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dboY1123:
Good morning all
I want us all to look into a request from a returning parent and come up with suggestions, advise, examples(picture samples) etc.
A family left our school some years back while their daughters were in nursery and lower pry classes.

They're planning to come back now while they are in the secondary sch Ss2 and SS 1 now
One going to SS2 didn't do well in our entrance test at all which we advised to repeat.
The SS1 performed excellently
So parents said they can't be in same classes. That they will get extra teachers you know their excuses.

The reasons why they left was that they took them to a Faith based sch so they could learn their religion, Islam, Long hijabs.
Now coming they want us to allow them wear hijabs in which I said NO cos ours isn't a Faith based sch as I won't even allow Christians SU cover their hair in sch.

I suggested that they buy them beret caps and wear after sch. So the parents went back home to think over it.

Do you think we should bend our rules to accommodate them buy allowing Beret, which the parents agreed to or we should maintain our standards knowing fully well that other parents would replicate.

Also I think IRS is now a compulsory subject in secondary schools new curriculum


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My advice is simple: the school should maintain its rules and not bend them. Once you make an exception, you’ve opened the door for every other parent to bring their own requests, and soon the school loses its identity and standard.

The parents knew the rules before they left. They chose an Islamic school because of religion, and now they’re coming back because the quality and standard in your school is better. The secular nature of your school is one of the things that makes it tick, and acceptable to everyone.

If you allow hijabs, what will you say if another parent asks that their child be allowed to wear SU headscarves, or traditional beads, or some other religious symbol? The whole place will scatter.

Your suggestion of berets is even unnecessary.. The parents must accept that your school has its own standards, and align or take their kids elsewhere It’s better to lose one family than lose the uniformity and discipline of your entire school system.

Lastly, its true IRS/CRS is now compulsory, but that’s about academics, not dress code.

My advice: don’t compromise. Stick to your rules. Let them take their kids elsewhere if they insist on them wearing hijabs and will not adhere to your schools rules and regulations.

You don't need to bend your rules. There'll be no end to it. They have the option of going to a faith based school which will grant their wishes.

If your school is not faith based and you're sincere with yourself you can tell them not to use the hijab. But non faith based schools also mean no morning devotion on assembly ground, not praying in the assembly also.

sonnie10:
Build good relationships with the parents and make sure that things are done right

In everything business, the Oga of all rules and regulations is the law. What does the law say in your state regarding student dressing and religious attire.
Follow the law when there is conflict or confusion. The parents can sue for infringement on their religious rights if the law permits.

This is a private school not a public school therefore I do not think the issue of legal proprietary should arise because the students were not denied admission based on religion, they were only told that they need to abide by the dress code of the school

PWAPUTI2010:
I will suggest Government should revisit the Entire Corroculum and introduce Skill acquisition subjects and also also introduce put focus on Computer literacy so as to help graduants having something doing after graduation.

What does this have to do with the topic of this thread?

wellmax:
With the level of English and typos I see, I honestly wonder what kind of school you’re running. Sure, everyone makes mistakes, but as an academic, the standard expected of you is much higher.

That said, they either follow the existing rules or find another school.

Oga no be English language lesson we come do for here!

semid4lyfe:
The Nigerian Law School is a public institution for all Nigerians. The OP's school is a private entity with their own rules and regulations.

My highly esteemed learned silk, taking this into cognisance, does the school still need to bend over to accommodate the Muslim pupils for fear of being sued for infringement of fundamental human rights and religious expression?

Hello Sir,

There are rules/guidelines for public and private schools in Nigeria. It is true that the Nigerian Law School is a public school for Nigerians whereas that of the Op is a private/business entity.

There is nothing like the school should "bend" to accomodate the Muslim students for fear of being sued.

Private schools are subject to the Ministry of Education rules, above all, the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999 as amended).
In this order:
1. The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
2. Private Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Education Law (1989).
3. The National Policy on Education (2013).

