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flag Newington College, Sydney, admits girls to Year 5 and kindergarten, ending its all-boys tradition amid controversy.

flag Newington College in Sydney has admitted its first girls into Year 5 and kindergarten, ending its long-standing all-boys tradition amid national debate over co-education. flag The shift, part of a broader move toward inclusivity, has drawn protests and legal challenges, but the school says demand remains strong despite some families leaving. flag Headmaster Michael Parker calls the change a step beyond cultural conflict, focusing on academic excellence for all. flag The school has trained staff on gender perspectives, added portraits of female educators, and integrated girls into larger classes across its campuses, with four of six Year 5 classes now co-ed.

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