School bans pupil for extreme hairstyle
Last updated at 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.”
First published at 15:53, Wednesday, 12 March 2008
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk
For a start, how much did this rediculous hair-style cost. Lucky the family can afford it. I thought we were in difficult times with running our homes and clothing and feeding our families. Which barber actually did this, he must have known that it was NOT SUITABLE for a 12year schoolchild, or were they more interested in their profits? Back to school you parents who FINK they know it all!!!!!!!!!!!
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I have an expressive "extreme" hairstyle, and I'm disgusted at this. I am predicted 4 As for my A2 levels, and have a offer from the University of Cambridge. Hair does affect the education of students, but is just a way showing creativity and individuality.
Posted by Sam Smith on 11 May 2011 at 18:12