Let us bear in mind that federal laws on dress code are supreme to private school regulations in Nigeria. Although the private schools have autonomy of their rules and regulations, it should also be done not to conflict/clash with fundamental constitutional rights, such as freedom of religion or expression, or violate established federal guidelines.

There is a Supreme Court ruling that Muslim female students in public schools have a right to wear the hijab. That is a precedent that apply to all schools including private schools.

Let us bear in mind that the hijab is a form of expression of one's religious beliefs.

The Guidelines for Public and Private Schools in Lagos State is also explicit.

Section 1.03
Paragraph (a) states that the purpose of secondary education is to provide students with opportunities for education of a higher quality irrespective of séx, social, religious or ethnic background or disability.

Sometimes you bend the rules but smartly...
If it's me, I would use the opportunity to introduce beret for the school....
Instead of allowing only those two Muslims.
One color one style for all students..
Don't make it compulsory...
It will even attract more students.
You can still make extra income from sales of berets cos anyone that wants to buy it must buy from the school, because it's going to be customized with the school badge and logo

MarkNsukkaBread:
This is a private school not a public school therefore I do not think the issue of legal proprietary should arise because the students were not denied admission based on religion, they were only told that they need to abide by the dress code of the school

Does it mean that private businesses do not follow the law in Nigeria?

dboY1123:
Good morning all
I want us all to look into a request from a returning parent and come up with suggestions, advise, examples(picture samples) etc.
A family left our school some years back while their daughters were in nursery and lower pry classes.

They're planning to come back now while they are in the secondary sch Ss2 and SS 1 now
One going to SS2 didn't do well in our entrance test at all which we advised to repeat.
The SS1 performed excellently
So parents said they can't be in same classes. That they will get extra teachers you know their excuses.

The reasons why they left was that they took them to a Faith based sch so they could learn their religion, Islam, Long hijabs.
Now coming they want us to allow them wear hijabs in which I said NO cos ours isn't a Faith based sch as I won't even allow Christians SU cover their hair in sch.

I suggested that they buy them beret caps and wear after sch. So the parents went back home to think over it.

Do you think we should bend our rules to accommodate them buy allowing Beret, which the parents agreed to or we should maintain our standards knowing fully well that other parents would replicate.

Also I think IRS is now a compulsory subject in secondary schools new curriculum


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They should wear the beret. Was it not few days ago that we talked about how a Saudi prince daughter was engaged without the Islamic hijab?

dboY1123:
Good morning all
I want us all to look into a request from a returning parent and come up with suggestions, advise, examples(picture samples) etc.
A family left our school some years back while their daughters were in nursery and lower pry classes.

They're planning to come back now while they are in the secondary sch Ss2 and SS 1 now
One going to SS2 didn't do well in our entrance test at all which we advised to repeat.
The SS1 performed excellently
So parents said they can't be in same classes. That they will get extra teachers you know their excuses.

The reasons why they left was that they took them to a Faith based sch so they could learn their religion, Islam, Long hijabs.
Now coming they want us to allow them wear hijabs in which I said NO cos ours isn't a Faith based sch as I won't even allow Christians SU cover their hair in sch.

I suggested that they buy them beret caps and wear after sch. So the parents went back home to think over it.

Do you think we should bend our rules to accommodate them buy allowing Beret, which the parents agreed to or we should maintain our standards knowing fully well that other parents would replicate.

Also I think IRS is now a compulsory subject in secondary schools new curriculum

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They should wear the beret. Was it not few days ago that we talked about how a Saudi prince's daughter was engaged without any Islamic hijab?

folake4u:
Hello Sir,

There are rules/guidelines for public and private schools in Nigeria. It is true that the Nigerian Law School is a public school for Nigerians whereas that of the Op is a private/business entity.

There is nothing like the school should "bend" to accomodate the Muslim students for fear of being sued.

Private schools are subject to the Ministry of Education rules, above all, the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999 as amended).
In this order:
1. The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
2. Private Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Education Law (1989).
3. The National Policy on Education (2013).

