A little disturbing
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/5019980
In a letter to parents, Ms Healey [headteacher] said: “It has been important to Birches Head High School that all students and staff have a pride in their school, community, city and country.
“Although our policy has been to not allow non-school badges and discourage flags unless in relation to learning, we are changing this policy due to it being seen as not supporting the World Cup rather than being in relation to behaviour and uniform.”
She added: “The World Cup is perceived in this school as a learning opportunity to support the development of citizenship education.”
I sent this to a friend and this is what he said: It is appalling: not just the grammar (which is disgraceful), but also the content. Horrible English usage, and horrible ‘educationalism’. I can’t say “to not allow” without grimacing. Although I believe that some split infinitives are absolutely fine and sometimes necessary for correct sense. Hers is disgusting and completely unnecessary.
Couldn’t have said it better myself. It is disturbing that an illiterate is responsible for the education of several hundred children. I may email this awful woman if I can find her address.