90-pupil protest against a school’s ban on wearing shorts

28th May 2004, 1:00am

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90-pupil protest against a school’s ban on wearing shorts

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Eight teenagers have been suspended after police were called to clear a 90-pupil protest against a school’s ban on wearing shorts - one of the latest fashion crazes. The children occupied the road outside 1,200-pupil Rhyl high school, north Wales, last week.

Head Mike Williams said the demonstrators’ behaviour became extreme. The suspended pupils will be allowed back for exams and work experience.

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