Catholic school kids protest against asylum seeker policies

By Amy McNeilage
Updated September 3 2014 - 10:13am, first published August 15 2014 - 11:45pm
Christian values: Schoolgirl activists at Bethlehem College in Ashfield have demonstrated against refugee policy. Photo: Steven Siewert
Christian values: Schoolgirl activists at Bethlehem College in Ashfield have demonstrated against refugee policy. Photo: Steven Siewert
The students' silent protest in action. Photo: Supplied
The students' silent protest in action. Photo: Supplied
Students taped their mouths to protest the fact that asylum seekers don't have a voice. Photo: Supplied
Students taped their mouths to protest the fact that asylum seekers don't have a voice. Photo: Supplied
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Catholic schools are taking a stand against children in detention, a policy they say violates basic human rights and is inconsistent with their Christian values.

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