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By Parent - 25 Sep 2022, Rate: excellent
Extremely High Academic Performance
Performance Report
The Cedar College 2021 Year 12 cohort achieved excellent results, with 100% SACE completion, a Dux ATAR of 99.9 and 10 SACE Merits for outstanding achievement within a subject.
HIGH ACHIEVEMENT
Every graduating student achieved their South Australian Certificate of Education, as has been the case for many years at Cedar. In terms of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), 29% of graduating Year 12s achieved an ATAR of greater than 90, placing them in the top 10% of students in South Australia.
Academic Performance 2021
It is extremely pleasing to report that 54% of students achieved an ATAR of 80 or more, placing them in the top 20% of students in the state. To have such a high percentage of students ranked in the top 10% and 20% of students in South Australia is an amazing achievement. It is also worth noting that 84.4% of the grades awarded to Year 12s in 2021 were either an A or a B, and this represents further improvement from previous years. Students also received 10 SACE Merits for outstanding achievement within a subject.
Of Year 12 students applying for a University course, 91% received a first-round offer, and of these, 81% were offered their first preference course.
By Parent - 19 May 2020, Rate: good
pretty alright
By Parent - 12 Jul 2019, Rate: excellent
介绍
跨越英语，数学，科学，历史和地理十五高中科目已经由联邦，州和地区教育部长为国家和地区的高中课程发展的同意和共同基础的理事会批准。英语，数学，科学和历史科目于2012年12月获得批准，地理科学于2013年7月获得批准。
每个科目的高级中学课程都规定了内容和成绩标准。内容描述了要教授和学习的知识，理解和技能。成就标准描述了研究该主题内容的学生的学习质量（理解的深度，知识的程度和技能的复杂程度）。
州和领地课程，评估和认证机构负责确定如何将澳大利亚课程内容和成绩标准纳入其课程。州和地方当局还确定其课程的评估和认证规范以及满足当地要求的任何其他信息，指南和规则，包括入口和出口点的建议以及完成研究的信用。
ACARA继续与州和地区合作，为澳大利亚高级中学课程科目制定流程，选项和时间表。
By Parent - 11 Jul 2019, Rate: excellent
Structure
The Australian Curriculum is designed to develop successful learners, confident and creative individuals, and active and informed citizens. It is presented as a progression of learning from Foundation - Year 10 that makes clear to teachers, parents, students and others in the wider community what is to be taught, and the quality of learning expected of young people as they progress through school.
The primary audience for the Australian Curriculum is teachers. The curriculum is concise and is expressed in plain language while preserving a complexity appropriate for professional practitioners. Consistency in terms of language and broad structure supports teachers in and across learning areas.
The whole curriculum
The Foundation – Year 10 Australian Curriculum is described as a three-dimensional curriculum that recognises the central importance of disciplinary knowledge, skills and understanding; general capabilities and cross-curriculum priorities.
Disciplinary knowledge is found in the eight learning areas of the Australian Curriculum: English, Mathematics, Science, Health and Physical Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, The Arts, Technologies and Languages. The latter four learning areas have been written to include multiple subjects, reflecting custom and practice in the discipline. In each learning area or subject, content descriptions specify what young people will learn; and achievement standards describe the depth of understanding and the sophistication of knowledge and skill expected of students at the end of each year level or band of years in their schooling.
Alongside disciplinary knowledge, the Australian Curriculum provides seven general capabilities: Literacy; Numeracy; Information and Communication Technology Capability; Critical and Creative Thinking; Personal and Social Capability; Ethical Understanding; and Intercultural Understanding. The general capabilities comprise an integrated and interconnected set of knowledge, skills, behaviours and dispositions that apply across subject-based content and equip students to be lifelong learners and be able to operate with confidence in a complex, information-rich, globalised world. In the Australian Curriculum, the general capabilities are developed and applied, where relevant, through the learning areas. An icon-tagging system is used to show where this can be done. General capabilities are also identified where they offer opportunities to add depth and richness to student learning via optional content elaborations. Learning continua have been developed for each capability to describe the relevant knowledge, skills, behaviours and dispositions at particular points of schooling.
The Australian Curriculum also includes three current cross-curriculum priorities that are to be developed, where relevant, through the learning areas. These are: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures; Asia and Australia’s Engagement with Asia; and Sustainability. The priorities are not separate subjects in themselves; they are addressed through learning area content, where appropriate, and identified by icons. A set of organising ideas that reflect the essential knowledge, understanding and skills has been developed for each cross-curriculum priority.
The three dimensions of the Australian Curriculum
Learning areas
The key elements of the Foundation – Year 10 Australian Curriculum learning areas or subjects are achievements standards and content descriptions. These are presented with other learning area or subject information including year-level descriptions, rationale, aims, key ideas, structure and representation of general capabilities and cross-curriculum priorities.
Achievement standards and work samples
Achievement standards for each learning area or subject describe the learning expected of students at each year level or band of years. Each achievement standard is described in two paragraphs. Typically, the first paragraph describes what students are expected to understand, and the second paragraph describes what students are expected to be able to do having been taught the curriculum content. The set of achievement standards for each learning area or subject describe a broad sequence of expected learning.
The achievement standard for each year level or band should be read as a whole (that is, the ‘understanding’ and ‘skills’ paragraphs are read together) and in the context of what is to be taught (content descriptions) for that year or band. The achievement standards provide a clear description of student learning and are, therefore, a useful starting point or driver for the development of teaching and learning programs. The achievement standard also allows teachers to monitor student learning and to make judgments about student progress and achievement. For each learning area or subject, the achievement standards are accompanied by portfolios of annotated work samples that illustrate the expected learning for each year level or band.
In addition to the subject-specific achievement standards, new learning area achievement standards have been provided for Humanities and Social Sciences, The Arts and Technologies. The default view for Technologies and The Arts is the subject-specific achievement standard; to view the learning area achievement standard select the link at the end of the achievement standard. The default view for Humanities and Social Sciences is the learning area achievement standard; to view the subject-specific achievement standard select the link at the end of the achievement standard. State and territory school and curriculum authorities determine the reporting requirements for their schools and should be consulted about whether learning area or subject-specific achievement standards are to be used for reporting.
Content descriptions and elaborations
Content descriptions describe what is to be taught and what students are expected to learn. Content descriptions include knowledge, understanding and skills, described at a year level or band of years. The content descriptions are accompanied by content elaborations, which are optional, and are provided to give teachers ideas about how they might teach the content.
