Asalamalaikum
Although its sad the truth is that Muslim girls are getting it worse in Muslim countries. Not to mention the Brothers.
Alhamdulilah there is more religious freedom here NZ & Ausie then in most muslim countries!
I just don't understand what the fuss is all about. The school categorically accommodates appropriate Islamic dress based upon the obligatory objectives, and does not get involved in "CULTURAL" choices.
Wearing a "mantoo" is not obligatory in Islam. So please do not make it out to be. If it is one's cultural practice, then keep it at that - but do not risk the reputation, and more importantly the SAFETY of your fellow Muslims, just because you want to wear your own cultural outfit.
I have conversed with many Muslim Sisters who attend Sydney's Auburn Girls High and I happen to have a cousin there. This was all completely unnecessary.
May Allah snap us out of this victim mentality, ameen