The heads of NSW schools that have transitioned to co-education have weighed in on wealthy eastern suburbs boys’ school Cranbrook’s debate about making a similar change, saying objections were short-lived and the students quickly adjusted.
“The boys are at the girls’ sporting events cheering them on and vice versa,” says outgoing TAS principal Alan Jones. “We’re seeing a flourishing of the creative arts. Boys having their sisters here has been a good thing. Parents, students and alumni were consulted. Some objected, including parents who felt they had not signed up for co-education and old boys who wanted to preserve tradition. “They were, by far, in the minority,” said Mr Jones, who once taught at Cranbrook.Having a co-ed school has also broken down gender barriers, such as those highlighted in the recent sexual consent debate. “Growing up with someone and realising they’re a person has been really important for our boys.
JordsBaker But only if you are rich
JordsBaker Good. It’s unnatural to want to remove the presence of females. auspol
JordsBaker All schools should be co-ed. Same sex schools ill equip kids on how to interact with the opposite sex as they will have to outside of school.
JordsBaker Cranebrook High is already co-Ed!
JordsBaker About time males learnt anything they can do females can do just as well sometimes even better.😁💪
JordsBaker Good idea... as Cranbrook graduates have no idea about the real world and women when they get out... if you can't get a girl get a Cranbrook boy... auspol pmlive