The Wesley College students’ behaviour was reported to the school by a member of the public yesterday.
School principal Nick Evans described their actions as “disrespectful” before decrying misogyny and sexism in a statement.
“I understand that these students made derogatory comments about women which was highly offensive and caused extreme discomfort.
“This behaviour is unacceptable. I am deeply disappointed to have Wesley students behave in such a manner.
Mr Evans said he felt “fury” and “shame” as a result of the news.
The incident is believed to have happened on a bus, on the same day thousands rallied in support of women and to protest against gendered violence during March 4 Justice yesterday.
The Wesley principal said the school had recently conducted an audit of programs dealing with consent and respectful relationships.
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“The curriculum includes sexual intimacy, pornography, acceptable and unacceptable behaviour, and sexual risks and consequences, consent and the law, and gender-based violence,” the statement reads.
“I also indicated last week that we would be examining how effective these programs are. We have begun a series of conversations with students regarding their effectiveness. It was clear last week, and it is even clearer now, that we have work to do.”
Mr Evans said it was a “painful moment for those members of the public on the bus who had to endure it”.
March 4 Justice saw tens of thousands of people march across the country to take a stand against gendered violence.
In Melbourne protesters unfurled a list names spanning several metres of almost 900 women who have been killed by male violence since 2008.
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