All this school cares about is its reputation. For the sake of their image, TLC neglected to update parents about stinging plants, seizures, and passing out at a camp. It's appalling that such a huge incident occurred under the school's care, yet the school is not taking any responsibility whatsoever. Staff are pushing the responsibility onto students by suspending over 25 ninth graders. Most of whom were bystanders and victims of the incident. While some students are to blame, it's completely unnecessary to interfere with the learning of so many innocent children. I will be withdrawing my son from this college.

I'm relieved that other reviewers are also broadcasting the issues at year 9 camp. It was a dreadful experience where everyone got hurt and nobody was notified until the school couldn't contain it anymore. Stings, bites, bruises, passing out, leeches, seizures and hospitalized children. Even now, the school hasn't made any form of apology - instead, they're pushing the apology onto students. Forcing children to take punishment for the school's mistakes and leaving suspensions on their permanent records... you are directing the blame onto anyone other than yourselves in a sorry attempt to salvage your reputation. It's always your image above your students, isn't it?

For a school so expensive I am absolutely appalled. My child (in 9th grade) came home after camp complain about stinging plants, leaches, seizures and passing out. The school neglected our children and didn’t even think about emailing parents. My child cover in bruises and blood telling me how it was the worse camp ever I felt so bad. The staff who can’t take responsibility for letting the students pass out suspended half the grade for either watching or part taking in activity. My child told me on the Tuesday when they suspended his friends that the principal only complained about how she didn’t want the school on the newspaper NOT THE SAFETY OF THE STUDENTS. The reputation is the only thing the school worries about, at they should because suspending 40 14 year olds is embarrassing because the teachers cannot look at students passing out. My son is now upset that his friends have a permanent record of a suspension just for watching someone pass out. These kids are missing out on school days and parents having doctor appointments to ensure their child is okay but the school just craves money. If you actually care about your child DO NOT SEND THEM HERE unless you want to pay for therapy and doctor appointments. And for any student currently attending WITHDRAW!!!

The lakes college has some serious issues, such as bullying issues, and the system in place to report bullying and deal with it, is extremely confusing. Even if you report it they will simply ignore you. And most of the time, punishments for things such as assault are extremely small. Another issue is the bus service. Frequently the bus will arrive at school with less than five minutes until class begins leaving a student with almost no time to open their locker and walk to class. Sometimes it can also take 30 or so minutes before the bus leaves from school in the afternoon due to issues with the card scanning systems. They are also extremely controlling of students, using LAN school to look at all of your teams messages, using a special diary to keep tabs on when you leave the class, why and which teacher allowed you to. Yet another issue is the way they teach mathematics at the school, math teachers don’t ever teach students, students complete math worksheets online the whole lesson while the teacher simply monitors them, this system is not worth 10,000 dollars a year. While there are some good things about the school there are also several large issues about the lakes college, overall not worth the huge amount of school fees, the only benefits of going to this school is bullying and bad math.

I believe that The Lakes College is a school that only cares about their reputation, there are serious issues that the school has constantly failed to fix or address, such as year 9 camp, bullying issues all over the school and substitute teachers. Considering the school charges parents so much money, you'd expect the camps to provide good experiences and be somewhat decent, no, they all suck. One year 8 student was hospitalised because of events that happened on camp, and don't get me started about year 9 camp. The school says that they are accepting of other religions and non-religious people, but there are several examples of the school attempting to force Christianity upon students, they have entire units about trying to change athiests minds about God, and report people who don't conform to Christian expectations and I wont even start to talk about the toilets which are appalling but the worst thing about this school is moths pathways, the math teachers do no work and let some website teach kids even though it cant teach kids as well as experienced teachers and the I believe that rich learning projects teach students more than math path ways ever doe but I cant at least give the school credit picking good teachers if you don't count the substitues.

A school were you pay thousands of dollars for a good reputation and safety of children, this is what I thought when enrolling my 3 children into this college. My youngest loves the school, has nice teachers and some amazing friends. My middle child was bullied throughout 2020, I had to put him into therapy. There was this one girl who punched him, told him to die and the girl also stole his stuff. Because this girl did this to him my son was so scared to go to school and everyday came home crying, what did the school do? Nothing. The girl finally left the school but my son was to scared to go back. I don’t want to blame that on the school though cause it’s not their fault that this girl was so rude. My oldest child likes the school (not as much as my youngest though), although he was involved in year 9 incident from camp and Thinks so poorly of the system. I’m not going to go on about that because the other comments sum it up well. All and all the school has amazing students some just not to nice but the teachers aren’t to good, and my children do have a strong hate to maybe 3 teachers. I only gave a 2 cause the trauma my children have gone through. I mean the current principal isn’t to good but the old one, Simon Armstrong, was amazing.

