THE road leading to the school, Silvertree Road has been closed off by a supporting Wentworth group to show that they mean business, allowing the protesters to go about their business peacefully.
Protesters have not given up the fight as they continue their two week long stand-off outside the Austerville Primary School.
Their calls for justice has reached many ears, attracting the attention of national media houses who have come out to document their fight against the education department’s appointment of a new principal who they feel is under-qualified. Clint Leverton, a member of the community who has been involved from the onset said the Department has yet to meet with them or even respond to their calls. “It angers me that no-one has come out to talk to us. We have sent in our grievances and a petition is doing it’s rounds,” said Leverton. So far, 500 people have signed it but he is confident that more signatures will be added soon.
Commenting on the attention paid by other schools, communities and media, he is appreciative of the support for the cause.
“We will not stop until the right person is appointed principal. We will not stop until justice is done right by our future generations,” said Leverton.
