One of Armidale Secondary College’s big bragging points is the selective program, but concerns have been raised they aren’t getting the opportunity they should.
Investigation
ASC Facebook poster speaks out
The student who posted anonymously to Facebook about Armidale Secondary College says they were misinterpreted and they were trying to defend teachers.
“You’re not welcome here”: When a teacher becomes the bully
Most of the ASC stories are about students bullying other students, but one parent reached out with their story of a deputy bullying her daughter out of school.
Kids with disabilities affected by bigger issues at ASC
Some parents of kids with disabilities at ASC are concerned that their kids aren’t getting the support they need.
Home school offers hope
As many parents become increasingly concerned about what their children are being exposed to as Armidale Secondary College, some are opting for home school.
Toilet bullying for TikTok triggers rage
**CONTENT WARNING: violence, self harm**
There is no scarier thing for any parent than when your child does something you would not have thought them capable of doing.
One little lock, so much violence
**CONTENT WARNING: violence** The extreme violence at Armidale Secondary College is destroying families and placing huge financial burden on those that cannot afford it, and the catalyst for it all may be cost cutting on a simple toilet lock.
ASC policy of locking bathrooms humiliating and unhygenic
Armidale Secondary College has been locking student bathrooms due to violence and anti-social behaviour, and in the process created a bigger issue of denying students basic rights and dignity.
ASC Principal belittles students for speaking out
Principal Bree Harvey-Bice sent a condescending email to the entire community on ‘Appropriate Communication’.
New Armidale GP reopens surgery books, but town doctor shortage still lingers
The arrival of a new GP has allowed the Faulkner Street Medical Centre to reopen its books but the town is still struggling to attract enough doctors.