By: Katelyn Wei

Students want to be popular at their schools by changing their hairstyles and looks, all of which is motivated by peer pressure. A student from Melbourne’s Mordialloc College has been kicked out of school and separated from his classmates over his brightly dyed hair. He dyed his hair in bright colors to impress his friends when the school specifically said non-natural hair colors are banned on the campus.

Until his hair is back to its natural shade, the boy has been asked to wear a beanie. This left his mother concerned that these measures are prejudiced and violate his freedom for what he supports.

Many students were also removed from Australian schools for not following the dress code: wearing school-branded clothes. One student stated nearly 100 students were sent to the library for their violations. Instead of wearing black pants with the school logo on them, they wore plain ones.

Student Piper said her school has been extremely insensitive on its new uniform policy, called “RE SET.” She states that a lot of families are poor and visit food banks, so it is a good reason to buy cheaper alternatives if they are within the school color.

A Department of Education spokesman said uniforms matter. There were disputes over dressing and grooming around the country. Victoria, Australia is highlighting the issue with investigators reviewing Highview College in Maryborough where Sisters Amayah and Safhira Rowe were suspended from that school.