A school in Balmain,Sydney has outlawed the greeting Happy/merry Christmas to Happy Holiday.Excuse given,a teacher did not want to upset any non christian pupils.What next "Praise be to Allah".
Dougwe said
10:24 AM Dec 14, 2011
What a load of ???????????? I'll keep it at that.
_wombat_ said
10:38 AM Dec 14, 2011
What a load of crap, IMHO that teacher should be sacked.
dorian said
10:58 AM Dec 14, 2011
I'd have to see it to believe it. Otherwise it's just another fake story doing the rounds of the Internet .
BTW, I normally check the veracity of any potential urban legends here: http://www.snopes.com/
-- Edited by dorian on Wednesday 14th of December 2011 11:00:16 AM
_wombat_ said
11:13 AM Dec 14, 2011
dorian wrote:
I'd have to see it to believe it. Otherwise it's just another fake story doing the rounds of the Internet .
BTW, I normally check the veracity of any potential urban legends here: http://www.snopes.com/
-- Edited by dorian on Wednesday 14th of December 2011 11:00:16 AM
Did you do a search about this topic?
Did you find anything in regards to this topic?
I did a search and could find nothing in relation to No Happy Christmas in a Balmain School, so does that mean it must be true?
dorian said
11:26 AM Dec 14, 2011
I didn't research it, but if I were making that claim, then I would quote my source. In fact I would ask Father Ted to tell us where he got his information.
This tells the story, from Nine news. I think its a bit of a beat up by the journalist,I'm not gonna get all upset over it.
Merry Christmas to you all, Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Whatever.
dorian said
11:47 AM Dec 14, 2011
Well, I found this news article: http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/8389344/sydney-school-accused-of-stealing-christmas
The source was the Daily Telegraph, a Murdoch paper, so I'll reserve my judgment until I see the real story on MediaWatch.
Ironically, here is a more balanced report from the Catholic News: http://www.cathnews.com/article.aspx?aeid=29446
The Inner Sydney Montessori School said it offers an "inclusive co-educational, non-denominational" education for children from diverse backgrounds from birth to age 12. Principal Cathy Swan said the complaining parent had misinterpreted what went on at the school.
"This is the first complaint I have received about this ... I am sorry this parent felt that way. We have Christmas activities going on all over the building," she said.
"Our policy is that we give children keys to the world and we show them many celebrations including Christmas. We look at all cultures and the particular ways that people celebrate such as Easter, Christmas and Chanukah."
Ms Swan said the end-of-year songs without Christmas references may have been an "attempt by one teacher to address the fact that she had Hindu and Jewish children in the classroom".
JRH said
12:06 PM Dec 14, 2011
Australia is a Christian Country and if want to celebrate our Christian Festivals then we should, these others are immigrants who want us to do as they do, enough is enough, live our way of life or get out. They all have one Right and that is the Right to Leave whenever they want to and go back to their own country.
_wombat_ said
12:29 PM Dec 14, 2011
JRH wrote:
Australia is a Christian Country and if want to celebrate our Christian Festivals then we should, these others are immigrants who want us to do as they do, enough is enough, live our way of life or get out. They all have one Right and that is the Right to Leave whenever they want to and go back to their own country.
I'll go along with that John
JRH said
12:34 PM Dec 14, 2011
_wombat_ wrote:
JRH wrote:
Australia is a Christian Country and if want to celebrate our Christian Festivals then we should, these others are immigrants who want us to do as they do, enough is enough, live our way of life or get out. They all have one Right and that is the Right to Leave whenever they want to and go back to their own country.
I'll go along with that John
They leave their country to get away from oppression and then try to oppress us and make us live their lifestyle, I am sick and tired of it all.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all no matter their race or creed.
Dougwe said
01:42 PM Dec 14, 2011
When in Rome do as the Romans do. If we were in onother country we would have to abide by there rules etc so when in Austarlia (at their choice I might add) do it our b...y way. NO ONE here is stopping you from going back. Oh no, that soap box is coming out of the garage, I think I will go and shut the door. Where's Pauline when you need her?
pauline said
01:47 PM Dec 14, 2011
I am here..............HaHa.
JRH said
01:48 PM Dec 14, 2011
Dougwe wrote:
When in Rome do as the Romans do. If we were in onother country we would have to abide by there rules etc so when in Austarlia (at their choice I might add) do it our b...y way. NO ONE here is stopping you from going back. Oh no, that soap box is coming out of the garage, I think I will go and shut the door. Where's Pauline when you need her?
I agree 100% if they come here they should assimulate not try and force us to live by their rules and standards, after all they left their country to get away from all the oppression and then they wish to impose their ideals on us. Haven't had my soapbox out for some time now and it looks like I will have to put mine away also.
_wombat_ said
01:54 PM Dec 14, 2011
I do agree with you guys BUT I hate saying this, the real problem is our pollies are not strong enough to stand up to them.
Dougwe said
01:54 PM Dec 14, 2011
pauline wrote:
I am here..............HaHa.
Ah! now we know who you really are. You are Pauline H. Good luck next time you try to be a Poly.
Dougwe said
01:55 PM Dec 14, 2011
_wombat_ wrote:
I do agree with you guys BUT I hate saying this, the real problem is our pollies are not strong enough to stand up to them.
Just talk to pauline from this forum. Her secret is out.
_wombat_ said
01:58 PM Dec 14, 2011
Dougwe wrote:
_wombat_ wrote:
I do agree with you guys BUT I hate saying this, the real problem is our pollies are not strong enough to stand up to them.
