Newington College head blasts parents for ‘behaviour inconsistent with our values’

Michael Parker criticises deliberate negativity' of a very small group' but does not refer directly to opponents of controversial plans to admit girls

The headteacher of the top Sydney school embroiled in a row over becoming co-educational has written to parents and alumni expressing disappointment with a group of people within the school's community whose behaviour is inconsistent with our school culture and our values".

The email, which the Guardian has seen, was sent by the head of Newington College, Michael Parker, on Monday.