Achimota School has been revealed to have granted admission to Caucasians spotting long hair in the 2018/2019 academic year but rejecting two Rastafarian students if they won’t cut their hair.
The Headmistress who has come under fire on social media for wearing Peruvian but rejecting Rastafarians’ natural hair refused to comply with a Ghana Education Service order to admit the students which was later rescinded.
Pictures of the admitted caucasians spotting their long hairs have gone viral on social media with many questioning the Headmistress about the difference between those students and the Rastafarians she rejected. The school has told MyNewsGh.com that some of the caucasians sighted in viral pictures were exchange students and not “normal” students admitted via the Ghana Public school placement system.
On the decision to deny admission to the Rastafarian students, the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has backed Achimota School.
Speaking at a press briefing, the President Mr Angel Carbonu said that the directive from GES to Achimota School threatens conformity and discipline in schools.
“We are calling on the Ghana Education Service to redirect the Headmistress and the staff of Achimota Senior High School (SHS) to ensure that the rules and regulations of Achimota SHS and indeed any other Senior High School is abided by every student.”
However, the Rastafari Council says it is willing to use other avenues to ensure that the students will be given the chance to pursue their education without compromising on their belief.
Source: MyNewsGh.com