Melbourne school sparks debate over uniform decision

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7NEWS: Cheltenham Secondary College sparks debate over new puffer jacket featuring Indigenous and gay pride flags

“I think it’s an example that’s been led by the students on the value of including students, all students, in school,” Ghassan Kassisieh from Equality Australia said.Mum’s plea after boy stabbed with stick in primary school playground“I think the fact that they’ve got those flags on a school uniform is disgusting,” parent Penny told 7NEWS.Cheltenham Secondary College’s new optional puffer jacket has sparked debate over it featuring the Aboriginal and gay pride flags.

The jacket, which is an optional item, costs $89.95. It was introduced in May, but so far only a handful of students are wearing it. The students should be applauded for their decision to be inclusive, Ghassan Kassisieh from Equality Australia said.“The people who are objecting to this really aren’t clear about what they’re objecting to,” CEO of Parents Victoria Gail McHardy said.

 

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