tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17565213.post8540202339845972311..comments2023-09-18T22:21:08.936+08:00Comments on Markedly: Winthrop Baptist College boys expelledMark Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11982019941512009578noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17565213.post-78758863766019207152009-07-28T18:34:38.153+08:002009-07-28T18:34:38.153+08:00unfortunately the comments have degraded to the po...unfortunately the comments have degraded to the point of posting to this post being disabled. <br />Furthermore, if you are not willing to put your name to a comment, maybe you should not make it.Mark Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11982019941512009578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17565213.post-67082709443975760482009-07-28T17:23:43.888+08:002009-07-28T17:23:43.888+08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17565213.post-47672562126712596612009-07-28T17:17:58.956+08:002009-07-28T17:17:58.956+08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17565213.post-42066097652850277822009-07-28T17:10:46.078+08:002009-07-28T17:10:46.078+08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17565213.post-55058983681231296772009-07-28T17:08:08.572+08:002009-07-28T17:08:08.572+08:00to the year 11 at winthrop, where are you hearing ...to the year 11 at winthrop, where are you hearing all this crap about not being able to get into school ect? because im best friends with 6 of the 8 of these boys and i know they all had no problem with new schools and all that so maybe you should get your facts right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17565213.post-76026521141499318602009-07-28T17:03:19.425+08:002009-07-28T17:03:19.425+08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17565213.post-28459671867187954742009-07-28T16:58:00.671+08:002009-07-28T16:58:00.671+08:00The general public doesn't know that the boys ...The general public doesn't know that the boys were actually caught smoking marijuana though. So I think people are missing the whole point of the parent's outrage. As the aforementioned news article states, the boys were never actually caught smoking, it was all "hearsay". So the question of whether or not the boys should be expelled for smoking marijuana is irrelevant, without proof, the boys never should have been expelled in the first place! The parents have every right to be outraged.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17565213.post-17160301219094318512009-07-28T16:38:26.643+08:002009-07-28T16:38:26.643+08:00it was not a rumour it was the truth...and thats w...it was not a rumour it was the truth...and thats what the principal told us.<br />year 11 wbcangelanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17565213.post-78483978283997753202009-07-28T16:35:10.711+08:002009-07-28T16:35:10.711+08:00What does 'shunting' mean in this context?...What does 'shunting' mean in this context?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17565213.post-86209331701477589592009-07-28T14:34:12.669+08:002009-07-28T14:34:12.669+08:00Thanks Ray! Google is an amazing tool....I general...Thanks Ray! Google is an amazing tool....I generally get over 100 hits a day, but this post has times that by five. <br /><br />To all commentators, please note I need to delete all postings that are unsubstantiated rumour, particularly if the poster is choosing to post anonymously. I also am monitoring language and themes... (not wanting to sound like a teacher though!)Mark Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11982019941512009578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17565213.post-91547513979645814122009-07-28T11:34:48.820+08:002009-07-28T11:34:48.820+08:00Well Mark seems that a lot of people actually read...Well Mark seems that a lot of people actually read your Blog who knew? Interesting response from some of the WBC students. I went to WBC and so did my Bro and the rules have always stated - you get caught with any illegal Drug you get expelled. So the kids knew the consequences and the parents should have known as well. Wether smoking Marijuana is wrong or not (I'm amazed you haven't started a meism argurement here Mark) is neither here nor there as the kids broke a school rule. In my year group 2 or 3 kids got expelled for exactly the same thing so its not as if the school has never done it before. As others have already stated I think the parents should treat this as a learning experience for their kids as they will need to function in a society that has rules that need to be followed otherwise there are consequences that no amount of whingeing will get them out off.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04722529632207744674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17565213.post-5507085747198015992009-07-28T10:57:34.246+08:002009-07-28T10:57:34.246+08:00there is nothing wrong with the school...as i said...there is nothing wrong with the school...as i said it was their decision that they made. the parents are just whinging because now most of the kids cant get into other schools, get an apprenticeship or participate in their football and sports game. if you are thinking of not enrolling your kids in this school then its your loss you should be glad that the school is sticking by its decision. the school didnt make the boys take the weed it was their decision. its not the schools fault. it the rules and they diobeyed and now they are getting punished.<br /><br />from the year 11 at wbcAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17565213.post-84410397665259685222009-07-28T10:48:26.143+08:002009-07-28T10:48:26.143+08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17565213.post-74595213350326278322009-07-28T07:45:06.346+08:002009-07-28T07:45:06.346+08:00There is no question that this will affect the yea...There is no question that this will affect the year 11s in a negative way. Very often what we do affects others, in a negative and positive way. <br /><br />One positive is that you would not think any other students would be taking drugs now! <br /><br />Please comment sensibly everyone, whatever position you take.Mark Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11982019941512009578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17565213.post-20862236330807043872009-07-28T00:50:21.451+08:002009-07-28T00:50:21.451+08:00Some of these comments are so hilarious. Yes Im su...Some of these comments are so hilarious. Yes Im sure God wanted all of us to smoke weed, snort coke, rape women thats why he made it right lol. <br /><br />Yes im sure people get pressured into things all the time... its a pity the parents can't take some responsibility and teach the children that they need to be accountable for their behaviour.