Organisation and structural features of each learning area
Within the learning areas, there are many common structural and organisational features. The division of learning areas into subjects, strands, sub-strands and/or threads, which are presented as learning sequences across years or bands of schooling, ensures significant structural consistency throughout the curriculum. The combination of common structural features with one or more distinctive elements specific to a learning area ensures a learning area structure that is recognisable as the Australian Curriculum but is tailored for each particular learning area.
Year or bands of years
Each learning area or subject of the Australian Curriculum is presented as a sequence of learning (content descriptions and achievement standards) over time. The organisation varies to reflect the particular learning area including the specificity of evidence-based teaching sequence, its priority for teaching time and the need for flexibility to assist schools in planning and programming. English and Mathematics are specified at each year level from Foundation - Year 10. Some aspects of Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Health and Physical Education are specified at a year level; and other aspects, at two- or three-year bands. The Arts, Technologies and Languages are specified at two- or three-year bands.
Year level descriptions and/or band descriptions assist teachers by providing important information about the learning contexts that apply to the content descriptions and achievement standards at a particular year or band of years.
Learning areas, subjects, strands
The learning areas of English, Mathematics, Science, Health and Physical Education comprise a single subject. The learning areas of Humanities and Social Sciences, The Arts, Technologies and Languages each comprise multiple subjects. This reflects the custom and practice of each discipline.
Within each learning area or subject, the largest structural unit for content is a strand. Typically strands are further divided into sub-strands and/or threads, which are populated with content descriptions. The sequence of strands, sub-strands and threads from Foundation - Year 10 within each learning area or subject is most easily viewed in the scope and sequence documents, provided as PDFs, in the learning area section of the website.
By Parent - 11 Jul 2019, Rate: excellent
Middle School facilities
Middle School is a time of growth and change, as students move from a mostly single-teacher, single-classroom based structure, to multiple teachers and classroom areas.
There are new subjects and skills to explore, allowing the Middle School students to begin considering their future career options.
designThe High School Resource Centre is the information hub of the High School. The brand new Resource Centre provides access to state-of-the-art technology and resources, with a range of computing, teaching and study areas available for students. The combination of traditional library resources and cutting edge technology provides students with up-to-date resources and information.
The new $3M Cedar College Sports Centre has enabled Middle School students to experience a wider range of sporting activities within the Physical Education curriculum.
Equipped with two full sized courts for a variety of indoor sports, as well as a weights training area, teaching areas and change-room facilities, the Sports Centre is an exciting new asset for students at Cedar College. Middle School students also enjoy the use of the outdoor basketball courts and ovals during Physical Education.
The new Food and Hospitality Centre has been purpose built to allow students to gain experience in the practical life-skills of food preparation, and also the possibility of a future career in the Food Industry.
New Science Laboratories are provided to prepare Middle School students to be scientifically literate, equipped with values, attitudes, knowledge and skills to live in an increasingly complex age. As they progress into Senior School, students can choose to specialise in either Physics, Chemistry or Biology.
By Parent - 11 Jul 2019, Rate: excellent
The Middle School is designed to meet the changing needs of the teenage student, and strives to ensure that learning is relevant, meaningful and enjoyable. This style of learning seeks to engage students in their middle years and prepare them for specialisation during Senior School.
Middle School
The curriculum ensures that students gain a broad understanding of all subjects offered. This enables informed selection of specific subjects, as students progress through their schooling life.
Ongoing Learning Improvement Centre support continues in the Middle School, catering for the individual needs of our students.
By Parent - 08 Jul 2019, Rate: excellent
The Senior School builds on the principles laid down by the Middle School, to effectively address both academic and developmental needs. Students are encouraged to develop their own thinking and learning methods, and a Personal Learning Plan is established by each student.
By Parent - 08 Jul 2019, Rate: excellent
The Middle School focuses on the core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Physical Education and Christian Living, along with a range of specialist subjects, including Music & Drama, Languages, Home Economics, Visual Art, Design & Technology, and Health & Wellbeing.
By Parent - 08 Jul 2019, Rate: excellent
The Primary School offers an education that is designed to stimulate the discoveries of learning. Split into two distinct areas, the Primary School consists of Junior Primary (Reception to Year 2) and Upper Primary (Year 3 to Year 6).
By Parent - 07 Jul 2019, Rate: excellent
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By Parent - 07 Jul 2019, Rate: excellent
The Middle School focuses on the core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Physical Education and Christian Living, along with a range of specialist subjects, including Music & Drama, Languages, Home Economics,
By Parent - 07 Jul 2019, Rate: excellent
Today, Cedar College is divided into three departments – Primary School (R-6), Middle School (7–9) and Senior School (10–12).[8] The three separate departments enable the school to ensure that students develop academically and socially at an appropriate level, and provides families with a complete educational institution from Reception through to Year 12.
With now over 800 students,[9] Cedar College is continuing to expand its facilities and curriculum, within a strong community environment.
By Parent - 07 Jul 2019, Rate: excellent
A focus on the Arts, Science, Technology and Physical Education is reflected in our growing range of facilities. Specialist Senior School te
By Parent - 07 Jul 2019, Rate: excellent

The school has grown a lot in numbers and facilities over the last 5 years. I has an excellent reputation as a Christian school that cares for families and students. You will need to enrol your child from age 3, as Reception classes fill up very quickly, as do the High School classes.
By Parent - 07 Jul 2019, Rate: excellent
Today, Cedar College is divided into three departments – Primary School (R-6), Middle School (7–9) and Senior School (10–12).[8] The three separate departments enable the school to ensure that students develop academically and socially at an appropriate level, and provides families with a complete educational institution from Reception through to Year 12.
With now over 800 students,[9] Cedar College is continuing to expand its facilities and curriculum, within a strong community environment.
By Parent - 22 Apr 2019, Rate: bad
Had 3 children there in the first intake. Sounds like it hasnt changed. Narcissistic teachers and screaming r-3 grade teachers as well. Bullying rife back there then too. If i had my time over with the strength of character i have now i would have sued. Wish we could all congregate
By Parent - 27 Oct 2018, Rate: excellent
Great School, my kids are happy and doing well. No complaints at all, lovely friends, teachers and schoolyard.
By Parent - 13 Jul 2018, Rate: excellent
Spaces to Learn and Play
The Primary School is situated on the Southern side of the campus, adjacent to facilities such as the newly surfaced outdoor Sports Courts and the Cedar College Oval.
