web links and documents
An ABC Lateline report on why Xavier College decided to suspend its entire Year 12 group of students can be found at http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2008/s2397291.htmOn March 17, 2009, The Sydney Morning Herald ran an article on a 23 year-old woman who is suing her school for injuries she received as a Year 7 student which she claims where caused as the result of a Year 12 muck-up day prank. The full text of this article can be found at http://www.smh.com.au/national/the-water-bomb-that-mucked-up-a-schoolgirls-future-20090316-8zya.html
On October 24, 2008, The Adelaide Advertiser ran a news report in which police praised the majority of senior students for their moderate behaviour. The full text of this article can be found at http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/news/local/news/general/hats-off-to-muckup-majority/1342018.aspx?src=rss
On September 23, 2008, the New South Wales Bellingen Shire Courier Sun run a report on police warnings to students about their muck-up day behaviour. The full text of this article can be found at http://bellingen.yourguide.com.au/news/local/news/general/police-warn-school-students-on-muckup-pranks/1279686.aspx
On October 22, 2008, the local newspaper, The Courier, ran an editorial in which it acknowledged youthful exuberance, while criticising the excesses of muck-up day. The full text of the editorial can be found at http://www.thecourier.com.au/news/opinion/editorial/general/boys-will-be-boys-but-violence-is-never-acceptable/1341130.aspx
On September 25, 2008, The Penrith Press ran a news report on the local high school's efforts to have a positive end to the school year by encouraging its senior students to give thanks to community members for their support. The full text of this article can be found at http://penrith-press.whereilive.com.au/news/story/red-roses-give-sweet-twist-to-muck-up-day/