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Avonside Girls' High School
High School · State · Christchurch
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This school is ruining me.
This school is such a poor learning experience. All they care about is your attendance and they say about waiting 10 or 15 minut3s of class before literally going to the toilet. They should teach students not to be homophobic and transphobic because there is way too many bigots here with the thousands of students there. We barely learn about feminism, the school just speaks more than doing action for it so stop the dress codes. The uniform is stupid because why is the shirt so see through that you can see our bras?? The tie doesn’t even match colours with the skirt and the pants are weirdly tight and uncomfortable. The sweaters are too tight so just make all sizes available because baggy clothes keep us warm not skin tight stuff. Who designed the uniform, some creep? But even so this is too old fashioned and we don’t need uniforms in the big year 2026. If you want us to represent our school then just make students wear uniform for sports since for some reason that’s your big thing. Physical stuff instead of offering more things to do for unfit people. We need to have people openly teach students to be kind. Not have some over an hour speech at assembly telling people to be kind. Just patrol people better and do your jobs.
Personal experience.
In my personal opinion and experience as a former student, overall I think you should not send your child to this school. Majority of the staff are disrespectful and rude towards students because they have “Authority”. The education system is not the best, majority of students are failing classes and not passing their NZQA, this factor involves students not trying hard enough as well as the poor teaching ability of the staff. The mental health system within the Hauora centre is not up to the standards it should be. If you are struggling with mental health complications they will most likely not be able to help you up to an acceptable standard. The students attending this school are not nice people, this school is filled with constant bullying and no staff member will actually take the effort into resolving this issue.
horrid
Avonside Girls’ High School is, in my experience, a terrible place to send your child. The school places far too much emphasis on image and reputation rather than genuinely supporting students’ wellbeing and individual needs. Many students feel overlooked, unheard, and unsupported, especially when they are struggling academically or emotionally. Communication between staff, students, and families is often poor, and concerns raised by parents do not always seem to be taken seriously. The learning environment can feel stressful and unsupportive, with limited flexibility for different learning styles. Overall, the school fails to provide a nurturing, inclusive environment where all students can thrive, and I would not recommend it to parents looking for a supportive and student-focused education.
NO GREEN GRAPES
There's no green grapes. GET ME OUT OF THIS HELL🙏🙏😩😩😩😩😩😩
AHHHHHH!
went to take a wiss one day, something tickled my leg, looked down and saw a rat! there was a hole in the wall with rats living in it! they are in the walls. they are in the walls. they are in the walls.
Proud Past Student
This is quite frankly, one of the best school experiences of my life. Growing up, I've had to move a lot, meaning I've changed schools a fair amount of times. Not all schools have been great, but I genuinely enjoyed my time at AGHS. If I could, I would repeat my high school experience all over again.
my home
This place is seriously awesome, filled with some of the fiercest, most passionate, and ride-or-die students you'll ever meet. At first, you might think they're a bit mean or bitchy, but let me tell ya, there's so much more to these gals.
The students at Avonside Girls High School are like a force of nature. They don't hold back, speak their minds, and stand up for what they believe in. They've got this incredible strength and determination that's just downright inspiring. It's like they've got a "no limits" mindset, breaking through barriers and challenging the status quo.
But let me tell you, behind that tough exterior, these girls have hearts of gold. Once you get to know 'em, you'll see the kind of loyalty and support that's off the charts. Actual girl’s girls. They've got each other's backs, lifting each other up when times get tough, and forming bonds that'll last a lifetime. It's like a sisterhood that's unbreakable, where kindness and compassion are the name of the game.
Avonside Girls High School is all about celebrating individuality, nurturing passions, and encouraging students to go after their dreams with everything they've got. The teachers and staff are top-notch, too. They're there to guide these incredible young women, helping them become the absolute best versions of themselves.
The students at Avonside Girls High School are like a force of nature. They don't hold back, speak their minds, and stand up for what they believe in. They've got this incredible strength and determination that's just downright inspiring. It's like they've got a "no limits" mindset, breaking through barriers and challenging the status quo.
But let me tell you, behind that tough exterior, these girls have hearts of gold. Once you get to know 'em, you'll see the kind of loyalty and support that's off the charts. Actual girl’s girls. They've got each other's backs, lifting each other up when times get tough, and forming bonds that'll last a lifetime. It's like a sisterhood that's unbreakable, where kindness and compassion are the name of the game.
Avonside Girls High School is all about celebrating individuality, nurturing passions, and encouraging students to go after their dreams with everything they've got. The teachers and staff are top-notch, too. They're there to guide these incredible young women, helping them become the absolute best versions of themselves.
wonderful!!
bathroom cuisine is immaculate. the mice in maths are so very friendly. there’s talking in the walls. there is talking in the walls.
best school on earth
I got baptised here! Definitely going again next year
.....
School is alright. The learning space is good and some teachers are great. Some teachers are very rude and don't help with your learning at all
Avonside
The buildings are rlly nice but they need more windows ! Its so dark at times, teachers are rlly nice but the sickbay and helping teachers are rude as shit 😭
Don't go to avonside girls high school
Had a terrible experience due to bullying and threats teachers didn't really help and I ended up dropping out of school at 17 and hating all forms of education
average overall
most students are inconsiderate, especially when it comes to the bathrooms. i’d say about 50-50 of teachers are good and not the good, new principal is awesome. i’d recommend doing the short courses as the teachers in that dep are very helpful and nice.
Review for Avonside
I go to this school and I like it very much, the staff are very supportive and curriculum covers many different topics for any interest.
Don’t recommend
This school is shi all the teachers just care about the attendance more than your learning dont recommended
Mixed opinion
I was bullied so much I left. Most of the teachers were rly nice tho. Students dgaf and it's so easy to get away with stuff. Heaps of good opportunities in extra curricular but beware you'll get bullied if you be yourself. The school is full of racists and homophobic people including teachers. A teacher in particular targeted certain religious groups after a certain traumatic event. Senior leadership did bigger all. Also why go to a school known as slutside.
Not recommend
I would not recommend this school, at all. The main problem is the teachers, most of them are ok but there are three that immediately come to mind that were absolutely terrible. There is one teacher that is blatantly homophobic and transphobic.
Reflection
I genuinely find it a place where you are to look after yourself and you are all alone. Bullying, racism, homophobes and transphobes walk the hallways every day pin pointing people without realising they are doing it. The teachers are not very nice as majority of them have very little respect. This left me feeling extremely alone
209 Travis Road, 8083, Christchurch
Susan Hume
03 389 7199
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