, and aftershool care is great too.

Here is me at my hotel in amsterdam

The downside is there facilities. There is a lack of education on toilet etiquette. There has been clogged, unflushed toilets too many times. This school should be considered a biohazard. Otherwise, it has a nice undercover section, great for protection from rain.Update: Glad to see that they have added some additional toilet blocks to combat this problem. Fair play, +1 star

We have had both our sons at GGS for many years . The school has excellent sporting and academic facilities and we always found all the teaching staff and administration staff helpful and caring . The school has very good pastoral care and has a great team spirit . The school is well led by experienced professional staff . Well done GGS .

Very happy with this school - teachers are dedicated and the school management are proactive and work hard to deal with issues

Robbie is my hero.

Not worth it. Too much misconduct in the upper levels of management. Most decision makers only care about advancing their careers and do not care about the students.

Had a pretty cool time in the 1.5 yrs i even went haha enjoy urself