Dreadful school where bullying is rife. There is an 'old boy', cover up attitude towards bullying incidents that occur here. In 2017 this kind of attitude should be redundant. Even one of the admin staff advised us that she has her children at another school, and would never place her children here. Why waste your hard-earned money on this second-rate school when your children will be better provided for at one of the more established private schools. We have never looked back after moving our children. They are no longer bullied and feel safer at school. If I could rate The Lakes College a zero, I would.

TLC failed to inform parents about stinging plants, convulsions, and passing out at a camp for the sake of their image. It's inexcusable that such a major tragedy occurred while the school was in charge, and the school refuses to accept any responsibility. By suspending over 25 ninth graders, the staff are putting the blame of this incident on the pupils. The majority of those involved were witnesses or victims of the incident. While some pupils are at fault, interfering with the education of so many young children is totally unwarranted. The only thing that matters to this school is its reputation.

My son has been bullied here for a very long time. His classmates often berate him and the teachers join this form of bullying. His grades were very high and they dropped after teachers at the school encouraged classmates to bully him. My poor boy was just spreading his political beliefs about World War 2 and he was very fascinated about tanks.... and they bullied him because of his views. He also was bullied in school camp where fake stories were made about him and all he did was walk around naked in the camp, nothing wrong with expressing himself

Best choice ever for our three children! Great environment, amazing teachers and also great connections with many of the families. The Lakes College will be our choice again should we ever come back to Australia and North Lakes. We miss them all already!

This school has many benefits- strong education, great teachers, medical experts, police and counsellors. But instead of putting these in place, they punished the honest students from their year 9 camp. Yes, I agree that the school did have to make a change in some way to stop the students from making dangerous choices again, but a 2-5 day suspension is just unreasonable. It is a good idea for the students to reflect at home with the people they love and trust but it has no means to be on their permanent school record as a suspension. On the Tuesday night, the teachers from the camp claim that they were walking around checking on every group, but the students tell us otherwise. For them to be walking around they would’ve seen many students fall/faint right in front of them or kneeling down trying the challenge. They may not have known what they were doing but anyone with common sense would’ve gone and asked. The students say that most of the teachers were in a group talking, they walked around a little in the first 20-30 mins of the night. Unfortunately, this even has made everyone unaware of how great the actual camp was. My child came home so happy with the camp leaders and activity’s- such as high ropes, cohort bonding activity’s and challenges, just upset about the seizure incident. They also said that the teachers, most of the time, were great and had really good conversations with them. I don’t want to take these positives away from the camps and school but there were and are definitely better ways situations like this could be handled.

The Lakes College is a sick place, they only care about reputation. Because of this they decided that when i joined that i would be locked in a dungeon because i got 1 B- in the first semester of Grade 2. Something should be done about this stuff, it took me over 81 years to escape, and i'm being chased down by Mr Cartwright, I have had to flee to North Korea because it has less strict policy, and the army of the college can't reach me there. Due to this unique experience, i recommend my 11 children to attend. (they were already taken, GIVE THEM BACK PLEASE!!!!) Anyway 5 stars.

My nephew came back with bruises on his knee and a horrible camp experience. Now after a week, around 30 students were suspended from school. Apparently a group of children were involved in the 'passing out game'. Is suspension really the best option? Children at this age are influenced by others and making them lose valuable lesson time at the end of the term isn't a good approach to this matter.

The school is pretty lit fam. Def would collab on my minecraft gaming channel if you were interested!

This is the worst school I have ever perceived. Appalling service and all the staff are boisterous. I have extrapolated that this school uses the worst forms of punishment that don't correct students and don't provide the right discipline. Would rate 0 stars if possible. The teachers just boondoggle and there is no carte blanche for the students. The whole school is disheveled and they don't teach any equanimity and they are equivocate. The future of the students studying there are infinitesimal. Don't waste your money on this school!

Do not waste your time or money. This school has no skills or understanding to support a child with a learning disability. In fact they expect a child with a disability to be able to manage in the same way as a child without it. If the child does not fit into the box they will isolate and discriminate against the child. Place is full of bullies in both students and teachers. School has damaged kids mental health and have out dated punishments. This school really only cares about their reputation and not the kids that go there. They charge a fortune and offer less the 50% of what can be gotten at public schools.

This is an outstanding school in every way! The standard of education is excellent as the OP1-5 rankings show (TLC was in the top 10 schools in Queensland). There is a excellent choice of extracurricular subjects and electives and a great approach to supporting primary school students in the transition to secondary school. There is a real commitment to developing and nurturing children as they develop so that when they leave school they are well-rounded, mature and responsible young adults. But more than that, after we experienced a terrible tragedy in our family last year, the school community locked in behind us and supported us in ways that I can't even begin to describe. For me as a parent, I feel that the school is partnered with me in raising my children within a loving and supportive community.

