❓ A WA parliamentary question asks if Education Department policy prevents Christmas carol singing in schools due to religious sensitivities. The answer refers to a policy clause requiring principal consultation with the School Council on religious materials.
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As Western Australia is part of a recognised Christian country, could the Minister advise if Education Department policy now precludes the singing of Christmas carols in schools on the grounds that it may upset people from other religions than Christian?
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Answered
23 October 2002
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
8 days
Clause 4.2 in the policy clearly reflects Section 68 (2) of the 1999 Education Act in stating: 'Where the school has a School Council, the principal must consult the Council on a general policy concerning the use of prayers, songs and other materials based on religious, spiritual or moral values to be used in a school activity as part of general religious education'.
'Where the school has a School Council, the principal must consult the Council on a general policy concerning the use of prayers, songs and other materials based on religious, spiritual or moral values to be used in a school activity as part of general religious education'.
'Where the school has a School Council, the principal must consult the Council on a general policy concerning the use of prayers, songs and other materials based on religious, spiritual or moral values to be used in a school activity as part of general religious education'.
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