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DaMinion

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Hey all,

Which school is better, Penrith or Girraween? I have received offers from both, and I am more inclined to pick Girraween, but I keep hearing mixed reviews from different people, websites and even study discussion websites like these regarding Girraween's performance, especialy lately as it is falling ranks. Can somebody please tell me which one is better and how they both pale in comparison, because I really don't know if I'm being honest. Please also consider the future of both schools, as I am getting entry into Year 9 and will spend 4 years at either of these.

Thank you.
 

DrinkWataWataBottle

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I've heard that girra has toxicity and extreme homework mass. But Girra seems good as well. Honestly, picking the higher ranked school is more beneficially if you can handle the homework, etc.
 

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Both are really good schools, that perform similarly so if you want a better academically performing school Girraween would be the choice, but Penrith is a lot better socially. Also depends on which one is closer and more convenient.
 

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Both are really good schools, that perform similarly so if you want a better academically performing school Girraween would be the choice, but Penrith is a lot better socially. Also depends on which one is closer and more convenient.
ye socially isnt my worries, so girra would be better for me. still looking for a few more opinions tho
 

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Unrelated but what was your HAST results and what extracurricular activities did you do to get the offers?
 

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Unrelated but what was your HAST results and what extracurricular activities did you do to get the offers?
sure

HAST Results:

Top 10% for Abstract Reasoning
Top 15% for Mathematics and Science
Top 15% for Reading Comprehension
Top 15% for Writing
Top 10% for Overall Percentage

Extracurriculars and External Achievements:

Premiers Reading Challenge Gold Award (gold award for 4 years straight in 2023)
2021 Premiers Sporting Challenge Race Around Australia
2023 Premiers Sporting Challenge 10 Week Challenge Bronze Award
2022 Premier's Reading Challenge Successful Completion
Service to the School for 2024 Student Representative Council
Bronze Achievement (something in my current school that u get if u earn 10 merits)
Outside of School Swimming
Sportspro Gymnastics
Footwork Sports Academy Player of the Week Award
Participation Certificate for Bala Contest of Srimaan Trust
Sports Foundation Australia's Player of the Week Award
Sports Foundation Australia's Player of the Week Award (a second one)
Australian Maths Competition Certificate Of Distinction Junior Division
Junior Division Mathematical Olympiads Certificate of Achievement
Certificate of Participation for Debating Workshop
 

KanyeWestLover76

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Hey all,

Which school is better, Penrith or Girraween? I have received offers from both, and I am more inclined to pick Girraween, but I keep hearing mixed reviews from different people, websites and even study discussion websites like these regarding Girraween's performance, especialy lately as it is falling ranks. Can somebody please tell me which one is better and how they both pale in comparison, because I really don't know if I'm being honest. Please also consider the future of both schools, as I am getting entry into Year 9 and will spend 4 years at either of these.

Thank you.
girra
 

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sure

HAST Results:

Top 10% for Abstract Reasoning
Top 15% for Mathematics and Science
Top 15% for Reading Comprehension
Top 15% for Writing
Top 10% for Overall Percentage

Extracurriculars and External Achievements:

Premiers Reading Challenge Gold Award (gold award for 4 years straight in 2023)
2021 Premiers Sporting Challenge Race Around Australia
2023 Premiers Sporting Challenge 10 Week Challenge Bronze Award
2022 Premier's Reading Challenge Successful Completion
Service to the School for 2024 Student Representative Council
Bronze Achievement (something in my current school that u get if u earn 10 merits)
Outside of School Swimming
Sportspro Gymnastics
Footwork Sports Academy Player of the Week Award
Participation Certificate for Bala Contest of Srimaan Trust
Sports Foundation Australia's Player of the Week Award
Sports Foundation Australia's Player of the Week Award (a second one)
Australian Maths Competition Certificate Of Distinction Junior Division
Junior Division Mathematical Olympiads Certificate of Achievement
Certificate of Participation for Debating Workshop
Were the external achievements something you heard about or did you Google them and joined?
 

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