Testimonials
On Tuesday, May 19th, us year 11/12 students went to Ringwood to do an escape room and walk around Eastland. It was a really fun experience, and for some of us it was our first time doing something like that. We spent the day working together to solve puzzles, find clues, and help each other understand it all, having to figure out how to do tasks, learn how to connect things to open hatches and escape. All up it was a good day and we can say it was a fun experience.
Urban College is a big but amazing change from mainstream schools. It has made me more confident in my education, future, and social development. I've really enjoyed my time here. Being able to meet all my friendly teachers and peers has been a cherishable gift and just the push I needed to step out of my comfort zone.
A big highlight for me this year has been seeing how much the students have grown, not just in their learning, but in their confidence and the way they support each other. It's been awesome watching them build such positive relationships and really come together as a group. This was especially clear during events like METEC and Ninja Parc, where their teamwork, encouragement, and excitement for each other really stood out. Seeing that genuine care and connection has definitely been one of the most rewarding parts of the year.
“I like dogs. When everything is frustrating I can sit with Bear and not everything is so overwhelming. He makes me feel calmer”
“Bear helps with my anxiety by just being there. He reduces my anxiety. He makes me feel happy.”
“Bear is an amazing addition to Urban College. He always brings a smile to your face even when you're having a bad day. When sitting in wellbeing, he brings comfort when you are talking and can even help distract you from falling into a negative spiral. He is always a good laugh and I'm grateful that the school chose him.”
“Bear’s really cool. He’s just there when I need him. He makes me feel good. When I don’t want to talk to people, I can pat Bear.”
“Your support for my education means so much to me and for you to welcome me to this school has made such a positive impact on my life, thank you endlessly for that. Thank you so much for all your support, I will never forget it.”
"My daughter had the most incredible experience at your college and to see how far she has come. She is just so happy, and nothing means more to me. She is now working in television and you guys helped her reach that goal. I can’t wait to enroll my Year 9 daughter.”
“I want to thank you for making this the best school year I’ve ever had. I was shocked at how caring you and the other teachers are. Thank you for helping me through the bad times and making them good. I have never enjoyed school except for this last year. You helped me with my confidence which I thought couldn’t be done as many teachers have tried. I never wanted to repeat a year, I thought it would be embarrassing but I regret passing because I miss this school.”
"I can’t thank you enough for your help over the years, whether it's just having a chat or helping me with my work. This school has supported me to pass Year 12 and offered me so much support, I will always appreciate this."
“This school has supported me in so many ways, through learning and just helping us grow into the people we are today and the people we will be in the future. You’ve helped walk us through tough times if we needed it but also don’t mind lending a listening ear if we just feel like it. What you have taught us will stick with us long after we leave school.”
“Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for caring so much about your students, and for being a shining ambassador. This journey to her becoming so much more confident, happy, and resilient was forged because you reached out and cared so much. You have been pivotal in her life, and for her personal growth and development - I can not thank you enough.”