Girl banned from lessons for dying her hair pink (From Daily Echo)

elvisimo wrote:
School not a fashion show and the girl is 13 years old. Suggest the mum needs to grow up.

Also is that Gok Wan in the photo?

Just another reader wrote:
What next, if one of the kids turned up with a green Mohawk I wouldn't be impressed. She's 13, and the school rules clearly state no hair colouring so why does she think she can get away with it? Burkas are religious dress, and as much as it irks me to say it we should respect that. But pink hair? It's not a tradition.

SPIKEISLANDTRADER wrote:

elvisimo wrote: School not a fashion show and the girl is 13 years old. Suggest the mum needs to grow up. Also is that Gok Wan in the photo?

Burkka s have to be accepted , we bend over backwards to accommodate every faith / country s tradition , so WHY the hell is PINK hair a problem . GET REAL authorities , or BAN everything no matter what religion / faith or personal taste . You can t have 1 rule for foreigners and then punish our own

Stroppy_gramps wrote:
In my day a sound thrashing would have solved the problem.

clearly teacher should be allwed to beat the snot out of children who do not conform.

THINGS LIKE THIS ARE THE REASON WE LOST THE EMPIRE.

SPIKEISLANDTRADER wrote:

Stroppy_gramps wrote: In my day a sound thrashing would have solved the problem. clearly teacher should be allwed to beat the snot out of children who do not conform. THINGS LIKE THIS ARE THE REASON WE LOST THE EMPIRE.

Yeah and I bet they sent you up chimneys . We LOST when we let everyone and his dog TELL us what to do in our own COUNTRY , but dont offend the immigrant . Time for your Ovaltine , night night

SPIKEISLANDTRADER wrote:

Stroppy_gramps wrote:
In my day a sound thrashing would have solved the problem.

clearly teacher should be allwed to beat the snot out of children who do not conform.

THINGS LIKE THIS ARE THE REASON WE LOST THE EMPIRE.

Yeah and I bet they sent you up chimneys . We LOST when we let everyone and his dog TELL us what to do in our own COUNTRY , but dont offend the immigrant . Time for your Ovaltine , night night

freemantlegirl2 wrote:

SPIKEISLANDTRADER wrote:

Stroppy_gramps wrote: In my day a sound thrashing would have solved the problem. clearly teacher should be allwed to beat the snot out of children who do not conform. THINGS LIKE THIS ARE THE REASON WE LOST THE EMPIRE.

Yeah and I bet they sent you up chimneys . We LOST when we let everyone and his dog TELL us what to do in our own COUNTRY , but dont offend the immigrant . Time for your Ovaltine , night night

think he's winding you up matey :P sadly I don't think the burkha comment is a joke, but they DON'T allow burkhas in schools only head scarves.... if you knew anything about young girls they dont wear burkhas until a certain age and even then they would probably be at an Islamic school and a head scarf is hardly 'offensive' to others is it ! only the poster it seems.... I had a conversation with my 14 year old daughter yesterday about this, not related to this article. I said that if school started allowing this then it would get out of hand. This girl is a bit dim as if she'd tied her hair up in a bun she could have hidden the ends! I agree though, if the school has a rule then sorry but why should she be the exception. My daughter dip dyed her hair like this in the summer holidays, it washed out before she started school. and I would never let my child bleach her hair like that as it will ruin her hair overtreating it. It also looks a bit tacky on a young girl sorry! It's easy to solve, just either rebleach it or hide it....

Taskforce 141 wrote:
Is it offensive? No Is it an individuals choice? Yes Is anybody being harmed? No Does it hinder learning? No Is this pathetic on behalf of the school? Yes If pink hair is not allowed, then the following should not be allowed: Head scarfs Crucifixes Highlights any jewlery any make up no named brands clothes or shoes top knots turbans These all make a person an individual through appearance regardless of the faith, so the students are either all sheep and look the same or they allow character to flourish...

eurogordi wrote:
A few comments as follows ...

1. A burkha is NOT religious dress or required by Islam. The need for females to dress modestly is a requirement of the Koran (and also the Torah and Bible), but some Muslims have taken this to the extreme. A school would be right to refuse a burkha as it would not be part of accepted school uniform.

2. Not cutting one's hair is part of being a Sikh, with the turban introduced to keep a man's hair tied up. Although the turban has evolved into a religious symbol, it is highly debatable as to whether that was the original intention.

3. Problems with school uniform are nothing new. Back in the 1970s a friend of mind was temporarily excluded for wearing white socks. So we all started wearing white socks and the Head could not exclude us all. He realised that learning was more important than the colour of socks, my friend was allowed back to school and white socks became acceptable to the school.