Let us bear in mind that federal laws on dress code are supreme to private school regulations in Nigeria. Although the private schools have autonomy of their rules and regulations, it should also be done not to conflict/clash with fundamental constitutional rights, such as freedom of religion or expression, or violate established federal guidelines.

There is a Supreme Court ruling that Muslim female students in public schools have a right to wear the hijab. That is a precedent that apply to all schools including private schools.

Let us bear in mind that the hijab is a form of expression of one's religious beliefs.

The Guidelines for Public and Private Schools in Lagos State is also explicit.

Section 1.03
Paragraph (a) states that the purpose of secondary education is to provide students with opportunities for education of a higher quality irrespective of séx, social, religious or ethnic background or disability.

In the Supreme Court ruling you cited, what is the definition of public school? Does that mean government owned schools or it’s just an expression meaning schools attended by the general public?

That they took the children out of the school and returned them to you means that you have some value.

Let them know that they cannot eat their cake and hold it. They cannot wear hijab and benefit from your educational standards both at once. They should choose one. Other parents and students may really mind that you are creating a dichotomy and compromising on dress codes. It is not going to be good for your image in the long run.

Don't bend your rules. It is a given. Students comply or they leave.

folake4u:
Hello Sir,

There are rules/guidelines for public and private schools in Nigeria. It is true that the Nigerian Law School is a public school for Nigerians whereas that of the Op is a private/business entity.

There is nothing like the school should "bend" to accomodate the Muslim students for fear of being sued.

Private schools are subject to the Ministry of Education rules, above all, the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999 as amended).
In this order:
1. The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
2. Private Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Education Law (1989).
3. The National Policy on Education (2013).

Let us bear in mind that federal laws on dress code are supreme to private school regulations in Nigeria. Although the private schools have autonomy of their rules and regulations, it should also be done not to conflict/clash with fundamental constitutional rights, such as freedom of religion or expression, or violate established federal guidelines.

There is a Supreme Court ruling that Muslim female students in public schools have a right to wear the hijab. That is a precedent that apply to all schools including private schools.

Let us bear in mind that the hijab is a form of expression of one's religious beliefs.

The Guidelines for Public and Private Schools in Lagos State is also explicit.

Section 1.03
Paragraph (a) states that the purpose of secondary education is to provide students with opportunities for education of a higher quality irrespective of séx, social, religious or ethnic background or disability.

Balderdash. Private schools are private property. Just like religious places. Even if you are paying it does not mean you cannot be violating trespass rules. You step into private property you comply with their regulations. Choose the one that suits your beliefs and go there.

dboY1123:
Good morning all
I want us all to look into a request from a returning parent and come up with suggestions, advise, examples(picture samples) etc.
A family left our school some years back while their daughters were in nursery and lower pry classes.

They're planning to come back now while they are in the secondary sch Ss2 and SS 1 now
One going to SS2 didn't do well in our entrance test at all which we advised to repeat.
The SS1 performed excellently
So parents said they can't be in same classes. That they will get extra teachers you know their excuses.

The reasons why they left was that they took them to a Faith based sch so they could learn their religion, Islam, Long hijabs.
Now coming they want us to allow them wear hijabs in which I said NO cos ours isn't a Faith based sch as I won't even allow Christians SU cover their hair in sch.

I suggested that they buy them beret caps and wear after sch. So the parents went back home to think over it.

Do you think we should bend our rules to accommodate them buy allowing Beret, which the parents agreed to or we should maintain our standards knowing fully well that other parents would replicate.

Also I think IRS is now a compulsory subject in secondary schools new curriculum


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Allow them wear the hijab and you will thank me later

dboY1123:
Good morning all
I want us all to look into a request from a returning parent and come up with suggestions, advise, examples(picture samples) etc.
A family left our school some years back while their daughters were in nursery and lower pry classes.

They're planning to come back now while they are in the secondary sch Ss2 and SS 1 now
One going to SS2 didn't do well in our entrance test at all which we advised to repeat.
The SS1 performed excellently
So parents said they can't be in same classes. That they will get extra teachers you know their excuses.

