Western Springs College

"Hey fellow Aucklanders, gossip girl here. An anonyms tip was sent, is Western Springs full of liars, cheaters and manipulators? Maybe it is time to put down the "inhalers", didn't you ever listen to Harold? You know you love me, xoxo -Gossip Girl"

"Terrible experience and inconsiderate of students. I’m a student at Western Springs College, at the moment, I am typing my one-star review at school with numb fingers that have lost their warmth. The school has made it a rule where students are unable to go inside the main building except for going to the toilets. Because of this rule, we are currently suffering outside, it is 12 degrees celsius and sometimes it goes lower on days when the weather sides with the school. 3rd of August, in the middle of winter, we are unable to enjoy the break like normal, everyday me and my friends say “It’s so cold. It’s so cold. It’s so cold.” I do not recommend going here unless you bring a tent and a fur coat (hood included) with gloves."

"“oh my god it’s freezing!!!” Those words haunt me, I dream about it. August 2023, of one of Auckland’s coldest years; along with its continuous sets of hail. I am typing this as my fingers go numb, my body losing its feels, pores closing shut for its slightest hope that my veins won’t freeze into crystals. The simple “breeze” that teachers always talk about, is slowly consuming my soul. They forbidden us from our only hiding, kicking us outside, where we have to be among groups of people of the same situation as us. I don’t have much time left, by the time you’re reading this, my limb’s gone purple, and I will be on my death bed… the cold… it got me. run. It will consume you. until you can no longer feel anything. don’t be like us. run."

"i literally have never seen this school in my life i’m just bored"

"Cannot express how amazing this school is. Talented and personable staff who are open to being called by their first names and who communicate to pupils on a equal level. By the time you graduate you'd have a friend-worthy relationship with a number of teachers (still to this day have lots of Facebook). Students are encouraged to step up to the mantle and mature early on, and there is a noticable level of maturity difference when they travel to interschool events and house parties (when you're a bit older ;) ). There is room for students to form tight friendships that will continue on for years after school ends while recieving a great education as well. I look back on my high school years with a rose tinted hue, nothing but glorious nostalgia and feelings of warmth when I remember how fantastic those years were."