Colombo - School Report Question and Answers
Are there are any problems with exclusionary behavior, cliques, or bullying at this school? Please describe any problems your children may have experienced in this area.
See above - there are always those kids that you just wish would go far away, but those are few and far between. And normal for a diverse student body. - Oct 2024
My youngest was bullied in our first year at post. At first, her teacher did not see it and did not address it properly. However, once I got frustrated to reach out to the administration and student support folks, I saw the school take real action to address both the bullying and its negative affects on my child. I don't think bullying is common at the school, but I have first-hand experience that the administration takes it seriously when it is documented and clear cut. I've heard other examples of minor bullying and challenges on the buses or in after-school activities, but nothing too dramatic. - Sep 2024
Yes. The school talks a lot about inclusion but this was not our experience and in 1-1 conversations with administration, teachers, and counselors they all acknowledge the severity of some cliques and and a lack of inclusivity. Two of my 3 children, experienced bullying and/or social isolation. The school expressed support and concern but did not appear to implement change. I was told the team would meet to discuss my concerns, but there was no follow-up. My oldest child was left sitting at a table by themselves while 8 of the same gender students crowded around a table meant for 4. After the meeting, my child said 2 teachers tried to implement assigned seats. In one class, the kids refused to move and the teacher gave up and taught the lesson. In the other, the kids moved but returned to their previous seats the next class and the teacher said nothing. My children left after a year and required counseling to address their experiences during which I learned some of the harmful things they were told by their peers. - Jan 2024
