Deyes High in Maghull cracks down on ‘orange’ pupils caked in fake tan or make up

Jun 18 2009 by Ben Turner, Maghull and Aintree Star

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‘ORANGE’ pupils face being sent home from school as part of a crackdown on fake tan.

The get-tough approach will also see youngsters caked in make-up asked to go home and take it off.

The move is part of a drive to maintain high standards at Deyes High school, in Maghull, backed by education bosses in Sefton.

Headteacher Peter Reed’s hit list includes getting tough on girls if they regularly break the school’s make-up rules and wear “excessive” amounts of self-tan and foundation.

Parents were informed girls should preferably not wear any make-up – but if they insist on doing so, “it should be applied in moderation”.

In a newsletter sent to parents, Mr Reed said: “In the case of make-up, a minority of your daughters attempt to use excessive amounts of foundation and tanning creams.

“I will again send home persistent offenders to correct their appearance accordingly.”

He said girls should always tie back their hair. Also in his radar are pupils who regularly fail to bring pens, PE kit, science gear and cooking ingredients to school.

He said: “In the case of persistent offenders I will send students home to correct their uniform and collect appropriate equipment.”