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"I have only just moved my son from one of the private schools to Calare this term because the private school didn't want to deal with a kindergarten child that has a few issues, where as Mr Cundy referred to my son as spirited rather than naughty. Yes, inappropriate coming from a head of a school, but a lot of people need to get off their high horses" - Kristie
"Reckon you could almost guarantee had Mr Cundy said half as much against other groups of people he'd have been unceremoniously sacked. But for this disgusting publication he merely gets 'counselled' and made to promise he'll never do it again. Pathetic Department of Education" - tahranger
"I have a child at this school. Although his comments are completely unacceptable, he has done so many wonderful things for the school and the community, that I would be willing look past these comments. What kind of society do we have where one lapse in judgment can corrupt over 100 incredible things. Please, I hope people can look past this mistake and allow him to continue in the job, because I know he cares for my child and every other child that goes to the school" - Phil
"The man that made these comments is supposed to be a professional, the leader in this school. Was the apology heartfelt for the children and parents or sorry for his own self, having been placed in a public forum and now having to explain the misguided remarks? I, for one would not accept this apology, not even grudgingly. Every person has a right to attend a public school without fear or favor. In the event you, I, or anyone else had a child with a disability these comments would be more poignant and very hurtful to say the least." - George
"There's no point saying you're sorry now," said the conveniently-anonymous grandparent. Why is there "no point"? First, most apologies are actually offered AFTER an event has happened. Did you want an apology in advance? Second, surely you'd accept a genuine apology, even grudgingly, and then move on with your life. Isn't that exactly the point? The apology is an act of contrition. You have to be the bigger person and offer forgiveness. No, this is just another occasion for people to bang their little drum and shout from the sidelines" - Kermit Jagger
"I was astounded that with all the programs in schools on bullying a Headmaster would participate with such remarks, and think them as humorous. It has been stated that Mr Cundy will not include such remarks, however his views have been clearly illustrated. Readers who say "get over it" should walk a day in the shoes of a parent of a child with a disability. A forced apology doesn't cut it" - Tricia Field
"The professionalism and expertise of Mr Cundy is one of the several reasons we chose Calare this year for our child in kindergarten. My partner has also participated in class assisting 'disadvantaged' children at Calare, and seen the support and growth of these children first hand. This is a media beat up like no other" - Stu Hartshorn
"Anger, disappointment, betrayal - my first emotions when I read this story. As a parent who sends their child to Calare, as a health professional working in mental health, as a health professional who has conducted health promotion in Calare and more over, as a person who has lived experience of mental illness, I was beyond words about the ignorance or attempted humor used in this newsletter to staff. But, as today has progressed and reading the apology from Mr Cundy, I now feel more compassion and sympathy" - Belinda