Victoria
Wesley College suspends students over antisemitic group chat
Several students at South Perth's prestigious Wesley College have been suspended following the discovery of an antisemitic group chat targeting a peer.
Several students at Wesley College, a prominent independent school in South Perth, have been suspended following allegations of targeted bullying. The disciplinary action was taken after school leaders discovered a private group chat.
According to a wire report, the group chat involved the use of antisemitic language and offensive memes. The messages were reportedly directed at a single peer, prompting a swift response from the school's administration once the behaviour was uncovered.
At this stage, the exact number of students suspended as a result of the incident remains unconfirmed. It is also not yet clear how long the suspensions will last, or whether any further disciplinary actions, such as expulsion, are being considered by the college leadership.
Wesley College is one of Western Australia’s most prestigious co-educational day and boarding schools, catering to students from kindergarten through to Year 12. The school is known for its high academic standards and strong community values, making the allegations of targeted antisemitic harassment particularly sensitive.
Further details regarding how the group chat was first brought to the attention of school authorities, and when the messages were sent, have not been disclosed. The school has not yet released a formal public statement detailing the specific measures it will take to support the targeted student or to address the broader cultural implications of the incident within the student body.
Observers will be watching to see if Wesley College releases a formal statement detailing its plan to combat antisemitic behaviour and support the affected student.
This report draws on original reporting by Wire report.
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