Our time at the lakes was short lived. After moving interstate from a state school we chose a private schools in the hopes for a better education for our child. The reality, was an experience far less than we expected. The school on a whole makes great effort to build a 'community' feel but this isn't followed through very well. From our experience there is a culture of unhappy parents. We stayed less than a year before deciding to move on. I felt my child wasn't challenged - nor was the time taken to understand her individual strengths and weakness'. Since deciding to leave I have come across multiple other families making the same move. And more who will decide once the new year starts in the hopes their experience will significantly improve. I've heard of (and experienced once) for example, children being belittled in front of other parents and classmates and children being denied water! There are wispers and controversy within the school. Previous google reviews have been deleted, and support just isn't there for students or parents. Don't go to them with an issue, it'll be swept under the rug, ignored, or you'll be labelled as a trouble maker or 'that parent' Coming from a public school we expected a lot more, but got significantly less.

This school is fantastic - I couldn't recommend it more highly. Our entire experience so far has been far beyond all my expectations. The school is so warm and welcoming - it truly feels like a little family here. Students are very well supported - and there are so many opportunities for all. The teachers and leadership team are great - everyone seems so genuinely caring and focused on each individual child's well-being and success. The Before & After College Care program is just as good - lovely people creating fantastic experiences for all the kids. So happy with our choice of school - thanks Lakes College :)

Dreadful school. I had no idea my son was failing until I volunteered to help out in class. Very little support for students. The head mocked my sons planned career choice - avoid as it’s a waste of money try to cater for those in North Lakes that think they are too good to send their kids to the state schools or cheaper private options.

Unfortunately, there is not zero star score. This school does not care about the students, they focus on a handful of students, to keep the score of the tests relatively high i.e. "Naplan, op, etc.". The rest of the students have a low knowledge and scores are not high. Teachers do not stay long the rotation is high so there is not continuity and consistency in the curriculum. The bathroom hygiene is deplorable, my kids complain of smells, as a parent, we complain about it and the school's directives did not care at all. The dance studio is the worst, the head of the dance studio is not a good person and she is not a teacher at all. Again, she only concentrates on a handful of dancers. More than 9 hours rehearsals and some kids wait for three hours doing nothing. We complaint again with the school board and they only care about money, nothing else. We have more than six pages of complaints if someone is interested I am happy to share the disgraceful experience in the TLC.

We have received nothing but the best treatment for our 3 children . Deciding between a few schools and the Lakes college, our decision was not difficult to make. My children are loving the school life and everyone one of their classmates have been polite, friendly and considerate. We made the right decision because we know our 3 children will receive quality education in a very nurturing and caring environment.

TLC is fantastic. Incredibly caring staff who go the extra mile in everything they do. A safe and comfortable environment for students. Amazing academic results. Consistently one of the best in Moreton Bay. Many choices for extra curricular activities. Highly recommend this school.

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TLC is an amazing school. It is more then a school it is a community and the support and love given by the Staff,Students and family are more then welcoming. They school strives to teach the students and set high values. An absolute amazing school.

My Daughter recently started at TLC and my Son will start in the next few weeks. I could not be more pleased with our decision to move both of them. The school has a warm and welcoming feel with friendly, approachable staff. It is small enough to feel personal and is constantly investing to provide the latest technology and surroundings for all pupils.

its a really good school the teachers are so nice and so are some of teh students

Bad School. I got a rock thrown at my head in grade 2 all that the kid had to do was write an letter to say sorry, I needed 20 stitches (inside and outside). Only one teacher actually cared about me. The school doesn't for you at all they just want your money.

We have been in this school for over 7 years, we have 3 children in there, both in primary and secondary, and we love it. Our kids love every minute and every aspect of their school experience at TLC, they are involved in a wide range of activities, including the beloved Dance Troupe, and it is all amazing (including the leader of the dance troupe who is in fact a real teacher and an outstanding one at that ;) - in reference to one of the posts above). Yes, it is a relatively new school, and relatively small, but this is exactly why it is so special: it is a really close-knit community. Every leader and every teacher knows every student and their parents, parents and siblings know each other, even the school's chef has an amazing relationship with the kids. And it is priceless for our family. I understand that some people had a different experience, or that they have other priorities when it comes to choosing a school for their kids, you obviously can't please everyone, but this is my two cents. I highly recommend The Lakes College, it's been the perfect choice to our family.

Great school, extremely caring and genuine teachers and wonderful camp experiences. From playing musical chairs in the hall to sleeping in tents in the rain, and taking hikes on mountains, can’t really complain. I look back fondly on my time at TLC

Love the school, the teachers, the nurturing environment, the small size. Prep year at TLC is made so special and the transition program that starts from year 4 is amazing. Love our school!!

