More than 80% of parents are opposed to requirement by conservative Sydney diocese for incoming principal to sign anti-same-sex marriage pledge
Parents of students at St Catherine’s school in Sydney have rejected an Anglican diocese requirement for new principal to sign an anti-same-sex marriage statement.Parents of students at St Catherine’s school in Sydney have rejected an Anglican diocese requirement for new principal to sign an anti-same-sex marriage statement.
One parent, who wished to remain anonymous, is part of a same-sex relationship and said the incoming principal would face “stark opposition” if they didn’t align with the school’s values of inclusion and diversity.“It’s a very inclusive, diverse school – it’s a loving and accepting school community … we want it to remain that way,” she said.
“It was brought in without our knowledge or any school community consultation,” she said. “It’s completely out of touch.” In a statement provided to Guardian Australia, the Love School Group said the requirement fundamentally opposed the “inclusive ethos” of the school and had sparked “unrest” throughout the school community.
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