The Primary School enjoys the wide open spaces of the outdoor Sports Courts and playground. Grassed areas surround the Primary School classrooms, leading to the Cedar College Oval on the Eastern side. For indoor sports the Primary School also has the use of the 2-court Cedar College Sports Centre.
Specialist facilities in the Primary School include the Primary School Music Room, Science Room and the Primary CLIC (Cedar Learning & Improvement Centre) Room, as well as a Computer Lab and the new Primary School Resource Centre, which is divided into Junior Primary and Upper Primary areas.
For special events and the weekly assembly, the Primary School has use of the Main Auditorium, which seats 400. Events held in the Auditorium are our annual Book Week Parade, Grandparents Day, Music Showcase and end-of-year concerts and graduation.
Newly-built classrooms in the Primary School feature under-cover verandahs and open, air-conditioned learning areas. Wireless network connectivity is available in all of the Primary School classrooms, allowing devices such as iPads to be used during lesson time.
Nature PlayDesigned in-conjunction with NaturePlaySA, our Nature Play spaces support learning and the innate desire to explore, imagine, be curious and play.
Children can interact with natural element, invent games, build cubbies, feel a sense of adventure and find a space to be themselves. These spaces enable children to play how they want to play, test their cognitive and physical capabilities, stimulate their senses and provide social interactions and independent play.
By Parent - 10 Jul 2018, Rate: excellent
Preparing students for life
The Senior School builds on the principles laid down by the Middle School, to effectively address both academic and developmental needs. Students are encouraged to develop their own thinking and learning methods, and a Personal Learning Plan is established by each student.
Academics and Character
A focus on the Arts, Science, Technology and Physical Education is reflected in our growing range of facilities. Specialist Senior School teachers closely follow the Australian Curriculum, frequently extending learning beyond the standard requirements.
In parallel with their academic studies, senior students are encouraged to develop and foster their relationship with God. Developing leadership skills and Christian character supplement the academic rigours of Senior School.
A curriculum that leads to a career
Cedar College is committed to preparing students for Tertiary Education. This includes University, as well as other suitable career pathways. We provide specialist teaching staff and up-to-date curriculum within the Senior School.
At the start of Senior School, a personalised “Career Life Map” helps identify learning strengths and possible career pathways. This careers programme helps motivate and prepare students for their life ahead. Our SACE results are consistently above average, and the majority of our graduates continue on to Tertiary studies.
Experience the world
Senior School students at Cedar College have the opportunity to take part in an overseas Service Trip. This enables students to experience life in different cultures, while serving the community in practical ways.
By Parent - 09 Jul 2018, Rate: excellent
Middle School is a time of growth and change, as students move from a mostly single-teacher, single-classroom based structure, to multiple teachers and classroom areas.
There are new subjects and skills to explore, allowing the Middle School students to begin considering their future career options.
designThe High School Resource Centre is the information hub of the High School. The brand new Resource Centre provides access to state-of-the-art technology and resources, with a range of computing, teaching and study areas available for students. The combination of traditional library resources and cutting edge technology provides students with up-to-date resources and information.
The new $3M Cedar College Sports Centre has enabled Middle School students to experience a wider range of sporting activities within the Physical Education curriculum.
Equipped with two full sized courts for a variety of indoor sports, as well as a weights training area, teaching areas and change-room facilities, the Sports Centre is an exciting new asset for students at Cedar College. Middle School students also enjoy the use of the outdoor basketball courts and ovals during Physical Education.
The new Food and Hospitality Centre has been purpose built to allow students to gain experience in the practical life-skills of food preparation, and also the possibility of a future career in the Food Industry.
New Science Laboratories are provided to prepare Middle School students to be scientifically literate, equipped with values, attitudes, knowledge and skills to live in an increasingly complex age. As they progress into Senior School, students can choose to specialise in either Physics, Chemistry or Biology.
By Parent - 09 Jul 2018, Rate: excellent
A place to learn and grow
The Middle School focuses on the core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Physical Education and Christian Living, along with a range of specialist subjects, including Music & Drama, Languages, Home Economics, Visual Art, Design & Technology, and Health & Wellbeing.
Relevant, meaningful and enjoyable
The Middle School is designed to meet the changing needs of the teenage student, and strives to ensure that learning is relevant, meaningful and enjoyable. This style of learning seeks to engage students in their middle years and prepare them for specialisation during Senior School.
The curriculum ensures that students gain a broad understanding of all subjects offered. This enables informed selection of specific subjects, as students progress through their schooling life.
Ongoing Learning Improvement Centre support continues in the Middle School, catering for the individual needs of our students.
Building healthy habits and character
The Middle School environment instructs and challenges adolescents to develop skills and knowledge. It also actively seeks to support and encourage students in life issues and character development. Pastoral-care times allow teachers to address topics that are important to the lives of young people in a genuine and biblical way.
Camps, excursions and sports activities are an mportant part of the Middle School Curriculum. These activities help to build friendships and develop healthy class dynamics. A range of co-curricular activities, during and after school, are available throughout the year. These include soccer, basketball, swimming, netball, volleyball, cross-country and athletics.
By Parent - 07 Jul 2018, Rate: excellent
The Primary School offers an education that is designed to stimulate the discoveries of learning. Split into two distinct areas, the Primary School consists of Junior Primary (Reception to Year 2) and Upper Primary (Year 3 to Year 6).
Firm Foundations
The early years at Cedar College help to lay down an important foundation of learning and structure. Students build upon this foundation as they grow in understanding and ability.
heroOur Learning Improvement Centre is designed specifically for students who need extra help with literacy and numeracy. Specialist teaching staff work in small groups or one-on-one with students, giving extra support where required.
The change from Junior Primary to Upper Primary brings adjustments to teaching methods to meet the changing needs of the students.
The entire Primary School meet regularly for Assemblies. During these times they take part in public speaking, singing, presenting items and learning from the Bible.
A balanced curriculum
The Primary School follows an approved and regulated curriculum, which is well balanced and academically challenging. A strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy helps to strengthen reading, writing and mathematical development.
The Primary School classroom environment plays an important part in the pastoral care of students. During these times, teachers instruct students academically, spiritually and socially.
A key feature introduced in Primary School is the progressive change from classroom teacher to specialist subject teachers. These specialist subjects include computing, science, physical education and instrumental music.