Three Children attending, great mix of academic, creative and physical program. We are an Aboriginal family and feel culturally safe, valued and respected. Never experienced any bullying or discrimination and feel that the school addresses behaviours and expected childhood issues very appropriately. The standard of teachers/educators at all levels and their additional postgraduate qualifications is clearly evident. The fees are actually very reasonable for the standard of education, facilities, technology and equipment that is provided. Especially if you compare to equivalent schools of the same academic standards. There are loads more schools far more expensive. Communication and handling of seamless education delivery during COVID has been exceptional. The before and after school programs are exemplary as are the staff. The Cafe and Chef are extra added bonuses providing good quality, healthy and well put together menu. Add to this the gentleness of the chaplain, the school dog George who has been amazing at supporting the transitioning of our preppie this year. Finally, the learning support, music and language opportunities. The list that emphasises a holistic, supportive, family focused community is endless.

We love The Lakes College. We have 2 children and have been at the school since prep and that’s over 7 years. We have had beautiful teachers who have been kind and nurturing to our kids. They have blossomed and are both doing very well academically. We have found the community to be very warm and welcoming. It’s a great school and we couldn’t recommended it enough.

Great teachers, great students and a great school!

Absolutely love this school. I have been to 3 and on my 4th day here back in 2012 I decided this was the one I'd stay at. Sure school has ups and downs but it's different for everyone. The Lakes College has become my brothers and sisters because it feels less not like a community, but a big family. <3 Couldnt imagine not going here! <3 <3 <3

TLC is more than a school. It is a community. There is amazing support and opportunities for the Children that you just don't get anywhere else. They go above and beyond because they genuinely care and love the children.

We are very happy with TLC. Lovely small school focussed on building a community spirit. Great academic focus, but also great extra activities like chinese, drama and violin included, and a range of after school extra curricula to choose from. No issues with bullying and very caring staff.

The Lakes College school is great. The kids love it here, as there are countless opportunities and activities available for them. All of their facilities are clean and well-managed. Additionally, most of the students are lovely and the kids have made wonderful friends here! Will definitely stay here. 🙂

I go to this school it’s awesome.

It took me long time to find a suitable high school for son. I am very happy with the Lakes College. The communication approach the school used is very effective for parents to know what their children are learning , their learning issues and progress. The school has very good academic record. The school has good tuck shop and wonderful teachers as well.

best school hands down

I mean yeah

Epstein seal of approval " This is very good, 10/10" - Jeffrey Epstein

Food was good, however first, the waiter who handed our drinks to us threw out an entire mug of orange juice all over our guest that was with us. She was wet the entire night and it was raining and windy outside. Secondly, I found a massive long hair in my steak all through my vegetables. I showed them immediately, and returned my meal. The main thing that was unacceptable was the fact that they didn't even apologise or came back to the table to ask how the food was. Our guests have been their multiple times and they were disappointed this time. For the price you pay you at least want a apology. Will never be back unfortunately.

Decent at most, Coming from a student the community is okay, its great having a school where bullying is really non-existent. But the school's focus is really off-track, we understand policies and they should be held in place, but there are many 'rules' held against us by teachers which serve no purpose for our education. Good students, met a lot, they're very nice. Quick summary; We feel belittled. We feel as if our education isn't executed in the right way. I've talked to numerous students and they prefer the teacher being more present in their studies.

Wonderful school. Outstanding academic results. Dedicated and kind teachers and staff. A caring and safe community.

Epstien seal of approval "Good" - Jeffery Epstien 10/10

Our children have been attending The Lakes College since 2013 and we could not be happier with the level of education, care and support they receive from the dedicated teachers throughout the years. The close community feel that TLC has nurtured over the years is just amazing. We can not wait to see the rest of our kids school years out at The Lakes College ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Amazing school. Best in QLD.

Moving from a smaller coastal town with much smaller size schools I was incredibly nervous school hunting for our Daughter to start Prep this year, The Lakes College set my heart at ease from the very first contact. The tour of the school cemented our decision as we met & heard from some of their amazing team, they were so passionate about their environment & had our Daughter counting down the days until she could start. I am incredibly grateful we found TLC & am excited about the opportunities the college offers to it's students as it makes me feel confident our Daughter will have every opportunity to grow, learn & develop in her own individual way.

in year one i had the WORST teacher from here. ms harris ruined my life and gave me severe trauma. i was just a 6 year old kid who wanted to go to school 😢 the food also sucks and theres no way its edible, one time my egg was undercooked and i threw up when i went home. other than those it was a pretty good school ngl