The reasons why they left was that they took them to a Faith based sch so they could learn their religion, Islam, Long hijabs.
Now coming they want us to allow them wear hijabs in which I said NO cos ours isn't a Faith based sch as I won't even allow Christians SU cover their hair in sch.

I suggested that they buy them beret caps and wear after sch. So the parents went back home to think over it.

Do you think we should bend our rules to accommodate them buy allowing Beret, which the parents agreed to or we should maintain our standards knowing fully well that other parents would replicate.

Also I think IRS is now a compulsory subject in secondary schools new curriculum


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You will soon start losing some parent in your school to another school once you toe this part trust me, it won't end well

dboY1123:
Good morning all
I want us all to look into a request from a returning parent and come up with suggestions, advise, examples(picture samples) etc.
A family left our school some years back while their daughters were in nursery and lower pry classes.

They're planning to come back now while they are in the secondary sch Ss2 and SS 1 now
One going to SS2 didn't do well in our entrance test at all which we advised to repeat.
The SS1 performed excellently
So parents said they can't be in same classes. That they will get extra teachers you know their excuses.

The reasons why they left was that they took them to a Faith based sch so they could learn their religion, Islam, Long hijabs.
Now coming they want us to allow them wear hijabs in which I said NO cos ours isn't a Faith based sch as I won't even allow Christians SU cover their hair in sch.

I suggested that they buy them beret caps and wear after sch. So the parents went back home to think over it.

Do you think we should bend our rules to accommodate them buy allowing Beret, which the parents agreed to or we should maintain our standards knowing fully well that other parents would replicate.

Also I think IRS is now a compulsory subject in secondary schools new curriculum


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Stick to the rules of the school.

This is what killed Nigeria: bending rules to favour some people.

They'll still turn and attack your school in public one day if you make a mistake.

JKisOK:
Balderdash. Private schools are private property. Just like religious places. Even if you are paying it does not mean you cannot be violating trespass rules. You step into private property you comply with their regulations. Choose the one that suits your beliefs and go there.

Any entity that is regulated by law , in this case ministry of education ( not even ministry of internal affairs) is bound by rules and regulations of the government institution. For instance, if you own a private hospital, you won’t because it’s private, you can decide to use nurses as doctors.
Know this and know the truth, everything you do in this life is governed by the law of that jurisdiction.

dboY1123:
Good morning all
I want us all to look into a request from a returning parent and come up with suggestions, advise, examples(picture samples) etc.
A family left our school some years back while their daughters were in nursery and lower pry classes.

They're planning to come back now while they are in the secondary sch Ss2 and SS 1 now
One going to SS2 didn't do well in our entrance test at all which we advised to repeat.
The SS1 performed excellently
So parents said they can't be in same classes. That they will get extra teachers you know their excuses.

The reasons why they left was that they took them to a Faith based sch so they could learn their religion, Islam, Long hijabs.
Now coming they want us to allow them wear hijabs in which I said NO cos ours isn't a Faith based sch as I won't even allow Christians SU cover their hair in sch.

I suggested that they buy them beret caps and wear after sch. So the parents went back home to think over it.

Do you think we should bend our rules to accommodate them buy allowing Beret, which the parents agreed to or we should maintain our standards knowing fully well that other parents would replicate.

Also I think IRS is now a compulsory subject in secondary schools new curriculum


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Don't bend your rules because of money.

Parents love to have their ways, if you accept now...they ll come back for more suggestions

Like declare Fridays half day or public holiday

To run a school, you have to be firm especially when dealing with parents that think they can bend the rules cos they have money

Let's break down the situation and potential solutions.

*The Issue:* A family is returning to your school after several years, and their daughters are now in SS2 and SS1. They request to wear hijabs, which is against your school's policy since it's not a faith-based school.