By Parent - 06 Jul 2018, Rate: excellent
Situated 8 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD,[11] amongst the growing suburbs of Lightsview and Northgate, Cedar College is in a suitable location for students in the North-Eastern suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia.
By Parent - 06 Jul 2018, Rate: excellent
Cedar College is an R-12 co-educational Christian school situated in the suburb of Northgate, South Australia, 8 km north-east of the Adelaide CBD.[2] Encompassing both Primary School and High School, Cedar College caters for students from Reception (Foundation) through to Year 12.
By Student - 06 Jul 2018, Rate: excellent
Today, Cedar College is divided into three departments – Primary School (R-6), Middle School (7–9) and Senior School (10–12).[8] The three separate departments enable the school to ensure that students develop academically and socially at an appropriate level, and provides families with a complete educational institution from Reception through to Year 12.
With now over 800 students,[9] Cedar College is continuing to expand its facilities and curriculum, within a strong community environment.
By Alumnus - 06 Jul 2018, Rate: excellent
In 2012, Cedar College launched its official Alumni and Old Scholars Association "Branching Out", to celebrate 5 years of graduates from the school. Graduates and previous scholars of Cedar College may submit their current contact details and download the Alumni Newsletter[10] via the school Website.
By Parent - 06 Jul 2018, Rate: excellent
Discussions regarding the establishment of a Christian school in the inner north-eastern suburbs of Adelaide first took place in May 1993. After three years of planning and preparation, Cedar College was officially opened on a newly acquired ten acre property in Northgate in 1997. Established initially as a primary school with just 34 students, Cedar College grew rapidly and soon opened the Middle School and Senior School campuses in the years that followed.[7]
Cedar College opened a two-court sports stadium named the "Cedar College Sports Centre" in 2011. The Centre was officially opened by the Hon. Kate Ellis MP, and has quickly become an important landmark and community facility in Northgate.
In 2013, the 2-storey Cedar College Resource Centre and Administration building was officially opened by the Hon. Christopher Pyne MP, Minister for Education. The Resource Centre features a distinctive triple-winged roof line, inspired by the historic Vickers Vimy aircraft flown by Sir Keith and Ross Smith from England to Australia in 1919, landing in the nearby Vickers Vimy Reserve. The Resource Centre is the new technology hub of the school, and adjoins the new Science wing, which was opened in 2014.
In 2016, during the school's 20th Anniversary year, Cedar College completed a new 2-storey Creative Arts Centre. The facility was officially opened by Senator the Hon. David Fawcett MP on behalf of Education Minister Senator the Hon. Simon Birmingham MP. The Creative Arts Centre features three classrooms and seven instrumental practice rooms on the Ground Floor with a Music performance space, recording studios, Drama performance space and theory classroom on the First Floor.
By Parent - 06 Jul 2018, Rate: excellent
Cedar College is an R-12 co-educational Christian school situated in the suburb of Northgate, South Australia, 8 km north-east of the Adelaide CBD.[2] Encompassing both Primary School and High School, Cedar College caters for students from Reception (Foundation) through to Year 12.
School motto and name
A distinctly Christian school, the Cedar College Crest features the words "Growing in Wisdom" which reflects the desire of the school to encourage student to not only grow in academic knowledge, but also to develop the wisdom to use this knowledge in effective and God-honouring ways. It is derived from Psalm 92v12,[3][4] which describes the growth of a cedar tree, becoming strong, vital and fruit-bearing. In the same way, the name 'Cedar College' was chosen to reflect the purpose of the school.
In 2014, Cedar College launched its new purpose statement: "Preparing students for real life", which reflects the desire of the school to equip each student for their life ahead, by helping them to Discover Jesus, Display Love and Develop Self.
Cedar College is an inter-denominational Christian school and a ministry of CityReach Baptist Church (previously Oakden Baptist Church).[5][6]
History
Discussions regarding the establishment of a Christian school in the inner north-eastern suburbs of Adelaide first took place in May 1993. After three years of planning and preparation, Cedar College was officially opened on a newly acquired ten acre property in Northgate in 1997. Established initially as a primary school with just 34 students, Cedar College grew rapidly and soon opened the Middle School and Senior School campuses in the years that followed.[7]
Cedar College opened a two-court sports stadium named the "Cedar College Sports Centre" in 2011. The Centre was officially opened by the Hon. Kate Ellis MP, and has quickly become an important landmark and community facility in Northgate.
In 2013, the 2-storey Cedar College Resource Centre and Administration building was officially opened by the Hon. Christopher Pyne MP, Minister for Education. The Resource Centre features a distinctive triple-winged roof line, inspired by the historic Vickers Vimy aircraft flown by Sir Keith and Ross Smith from England to Australia in 1919, landing in the nearby Vickers Vimy Reserve. The Resource Centre is the new technology hub of the school, and adjoins the new Science wing, which was opened in 2014.
In 2016, during the school's 20th Anniversary year, Cedar College completed a new 2-storey Creative Arts Centre. The facility was officially opened by Senator the Hon. David Fawcett MP on behalf of Education Minister Senator the Hon. Simon Birmingham MP. The Creative Arts Centre features three classrooms and seven instrumental practice rooms on the Ground Floor with a Music performance space, recording studios, Drama performance space and theory classroom on the First Floor.
Departments
Today, Cedar College is divided into three departments – Primary School (R-6), Middle School (7–9) and Senior School (10–12).[8] The three separate departments enable the school to ensure that students develop academically and socially at an appropriate level, and provides families with a complete educational institution from Reception through to Year 12.
With now over 800 students,[9] Cedar College is continuing to expand its facilities and curriculum, within a strong community environment.
Alumni and Old Scholars Association
In 2012, Cedar College launched its official Alumni and Old Scholars Association "Branching Out", to celebrate 5 years of graduates from the school. Graduates and previous scholars of Cedar College may submit their current contact details and download the Alumni Newsletter[10] via the school Website.
Service area
Situated 8 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD,[11] amongst the growing suburbs of Lightsview and Northgate, Cedar College is in a suitable location for students in the North-Eastern suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia.
By Parent - 06 Jul 2018, Rate: excellent
The school has grown a lot in numbers and facilities over the last 5 years. I has an excellent reputation as a Christian school that cares for families and students. You will need to enrol your child from age 3, as Reception classes fill up very quickly, as do the High School classes.
