Nambour Christian College

There are so many reasons I pulled my children from this school.nnHowever my experience with Nambour Christian College extends farther than just the unfortunate experience of paying them to ruin my children's confidence and education, (who by the way 2 years out are now flourishing personally and academically in their new school)nnI employ people on the Sunshine Coast and have had the opportunity to employ four past students from NCC in professional roles. Across the board, not one of them could spell. Their grasp on grammar was non existent. Their mathematical ability was non-existent without a calculator and all had to be told on many occasion which operation they should be using in order to find the answer. I don't know what kind of woke curriculum they are employing there, but I would not expect a real education for your money. Needless to say these ex NCC students expected to get paid just for showing up. (maybe they expected to get a C just for attending school?) They are no longer employed by my firm.nnThe one good thing that I can say about NCC is that we made some wonderful friends whilst there. We are still in contact with them and I listen as their parents (who for their own reasons are not yet able to move their children) call me in frustration to complain about over-billing and the constant fight with their accounts department; bullying of the students by the TEACHERS- this from not one but four different families across middle school and junior school. Bullying because their hair is too long; bullying because a parent who is on bursary support can't afford to buy a formal hat for a year 5 student to wear from the car to the classroom each morning and vice versa in the afternoon; bullying in the form of telling a perfectly healthy child that he is autistic and should be tested (Why is this exactly? So that the school gets more money from the government?).nnBut the number one frustration from all parents I speak with, which I very much shared is lack of any kind of fundamental education. Our children attend/attended this school and without external help could not read nor write nor do basic maths. I am writing this review not just on my behalf but on behalf of the parents whose children are still there but are not prepared to put their name to it as they are afraid to suffer more bullying from the teachers and staff.nnSave yourself the grief and find a different school for your children.nn(oh and the 5 star reviews all come from staff or the children of staff)

The School cares more about appearance than education.nThe boys have to shave very often and they suspend you if you wear the wrong socks more than 3 times. The school has 'claimed morals' yet some teachers still swear.nnSome teachers are good but some absolutely abuse the RTC system. Asking someone for a pen in class is not a RTC offence and shouldn't be a reason to shame a child/student and have them miss out on school work as a result.nnYes the school is a fairly safe place excluding the rare physical fights and marijuana use. But the teachers are sometimes a different story. My daughter and her friend have been screamed at by one of sport teachers and one of the head office by doing something that i wouldn't consider to be that bad.nnHonestly do not rate the school in the slightest especially since they care more about the student's appearance then their education and i am going to be happy once my child is finished there.

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I have had a long association with this College. My eldest child was at this school from Kindergarten until Year 12. The school provides excellent opportunities through great musical, catering, hospitality and sporting programmes, plus a drama department that is second to none. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable, providing the right balance between nurture and challenge. My second child continues to flourish in this lovely school environment. I am grateful that we, as a family, have been a part of such a wonderful community. Highly recommend.