4. About eight years ago my daughter was sent home from school for wearing make-up. Apart from the fact that my daughter has never work excessive make-up, she was sent home by a female teacher whose appearance was more suited to a city nightclub that a school classroom. This highlights the problem that uniform policies are only for pupils, while teachers have freedom of expression in what they wear and how they look. Although I have no experience of staff in Ringwood School, I think all schools need to look at their staff policies before penalising the pupils.

MPCBOS wrote:

eurogordi wrote:
A few comments as follows ...

1. A burkha is NOT religious dress or required by Islam. The need for females to dress modestly is a requirement of the Koran (and also the Torah and Bible), but some Muslims have taken this to the extreme. A school would be right to refuse a burkha as it would not be part of accepted school uniform.

2. Not cutting one's hair is part of being a Sikh, with the turban introduced to keep a man's hair tied up. Although the turban has evolved into a religious symbol, it is highly debatable as to whether that was the original intention.

3. Problems with school uniform are nothing new. Back in the 1970s a friend of mind was temporarily excluded for wearing white socks. So we all started wearing white socks and the Head could not exclude us all. He realised that learning was more important than the colour of socks, my friend was allowed back to school and white socks became acceptable to the school.

4. About eight years ago my daughter was sent home from school for wearing make-up. Apart from the fact that my daughter has never work excessive make-up, she was sent home by a female teacher whose appearance was more suited to a city nightclub that a school classroom. This highlights the problem that uniform policies are only for pupils, while teachers have freedom of expression in what they wear and how they look. Although I have no experience of staff in Ringwood School, I think all schools need to look at their staff policies before penalising the pupils.

Teachers do have a dress code which includes hair colours and styles, although not as restricted as that of the pupils. I just hope this parent supports her daughters individuality in a few years when she is reaping what she has sewn. If simple school rules are an issue how will she cope with any other?

eurogordi wrote:

MPCBOS wrote:

eurogordi wrote:
A few comments as follows ...

1. A burkha is NOT religious dress or required by Islam. The need for females to dress modestly is a requirement of the Koran (and also the Torah and Bible), but some Muslims have taken this to the extreme. A school would be right to refuse a burkha as it would not be part of accepted school uniform.

2. Not cutting one's hair is part of being a Sikh, with the turban introduced to keep a man's hair tied up. Although the turban has evolved into a religious symbol, it is highly debatable as to whether that was the original intention.

3. Problems with school uniform are nothing new. Back in the 1970s a friend of mind was temporarily excluded for wearing white socks. So we all started wearing white socks and the Head could not exclude us all. He realised that learning was more important than the colour of socks, my friend was allowed back to school and white socks became acceptable to the school.

4. About eight years ago my daughter was sent home from school for wearing make-up. Apart from the fact that my daughter has never work excessive make-up, she was sent home by a female teacher whose appearance was more suited to a city nightclub that a school classroom. This highlights the problem that uniform policies are only for pupils, while teachers have freedom of expression in what they wear and how they look. Although I have no experience of staff in Ringwood School, I think all schools need to look at their staff policies before penalising the pupils.

Teachers do have a dress code which includes hair colours and styles, although not as restricted as that of the pupils. I just hope this parent supports her daughters individuality in a few years when she is reaping what she has sewn. If simple school rules are an issue how will she cope with any other?

Some schools may have policies on staff appearance, but I think you will find that many more do not. Part of my employment involves visiting secondary schools in south Hampshire and, apart from my daughter's own experience, I have seen inappropriately dressed teachers time and time again while pupils are disciplined for the tiniest thing.

sarfhamton wrote:
Funny to see that a white girl with Pink hair has brought out the racists from their holes.

The Music Man wrote:

eurogordi wrote:

MPCBOS wrote:

eurogordi wrote:
A few comments as follows ...

1. A burkha is NOT religious dress or required by Islam. The need for females to dress modestly is a requirement of the Koran (and also the Torah and Bible), but some Muslims have taken this to the extreme. A school would be right to refuse a burkha as it would not be part of accepted school uniform.

2. Not cutting one's hair is part of being a Sikh, with the turban introduced to keep a man's hair tied up. Although the turban has evolved into a religious symbol, it is highly debatable as to whether that was the original intention.

3. Problems with school uniform are nothing new. Back in the 1970s a friend of mind was temporarily excluded for wearing white socks. So we all started wearing white socks and the Head could not exclude us all. He realised that learning was more important than the colour of socks, my friend was allowed back to school and white socks became acceptable to the school.

4. About eight years ago my daughter was sent home from school for wearing make-up. Apart from the fact that my daughter has never work excessive make-up, she was sent home by a female teacher whose appearance was more suited to a city nightclub that a school classroom. This highlights the problem that uniform policies are only for pupils, while teachers have freedom of expression in what they wear and how they look. Although I have no experience of staff in Ringwood School, I think all schools need to look at their staff policies before penalising the pupils.

