The instructions have been released by the NSW teachers' union on ways to address LGBTI issues within the school environment, reported The Daily Telegraph.
The latest guidelines for 'non-gender-specific free play,' come in the wake of a string of drastic political correctness measures taken by Australian schools.
On Tuesday, teachers at the exclusive public school, Cheltenham Girls High School in north-west Sydney, were asked to refer to their pupils with gender-neutral language such as 'students'.
The move has angered some parents who believe their children are now being forced to feel excluded if they don't take part in LGBTI activities.
A primary school is banning children from clapping at school assemblies because it is too noisy and distresses some students. Elanora Heights Public School, in Sydney's northern beaches, told parents about a new 'silent cheer' policy in a newsletter this week, News Corp reported. 'The practice has been adopted to respect members of our school community who are sensitive to noise,' the newsletter reads. 'Instead of clapping, the students are free to punch the air, pull excited faces and wriggle about on the spot.'
They said teachers will prompt students to perform a silent cheer when needed. 'Teachers have also found the silent cheers to be a great way to expend children's energy and reduce fidgeting.'
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Elanora Heights Public School for comment. In April, Geelong's St Patricks Primary School banned hugging and encouraged students to show affection such as high-fives.
In December, calls were made by the Victorian Government for Christmas carols with a religious theme to be banned at schools across the state.
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