Coomera Anglican College

I am a grandparent and both my grandkids commenced at this college. The earlier years they both felt comfortable, however, things started to change into 2020. The school became more like a military college with the college trying to take over the rolls of a parent. Their attitude towards students changed significantly and they failed to understand that all children are not the same, they are individuals with different temperaments and emotions. If a school wants everyone to be the same, like robots, then they should go to an electronics store. Children should be allowed to be children, and instilling behavioural attitudes into children is not the schools responsibility, it’s the parents. To be told that the school wants to build resilience in children, is outside your responsibilities and should be left up to the parents. When it comes to duty of care, it’s either the College way or as they say, the highway. There is no compromise by the school when sorting out student problems, as I learnt first hand. When I am told by school authority that children a lot of the time exaggerate, I find that extremely condescending when relating to the child. It appeared that the teacher is always right and the student hasn’t a creditable voice In what is occurring. The College appears to be more focused on above average academic students and those that excel in sports. If you want to run a college like a military equivalent, then maybe have the parents sign over all their rights. With the above in mind, I wouldn’t be recommending this college to anyone unless they changed their outlook and let children be children, still maintaining a certain amount of discipline, maintaining safety and duty of care.

Enrolling your child here will leave them with permanent physical and psychological trauma, and will destroy their young, curious minds. This school will only be successful in teaching them to fear asking questions.I was enrolled in CAC from grade 2 to the end of grade 6, and the best decision I've ever made was leaving.Throughout my schooling experience, I suffered of almost all forms of bullying, including cyber, physical, psychological and social bullying.I know many people that still attend this school, and I also know that the girls that cyber-bullied me into trying to kill myself were not talked to at all, and my, as well as many other's, situation was completely brushed aside. These girls have been attempting to reach out to me again even after i left the school.I was physically bullied by two other girls. and when reaching out for the help that I desperately needed, I was told that 'Bullying was a strong word, maybe its just friendly teasing.'This school talks big about their 'NO BULLYING!' policy, but when they are faced with a real bullying situation, no action is taken at all.After having to deal with this situation by myself, because every other teacher (including head of primary) completely brushed me aside, i reached out to the school psychologist. This psychologist seemed nice at first, until she completely violated my privacy and used everything I had said in therapy against me and my family.This school pushes aside any students that are not academically gifted or sports driven, and student's who's parents work at the school are given extra medals, more opportunities and much more attention in general. Any student who was average was disregarded and were expected to teach themselves.The teachers at this school pick obvious favorites and any other students are not given the academic help they need to flourish in any way.I moved schools quite a while ago, and it wasn't until i left that I realized how messed up and cruel this place is. I have had to go through things that destroyed my mental health until it was nothing but a bloody pulp.I still go to therapy because of this school.I have problems talking to teachers because I am afraid they will yell at me constantly.After leaving I was diagnosed with severe anxiety and I still cry over simple memories of attending here.Do not, I repeat, DO NOT, enroll your child here if you want them to have a happy childhood. However, if you want to completely ruin their entire innocence, purity and curiousness of the world, please, be my guest.

I've already written this review on their Facebook page but I'll put it here too since I've been approached by some parents since my original post who have children in terrible situations at this school. CAC also offered to talk to me about it but then stopped replying when I agreed to.I went to CAC for 11 years and left at the end of 2016. In those 11 years, the school managed to completely destroy my mental health, sense of identity, and faith in education.They have no time for people who don’t share the same beliefs as them. I understand it’s an Anglican school but the way they treat students of no religion/different religions who don’t have any choice but to go there is awful.A lot of things stuck out as weird while I was going there but it wasn’t until I actually left and spoke to other people about their school experiences that it was pointed out to me just how messed up this place is. I’ve had people who went to CAC or have heard about it describe it as “culty”, which I think is pretty fair.Not sure if “Dr” Prideaux is still working there, but she continuously broke confidentiality and frankly made my mental health worse than it was before I was forced to speak to her. She should not be a guidance counsellor anywhere.They seem to have no time between bragging about how good they think they are and frothing over the kids who are good at sport to care about anything else. The arts departments were ignored until it was time for them to do something the school could profit off of.Your OP scores are only as high as they are because you don’t allow the lower performing kids to take the QCS test. There are clear favourites and anyone who isn’t super academic or sports driven is pushed to the side.I’ve seen most of these reviews are from parents who have no doubt been sold on the staffs false no bullying mantra or were drawn in by good overall tests results that come at the costs of high school kids being told they’re not good enough. It’s rare to find a teacher at CAC who’s actually nice.The best thing I have ever done for myself was leave Coomera Anglican College and never look back.

I am about to finish my 4th year at CAC and I am extremely grateful for my time here. I have gone to the school from year 6 to year 9, and in that time period has provided me with so many opportunities to extend my knowledge academically. Majority of teachers are very supportive of students and can keep the class productive while also not being too strict. Mrs Barker and Ms Beeforth especially are two teachers who teach their subjects brilliantly and who are amazing people. CAC has a million different clubs and extra curriculars you can choose to satisfy any interest from pitching a business product to working out at the gym. The students are also very friendly and welcoming to new students. Yes, there are always the eshays and bratty girls, but CAC has a smaller percentage of them compared to other schools on the Gold Coast. Based off my experience, I highly recommend CAC as a great school to send your child.

With one child just finished and one child in Grade 10. I feel extremely grateful that my children attend this school. The teachers and staff really care about them and go the extra mile to encourage and bring out the best in them. Their music and sports as well as academics are excellent. The values they teach are crucial to developing a well rounded person and the parents and staff really are part of our family.

This school vaxxed my child without consent twice.!! Avoid !!Horrible school management. Avoid this school if you value your childs wellbeing. The bullying is institutional not only with children but extends to the management team towards parents, myself included.They also threaten, harrass if you complain and will not answer your complaint unless you get a lawyer. There is no Christian values whatsoever from the top.Do not send your kids here if you value their mental well-being !!!

It used to be a good school. My kids were here for 4 years and would never recommend to anyone now. Bullying is quite bad, nothing gets done and favoritised kids get away with everything including bullying even with proof. Primary teachers are lazy with their teaching methods and some need to retire. They care about the reputation of the school more than the wellbeing of their students. Way too over competitive to the point of being unhealthy. My kids are thriving since leaving here. If you value your child’s well-being and mental health, this isn’t the place to send your kids as they do not uphold their duty of care at all.

Both of my children have been at Coomera Anglican College since Prep. My son is just about to complete Year 12 and my daughter is in Year 10. I can honestly say that I have never met more passionate teachers, principals and administration staff. Nothing is ever too much trouble. The atmosphere across the whole college is amazing. The students want to be there and are passionate about learning. I myself have made some amazing friends through meeting other parents at various functions. I cannot recommend Coomera Anglican College highly enough.

A wonderful school community that our family have been blessed to be a part of for the last 15 years. Both our children have enjoyed their whole schooling from Prep to Year 12 at this school. Guess that says it all! Thank you to all the amazing teachers & staff that have been a part of preparing our children so well for the future. As our youngest graduates this year, excited & well prepared for the future I know we will really miss our CAC family & hope to stay involved in this awesome community!

Worst experience ever.Don’t bother wasting your money here … more interested in keeping up the appearances than educating our kids.Plus some kids with the right surnames get away with murder there. Plenty of better options around.