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"Bags of all sizes can be used to bring books and materials to school, but bags are not allowed during the daytime classes."
Jacob Ford, a 17-year-old high school student, was suspended for two days after taking his school belongings to a wicker basket and even to the microwave to argue his point of view.
He also wrote a "defense document" in which he attributed this decision to events involving "the seventh year and a staff member".
He wrote: "These people were hit in the face or knocked down by our swaying bags in the hallway.
"I do not doubt that this will happen, but is the best solution to ban the backpacks?"
Jacob said that this decision could force students to risk their "physical development", the guidelines recommending carrying the books on the back.
He added: "Many students have recently paid for new backpacks, not knowing the changes to the rules, so me or my parents, we have to pay a new bag, it's outrageous."
His mother, Tracy Ford, 48, said, "I think he should have a say, I'm very proud of him for defending something he believes in."
Hannah Catterall, whose petition against the ban garnered 463 signatures, said: "By not allowing backpacks, students are not able to easily transport the revision material to and from from the school.The grades can decrease considerably. "
Parents used social media to break the rule, which required young people to transfer their books in plastic bags for classes.
Bridget Allan, who has two children in school, wrote, "I think that's ridiculous."
Michel Wilson wrote: "Whoever put this on the agenda should be made to carry the books for a student for a week."
Suzanne Brown added, "It creates more stress for the kids for no good reason."
The school refused to comment.
