US EditionSchoolgirl, 12, ‘punished’ for wearing Union flag dress
BILTON, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, ENGLAND, JUL 18 – Bilton School apologized after isolating a 12-year-old for wearing a Union Jack dress on Culture Day, sparking national debate on inclusion and British cultural representation.
- On Friday, July 11, 2025, 12-year-old Courtney Wright was placed in isolation at Bilton School in Rugby after attending Culture Celebration Day dressed in an outfit featuring the Union Jack.
- The incident arose because the school deemed her dress "unacceptable," despite the event's aim to promote inclusion and celebrate diverse heritages.
- Courtney, a straight-A Year 7 student, was removed from lessons and made to wait in reception until her father, Stuart Field, collected her.
- Stuart Field criticized the school's action, saying, "Courtney was so embarrassed and couldn’t understand what she’d done wrong," and the school apologized for causing distress.
- Bilton School has apologized, is reviewing its policies, strengthening staff training, and committing to support all students expressing pride in their heritage.
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