<br /><br />Good on the school for doing the right thing and not giving into parents who think there are no repercussions for actions taken.<br /><br />Im guessing that some of these comments are from the actual parents .. if so I feel so sorry for you. But it has helped me to seriously thinking about enrolling my kids in this school.These parents need to grow upnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17565213.post-2869091061279908522009-07-28T00:31:43.072+08:002009-07-28T00:31:43.072+08:00omg those parents have no clue... how did they eve...omg those parents have no clue... how did they ever become parents. Children need to be held accountable for their behaviour, not told by parents that "the system" is at fault. <br /><br />Im surprised this actually got on the news what a waste of time. The parents are now just whinging that they cannot get their way... what kind of example are they now sending to their children. <br /><br />Can we get these parents some kind of counselling and teaching Im willing to donate.These parents have no cluenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17565213.post-43631875408491040412009-07-28T00:01:27.894+08:002009-07-28T00:01:27.894+08:00Seeing as the school took the word of other year 1...Seeing as the school took the word of other year 11 students is what I find unacceptable. The didn't "catch" the boys smoking, nor did they have any evidence. I agree with the ex student. If god didn't want weed on this planet then why did he make it? <br />The students weren't bad kids, they were good students who had a great reputation at the college. Not only has it effected the 8 boy, it has also effect their year group, especially their close friends who have been told by the college councillor to "regroup" that was said the day after they were expelled ! By the time students have reached year 11 groups have been formed, and I can say so myself, there is nobody left to regroup with ! <br />I think the school should have handled the matter more efficiently, calling the parents in for the student principal interviews before interogating the students.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17565213.post-72918085237481638922009-07-27T23:23:43.007+08:002009-07-27T23:23:43.007+08:00i'm getting confused with all the anonymous co...i'm getting confused with all the anonymous comments. why don't a few of you put your name to your opinions? <br /><br />as for 11:04 anon comment.. ahhh, i see now. the illegal drugs they chose to take weren't 'hard' so it's ok. and it's a screw up cos someone dobbed on them; not cos they were doing the wrong thing. of course people should be allowed to do anything they like and break any rules they like. why should there be any consequences for their actions? after all, i'm sure they didn't intend getting caught.davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03377603390454284182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17565213.post-30206510355282355262009-07-27T23:13:42.485+08:002009-07-27T23:13:42.485+08:00anon 3 posts back...
I would prefer to email you, ...anon 3 posts back...<br />I would prefer to email you, my email is mark (at) inglewoodchurch.org.au<br />cheers<br />markMark Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11982019941512009578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17565213.post-88584271024232063452009-07-27T23:07:34.198+08:002009-07-27T23:07:34.198+08:00and they werent seen smoking so how do they know i...and they werent seen smoking so how do they know it to be true???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17565213.post-50839258928165049192009-07-27T23:04:35.908+08:002009-07-27T23:04:35.908+08:00the guy that got expelled is my best mate. and i k...the guy that got expelled is my best mate. and i know that this whole thing was a big screw up cause some douche at the camp dobbed them in. its just weed! its not like they were taking hard drugs. the school should just get over itself and its reputation and let him back to the schoolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17565213.post-48563523706027160172009-07-27T22:10:26.656+08:002009-07-27T22:10:26.656+08:00Mark, for the sake of clarity, what are you polici...Mark, for the sake of clarity, what are you policies and which part/s of my last comment breached them? Perhaps in future you could request that people edit their posts?<br /><br />As with all the other posts on here, I was only stating my opinion.<br /><br />I would also be happy to correspond through email or have a coffee one day; I am in Inglewood at least once a week so maybe this week or next we could work something out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17565213.post-23174568326124897422009-07-27T22:10:13.549+08:002009-07-27T22:10:13.549+08:00yes they have been forgiven...but what they did wa...<a rel="nofollow">yes they have been forgiven...but what they did was against school policy. they made that decision to do that no one else...some of them got pressured into doing it because the others were. im not saying that it is a bad thing if you smoke it, its entirly up to you, im just saying that it was the boys decision.<br /><br />year 11 wbc</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17565213.post-30387875960389271402009-07-27T21:55:30.750+08:002009-07-27T21:55:30.750+08:00I fully agree with your comments Mark. My daughter...I fully agree with your comments Mark. My daughter attends Winthrop next year and as a parent I would put the blame on her for not abiding by the school rules, our family rules and the state law. <br /><br />The kids are lucky that this school camp wasn't in Bali, then they would be in a lot more trouble and their parents would be complaining to the PM to bail them out.<br /><br />As for the idea of being forgiven, would be okay for me to smack them around the head for being idiots and expect forgiveness and no repercussions... please let me know...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17565213.post-23451616222073900122009-07-27T21:53:27.800+08:002009-07-27T21:53:27.800+08:00Anon, I thought long and hard before deleting your...Anon, I thought long and hard before deleting your comment, on this blog I have certain policies.<br />I actually appreciate what you have said, but for my own reasons, prefer to not have them on this blog.<br /><br />I would however be happy to catch up for a coffee or correspond through email. <br />and this comment made me laugh!<br /><br />"you realise you look like Nathan from Nova FM, with a beard, right?"Mark Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11982019941512009578noreply@blogger.com