article_snippet.sent: The Sydney Morning Herald have reported that concern within the University of Sydney staff has led to the University of Sydney academic board shutting down this alternative pathway for school students.
article_snippet.sent: However, at the time it was shutdown, its academic board shutting down this alternative pathway for school students was unaware that Scot's College were planning the pilot with another 11 boys this year.
article_snippet.sent: My Foley is worried that this pathway will be picked up by other universities and elite high schools.
article_snippet.sent: Scot's College: Principal Ian Lambert, was quoted telling the Sydney Morning Herald that the diploma was designed with students 'in the middle rank of learners' in mind .
article_snippet.sent: Rose Steele, the president of the National Union of Students, told Daily Mail Australia that while it was important there were alternative pathways available for students to gain entry to university, it was 'really concerning' if this program was only open to students who could afford this program. '
article_snippet.sent: Principal Ian Lambert has rejected the notion that it was an exclusive deal for Scot's College.
article_snippet.sent: Principal Ian Lambert agrees that the current HSC grading system works for the top 20 percent of students, but not for middle-ranking students.