Al Zahra College - Arncliffe, New South Wales

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My experience at this school has been incredibly difficult. Over the seven years I attended, I faced a lot of racism, and unfortunately, this toxic environment is one of the main reasons I am leaving. I often felt that I wasn't accepted because of my background, and it became clear that if you're not Lebanese, you're likely to be treated unfairly.

While every school has its own culture, the way people are treated based on their ethnicity here is something that needs to be addressed. The attitudes of some students were troubling, with many showing a lack of respect for people from other cultures. The way Lebanese students are treated differently needs to be improved, and I hope that future changes will reflect this.

I also found the behavior of some of the staff, particularly the coordinators, to be frustrating. I was suspended for things that didn’t seem like a big deal, and it often felt like they didn’t take the time to fully investigate the situation before making decisions.

Another issue at this school is the environment. I’ve witnessed students vaping on campus, and there’s a concerning amount of inappropriate relationships and behavior happening among the students, including sexual activities and disrespectful conduct. The dress code is also an issue, with many girls wearing revealing outfits and heavy makeup, and the boys often engaging in inappropriate actions, which only contributes to the toxic culture.

The canteen prices keep increasing every week, which is frustrating for students who rely on it for meals. It seems like there’s little effort to create a positive atmosphere for all students.

The best decision I ever made was leaving this school. It has been a relief to finally get away from such a negative and unhealthy environment. I truly hope that in the future, the school takes steps to address the issues of racism, the inappropriate behavior among students, and the overall school culture to improve how students from different backgrounds are treated.
After coming to this school im truely grateful im not Lebanese 😂

Nadyne B.

As a student here I’m going to write an honest review. The teaching is great, school is great, however, the teachers and the students are a topic. Here at al zahra school a lot of people are related to everyone because everyone is from the same community even students and teachers are related and even students and the PRINCIPAL is related here too. The teachers don’t know how to control bullying. The bullying here is outrageous and they do nothing about it but leave the mean students with a warning only because they’re related. ITS UNFAIR. I am leaving the school because of how bad it is. Don’t come to this school. It’s ridiculous

Hassan K.

Most Amazing school. I currently have my eldest daughter enrolled and so grateful for the opportunity and hopefully get my other 3 children enrolled there also. Honestly the most amazing school highly recommend.

Homie A.

when i walked into the school i fainted because of the stinky toilet poo smells. I was going toilet and i saw a kindergarten boy pissing on the floor and then i slipped and fractured my stomach.

Syedun A.

This is really a good & safe school But For working parents I wish they open until 5pm instead of 4 pm , how the other school does . Then parents will happy & will look forward to stay their future years .

Sarah H.

Amazing school, highly recommend.

FISHY L.

I gave it a 1/5 because my friends hand slipped and fractured his stomach. I don’t like this school coz it’s very slippery. My body slipped once , it wasn’t pretty .

Hossein A.

A teacher was wrongfully dismissed due to wrongful and disgusting rumors. Re-hire the teacher or do your due dilligence before making such outlandish dismissals