May 5th 2024.
The recent news of a sexism scandal at a prestigious private school in Melbourne has sparked an investigation by the police. It all started when a group of Year 11 students from Yarra Valley Grammar School decided to share a spreadsheet of photos of their female classmates on the messaging app Discord. However, instead of just sharing the photos, they also ranked the girls using derogatory and demeaning terms.
The girls were categorized from "wifeys" at the top to "unrapable" at the bottom, with terms like "cuties", "mid", "object", and "get out" in between. This disrespectful act was brought to the school's attention last Wednesday and by Friday, the students involved were already suspended while further inquiries are being conducted. The school also notified the parents of the girls pictured in the post.
Mark Merry, the principal of Yarra Valley Grammar, expressed his disappointment and disgust towards the incident, calling it "disgraceful". He emphasized that respect for one another is deeply ingrained in the school's culture and this behavior is completely unacceptable. The final category on the spreadsheet, referring to girls as "unrapable", was particularly alarming and concerning to Merry as a father and as a principal.
The school is taking this matter seriously and has also involved the police to ensure that there has been no criminality involved. Merry stated, "As a father, I find it absolutely outrageous, disgraceful, and offensive. As a principal, I need to make some decisions on how to address this situation." He also mentioned that the school's main priority is to ensure the well-being and support of the girls involved.
Yarra Valley Grammar is a prestigious co-ed school in Melbourne's east with approximately 185 students in Year 11. The annual fees for a student amount to about $30,000. The school regularly conducts classes and seminars on respectful relationships throughout the academic year. In light of this incident, a meeting has been scheduled for the parents of the 40 girls involved in the spreadsheet.
For those seeking support, resources such as Lifeline and Beyond Blue are available for assistance. This incident serves as a reminder for all of us to treat others with respect and dignity, regardless of their gender. Let us work towards creating a more inclusive and equal society.
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