March 26, 2005
UK: School Bans "Wrong Race" Hair Style
EXCLUDED: Olivia Acton
Middleton Technology College headteacher Allison Crompton confirmed that braided hairstyles were generally banned in the school but she would make exceptions for hairstyles which are a reflection of cultural heritage rather than a fashion statement.
Ms Crompton said: "We don't allow any extreme hairstyles of any description at the school. We are a high-achieving school with high standards and we don't allow any street culture into school.
"We are very strict on appearance. Wearing a school uniform signals that children are ready and willing to be a part of the school community. We have smart children who work in a purposeful way because that's the ethos of the school."
~"And the beat goes on. Yeah the beat goes on."
Posted by Cieciel at March 26, 2005 09:23 PM