*Key Considerations:*

- *School Policy:* Your school has a uniform policy that prohibits head coverings, including hijabs.
- *Parental Request:* The parents are requesting an exception to this policy for their daughters.
- *Potential Precedent:* Allowing hijabs might set a precedent for other students to request similar accommodations.

*Possible Solutions:*

- *Compromise on Alternative Headwear:* Consider allowing alternative headwear that aligns with school uniform standards, such as berets or scarves that are part of the school uniform.
- *Faith-Sensitive Approach:* Engage in a dialogue with the parents to understand their concerns and explore possible solutions that respect both the school's policies and the students' religious beliefs.
- *Uniform Policy Review:* Review your school's uniform policy to ensure it's inclusive and respectful of diverse backgrounds.

*Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) Context:*

- *Compulsory Subject:* IRS is indeed a compulsory subject in secondary schools, focusing on Islamic studies and values.
- *Curriculum:* The IRS curriculum covers various aspects of Islam, including Quranic studies, Hadith, and Islamic history.

*Recommendations:*

- *Meet with Parents:* Schedule a meeting with the parents to discuss their concerns and potential solutions.
- *Uniform Policy Clarification:* Clearly communicate your school's uniform policy and the reasoning behind it.
- *Seek Common Ground:* Explore ways to accommodate the students' religious needs while maintaining school policies.

Ultimately, finding a solution that balances the school's policies with the parents' concerns requires empathy, understanding, and effective communication.

dboY1123:
Good morning all
I want us all to look into a request from a returning parent and come up with suggestions, advise, examples(picture samples) etc.
A family left our school some years back while their daughters were in nursery and lower pry classes.

They're planning to come back now while they are in the secondary sch Ss2 and SS 1 now
One going to SS2 didn't do well in our entrance test at all which we advised to repeat.
The SS1 performed excellently
So parents said they can't be in same classes. That they will get extra teachers you know their excuses.

The reasons why they left was that they took them to a Faith based sch so they could learn their religion, Islam, Long hijabs.
Now coming they want us to allow them wear hijabs in which I said NO cos ours isn't a Faith based sch as I won't even allow Christians SU cover their hair in sch.

I suggested that they buy them beret caps and wear after sch. So the parents went back home to think over it.

Do you think we should bend our rules to accommodate them buy allowing Beret, which the parents agreed to or we should maintain our standards knowing fully well that other parents would replicate.

Also I think IRS is now a compulsory subject in secondary schools new curriculum


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If you allow them wear hijab, soon, Celestial kids will not wear shoes and come bare footed to school, and Babalawo kids will wear juju dress come to school. We must remove religion totally from school

FreeStuffsNG:
Allow them wear the hijab and you will thank me later

Will the school also thank you later if they allow Babalawo kids to wear arm and waist band charms on top of school uniform? And catholics kids putting massive crucifix pendant rosary?

I'm really worried with the way we reason in this country. We must take religion out of our schools and leave them with the religious institutions.

OKUCHI11:
Well no.. once they know ur standard they'll adapt... The Muslims I know will never bend their rules to suit the other Faith but they will want others to bend their in order to accommodate them..

Why am I saying this... If you go to any Government owned Secondary School in Illela Local government in Sokoto state... All the females are forced to wear Hijabs irrespective of your faith or religion.. even if you are the daughter of a Deeper Life pastor...ur ability to bend ur rules to suit them is the reason why they don't take Christianity serious ...

Before you know it... They'll want to state how u should run ur school..so that it'll suit their religion... They'll tell u to separate boys and girls so that contacts will be minimized...


Dem know say u nor dey run religious based entity..dem wan dey push religion inside... Simply tell them it isn't part of your dress..code or uniform... Or can they go to Corona School or Dowen college Lekki to try such...

I know what I'm saying

Am a Christian, all these Christian school owners are just like your regular businessmen, forget all that Christian school stuff. You can see they've bent one rule already by accepting even the one that's not fit for SS2.

You should week clarification from the ministry of education on your state.
There are laws against discrimination so if you refuse admission based on their religion, you're on your own.
Get ready for MURIC.

