Parents angry over school's same-sex statement rule

EducationHQ News Team

By EducationHQ News Team
Published June 13, 2023

Students are reportedly being pulled from a prestigious private school south of Sydney because of a controversial statement of faith incoming staff must sign that opposes same-sex marriage.

A controversial statement to be signed by new staff at a Sydney school is a concern for parents. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Some parents of children attending The Illawarra Grammar School have told The Sydney Morning Herald they're appalled at the wording of ...

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