A letter sent to families from the principal of a local Catholic secondary college sparked a backlash in the lead up to election day last week.

Marist Sion College principal Lisa Harkin sent the election focused letter to families in her words to "share some important information."
However, it was perceived by many as a political stunt in support of Liberal candidate Mary Aldred.
Letters were sent from principals within the Catholic school sector in a number of key electorates, including Monash.
The letter signed by Ms Harkin stated:
"Australian Government recurrent and capital funding is critical to ensuring that our students have access to the quality learning and teaching programs and facilities that they need to achieve their full potential.
"In Monash there are 3899 students across the 12 schools in the electorate from 2599 families. All students and families in Catholic schools in Monash should be able to have confidence in ongoing Federal support for their choice to access a high-quality Catholic education.
"The Liberal National Coalition has committed to continuing current funding arrangements for Catholic schools into the future.
"The Catholic sector has written to the Independents running in Monash and we have not received a response.
"Please take this letter into consideration ahead of the Federal election and thank you for your ongoing support of our College."
The Marist Sion letter attracted attention on Wednesday's ABC morning program with Raf Epstein after a Marist-Sion parent said the letter made her feel "uneasy."
Victorian Catholic Education Authority chief strategy officer Bruce Phillips told the ABC the letter "focused on the main candidates."
"We focused on the information most relevant to parents," he said on radio.
The Gazette asked the VCEA if the letter was part of a directive to principals across the state and why the letter did not outline the ALP's position.
VCEA chief executive officer Elizabeth Labone said it was important for parents to be aware of the positions of main candidates as it may have an impact on them and their school in the future.
"This is particularly important where there is potential for a hung Parliament and the next term will be critical for decisions on future funding for Catholic schools.
"VCEA will continue to advocate strongly for the best interests of Catholic schools, parents, teachers and students," Prof Labone said.
VCEA also provided schools with letters in other electorates where there was uncertainty of the positions of the main candidates or where the position of a main candidate disadvantaged Catholic schools.
ALP candidate Tully Fletcher said he had been contacted by a number of Marist Sion families expressing their concern about the letter.
"Schools and school leaders occupy a position of privilege in our communities. That position comes with a responsibility to act with integrity. Parents and students deserve facts, not politics," he said.