I sense the OP to be greedy and only wants the money. With all these epistles wey una write here to warn him against lowering standards, he will still go ahead and agree that those children should wear the hijab so he will collect money.

Bet and see

You know what to do already!

dboY1123:
Good morning all
I want us all to look into a request from a returning parent and come up with suggestions, advise, examples(picture samples) etc.
A family left our school some years back while their daughters were in nursery and lower pry classes.

They're planning to come back now while they are in the secondary sch Ss2 and SS 1 now
One going to SS2 didn't do well in our entrance test at all which we advised to repeat.
The SS1 performed excellently
So parents said they can't be in same classes. That they will get extra teachers you know their excuses.

The reasons why they left was that they took them to a Faith based sch so they could learn their religion, Islam, Long hijabs.
Now coming they want us to allow them wear hijabs in which I said NO cos ours isn't a Faith based sch as I won't even allow Christians SU cover their hair in sch.

I suggested that they buy them beret caps and wear after sch. So the parents went back home to think over it.

Do you think we should bend our rules to accommodate them buy allowing Beret, which the parents agreed to or we should maintain our standards knowing fully well that other parents would replicate.

Also I think IRS is now a compulsory subject in secondary schools new curriculum


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As a school owner don't you know the constitutional stand on such issues? As a business owner don't you know your legal rights as to the standards and laid down rules of your establishment? Doesn't your school establishment know what's going on in the country?

Do whatever you want, it's your business at the of the day and we all need our businesses to be successful.

But just know that some parents will start withdrawal their kids codedly and I will do same if I have kids and relatives there, no stories.

One day bomb will be sneaked into that school and no parents will want their kids to be sacrifical lambs because some school owners are hungry for more students which you are obviously going to gain since you will have an influx of their children into your school once they see that hijab is permitted there, neither will some parents want strange behavioral patterns in their children which you are definitely going to allow since you are good in bending your school rules over some persons.

NB: The inclusion of religion into any form of business is the downfall of that business.

wellmax:
With the level of English and typos I see, I honestly wonder what kind of school you’re running. Sure, everyone makes mistakes, but as an academic, the standard expected of you is much higher.

That said, they either follow the existing rules or find another school.

Your first sentence is faulty, yet you are quick to criticize.

folake4u:
Hello Sir,

There are rules/guidelines for public and private schools in Nigeria. It is true that the Nigerian Law School is a public school for Nigerians whereas that of the Op is a private/business entity.

There is nothing like the school should "bend" to accomodate the Muslim students for fear of being sued.

Private schools are subject to the Ministry of Education rules, above all, the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999 as amended).
In this order:
1. The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
2. Private Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Education Law (1989).
3. The National Policy on Education (2013).

Let us bear in mind that federal laws on dress code are supreme to private school regulations in Nigeria. Although the private schools have autonomy of their rules and regulations, it should also be done not to conflict/clash with fundamental constitutional rights, such as freedom of religion or expression, or violate established federal guidelines.

There is a Supreme Court ruling that Muslim female students in public schools have a right to wear the hijab. That is a precedent that apply to all schools including private schools.

Let us bear in mind that the hijab is a form of expression of one's religious beliefs.

The Guidelines for Public and Private Schools in Lagos State is also explicit.

Section 1.03
Paragraph (a) states that the purpose of secondary education is to provide students with opportunities for education of a higher quality irrespective of séx, social, religious or ethnic background or disability.

Ma'am, the Supreme Court hijab ruling applies specifically to the Nigerian Law School and by extension public institutions which are funded by government with tax payers money. The Nigerian Law School is one entity, and denial of peoples right to wear their hijab at the call to bar ceremony is in breach of the constitutional right of religious freedom and expression. It will also hinder people from partaking in the ceremony. I understand the SC judgement in that context.

Private schools on the other hand are not public property. They're voluntary institutions, and there are thousands of them in the country. Nobody is forced to attend them, and parents make a choice of private school knowing their rules and regulations.

