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7/14/2025, 8:46:31 PM
>Rugby schoolgirl punished for wearing Union flag dress and celebrating British heritage at school's cultural day
>Bilton School has U-turned and apologised after segregating a pupil for celebrating her British heritage on culture day.
>Grade A student Courtney Wright, 12, wore a Union Flag dress and wrote a piece about history and traditions as part of the celebrations at the school on Friday.
>"She was told she wasn’t allowed in school with the dress on because she gets to celebrate her culture every day.”
>The school contacted Stuart over the weekend and have apologised for the move.
>A spokesman for Stowe Valley Trust said: "At Bilton School, we are proud of the diversity of our students and the rich heritage they bring to our community. We are committed to fostering an environment where every pupil feels respected, valued, and included.
>"On Friday 11th July, an incident occurred during our Culture Celebration Day that caused considerable upset to one of our pupils, her family, and members of the wider community. We deeply regret the distress this has caused and offer our sincere and unreserved apologies.
>"We have since spoken directly with the pupil and her family to listen to their concerns and reflect on how this could have been handled better. We are committed to learning from this experience and ensuring that every student feels recognised and supported when expressing pride in their heritage.
https://www.warwickshireworld.com/community/rugby-schoolgirl-punished-for-wearing-union-flag-dress-and-celebrating-british-heritage-at-schools-cultural-day-5223621
>Bilton School has U-turned and apologised after segregating a pupil for celebrating her British heritage on culture day.
>Grade A student Courtney Wright, 12, wore a Union Flag dress and wrote a piece about history and traditions as part of the celebrations at the school on Friday.
>"She was told she wasn’t allowed in school with the dress on because she gets to celebrate her culture every day.”
>The school contacted Stuart over the weekend and have apologised for the move.
>A spokesman for Stowe Valley Trust said: "At Bilton School, we are proud of the diversity of our students and the rich heritage they bring to our community. We are committed to fostering an environment where every pupil feels respected, valued, and included.
>"On Friday 11th July, an incident occurred during our Culture Celebration Day that caused considerable upset to one of our pupils, her family, and members of the wider community. We deeply regret the distress this has caused and offer our sincere and unreserved apologies.
>"We have since spoken directly with the pupil and her family to listen to their concerns and reflect on how this could have been handled better. We are committed to learning from this experience and ensuring that every student feels recognised and supported when expressing pride in their heritage.
https://www.warwickshireworld.com/community/rugby-schoolgirl-punished-for-wearing-union-flag-dress-and-celebrating-british-heritage-at-schools-cultural-day-5223621
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