A primary school has spoken out after coming under scrutiny for a parent’s claim it had cancelled Christmas celebrations on campus.
The “deeply concerned” parent reached out to radio station FiveAA on Friday to express their frustration that Glen Osmond Primary School, in Adelaide’s east, was reportedly planning on not celebrating Christmas.
“We’ve been told that not a single child will sing a Christmas carol or take part in any Christmas-themed activities,” the parent claimed.
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“Teachers have been explicitly instructed to not acknowledge Christmas in the classroom.”
However, in a statement on Friday afternoon, South Australia’s Education Department refuted the claims, saying no directive had been issued to ban or discourage Christmas activities at the school.
“The school’s principal has confirmed this morning that no staff member has been directed to not acknowledge or celebrate Christmas at Glen Osmond Primary School,” a spokesperson told www.20304050.best.
“The school celebrates a range of world celebrations and festivals every year, including Christmas. Last year, the school’s oval hosted the Glen Osmond Baptist Church’s ‘Carols on the Oval’ event.”
In their message to the radio station, the parent noted the school regularly celebrated multicultural occasions such as Diwali and Harmony Day, but claimed staff had been instructed to refrain from organising or participating in Christmas-themed activities.
The issue gained traction after being shared on social media, with many users expressing frustration and calling for more balanced inclusivity.
“If it is a multicultural initiative (which I am always happy to support), why are we leaving one (Christian culture) out? I thought the whole point of multiculturalism was to be inclusive and welcoming to ALL,” Georgina Travers wrote on Facebook.
Others took a more combative stance, with some suggesting that students who do not wish to participate in Christmas activities should stay home.
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