Student-led climate change rallies may land children with a slap on the wrist from their schools

Emma Horn
Updated September 15 2019 - 7:29am, first published September 13 2019 - 4:57pm
STUDENTS FOR ACTION: Olwyn Connor-Gantinas 11, Celia Connor, Kester Connor-Gantinas 15, and John Harper believe it's a student's right to stand up for the things that will affect their future. Picture: Les Smith
STUDENTS FOR ACTION: Olwyn Connor-Gantinas 11, Celia Connor, Kester Connor-Gantinas 15, and John Harper believe it's a student's right to stand up for the things that will affect their future. Picture: Les Smith

School students who take part in next week's nation-wide climate change rally may be punished for their absence from class, the NSW Department of Education has revealed.

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Emma Horn

Emma Horn

Supervising producer

Supervising producer of the national video team. Former features and weekender writer for The Daily Advertiser. Now based in the NSW Hunter region. Small, quiet, and a student of the Julie Bishop School Of Staring. Usually dressed in something colourful, always snacking on something homemade. Friend to most mothers and all dogs. Got stories? Get in touch. emma.horn@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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