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Warrnambool school sorry for making boys stand in apology for 'behaviours of their gender'
The principal of a Warrnambool secondary school says asking male students to stand "as a symbolic gesture of apology for the behaviours of their gender" at assembly was inappropriate.
Key points:
Ms Boyle said in a statement that during a discussion about sexual assault, harassment, and respect for women and girls, boys were asked to stand "as a symbolic gesture of apology for the behaviours of their gender that have hurt or offended girls and women".
The issue came to light after parents, unhappy with the way the assembly played out, aired their views on social media and contacted the school.
Some parents said their children had found the assembly confronting, while others backed the school's attempt to address the topics of sexual harassment and assault with students.
It is understood a second assembly was held to address some of the concerns raised after Wednesday's school gathering.
"Schools play an important role in the promotion of safety and respect of all students, and discussions in schools around respect towards women and girls are a key part of this work," Ms Boyle said.
Warrnambool school sorry for making boys stand in apology for 'behaviours of their gender'
The principal of a Warrnambool secondary school says asking male students to stand "as a symbolic gesture of apology for the behaviours of their gender" at assembly was inappropriate.
Key points:
- Warrnambool's Brauer College concedes events at an assembly addressing sexual assault and harassment were "inappropriate"
- Male students were asked to stand "as a symbolic gesture of apology for the behaviours of their gender"
- The school principal has apologised and parents are being directly contacted by the school
Ms Boyle said in a statement that during a discussion about sexual assault, harassment, and respect for women and girls, boys were asked to stand "as a symbolic gesture of apology for the behaviours of their gender that have hurt or offended girls and women".
The issue came to light after parents, unhappy with the way the assembly played out, aired their views on social media and contacted the school.
Some parents said their children had found the assembly confronting, while others backed the school's attempt to address the topics of sexual harassment and assault with students.
It is understood a second assembly was held to address some of the concerns raised after Wednesday's school gathering.
"Schools play an important role in the promotion of safety and respect of all students, and discussions in schools around respect towards women and girls are a key part of this work," Ms Boyle said.
Warrnambool school apologises for handling of sexual assault topic at assembly
The principal says asking male students to stand "as a symbolic gesture of apology for the behaviours of their gender" was inappropriate.
www.abc.net.au
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