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Bayfield High School
Secondary · Government · Dunedin
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good vibes
This place is so cool, real nice social environment and an all round positive vibe
The worst school ever.
This is the worst school I have ever experienced, the students only care about popularity and the staff all love abusing power. Do one thing wrong and you'll have the whole senior management team watching over you 24/7, targeting you, like a dog on a lead, they say they want to help you, or will help you but never follow through. I was promised help and support by counseling provided by school, never followed through. I never felt welcome at this school because ever since my first term the teachers had been rude to me because of simply being a teenager. There's nothing wrong with having a little laugh here and there, being strict only makes students feel more compelled to do things there not supposed too. Girls do not feel safe around specific male teachers as a year 10 student once tried to assault his math teacher for creeping Girls out, this school is miserable and has no hope, staff are also unprofessional with there jobs. Things are often not communicated well, need 6 staff teachers surrounding one student because of one swear word aimed at a teacher because it was well deserved. Over 30 years of life and you can't take a teenager, a child having a mouth that can speak with language everyone in New Zealand knows. Vaping is a massive problem there too. Every student past year 10 at least vapes in the bathrooms and the teachers don't do anything about it unless you have been seen using one and then target you onward, have a pen close to your mouth? Next day on your Kamar will be saying caught vaping etc, students can change but staff don't understand that. If you do a few things wrong in year nine you will forever be getting targeted by staff for the rest of your said time there. As soon as you try to start behaving as a good kid again staff will not care, they will bring up irrelevant subjects to you to tell you off about. If you defend yourself in a fight you will get suspended. For what? Do you seriously expect someone to stand there in front of a whole school and mindlessly get beat up?, no, I didn't think so. Please never send you kids here.
average reputation, legendary school
It gets alot of crap, and it is undeserved. Bayfield is a brilliant school it does have flaws but so does every school. Bayfield fosters an inclusive environment where everyone can belong and become the best version of themselves!
Cool vibe
Bayfield has been the best school for me. I find myself trying every opportunity that comes my way I love it here.
Love it here
Having so much fun at Bayfield, learning heaps, there are so so many amazing oppotunities here! Love it here! Best part is the overall environment and vibe of the school.
Amazing school ☆☆☆☆☆
Bayfield highschool is an excellent school, the teachers are cool and know what they are doing. The outdoor Ed course is incredible and so are all the great oppotunities. The fact that Bayfield is a coeducational school is brilliant and creates a world realistic environment.
cool school
so cool love it here full of happy and fun times.
Rowing, Debating, Curling, Volleyball, Theatresports, Sheila winn, Literally everything is cool and awesome!
Totally cool best school in town.
Bayfield high school is an amazing school, its inclusive and friendly, The school values are respect by most students. endless opportunities for learning, sport, extracurriculars, Bayfield is the perfect school for me and many many many students locally. lake every school there is numptys but that cant be helped. The school is serious about safety as seen during senior exams 2023 when they went into lockdown quickly. The row coach Gareth is an absolute legend join the rowing team to have best time of your life on the water with a cool crew!
Utterly disappointed
Nicola Welsh is the learning support centre is a bully to students, we sent our child here to get the best for our child, she's done nothing but damage she should be ashamed of herself very unprofessional, utter feral human being, the principal Mark is not much better telling me to look at other schools
Active and outdoorsy school
Bayfield high school is a great school if you are wanting to have a peaceful highschool time without too much pressure or bullying. The environment is very healthy as teachers and students are honestly very encouraging and tolerant. Our 40Hr Challenge/Famine is a highlight of the school as well as the school shows that the school propose!
Its ok
It's a ok school but it's betterthan the rest of them
its a great school
Bayfield is a very inviting school and is great for helping you if you are struggling. There are many great opportunities for all years and the staff are great
It’s alright.
Has it’s goods and bads like most schools.
Leave while you still can
Do not suggest. Every student my self included has just been thrown into poor mental health. You could go see the school counsellor for that...except he’s useless. Along with 90% of the staff.
Shore Street, 9013, Dunedin
Mark Jones
03 455 0113
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