Mould, overflowing bins and broken locks: Angry students post pictures of 'disgusting' toilets in a bid to shame their school into improving them
- Students from Gawler and District College slammed their school on Facebook
- Posted photos of unclean toilets, broken locks, mould and overflowing bins
- The Adelaide-based school said it's making efforts to improve the toilets
An Adelaide school has been forced to improve the conditions of 'dirty toilets' after its students launched a social media campaign to shame the school.
Students from Gawler and District College started a Facebook group, GDC Toilet Situation, last week and posted pictures of unclean toilets, mould, overflowing bins and broken locks.
One student claimed a teacher suggested them should use the toilets at 'Coles because they are more hygienic.'
Students from Gawler and District College started a Facebook group last week and posted pictures of unclean toilets (pictured), mould, overflowing bins and broken locks
A second student wrote there is no soap provided in the toilets.
'I'm sick of the disgusting toilet facilities we're expected to use, the soap is rarely filled up, the mould is only growing and some toilet doors don't even lock, major health and safety issues,' the student said.
'Some cubicles don't have doors that lock or even doors at all.'
More than 240 students have joined the Facebook group since May 28.
One student wrote a teacher has suggested them to use the toilets at 'Coles because they are more hygienic'
A third student complained about the overflowing bins.
'Pretty much how this area of the girls downstairs bathroom looks everyday... sometimes worse,' a student said.
'Don't even know the last time I saw the bin empty'.
Students complained about the overflowing bins (pictured)
A fourth student said the toilet seat in girls bathroom was broken and it could hurt anyone.
'Can't go [to] toilet at all unless you want your butt cut up,' she said.
She said there is no soap dispenser in the toilet, but their bathroom looks much better than the boys toilet.
A school spokesperson said the school is aware of the conditions of the toilets and was working to improve them.
'As part of the school's $10m major upgrade there are two brand new toilet blocks being built,' the spokesperson told Seven News.
A student said the toilet seat (pictured) in girls bathroom is broken and it could hurt anyone.
A school spokesperson said the school is aware about the conditions of the toilets and was working to improve them
'We are working with students and staff to ensure our new and existing facilities receive the utmost respect by everyone who uses them.
'We're also looking at how other schools manage toilet breaks during lesson time and develop a strategy to minimise any opportunities to cause damage.'
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The school has begun improving the conditions of the toilets following the social media backlash.
'That’s awesome!! Glad to see that the voices are being heard and met with results!! Well done,' said a student.
'After a discussion with the principal today I can assure you all that our issues are being heard, and fixed,' a group admin wrote.
'Already the toilets look cleaner, and are stocked up. Our page has made, and will continue to make a positive impact on the school. They will have an even deeper clean on the pupil free day next Friday.'
The school has begun improving the conditions of the toilets (pictured)
A group admin wrote the school has assured him that their issues are being heard and fixed (pictured clean sink)
