School apologises after girl, 12, punished for wearing Union Jack dress to ‘Culture Day’
A school had to apologize after sending a 12 -year -old student to his home for wearing a union jack dress in a class.
Courtney Wright was encouraged to wear a “traditional cultural dress ünümüz to celebrate the önemli rich diversity of our community önce and wore Spice Girls Frock at the Bilton School in Warwickshire.
However, the 7th year “Straight A” student was removed from his class on Friday and his 47 -year -old father Stuart Field said to wait at the reception until he collected him.
Mr. Field told Mailonline: “They decided to choose a group of cultural diversity, but they decided to choose a group of people. Burkas, Niqab or traditional Nigerian clothes were allowed.
“One of the school politicized a unity Jack dress, but it was clearly not Courtney’s purpose.
In a letter sent to parents, the school said that students could participate in various activities designed to encourage the inclusion, understanding and appreciation of different pasts, traditions and heritage ”.
Uz We encourage students to think about wearing clothes that reflect their nationalities or family heritage. This is a great opportunity for students to learn about their peers and staff’s culture ”.
Mr. Field claimed that other students with St George and Galli flags were turned down and that students wearing another Burkas were allowed.
Five Fathers said Courtney has prepared a speech about history and traditions such as the royal family and tea as part of the celebration.
He claimed that he would drink fish and chips, tea, kings, queens, castles and writers like Shakespeare.
Stowe Valley Trust’s spokesman said: uz We are proud of the diversity of our students and the rich heritage they bring to our community in Bilton School. We are determined to encourage each student is respected, valued and involved.
“On Friday, July 11, on the Culture Celebration Day, an incident occurred from our students, our family and the members of the wider community.
“We have talked directly to the student and his family to listen to his worries and reflect how it can be handled better.
“As a school, we strengthen our policies and personnel training in order to ensure that our practices reflect our values of understanding, respect and understanding for everyone.”
