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Pictured Above: The group of young men standing outside of their Graduation Ceremony. Minister of Education, Dr. Nyan Gadsby Dolly, has responded to an incident which occurred at the 2023 Graduation Ceremony of Trinity College, Moka, whereby a group of young men were prevented from crossing the stage at their graduation due to their hairstyles. Minister Gadsby Dolly labeled the situation that unfolded as “unfortunate and regrettable.”
In a statement posted on Facebook this morning (Wednesday 28th June 2023), the Minister said, “Having had the benefit of perusing reports from various perspectives on the matter, it is clear that regardless of where blame may or may not be apportioned, the graduating students of Trinity College, and in particular a group of young men, had a negative experience on a day which would have been anticipated and planned for as a highlight of their Secondary School experience. From the accounts received, the rules of the school relevant to the required dress code for the Graduation Ceremony were reiterated to both students and parents. Therefore, it seems clear that those who did not conform were, or should have been aware of their breach. However, the question of the suitability of the Graduation Ceremony as a forum to enforce the rules of a school, from which students were actively graduating, is a valid one.” She added, “Regardless of one's emotional and visceral response to this issue, it is a fact that societal order depends on rule-keeping, and that is a critical facet of the education schools are meant to impart. No matter how non-conformist one's outlook, we all follow some rule or the other — for example, driving on the authorized side of the road. Therefore, the practice of adherence to school rules is important, and where there are divergent views, dialogue, rather than open confrontation, should be encouraged; especially in a school setting.” Minister Gadsby Dolly concluded her statement by saying, “Yet another critical conversation arises out of these circumstances, which speaks to the standardization of the rules and removal of subjectivity which surrounds school hairstyles, especially for male students. The time for this conversation in Trinidad and Tobago has come, and decisions will be taken for implementation in the upcoming Academic Year, based on the Ministry of Education's discussions with our valued stakeholders.” We are a small operation. If you've found our articles to be informative, please consider supporting us via PayPal or buying us a coffee. Your contribution is incredibly appreciated and goes a long way. Simply sharing our articles also helps us. Sign up for our free WhatsApp Alerts to be notified as soon as we post breaking news. NEW! Check out our Merchandise Store for high-quality t-shirts, hats and more!
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