By Parent - 06 Jul 2018, Rate: excellent
I find it very hard to believe that most of these reviews are genuine. I suggest that many are fake, written by one or two disgruntled students or parents. Our family has been part of Cedar's HS for three years. It's an amazing school, with kind and professional staff, great facilities, and many lovely families and students. NAPLAN results and ATARs are strong. We have always found leadership approachable. Highly recommended.
By Student - 28 Jun 2018, Rate: bad
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I am a current year 12 student.
- Do not expect your child to learn anything, the teachers are very young and naive, they also do not know much about the subject, they seem to get "sick" often hence, organising a relief teacher, usually some 20 year old that has complete NO knowledge and does not offer help because they simply do not understand, most of the teachers her do not deal with bullying, but bullying is not really a problem from years 10 and up.
- I think it would be hard if your children follow another religion apart form Christianity, because they do not budge about their beliefs and expect everyone to pray etc.
- From what I have seen at my 13 years with Cedar College is the lack of involvement of the principle, no disrespect to him and his position, but every time I walk past his office or see him, he is staring at the wall with his feet up, while his 3 cars wait outside, I just find this a little bit weird :/...
- This school does not really plan ahead, they had, I believe a 10% increase of school fees once in 2014.. and nothing happened, just saw principle roll in a new car..hmmm....
This is just a personal observation.
- You learn completely NOTHING, unless you work harder than the teachers and everyone else, In high school we were learning very basic things like 'food chains' 'structure of cell' etc..
BASIC SCIENCE.
I did not learn anything I learnt this all by myself in like year 5 or 6.
- *This following point may be irritating to those who have children with down syndrome*
I noticed that the teachers spend way too much time with the people with mental disabilities, resulting in the other students to not ask questions.
I did research project in year 11 and for every day for a whole term the teacher would sit at the front with a down syndrome student and help them, while we had to go online and read this and that and make sense of the assignment.
(I respect those with disability, sorry If my wording sounds bad)..
- IT management, this point is extremely annoying, the school blocks everything we need to learn, Youtube, Quora, anything you made nee , we get free laptops that are worth 400 bucks, but we cannot access some things even at home, maybe the school should worry about the educational systems more than watching funny videos in class with a teacher that does not help us anyway..
-----True Story-----
The IT manager speed walked all the way down the campus to tell a mate of mine 'HANDS OFF KEYBOARD'
wait...ready....?
cause he was on Gumtree..
He had his laptop taken away and searched and lost his main files and re did most of his work.. my friend was very uspet and stressed the following term.
AS you can see, the adults in the campus seem to take advantage and almost bully the students, do not expect a nice relationship unless you are very good and the subject.
- The lack of depth in subjects, I have already mentioned this but the subject are very poor quality, we do not learn much, year 10 - 12 is like 7-9 id say.
A lot of academic students pass really really easily because the subjects are just 'lame'.
- Keep in mind your student cannot access their phone during school hours, so do what I do, and rush the morning and say everything you need to, to your parents kids, cause you cant see what you might have to do later that day.
- The teachers treat us like children, I am 18 and classified as a adult now.
I still get told NO!, when I have to go to the bathroom, or fill my drink bottle, very poor. I expected a simple 'yes, sure thing', none of that at this school, they say we should have gone to the toilet later, this is a response you might have given to a year 2. Not a year 12, this happens almost all lessons if I asked.
A lot of little simple things the teachers do, like turning the air con on or off at their needs, not the class etc, there are a lot of things they do.
- If you are about, lets say..4 mins late to school, they will contact your parents expecting them to call back "ASAP" when they are driving or working, for my mum it is hard for her to do this, because she is usually busy at work, as I expect most of you to be, just expect a lot of calls here and there, to confirm things, do not expect friendly emails, just annoying buzzing calls.. >:(
- Bad selection of employment, teachers are usually weird and 'wannabes', they don't know much and act weird around students. not much to say about this issue.
- Packs, the packs of friends are terrible, your child will find it hard to mix and make friends because everyone is so clicky and in their own groups of friends.
Everyone is related,
My cousins and brother went to this school and their dad worked for them, and my second cousins all did as well,
Also the pastors daughter married a teacher at the school,
He also studied here with her,
and the family tree goes on...
I have listed just a few things about this school,
If the school does read this, I am being honest and do not mean to be offensive, I just thought I would help you all out.
There are so many more corruptions, I have just seen with the eye, and followed up,
I would not suggest this school to anyone, in my opinion, I think it should be shut down.
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Thank you all very much.
I wish you all the best and your child's/Children education.
:)
By Parent - 26 Jun 2018, Rate: bad
always give people reflections for no reason too strict need to harden up
By Student - 09 Jun 2018, Rate: excellent
Look, as a student I can agree with the teachers not dealing with issues such a bullying to the best of their abilities, and I believe that they sugar-coat these major problems. However, as a senior school student who has attended since reception, this school has really encouraged me to grow in my faith. We have a wide range of students from different relgions and backgrounds. The parents signed up to allow their children to be taught about God and the bible, what else do you expect? The "problems" at Cedar are not something unique to this school. It is something EVERY school goes through, we are just currently being targeted by the media. (Being hounded by the media is quite annoying as a student).
Every single teacher at Cedar is wanting the best for their students, the students just need to be proactive in their study to receive this assistance. What you put into your study and your relationship with your teacher, you will get the same out from it.
Overall, this school has been my home and a great source for being taught the correct Christian values/views, and, of course, great education. The reviews on here make me shake my head. If you are reading these reviews and basing your decision on these reviews, I encourage you to speak to the principal/book a tour and make the decision yourself.
Also want to add that we have student councellors and a FANTASTIC school chaplain who has a great big heart for the students at this school. If you are struggling with anything, he will always be happy to help.
God bless!
By Student - 02 Apr 2018, Rate: excellent
Great school, teachers are knowledgeable and happy, kind people (majority of them, every school has at least one bad egg) and I'm having a great time here even through all this homework haha
By Parent - 04 Jan 2018, Rate: excellent
Great school. Very happy.
By Parent - 05 Dec 2017, Rate: excellent
I have two children in senior primary and have been really happy with the facilities, families, teachers, students and culture. We are also very happy with the christian environment and neither of my children have ever experienced any bullying. My kids got top Atars and we have been there since reception. Lovely school.
By Parent - 08 Sep 2017, Rate: excellent
I find it very hard to believe that most of these reviews are genuine. I suggest that many are fake, written by one or two disgruntled students or parents. Our family has been part of Cedar's HS for three years. It's an amazing school, with kind and professional staff, great facilities, and many lovely families and students. NAPLAN results and ATARs are strong. We have always found leadership approachable. Highly recommended.
