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Sylvia Bryan, the grandmother of a Central High student who was sent home due to dress code violations
By Nakinskie Robinson
Several students were denied entry to Central High in May Pen, Clarendon over breaches to the school's grooming policy.
Radio Jamaica News was informed that, on Monday, around 8 a.m., scores of students could be seen about May Pen town centre.
It's reported that the school's vice principal stood at the campus' entrance and barred students for not adhering to the dress code.
The grandmother of one of the female students, Sylvia Bryan said her granddaughter was reportedly sent home for having hair extensions, a uniform not at the required length, and there was also an issue with her shoes.
But she expressed concern about the safety of her grandchild and other students who were sent home, noting that it was just by chance that she was home on the day in question.
"Suppose mi eeh gone weh that day, what woulda happen to har yesterday?" the woman lamented.
Ms. Bryan said she made the adjustments to the child's uniform and hair but did not change her footwear and she was admitted to school on Wednesday.
Radio Jamaica News made several unsuccessful attempts to contact the school's vice principal for a comment.
Before the start of the school year, Education Minister Fayval Williams was adamant that no child should be barred entry over grooming infringements.
During a post-Cabinet press briefing on August 28, Minister Williams said she would be writing to school board chairmen to request that they impose disciplinary actions for principals who bar students due to issues with grooming.
She further stated that such actions are in violation of the directives and policies of the government.
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