Sisters of African descent suspended from Victorian private school for not tying hair back
by Caitlin Cassidy from on (#61Y7A)
Amayah and Safhira Rowe say hair requirement of Highview College in Maryborough causes them pain
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Two secondary students have complained to the Australian Human Rights Commission after being suspended from a private regional Victorian school over disgusting" uniform requirements.
Year 10 and 11 students Safhira and Amayah Rowe were sent home from Highview College in Maryborough on Tuesday after refusing to wear their hair tied back - a school policy - because they said it caused them pain. They both wear their African hair in braids.
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