New school guidelines rule out full face veils [Independent.ie]
- Published: 22 September 2010
The full face veil used by Muslim girls should not be worn in Catholic secondary school, according to new guidelines.
Schools have been given fresh guidelines on dealing with pupils of other faiths -- including those who wish to wear the Muslim veil.
The schools have also been given guidance on how to deal with thorny issues such as sex education and uniforms for the growing number of pupils of different religions.
Practical advice on issues ranging from the wearing of veils by Muslim girls, to assuring parents that the school is not trying to convert pupils to Catholicism, has been issued to the 450 schools.
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