For instance, my kids attend a conservative faith-based school. The school guidelines include;

◾Boys must barb only straight low cut. No flamboyant styles, no parting, no punk hair cut, dreadlocks or dada
◾Girls must not use coloured attachments, beads, or any adornment on their plaited hair.
◾Girls are permitted to wear only full-stop earrings.
◾No mufti. Only the schools ceremonial wear is permitted to be worn for school events, except on cultural and career days.
◾Only gospel music is played during school graduation, events and ceremonies.
◾The pupils and staff are anointed every beginning of term by a Pastor from the parent church.
◾Once in a while, the kids are expected to fast within a specified time period.
◾Cane and flogging is still used as a disciplinary measure.
Etc etc

I'm a moderate christian but I chose to abide by the school rules because I wanted my kids to attend the school due to its pedigree and excellent performance in Common Entrance examinations. My point is if the parents want their kids to attend the OP's school, they should abide by the school rules. Simple!.

Constitutionally, Nigeria is a secular country and Private schools operate under guidelines set by the Ministry of Education, but they also retain autonomy to set standards such as uniforms, discipline, or even religious orientation. That’s why there are Christian schools that make chapel attendance compulsory and Muslim schools that enforce Islamic dress codes and tenets.

Also, freedom of religion isn’t absolute. It can be limited in the interest of discipline, order, and the rights of others. An example is LASEPA sealing churches in residential neighbourhoods in Lagos on account of noise pollution.

The Lagos State guideline you refer to is about equal access to education. It means schools cannot deny admission to prospective students on the grounds of their religious faith, and NOT THAT private schools must abandon their dress codes or adjust their rules to match pupils religious preferences.

If every private school bend its standards for every demand, there'll be chaos and disorderliness. Schools need structure to function, and there are lots of option available to parents such as Christian, Muslim, Secular and Military schools. That freedom of choice is the balance, not forcing schools to abandon their identity

The OP's school does not allow the wearing of hijab, and he shouldn't compromise. If the hijab thing is so important to the parents, they should take their kids to schools that do. There are plenty of them in Nigeria.

Top of the morning to you.

Bend rules to suit dem...#rulebender,just dey bend anoda family go come,u go still bend and unbend till nothing dey again to bend, by then u no go get any principle again,by then anything goes.

Same thing why I don't participate in MORNING DEVOTION in my place of work.

The standard is there already, I didn't come to break it by insisting I get my own kind of prayer. During morning devotion, I quietly go outside.

dboY1123:
Good morning all
I want us all to look into a request from a returning parent and come up with suggestions, advise, examples(picture samples) etc.
A family left our school some years back while their daughters were in nursery and lower pry classes.

They're planning to come back now while they are in the secondary sch Ss2 and SS 1 now
One going to SS2 didn't do well in our entrance test at all which we advised to repeat.
The SS1 performed excellently
So parents said they can't be in same classes. That they will get extra teachers you know their excuses.

The reasons why they left was that they took them to a Faith based sch so they could learn their religion, Islam, Long hijabs.
Now coming they want us to allow them wear hijabs in which I said NO cos ours isn't a Faith based sch as I won't even allow Christians SU cover their hair in sch.

I suggested that they buy them beret caps and wear after sch. So the parents went back home to think over it.

Do you think we should bend our rules to accommodate them buy allowing Beret, which the parents agreed to or we should maintain our standards knowing fully well that other parents would replicate.

Also I think IRS is now a compulsory subject in secondary schools new curriculum


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The only question you should ask yourself is that "why would they attend a faith based school where they are allowed to practice their religion and now leave that school and come to yours and tell you to allow them dress in accordance to their faith ?!!!!!!


Would you now allow the children of a native doctor bearing chalk marks on their face and putting leaves on their mouth attend your school because they ask you?



I can tell you freely, you don't need such money from such persons if they insist to come. The wearing of berets should be allowed just for one religious faith except yi want to make it part of the school dress code..