Two boys have been expelled from their school after making a disgusting list where they ranked female students.
Yarra Valley Grammar School has taken decisive action by expelling two of the four students allegedly responsible for creating a disturbing list that ranked their female peers from "wifey" to "unr*peable", per News.com.au.
Following the discovery of the list, which circulated on the social media platform Discord, the school swiftly suspended the students, with Principal Mark Merry condemning the act as "disgraceful".
In a letter addressed to parents, Merry expressed gratitude for their patience during the investigation, stating: "As a result of these investigations, yesterday I formed the view that the position of two students at Yarra has become untenable and as a consequence they will not be returning to the School.
"Others, who have played a lesser role in this matter have been subject to further disciplinary action."
Acknowledging the distress caused to the school community, particularly the female students featured on the list, Merry emphasized the need for support and understanding during this time.
While the matter has been reported to the Victoria Police, Merry clarified the school's commitment to addressing the issue internally and ensuring the well-being of all students.
He noted the school's mantra of fostering respectful relationships and stated: "We need to really do our best to ensure that young men understand their responsibilities and their boundaries of how they should behave."
Popular Australian influencer, Pheveya, has spoken out about the degrading list, echoing recent revelations about a similar list from Melbourne's Yarra Valley Grammar, as reported by News.com.au.
Pheveya's experience, reminiscent of this recent event, occurred four years prior when she was ranked without consent in the derogatory category of "sl*t".
Recalling the torment inflicted upon her during her school years, Pheveya revealed the impact it had on her mental well-being.
"I was tormented, humiliated, harassed, and emotionally abused by a group of boys for three years," she said.
Despite seeking support from school authorities, Pheveya faced dismissive responses, with counselors reportedly attributing the bullying to "boys being boys".
Even when granted permission to seek refuge in the counselor's office, she encountered resistance from teachers who minimized her distress.
The relentless bullying culminated in severe anxiety and stress-induced fainting spells, necessitating medical intervention on multiple occasions.
Despite her struggles, Pheveya persevered academically, driven by the threat of being denied graduation due to her absences, which were directly linked to the bullying she endured.
Reflecting on the recent incident at Yarra Valley Grammar, Pheveya expressed disgust and called for stricter penalties for perpetrators of misogynistic behavior in high schools.
"The punishment for misogynistic behavior in high school isn’t strong enough," she said.
The incident has sparked wider conversations about sexism and gendered violence in schools, with calls for comprehensive education on consent and gendered violence prevention.
Victorian MP Georgie Purcell emphasized the need for proactive measures, stating: "We must recognize this as gendered violence, and schools as a breeding ground for serious crimes against women if there is no intervention."
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