Edgemead High School

During a past school day at Edgemead High, I experienced a deeply upsetting and embarrassing situation. I had been experiencing symptoms related to bile, which caused severe stomach pain and frequent trips to the bathroom. At first break, I spent the entire time in a toilet stall trying to relieve myself, as the pain was genuinely unbearable. While I was still in the stall, a prefect came to the door and knocked aggressively. Without any real evidence, she accused me of being in the stall with someone else and threatened to call a teacher. Her words were: “I know there’s two of you in there. Get out or I’ll call a teacher.” I was alone the entire time, and her assumption felt unfair and intrusive. I opened the door and explained that I was the only one inside, but I was furious at the way she handled the situation. Later, when the bell rang and I tried to leave the bathroom, I couldn’t because the door had been closed—apparently due to a teacher being called in to search students’ bags. I assume the same prefect had reported that someone might have been vaping in the bathroom. Because I had been inside for a while, I believe I was automatically suspected of doing something wrong. This experience left me feeling extremely humiliated and disrespected, especially since I was genuinely unwell. I understand that prefects have a responsibility to maintain order, but they also have a responsibility to treat students with respect and to not jump to conclusions without evidence.

My personal experience with this school is poor mainly because when Bullying occurs and when it's reported nothing gets! The head of disciplinary is only there to look smart but clearly he doesn't know what his job title requires. Now let's get to the grade head, this lady has no form of respect, understanding and a way of talking whatsoever! These educators need to get properly evaluated, thoroughly screened but they are hopeless & disappointing in their Job descriptions! Check your self The only thing that stands out at this school is the sports nothing more!

Edgemead High School is finally rid of a bad apple. Unacceptable and unethical behaviour by a person in authority for a number of years has finally been challenged by some very brave students. Thanks to the WCED for totally messing up the case and allowing him to leave instead of facing the allegations against him. May the school now continue to grow from strength to strength, and remain a safe environment for it's female learners.

It's what? My fourth almost fifth week here as a grade 8 learner? And it's already not the greatest. I already heard a ton of stuff about the school. One of them being that a teacher(Mr Paulson) is handsy with the girls, and was reported a few times, but the school still hasn't fired him? There is also the fact that multiple teachers on my first day said "Yeah, the matrics will try to steal your stuff so keep it safe" and then saying that they can't do anything about it? A senior did actually try stealing from me, on school grounds, just two weeks ago! They have not given any privacy in the boys changing rooms. There are showers but with no curtains from what I've been told. That's the main reason I don't change in there as a transgender student. Students have looked at girls sexually on the very first day and it has caused me to be so uncomfortable to the point I have to go into the girls changing room and make myself feel worse. Education so far is alright, many times they just yell at you but some are quite nice [Mr Smit, Mr Williams(WL) for an example]. Safety isn't actually that good and the indoor environment is pretty awful, especially in the bathrooms but that is probably just the students. There were two kids making out on a wall out in the open at some stage, too. Food is pretty good and I would've liked it more if it weren't for the fact my classmate had to leave class to throw up because of the water given at the Café. They make many clubs from 4-6pm so that people who do sports can go to clubs, but to 6pm? That's too long in my opinion. Those are only the main things, excusing some other stuff I have witnessed. I can't say much due to the fact I haven't spent even a term here, but this is still a concerning amount for my fourth week here.

I have already posted a review on here sharing my personal story with teachers and how creepy some of them are and it got taken down. This school only cares about their name they don’t care about their students and take no action whatsoever when it comes to students feeling uncomfortable or students mental health. This school is horrible and I do not recommend allowing your children to come here unless you want a severely depressed daughter or son.