By Parent - 06 May 2017, Rate: excellent
My children attended Cedar College and I found there was a culture of bullying and the teachers seemed unable to deal with it appropriately. Some of the children were favoured especially by the primary sports co-ordinator, always the same children are picked for events and others do not have a chance to shine. I disagree with some of the reviews here that it is too conservative. I would expect a Christian School to be conservative, especially when it comes to dressing modestly. Some of the girls wore short shorts sometimes, I personally would have sent them home as this is not appropriate dress for christians. Some of the movies shown at the school were also morally unacceptable
By Parent - 17 Dec 2016, Rate: bad
Appalling, attrocious, toxic.
Bully's are encouraged & teachers join in.
Individuality is discouraged & punished, students are harassed openly by teachers & the elite, untouchable children of those working in the school are awarded & encouraged to dob & frame orhers. Incredibly unfair, judgemental approach. If you would like your childrens personality crushed & their spirit destroyed this is the place to go. We were looking for a caring, christian environment & only found criticism & accusations, no love or acceptance what so ever. My children have been completely devastated by the treatment from both students and teachers at this school.
By Parent - 28 Oct 2016, Rate: average
I will preface my review by saying that for the most part my child enjoys going to Cedar, has a nice group of friends and finds the staff mostly supportive. There are the usual things teenagers find annoying about school, homework of course. They will stay at Cedar to finish their schooling.
We put our child in Cedar a few years ago to finish high school. Cedar is an interesting place. On one hand it suits us, as Christians we want to ensure our child is surrounded by positive Christian influences during the teen years. This can be a challenging time from a faith perspective.
On the other hand, the underlying culture of rules, bullying and favoritism to children of staff or members of the church community is quite toxic. I don’t normally write reviews but thought it justified as a number of item have started to become more apparent recently. When we first got involved at the school I thought maybe it’s just because we’re new, but over time it became obvious that it’s actually a cultural thing that’s only getting worse.
I think a number of these issues could be helped by relaxing some overly conservative rules, particularly the daylight rule which keeps boys and girls apart. After talking to both boys and girls at Cedar it’s amazing how afraid they are to talk to the opposite sex, even the ‘popular’ boys are all just talk. If the school encouraged more interactively like a school disco or less segregated activities I think they’d produce more balanced young adults. A big issues the rules cause is that if a boy is seen talking to a girl they are bullied and ridiculed by the other boys, it’s a pity they don’t realise its normal behavior. Even simple things like allowing the kids to be creative and dress up decoratively on sports day or have casual days without themes would help ease social tension and make being an individual normal, because God made us all different and it should be celebrated not judged.
The other area that would help change the culture is if the teachers started to treat the kids in senior school more like young adult. To lift them up rather than putting them in their place. The school philosophy is certainly not one of teachers trusting students.
The sense of entitlement the kids of staff or church community kids feel is obvious as you get to know them around Cedar. It’s a place of favoritism where they can do no wrong, yet they are some of the most obnoxious bullies around, particularly the boys. The lack of positive leadership and pack mentality of the boys is really disappointing. At a time when they should be maturing and growing they’re not. They still think picking on the weaker makes them tough, it’s just pathetic and makes them cowards and weak. Again it’s the underlying culture of being complacent to bullying. I think Jesus would find this attitude excruciating.
It was all summed up for me recently when I overheard a couple of kids talking about the oppressive, self-righteous behavior of a group of senior school boy’s (who attend a nearby Church and youth group), one kid said, “if that’s what Christians are like then I’m glad I’m not one”. As a Christian it hurt to hear them say that, but knowing a little about the culture of the school I appreciated where they were coming from.
Cedar is a good school, but don’t go in expecting too much just because it’s a Christian school.
By Student - 27 Sep 2016, Rate: bad
the school is semi retarded tbh
By Parent - 12 Jun 2016, Rate: excellent
The school has grown a lot in numbers and facilities over the last 5 years. I has an excellent reputation as a Christian school that cares for families and students. You will need to enrol your child from age 3, as Reception classes fill up very quickly, as do the High School classes.
By Parent - 02 Mar 2016, Rate: bad
Got it third time round /technollogy! You can tell my age. Two critiques under this one should read poor not excellent
By Parent - 02 Mar 2016, Rate: excellent
Dont know how the excellent button happened, i meant poor dismally poor. Some christians just wont look inward!!
By Parent - 02 Mar 2016, Rate: excellent
Our family was in the original starters and many autocratic abusive mistakes were placed on my children. You can make buildings and infrastructure as grand as you like but when teachers and or their famiy members are in heart abusive and derogatory to children and their parents (if i had the strength then i have now) I would have sued. When heirachy of the school and church tell you even if they are wrong you must obey them, they have over-stepped their christian right! The school helped with their own heirachial hypocrisy for love and restored nothing. Have since met many of our first set of students who have just as bad recollctions. Shame a lot of same teachers and Heads still there. Nothing changes just damaged kids, parents and lives as we all move on lifes journey
By Student - 15 Feb 2016, Rate: good
If your child is self-motivated to learn, cedar would be a great a choice, particularly for senior school. Many of the more difficult classes, ie.. maths studies, English studies, specialist maths, physics, history etc.. have fewer than 10 students in year 11 and 12 which allows for very focused tuition. At present, all teachers are very well trained and highly knowledgeable in their areas of study; the same could not be said of the school prior to 2014.
Having attended over 5 private schools in Adelaide, some of which regarded as very 'prestigious', I would honestly still have to vouch for Cedar.
Although being the cheapest entry level private school in Adelaide, Cedar really does keep up. 2015 saw well over 10% of the graduating class receive atars in excess of 90, with 3 of the 50 or so students receiving merits.
If your child wants to do well in senior school, and is motivated to do so, the staff at cedar will be very supportive, and ensure an opportunity for your child to excel and achieve to their full potential.
~ A very satisfied 2015 graduate.
By Student - 05 Jan 2016, Rate: excellent
Great school with great facilities, will be in year 7 when school is back on and i am excited to use all the new middle school equipment. bullies is the least of your worries
By Parent - 10 Nov 2015, Rate: bad
They need a rating of terrible, or horrendous or wouldn't send my worst enemies kids here. The culture is very broken, you either bully or be bullied. Staff "try" to help, but are weak and tend to pull ranks, when their processes are questioned. Our child attended for two terms, and we couldn't wait to get them out of there. This is where the next generation of narcissistic, disrespectful, A holes are coming from. God help us all .
