The school forbids the bags of the class, the student arrives with a microwave

A sixth form prohibited students from bringing bags to classes after claiming to hurt younger students.

Spalding High School, in Lincolnshire, explained to young people that they could use bags to take away the kit and books from home, but that they had to carry them by hand in class.

The ban was introduced while a decree said that "injuries were caused to young students as a result of the arrival of sixth students carrying increasingly larger bags on their shoulders. ", reported the MailOnline.

The new rule states: "Bags of all sizes may be used for the transport of books and school materials, but bags are not allowed during daytime classes.Players are encouraged to carry books by hand for two maximum lessons at a time. "

But just days after the rule, Hannah Catterall, the sixth student, launched an online petition and undergraduate student Jacob Ford protested against the decision by using a microwave oven to transport his books. Between lessons.

She said: "Students are prohibited from carrying bags such as backpacks to bring books and supplies for classes, which would allow them to make the most of their educational experience.

"Being in the sixth form greatly increases the amount of work compared to the lower years and so we are forced to carry more items.

"By not allowing backpacks, students are unable to easily carry revision materials between school and school and, as a result, grades can drop dramatically."

The petition was withdrawn a few days later after collecting 463 signatures. Many others, including parents, have rallied and described as "pathetic", "disappointing" and "ridiculous" the decision to ban the bags.

Bridget Allan, who has two children at school, said, "I was shocked when I heard about this ban. I think it's ridiculous.

"How can you even get to the places right now with all the good books, not to mention doing things like sanitary napkins.This is a subject that all female teachers, girls and girls, talk about. "

Sherry Grief said: "Students have a lot to wear and if they are prohibited from having bags, how many other sixth forms will follow."

Noah Leatherland said, "It looks like I just came out on time, what a really ridiculous rule, if I did not have a bag to carry everything, the sixth form would have been 12 times less organized and 3000 times more miserable. . "

Suzanne Brown added, "I find this rule absolutely ridiculous and it causes more stress to the children for no good reason."

And Clair Thacker said, "My son attends this school and I was totally unaware of this absurd rule, bearing in mind most of the younger students who go to school or use public transportation. Every day with everything they need, sort them and give priority to your students, a little common sense would be a breath of fresh air in this school! "

Parents resorted to social media for breaking the rules, which forced many young people to transfer their books from a bag into plastic bags for classes.

Jacob Ford, 17, recently made a silent protest against the ban. The Level A student was suspended for two days after taking his school belongings in a wicker basket and even in the microwave to argue his point of view.

He also set out his thoughts in a 3,000-word "defense document" entitled "Bags in Sixth Form – My Thoughts and a Potential Solution" that he handed to Warden Steven Wilkinson and to other staff members.

In the document, Jacob describes the events that led to the ban and the reasons that underpin it as "health and safety".

He said: "The reasons they changed are for one reason only that was rooted in all our brains during the various assemblies we had.

"Health and Safety Or more precisely the year seven and a staff member.

"These people were hit in the face or knocked down by our bags swaying down the hall.

"Once again, I'm sure it will happen, but is this the best way to ban the backpacks?" A compromise can surely be made. "

According to Jacob, the rule states that it is forbidden to carry and use bags during classes for more than 25 years. However, this has never been applied.

And the staff now says that backpacks are a danger. Jacob says the new bag policy is forcing students to risk their health and spend money.

He said: "Most of the problems will involve money, this case is no exception to the rule.I think that pay for a new bag that matches the updated regulation of the school. is scandalous.

"Especially at the beginning of the school year, when many students have recently paid for new backpacks, without knowing the changes to the rules.

"These bags are actually part of the uniform of our school and should be purchased at most once a year, so me or my parents, we have to pay about £ 40 for a new bag in accordance with the policies of the school. school, it's outrageous. "

In addition, he added that school guidelines indicate that carrying books to the back is the safest way.

He adds: "The ban on backpacks raises the question of whether the school is trying to make us worse for our" physical development "by suggesting not to use these types of bags."

Jacob's mother, Tracy Ford, 48, said, "I think Jacob's protest has been very peaceful and I think he should have his say.

"At the end of the day, I believe in freedom of expression, so I'm very proud of his defense of something he believes in. Microwave or no microwaves."

The school refused to comment or provide more details on the policy of the uniform. Its website describes a uniform policy for the sixth form for students, but does not mention the bags at all.