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so the daily terror has been caught out lying again. Just a giant media beat up over something the parents of the school were fully aware of and supportive off
http://www.theguardian.com/world/20...complaints-from-parents-about-gayby-baby-film
Statement from Burwood girls high school prefects:
http://www.theguardian.com/world/20...complaints-from-parents-about-gayby-baby-film
“The school has not received any complaints from Burwood girls high school parents,” the department said in a statement.
Cath Sefton, whose daughter attends the school, described the episode as a “total beatup”. “What the school is doing as part of Wear it Purple Day ... actually has nothing to do with gay marriage,” she said. “It’s about respect for diversity, about people who are different from you.
“One of the best things about the school is is teaches people to respect other people. It’s been going on for several years and suddenly it’s hit the headlines.”
Nor was she concerned that the film was being screened during school hours, pointing out the school had been visited during class time on Monday by the foreign minister, Julie Bishop. “She wasn’t there to talk about politics, she was there to talk as a woman, to young women,” she said.
“If they gave up time to hear from Julie Bishop, I’d be delighted for them to give up time to see this film too.”
Statement from Burwood girls high school prefects:
The Prefects of BGHS wish to express their disappointment at the media coverage of the school’s intended showing of the documentary Gayby Baby.
As Burwood girls, we pride ourselves on our support of diversity - in whatever form it takes.
Throughout the year we partake in multiple events which aim to support and celebrate the diversity of our school community as a collective.
These include International Day- which celebrates our multicultural community- this year raising $15,000 for international charities, an annual Iftar dinner to support out Islamic community, and Lunar New Year celebrations to support our Asian community, amongst a range of others.
We consider ourselves leaders in the push for equality and acceptance - for all people.
When it is considered that the LGBTIQ community has the highest rates of suicide of any population in Australia and experience significantly higher rates of mental health issues, we consider our support to be just one small step in creating better understanding in the community.
We are a proud school.
We are proud of our culture.
And we are proud of the leadership our school shows in supporting all views and the right for all people to be accepted.