A Perth primary school principal’s inspired idea to ban birthday cakes at his school in case they offended students from different cultures sadly illustrates just how common sense in Australia has now been completely trumped by strange ideological agendas.
With a cherry on top and sprinkles, Arbor Grove Primary School principal Glen Purdy sent an email to parents banning kids from bringing birthday cupcakes or other sweet treats to class citing, amongst other reasons, the ‘cultural diversity of the school and the beliefs and traditions of these cultures.’
Any concerns about ‘unhealthy food’ or ‘allergies’ played second fiddle.
Purdy was forced to backflip the...
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