Motueka High School’s decision to ban puffer jackets is just the latest in a long list of examples of schools controversially waving their ban sticks. Inspired, we remember some other examples. Continue reading
Posts Tagged ‘School rules’
Catholic education’s CEO – law change may be needed
Tuesday, July 1st, 2014
The chief executive officer of New Zealand’s Catholic Education Office is predicting the start of next term could see pupils testing the limits of uniform and appearance rules. Brother Patrick Lynch said the recent court decision had ramifications for all schools when it came to student grooming. He said a law change may be needed Read more
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The haircut saga – Human rights crusader or just disobedient?
Tuesday, June 24th, 2014On Monday a judicial review of the suspension of Lucan Battison by St John’s College Hasting took place in the in the High Court at Wellington. Battison, a pupil at the College, has refused to get a haircut, after being told to do so by the school. The lawyer representing the St John’s College Hastings Read more