Just talk to pauline from this forum. Her secret is out.
She is not THE pauline H, or is she?
JRH said
01:59 PM Dec 14, 2011
_wombat_ wrote:
I do agree with you guys BUT I hate saying this, the real problem is our pollies are not strong enough to stand up to them.
Quite correct Wombat, as they say it is the squeaky wheel that gets the oil.
Our Pollies listen to the loud minority and as you say don't have the guts to stand up to them and say no.
pauline said
02:12 PM Dec 14, 2011
I might start the GN party next time round, though I might have to change my hair colour.
Happywanderer said
02:12 PM Dec 14, 2011
I watched the whole story on the news last night. What father Ted said is correct. I think it is a disgrace. How about not upsetting us who have always celebrated Xmas.
Father Ted said
02:14 PM Dec 14, 2011
dorian wrote:
I didn't research it, but if I were making that claim, then I would quote my source. In fact I would ask Father Ted to tell us where he got his information.
Father Ted will tell you he got his information from, a parent at the school.
-- Edited by Webmaster on Wednesday 14th of December 2011 06:47:08 PM
JRH said
02:20 PM Dec 14, 2011
The anonymity of the Internet does tend to bring out a lot of people who would otherwise remain hidden in their own little world hey.
-- Edited by Webmaster on Wednesday 14th of December 2011 06:48:46 PM
Webmaster said
02:33 PM Dec 14, 2011
For a ‘non-political’ forum I think this string might have taken us dangerously close to the edge! However, I think you have all done a pretty skilful job of skating around this without anyone getting too upset or too worked up. Thanks all of you for that. However, it might still be best to quit while we are ahead … and I think I’ll close this thread off. Just a reminder ... this forum is not a place for discussions of potentially divisive political issues.
-- Edited by Webmaster on Wednesday 14th of December 2011 06:50:29 PM
A school in Balmain,Sydney has outlawed the greeting Happy/merry Christmas to Happy Holiday.Excuse given,a teacher did not want to upset any non christian pupils.What next "Praise be to Allah".
I'd have to see it to believe it. Otherwise it's just another fake story doing the rounds of the Internet .
BTW, I normally check the veracity of any potential urban legends here:
http://www.snopes.com/
-- Edited by dorian on Wednesday 14th of December 2011 11:00:16 AM
Did you do a search about this topic?
Did you find anything in regards to this topic?
I did a search and could find nothing in relation to No Happy Christmas in a Balmain School, so does that mean it must be true?
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/8389344/sydney-school-accused-of-stealing-christmas
This tells the story, from Nine news. I think its a bit of a beat up by the journalist,I'm not gonna get all upset over it.
Merry Christmas to you all, Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Whatever.
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/8389344/sydney-school-accused-of-stealing-christmas
The source was the Daily Telegraph, a Murdoch paper, so I'll reserve my judgment until I see the real story on MediaWatch.
Ironically, here is a more balanced report from the Catholic News:
http://www.cathnews.com/article.aspx?aeid=29446
The Inner Sydney Montessori School said it offers an "inclusive co-educational, non-denominational" education for children from diverse backgrounds from birth to age 12. Principal Cathy Swan said the complaining parent had misinterpreted what went on at the school.
"This is the first complaint I have received about this ... I am sorry this parent felt that way. We have Christmas activities going on all over the building," she said.
"Our policy is that we give children keys to the world and we show them many celebrations including Christmas. We look at all cultures and the particular ways that people celebrate such as Easter, Christmas and Chanukah."
Ms Swan said the end-of-year songs without Christmas references may have been an "attempt by one teacher to address the fact that she had Hindu and Jewish children in the classroom".
Australia is a Christian Country and if want to celebrate our Christian Festivals then we should, these others are immigrants who want us to do as they do, enough is enough, live our way of life or get out. They all have one Right and that is the Right to Leave whenever they want to and go back to their own country.
I'll go along with that John
They leave their country to get away from oppression and then try to oppress us and make us live their lifestyle, I am sick and tired of it all.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all no matter their race or creed.
I agree 100% if they come here they should assimulate not try and force us to live by their rules and standards, after all they left their country to get away from all the oppression and then they wish to impose their ideals on us. Haven't had my soapbox out for some time now and it looks like I will have to put mine away also.
I do agree with you guys BUT I hate saying this, the real problem is our pollies are not strong enough to stand up to them.
Ah! now we know who you really are. You are Pauline H. Good luck next time you try to be a Poly.
Just talk to pauline from this forum. Her secret is out.
She is not THE pauline H, or is she?
Quite correct Wombat, as they say it is the squeaky wheel that gets the oil.
Our Pollies listen to the loud minority and as you say don't have the guts to stand up to them and say no.
-- Edited by Webmaster on Wednesday 14th of December 2011 06:47:08 PM
The anonymity of the Internet does tend to bring out a lot of people who would otherwise remain hidden in their own little world hey.
-- Edited by Webmaster on Wednesday 14th of December 2011 06:48:46 PM
For a ‘non-political’ forum I think this string might have taken us dangerously close to the edge! However, I think you have all done a pretty skilful job of skating around this without anyone getting too upset or too worked up. Thanks all of you for that. However, it might still be best to quit while we are ahead … and I think I’ll close this thread off. Just a reminder ... this forum is not a place for discussions of potentially divisive political issues.
-- Edited by Webmaster on Wednesday 14th of December 2011 06:50:29 PM