A school was forced to apologize after sending 12 -year -old pupil to the house to wear a house. Union Jack Dress in a classroom about variety.
Kurtney Wright wore Spice Girls-Style frock to Bilton in School Rugby, WarvikshireStudents were encouraged to wear “traditional cultural dress” to celebrate the “rich diversity of our community”.
But the year 7 “Strait A” student was removed from his class on Friday and said that 47 -year -old his father Stuart Field collected him.
Mr. Field told Mailonline: “It is ironic that he was doing a cultural diversity day, but then decided to exclude a group of people. Others were allowed in Berkus, Nakab or traditional Nigerian clothing.
“Somebody at school has politicized a union jack dress, even though she was not clearly not in the intention of Kurtney. She wanted to celebrate the British, she could not understand what was wrong with it.”
In a letter sent to the parents, the school stated that the students can “participate in a variety of activities, designed to include, consisting of different backgrounds, traditions and heritage, promote understanding and appreciation.”
“We encourage students to consider wearing dress that reflects their nationality or family heritage. This is a great opportunity for students to learn about their peers and staff cultures”.
Mr. Field claimed that St. George and other students along with Welsh flag were also removed, while other students wearing other Berkas were allowed.
Father-five said that courtney had prepared a speech about history and traditions like the royal family and tea as part of the festival.
She claimed that she was going to praise fish and chips, drinking tea, authors like Kings, Queens, Mahal and Shakespeare.
A spokesperson of the Stove Valley Trust said: “In Bilton School, we are proud of the diversity of our students and the rich heritage brought in our community. We are committed to promoting an environment where every effigy is respected, valuable and involved.
“On Friday 11 July, an event occurred during our Culture Festival Day, which was greatly disturbed by one of our students, his family and one of the members of the broad community. We repently regret the crisis and offer our honest and unreserved apology.
“We have since spoken directly with the disciple and his family to listen to their concerns and reflect how it can be handled better. We are committed to learning from this experience and ensure that every student feels recognized and supported while expressing pride in his heritage.
“As a school, we are reviewing our policies and strengthening the training of employees to ensure that our practices reflect our values of inclusion, respect and understanding for all.”
