School bans pupil for extreme hairstyle
Last updated 10:39, Thursday, 20 March 2008
Curtis Percival, 12, was told by Whitehaven School headteacher Malcolm Smith that his hairstyle was just “too extreme” and he would have to be excluded until it grew out.
The boy’s mother, Nichola, from Meadow Road, Mirehouse, Whitehaven, has reacted angrily.
“What has a hairstyle got to do with learning?” she said. “I have noticed myself that three other children have red hair and another has bright blonde dye. I asked if they had a policy on such things and was told they hadn’t.”
Headteacher Mr Smith said: “The school states clearly that ‘extremes of dress or appearance at not allowed and therefore hair should be moderately cut and styled’ (as stated in the school prospectus).
“The school judged the pupil’s hairstyle to be extreme and is trying to manage the situation so the pupil can attend school through alternative provision until the hair is less extreme.”
I think its absolutely rediculous.
I am 13, and, I thought I'd give my side of it.
We have just got a ban on the hair dye here, and almost HALF the pupils in our school had an unatural colour in their hair.
I do realise that people think its "good for the reputation", but, what about us? There was a lot of people who got excluded in my school.
Since when has HAIR got to do with learning in school!?
Its taking away our rights,and, its also OUR hair, isn't it?
I really don't understand the "reputation" bit either.
If we were allowed, it just shows we are trusted.
Carlisle collage students are allowed total coloured hair, America, and a few other countries are allowed coloured hair and non-uniform, so why not us!? If I could, I'd move. This country's getting stupid.
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The School Isn't Setting A Good Reputation Instead A Bad One Becuase They Are Banning Freedom Of Expression!
Learning Doesn't Have Anything To Do With Hair Or Clothes But What You Know And Can Achieve, Schools Need To Focus On Behavior And Intelect Rather Than Apearance.
Posted by Emma on 6 July 2008 kl. 11:04