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 11th July 2025, 12-year-old Courtney Wright wore a Union Jack dress to Bilton School's Culture Celebration Day in Rugby and was removed from class for it.
- The school deemed her dress 'unacceptable,' causing upset to Courtney, her family, and the community despite the event aiming to promote cultural inclusion and appreciation.
- Courtney, a straight-A student, was isolated in reception and picked up early by her father, Stuart Field, who criticized the school for politicizing the dress and contradicting the event's goals.
- Stuart explained that Courtney was confused and upset, unsure of what she had done to cause an issue, while the school expressed deep regret for the situation, offered a full apology, and pledged to review their policies and enhance staff training.
- The incident generated extensive international support and prompted Bilton School to commit to learning from the situation to make certain all students feel acknowledged and supported in celebrating their cultural backgrounds.
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