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A Perth principal has threatened to shut down his entire school rather than get a Covid jab mandated for teaching staff by the Western Australian government.
Principal Adam Zydek has sought legal advice on closing Divine Mercy College in Yangebup in the city's south, fearful staff members have claimed.
During a staff meeting on Wednesday, Mr Zydek reportedly handed out anti-vaccination literature, blindsiding teachers who had expected a school announcement.
'Everyone was in tears,' the staff member told the West Australian.
'Staff walked out of the meeting.'
Principal Adam Zydek (pictured) has threatened to shut down Divine Mercy College in Yangebup in south Perth because he does not wish to get vaccinated
One staff member claimed the principal had previously vocalised his opposition to vaccines because he believed they posed a greater risk that Covid-19.
They claimed the principal told teaching staff the technology used to develop vaccines had aborted baby foetuses.
The staff member said he also claimed police would arrive at people's homes to forcibly administer the jab and put them in concentration camps.
The McGowan government has mandated all teachers and school staff to get vaccinated against Covid-19 by the start of Term One next year.
The first term of the school year begins on January 31.
Nearly 400 students and 50 staff at the Catholic college will be forced to find education and employment elsewhere if Mr Zydek gets his way.
