Now O'Connell, who lives in Lyall Bay on Wellington's South Coast, is among those leading the charge to make state boys school Rongotai College open to both genders. READ MORE:* Co-ed schools are the norm* Editorial: Single-sex schools seem odd in a co-ed world* Do Wellington's eastern suburbs need a co-educational addition? MONIQUE FORD / STUFF Emily O'Connell's son, Toby, will be able to go to the nearby college but her daughter, Isobel won't - unless she manages to make Rongotai College go co-ed. KEVIN STENT/STUFF Wellington Mayor Justin Lester said he would promote the debate about Rongotai College going co-ed. Kevin Stent Rongotai College is boys-only and will stay that way unless some locals can get a change.

Source: Stuff March 26, 2019 03:45 UTC