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Top schools have been slammed for a racist uniform policy. (Video first published in February 2019) “Our uniform continues to be important to us. We have a firm commitment to our uniform as a way of building school pride, unity and identity, and so students from a wide range of backgrounds can find belonging together,” McIvor said. “We value our uniform highly – as we cherish each of our young men highly.” McIvor said the school was “proud” of its work to meets the needs of its diverse students, who were from 44 nationalities. “We want to affirm our uniform and uniform policy and ensure that significant cultural need is included when hairstyles are considered.”
Lewis O Malley-Scott and his sister, Ori.
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Lewis O Malley-Scott, a Year 12 student of African-American descent, said his hair naturally forms an afro and after clashing with the school last year over that, he started this year with it plaited into cornrows.
In a message to parents, the school s rector, Nick McIvor, said the school has reviewed the case and O Malley-Scott would now be able to keep his braided style.
O Malley-Scott works part time at a fast food restaurant, and his family thought the hairstyle would satisfy the hygiene needs of his job and end any friction with the school.
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