By Student - 03 Sep 2015, Rate: good
I like it I've been here since reception and think it is stupendous but it takes all types of students
By Parent - 23 Feb 2015, Rate: excellent
my youngest child has been attending this school for only a year now and says it is the shit
By Alumnus - 12 Feb 2015, Rate: poor
Pretty funny the comment below!
"There A+ guys"
You'd think if you were running a "good school" your high school students would know the appropriate times to use the words, there and they're !!!
By Student - 27 Jan 2015, Rate: excellent
This is the best school I have ever gone to great high school teachers there A+ guys
By Alumnus - 20 Jan 2015, Rate: poor
This school in my opinion doesn't make the wisest choices. One of the student teachers that came to cedar completely ignored a fellow classmate that was confused on what to do to the point where they were yelling at the teacher and was then sent out of the classroom. The school says its growing in wisdom, but it's not, it's shrinking and wasting its time on new buildings with a disgusting yard and construction sight.
By Parent - 06 Dec 2014, Rate: bad
There are teachers at this school who are bully's. I have lodged a report with families sa who are taking further action for suspected child abuse. The principal cut me off after this report was lodged. The school is hiding something.
By Parent - 19 Nov 2014, Rate: excellent
I have two children in junior primary. I have been very happy with the teachers and my children have not experienced any bullying. They have good facilities with more building projects happening all the time. Overall very positive environment, my children are very happy and are doing very well academically.
By Student - 23 Oct 2014, Rate: bad
Im in middle school and we are learning animal food chains...seriously thats for year twos. As im a student the education is poor. And i know someone who gets bullied everyday and every week nasty words and actions and the teachers do nothing about it.
By Parent - 19 Sep 2014, Rate: average
The school in general is ok, most of the teachers are nice and caring. The education is above public school as expected from a private school. Unfortunately some of the teachers, in particular the primary sports teacher when my kids attended there, had her favourites which she picked all the time for all special sports events. The school also lets itself down by not dealing with verbal bullying, which is rife, effectively, just telling students "dont do it again" which as expected, yields no results! Usually physical bullying is dealt with.
By Parent - 12 Sep 2014, Rate: poor
my child has been abused at the school as i have seen the bruises on his tummy and the school have not followed this up
By Employee - 12 Sep 2014, Rate: poor
i find this school terrible as when the teacher talk to you they tend to put you down or offend you in some way. i would not recommend to work at this school.
By Alumnus - 13 Aug 2014, Rate: excellent
I really love this school, it gives me great joy that I studied at this school ... <3
By Parent - 05 Aug 2014, Rate: average
I'm a parent at Cedar College (actually i'm not) i'm just like the other kids pretending to be one, trying to be cool. This sites great, i can say anything i want even if it's not true!! How good is that!!!!
On this site you can say anything and they'll believe you. They will never know who wrote it. No rules, no -one telling me what i c an and can't do. Ahhh..social media, you gotta love it!
By Alumnus - 01 Aug 2014, Rate: good
Yo Yo Here's a rep for my homeboi Jonty!
Slick as a snake ridin',
Slimy as a snail slidin',
Wild as a joker playin',
And as loose as the American Economy bankruptin',
However Jonty ain't your average bloke,
He calls the shots and has a good joke,
Taking calls in the evening,
And having a slap in the morning.
Nonetheless Jonty is as fine as red wine,
Not to mention carried me out of silver>
By Parent - 01 Aug 2014, Rate: average
Speaking from a third-person perspective the person known as Allen McNeal is going to talk about the relationship between teacher and student. Students and teachers alike both need to be in a very niquistic environment (safe) and nurtured like a five year old Marko(very good). The reason I am writing a review is to clarify what makes Cedar College a 'good' school. When a student feels he/she belongs and has a supportive group of people around her/him it makes it easier to study and play.
However I don't think Cedar College is providing sufficient support for their students so I advise that the level of commitment has to increase.
Like Great Master Shifu Ryme would say, "If you don't lose you win, and frankly losing sucks."
Just as Sir Incorrigible Jonty once spoke," One plus One equals win, Get on my lvl scrub."
By Alumnus - 06 May 2014, Rate: good
As a former student of Cedar College, I write this review to motivate the current students to do their best, no matter how grand the challenge. Many of my former classmate, aged the year of the twelvie have not been doing their best as of late, and not reaching the potential they could. I believe that twelvies have hidden potential still dormant in their twelvie minds and is instrumental in making our society a better place. Help these twelvies grow to reach their potentials Cedar College. It is pivotal to our survival and the survival of Planet Earth.
It is up to you Cedar College, I give you my condolences for having such responsibility and I hope that these twelvies can grow to become saviors of not only our race but the planet in general. Peace <3
By Parent - 27 Apr 2014, Rate: bad
Sent my 2 children here and found it to be a poor school. Wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
By Student - 27 Apr 2014, Rate: good
Ok, I'm very sorry for what I've caused.
This wasn't how it was supposed to end.
Because in the end it was just me left by myself.
Hanging low with a guilty conscience.
Knowing that I had done this to a good friend o' mine.
My mate, my good friend did not write that post.
For it was me and only me.
And I'm prepared for any consequence.
I do not attend the school physically.
I am or rather I should say my name is Genghis.
Very sorry if I caused confusion but this school is great and I think through hard work we could get it back to the standard once set by the great cedar tree. Good day.
By Student - 27 Apr 2014, Rate: poor
YOYO! Whats up ma homies!
I'm one of the students who go here and I'm not that happy with it. Anywayyys, I just wanted to write a little something to get me known as a rapper looking for attention;
Yo! Yo! Lets get it on!
I dance like fire on fire,
And I sing like ice on ice,
I grab my balls when I walk,
Cuz I don't give two ****
That was craps by the way,
I don't know why its bleeped,
But I'll just flip ya off,
Like two cockroaches going at it,
I'mma terrorize yo neighbourhood,
YO take it in blood,
Break newspaper while eating breakfast,
Call that breaking news,
**** ****** **** *** *** *****
'WAIT PEEPS YOU'S GOT MOU mONEY
So, what'd you think?
You like it?
You hate it?
Should I stop?
Or should I keep going,
Tell me when I see you.
