What People Say
Comments from recent Parent Survey...
"I am very happy with the school. I have had only good experience with the teachers and my children have made enormous progress in all areas. They are happy, well-balanced children that are learning how to respect others and be curious about the world. They love to read, they love to learn, the school has an amazing atmosphere, where you feel your kid is inspired everyday."
"We very much like the kind of person the Southbank approach seems to produce. We are very proud of our children's ability to engage and interact with the world around them. We look forward to Southbank continuing to evolve and becoming and even finer institution."
"We love Southbank and are very happy about our choice. It is a warm and welcoming school where you always feel at home. The fact that it is a school without walls, very open and respectful of diversity is something that we really appreciate."
"We are very satisfied with Southbank and the education provided; our daughter enjoys going to school and learning every day."
"We have been pleased with the academics at Southbank and feel our child has flourished there, the teachers have been supportive and wonderful with any concerns or comments we have had. We applaud the staff and all the front office for being so kind and helpful during our two years at Southbank."
"I'm happy my daughter has nice friends and is in a safe place."
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"I wanted to write to say what a wonderful job all of the children did today. I was amazed at the creativity and original thought of all of the children; it was obvious to me that they had spent a lot of time on their respective presentations and that they had thought deeply and originally about the nature and significance of different beliefs in our society. To have inspired such across-the-board quality in the children is a great achievement. Your teaching really is an inspiration to our daughter."Current parent at Kensington, writing to Class Teacher after a presentation.
"My son is really enjoying this year and I am sure that your enthusiastic approach to teaching is a big contributor to this. You appear to have a great rapport with the kids, allowing them freedom to explore their study topics while still maintaining the correct level of control and discipline. I have never had the feeling in any contact with you that you were anything but totally committed to the task at hand." Current parent at Kensington, writing to the Deputy Principal.
"I look back with happiness at the time I've spent here - the students, parents and colleagues I've been fortunate enough to meet have impacted my life and my career. I will miss the warmth of the Southbank community." Previous teacher at Kensington.
"My son had a fantastic time with you and was particularly touched by the warmth and friendship extended to him throughout the day and into the evening at International Night. He says Southbank is the best school!" A parent whose son recently spent the day at Southbank.
"Good family orientated urban school with international flavour. Well geared for the smart, curious and self-motivated student, but the average student would do very well here." Good Schools Guide 2008.
"We would welcome the opportunity to have another child join the Southbank community. There is no better place for our daughter to begin her education. The school and its philosophy is very much a part of our lives. Having children grow up in the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes is an outstanding benefit to help ensure their success for university education. The community is a "second" home for the entire family." Parental comment taken from an application for sibling entry to the Kensington campus.