Teachers do have a dress code which includes hair colours and styles, although not as restricted as that of the pupils. I just hope this parent supports her daughters individuality in a few years when she is reaping what she has sewn. If simple school rules are an issue how will she cope with any other?

Some schools may have policies on staff appearance, but I think you will find that many more do not. Part of my employment involves visiting secondary schools in south Hampshire and, apart from my daughter's own experience, I have seen inappropriately dressed teachers time and time again while pupils are disciplined for the tiniest thing.

name the schools

Tone wrote:
Teen challenges the rules, gets into trouble, news at ten. However, I see many of you have been brought up as good little conformalists that never questioned authority. How very dull!

dly397 wrote:

Tone wrote:
Teen challenges the rules, gets into trouble, news at ten. However, I see many of you have been brought up as good little conformalists that never questioned authority. How very dull!

Its one thing to question authority, and I don't think too many people will object to that. If it is done in a constructive manner, open dialogue can sometimes take place and a resolution reached.

However, its a completely different thing to openly defy it and then complain when the authority is enforced.

The mother needs to understand basic rules of respect and at least attempt to instil them in her offspring.

Tone wrote:
Teen challenges the rules, gets into trouble, news at ten.

However, I see many of you have been brought up as good little conformalists that never questioned authority. How very dull!

dtokez wrote:
as someone already said why the hell should burkas be allowed but pink hair not? at least you can still see her face!

jade25 wrote:
So its one rule for one school and one rule for another... I drive past a school every morning and most of the girls have dip dye hair, I dont see them being sent home from school!! Every school should have the same rules!

jade25 wrote:
So its one rule for one school and one rule for another... I drive past a school every morning and most of the girls have dip dye hair, I dont see them being sent home from school!! Every school should have the same rules!

jade25 wrote:
So its one rule for one school and one rule for another... I drive past a school every morning and most of the girls have dip dye hair, I dont see them being sent home from school!!
Every school should have the same rules!

jade25 wrote:
So its one rule for one school and one rule for another... I drive past a school every morning and most of the girls have dip dye hair, I dont see them being sent home from school!! Every school should have the same rules!

SPIKEISLANDTRADER wrote:

Just another reader wrote:
What next, if one of the kids turned up with a green Mohawk I wouldn't be impressed. She's 13, and the school rules clearly state no hair colouring so why does she think she can get away with it? Burkas are religious dress, and as much as it irks me to say it we should respect that. But pink hair? It's not a tradition.

UNLESS you are a FOREIGNER and then authorities ALLOW anything , bone through your nose or tribal tattoo s . Its not TRADITION in England so the school need to get THEIR house in order

becksbeare wrote:

jade25 wrote: So its one rule for one school and one rule for another... I drive past a school every morning and most of the girls have dip dye hair, I dont see them being sent home from school!! Every school should have the same rules!

Perhaps you could tell this mum which schools you've seen this so she can move her daughter to one of them, that way we don't have her whingeing any more. Oh, and the bleach she applied to make her hair blonde will also remove the pink, so forget private tutors and get her back to the school system that taxpayers are funding her to attend.

dtokez wrote:
as someone already said why the hell should burkas be allowed but pink hair not? at least you can still see her face!

Subject48 wrote:
**** spice girls. Ruined the world with all the girl power crap.

mrblunt wrote:
What does her father say about this !!

mberry77 wrote:
why is it people seem to think they can break rules and do what they hell they like?

Big Mac wrote:
Are they sat watching Jeremy Kyle in the photo, or on it?

jade25 wrote:
So its one rule for one school and one rule for another... I drive past a school every morning and most of the girls have dip dye hair, I dont see them being sent home from school!!
Every school should have the same rules!

JBHants wrote:
Ladies, Gentlemen,
The problem with this article is, this article! Daily Echo, you really need to go find something worth publishing. By publishing this article, I trust you are ridiculing the parent that is making her child truant, or are you attempting to condone both the mothers inconsiderate behaviour in allowing her daughter to attempt to break the very rules that were set to breed respect and to stop class discrimination? Either way, this is a nonsense article. The parent should NEVER have allowed her daughter to go to school like this, and certainly should not be allowing truancy because she did allow it.
As for Crucifixes - I cant get my girls to carry their lunchboxes to school, let alone crucifixes!
Most schools allow coloured hair, so long as its not too wild. Admittedly definition is missing here, but i would say pink, not being a natural hair colour could be classed as wild.
Make up - shouldnt be allowed, full stop.
Jewelry - smallest studs or sleepers should be the limit.

I wont allow my 3 girls to break the school rules, and NO OTHER parent should either.

Get a grip people, it starts with dip dyed pink hair, then lessons skipped, smoking behind the bike sheds, disrespecting teachers etc etc..... we were all young once, this is what happened then! Problem is, my generation and one before started disrespecting school rules and authority and the hippy 60's allowed it. Thats where this country went wrong!