Yours truly, Shooooooooooooopie
By Parent - 27 Apr 2014, Rate: average
I'm a parent of ten children. Three of my teenager kids go here and have been for the past 5 years. My children is very pleased with the facilities, the teachers and the play equipment. Personally I can't see it but I think I'm being a bit too judgmental as with most parents here. I can see why you would be upset but please know that this school is trying their best to provide for the children and might've made quite a couple of big mistakes in their history. Still, I think it would be best to support them instead of declaring war against them. Only through co-operative assistance can we change this school to be better suited to our needs.
From previous readings I made a note that the foundation of this school was anything less than inspirational. You had a great motto and vision for the many students that would enroll. However I think, as a school, you may have broke that foundation by enforcing bigoted views on the children, encouraging indifference and stopping growth intellectually.
You have to realize that for a cedar tree to grow you can't box it in and limit its potential. Just as you can't hinder the growth of your students in a way which is both destructive and deceitful. Like how the cedar tree looks towards the sun, I ask that you look towards a better future for the school and everyone involved. Peace, amen.
By Adam Scott / a devoted christian and a father of ten. TEN NUNS
By Parent - 09 Apr 2014, Rate: poor
As a parent of a young child currently attending school, I am embarrassed by the fact that the only good reviews regarding this school come from one parent and one teacher. These so called good reviews were more about balancing the current reviews which are mostly poor to even up the score. It is truly a shame that within these two "good reviews" were criticisms against the parents who were not happy with the school, left poor reviews and moved on by sending their child to another school. These parents have a right to do what they feel is in the best interest of their child and have the right to their own opinion of the school without being judged in such an unchristian manner. Shame on you for such harsh and unjustified judgements. I am embarrassed not only by you but also for you.
By Parent - 05 Apr 2014, Rate: poor
Not the best for the price in my opinion
By Parent - 03 Apr 2014, Rate: excellent
Amazing teachers and facilities
By Parent - 01 Apr 2014, Rate: excellent
Check the comments below, these parents who have left have got to be kidding don't they? Open your eyes, look around and you can see that these parents are so far from the truth that they must have been thrown out for non fee payments or have a personal grudge against the school.
By Employee - 31 Mar 2014, Rate: excellent
I am an employee at Cedar College and have just read the reviews above. I feel very sad for the people who have written these comments because it's clear that they are struggling with deeper issues. As for their information regarding facilities, drive by one day and you can see the facilities for yourself. They are state of the art.
Fact:
- We have just completed a $4.3 million Library with state of the art computer rooms, 5 teaching areas and multiple reading areas.
-We are opening a brand new state of the art Science wing in 4 weeks.
- We have begun work on a $4.1 million 2 storey Performing Arts complex due to be finished by the end of 2015.
-We moved into our $4.5 million Gymnasium only 12 months ago.
-We have a fully functioning Art centre.
-Our Tech Studies Centre is amazing highlighting with the new IT 3D copiers this year / Metal and Wood Working / A theory room / Textstyles and so on.
-We run a state of the art Food & Hospitality Centre,
-Vickers Vimy oval was built with our high school in mind by the developers and connects to our property. Not to mention our own primary school oval.
-We have 1 to 1 computers in high school plus 2 computer rooms. And 2 computer rooms with and iPad program running in the primary school. In all, we have 4 IT rooms.
and the list goes on and on...
Fact:
-100% of our students achieved their S.A.C.E
-The ATAR score achieved by these students placed them in the top 20% of the state, how on earth could that equate to an average of 55. Again, false information.
-67% of all grades were either A's or B's.
-93% of these students applied for Uni or TAFE, 84% received offers / 60% got their first choice.
-Courses they got into...Space Science & Astrophysics / Honours in Psychology / Medicine / Double degree in Law / Psychological Sciences / Physical Movement & Health / Computer Science / Education / Commerce / Agricultural Sciences / Fitness / Interior Design and Decorating.
As for the Principal's cars, he only has one, this person clearly has got personal issues and is best to get their facts straight before they get themselves into trouble. By the way he dose not own a chrysler, ask him he would be glad to tell you.
While you're at it, drop in and ask him for a tour, the Principal would love to take you around to look at our amazing school.
If you don't believe what i'm saying, go to the web site and check my information or better still ask the school direct.
As i said at the beginning, i can only feel sad for the people who have either listened to bitter gossip or are struggling with the own personal issues. i hope they find a school that they are truly happy with, one that suits their needs and concerns.
From someone who knows the facts!
By Parent - 29 Mar 2014, Rate: bad
terrible
By Parent - 16 Mar 2014, Rate: bad
I'm a parent of a single child. I sent my child there for 1 year, and he said the school sucked.
By Parent - 10 Mar 2014, Rate: bad
Also, at Cedar College the 2013 ATARS of the students were very low, averaging approximately 55. The best ATARS were in the 80 range and a very low amount even went to University. It you care about your child's future, please do not send them to this horrible school.
By Parent - 10 Mar 2014, Rate: bad
I am a parent and my children also attended Cedar College for a short amount of time.
Firstly, the teachers are incredibly poor, disorganized and incompetent. The academic standard is incredibly low and the school hire young, inexperienced teachers as they command a lower salary than an experienced teacher. NAPLAN results show that Cedar College rank far below other schools in this price range and far below cheap public schools.
Secondly, the facilities are very bad and the school grounds are messy, look like a construction site and untamed. If you visit the school you will find a dusty, dirty carpark that parents are supposed to use and a clean, brand new tar carpark for the teachers. There are absolutely no arts facilities, the technical studies room is of a poor standard and holds dangerously old equipment, the school has to use nearby Vickers Vimy oval as they do not even have an oval for high schoolers! The new gymnasium does not have any air conditioning, is poorly structured and is not ventilated. Cedar College do not run many sports programs at all and have a poor sporting curriculum to go with their equally run down, poor old sporting equipment. In the new resource centre, the students are virtually unable to use the computers because they are so slow, old and run on an incredibly old server.
Finally, please do not send your children to Cedar College and warn others about this very poor, overpriced school. I was shocked to see the school fees increase by 10% for the 2014 school year whilst none of their facilities have improved. It seems to me that our hard earned money is being spent on the school head master's cars; he has a range of expensive cars ranging from Chryslers to SUV's.
By Parent - 24 Jan 2014, Rate: poor
Our children went here for a short time. We found the school to be very Fundamentalist Christian on the verge of bigoted. They did not support or encourage difference and and openly discouraged concepts such as evolution. They displayed open homophobia and were anti any religion that is not Christian. Safe to say we withdrew our children.
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