Update 4.15pm: Brauer College principal Jane Boyle has conceded asking male students to stand at a school assembly about respect was wrong.
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"Schools play an important role in the promotion of safety and respect of all students and discussions in schools around respect towards girls and women are a key part of this vital work," Ms Boyle said.
She said the topic of respect for woman, the importance of bystander behaviour and speaking up to report incidents of inappropriate behaviour was discussed at the assembly.
"The assembly included the screening of a video message by Brisbane Boys' College captain Mason Black about being proactive in stopping incidents of sexual assault and harassment," Ms Boyle said.
"As part of this discussion boys were asked to stand as a symbolic gesture of apology for the behaviours of their gender that have hurt or offended girls and women.
"In retrospect, while well-intended, we recognise that this part of the assembly was inappropriate.
"Today the school is contacting parents to explain the reasons behind the assembly and to ensure that any student who requires support is aware that it is available."
Two parents have expressed their disgust after male students at Brauer College were allegedly forced to stand up and apologise to females.
The mums, who didn't want to be named, said they were horrified when they found out all students had been forced to watch a video in which another male spoke about sexual assault.
At the conclusion of the video all males, including male teachers, were allegedly told to stand up and apologise to the females in the room.
"I think it's appalling and it's going to affect their mental health," said one of the mothers.
"They've basically been told they're all predators"
The two mums went to the school and complained.
They say they were told the video and apology was meant to be about teaching students to show respect for all.
"Even if it is their way of talking about consent there are better ways to do it," she said.
"It's ludicrous the school even thought this was an acceptable thing to do."
The two women have also raised the issue with the Department of Education and have been inundated with messages from other parents and students expressing their disgust.
"These students are impressionable and these words are going to stick with them for life."
The two mothers said they were both victims of sexual abuse and it was wrong to blame an entire sex for the actions of a few.
"I don't hold every male accountable for my rape," one mother said.
"I hold my rapist accountable.
"I know the world has gone mad with political correctness but this has to stop."
The women said female students who had to watch their male friends saying sorry had also been negatively affected.
"One woman has a daughter who has four male friends who had to say sorry to her," she said. "She kept saying sorry to them and some of the boys were crying."
The mums said they believed another assembly was held on Thursday and students were told to talk to someone if they had been affected.
However they say this is not enough.
"The school has a lot to answer for," they say.
"These boys are going to need some sort of ongoing support."
The Standard was referred to the Department of Education when asking for a response to the concerns raised.
A response has been sought.
The school's actions come as the issue of sexual assault and gender equity continues to make national headlines.
A team from A Current Affair is expected to seek the views of students and parents at the school at 5.30pm today.
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