GC FOSTER "PREP& PRIMARY"

RIDICULOUS AND DISCRIMINATORY HAIR CODE POLICY AT G.C. FOSTER COLLEGE.

[@nigealwright8141]

If Jesus ever enroll in a GC Foster mi would a feel sorry fi him.

[@wayneanthony1089]

That rule and it's defense by the principal of a TERTIARY institution (FUNDED by TAXPAYERS) is the BEST FOOLISHNESS I have heard for a long time!!

[@sandrathompson6381]

Mental slavery 😂

[@marciaelliott2836]

No use calling MOE as they have no teeth ... Like no fun in life anymore..straight jacket and hypocrite Willson... Him same one stifle Tyquando😮

[@wayneanthony1089]

@@marciaelliott2836 One of the students need to TEST this rule in the RIGHT PLACE!!

[@lloydbanks6609]

All they had to do is file a class action lawsuit against the school. It's time Jamaicans start using the Judicial system for their benefit, whether it be against institutions or even the Govt. They won't attempt to tackle the rastafarians cause of the recent court ruling.

[@wayneanthony1089]

@@lloydbanks6609 Well said 👍 ...my thoughts too.

[@reggieharris9744]

“Long hair. Freaky Freaky people need not apply, no wan no hole neaga on Rastafari “ we going backward 😢😢

[@kfmendes4550]

Lol

[@cherrystone4355]

Don't know what I would do without your brand of comedy

[@user-xd7co8op4o]

Ridiculous. Take the Principal to court. Only in JA this can happen.

[@MariceRhule-oj4sy]

Up an running mr maverick the man with the most creditable opnion

[@deandresmall8482]

Everyone we give little authority in Jamaica have some symptoms of dictatorship in them

[@StaceyanRichardson]

How many times can I like this?❤

[@wayneanthony1089]

@@deandresmall8482 It's a POWER PROBLEM..... Societies with SLAVERY past normally have this problem!!

[@stopmotionandgaming4877]

Well said

[@stacyanan23]

This is the problem. Field slave mentality.

[@Iynola]

Love this commentary. This conversation is very timely Maverick. So many countries across the Caribbean region are implementing grooming policies in schools to allow for the wearing of afrocentric hairstyles. Get with the programme of decolonization of education GC Foster College. It always amazes me when such issues emerge out of Jamaica. A country which should be at the forefront in promoting the acceptance of our black identity and culture.

[@aneikaallison7064]

Whoever made Wilson principal should be ashamed

[@Deb0106]

That Maurice Wilson is just a troublemaker. I was in Budapest for the World Championships and he did nonsense.

[@tobielbon1899]

These principals in Jamaica is a joke. All students should protest.

[@funzzzz3079]

All of them

[@evertonreid7259]

seems more like GC Foster Military Academy.

[@angiewatkins1312]

How the hell Maurice has so much power. Him wing need fi clip. These are not kids they are adults. What is he trying to prove? SACK him!!

[@Pato-ii1qg]

Maurice Wilson still a member of the Backra Masters Association and gate keepers…Big up yuh self Tykwando Tracey

[@BLKB77]

Clear case of HAIR ENVY from Maurice Wilson

[@wayneanthony1089]

@@BLKB77 Maurice Wilson is one of the many HAIR LUNATICS! He permits Rasta with letters...but bans LONG HAIR!🤓😁🤣 Then, lets reason now.... Any harm that long hair can do Rasta with letter can do the same!!😁🤓🤣 Are these people really LEADERS??

[@kayshahudson5312]

😂

[@anetawelsh6026]

I remember Mutabaruka's daughter years ago sayin that when she use to attend Wolmers she had to wrap up her locks even on a sports day when chinese white and indian hair girls could let go their hair to blow in the wind,,, she and other rastafarians had to tie up wrap up or keep it all in place😮

[@allanvassell3703]

Nonsense!!! We need to move forward from these outdated rules and regulations and catch up with the rest of the world. Let’s focus on the what really matters.

[@altonmckenzie1041]

So…they are paying to go to GC Foster College to have regulations about their hair?? Jamaica is a Netflix series

[@sandrathompson6381]

Fools paradise

[@christiesharpe1527]

Absolute madness ⚠️😡 I actually had locks and was told it's fashion, so I need to trim. That is the most ridiculous thing, because when you've completed your studies, you can rock whichever hairstyle you wish whilst being a coach or teacher 🤦‍♂️

[@justincredible1990]

Mi remember when mi used to go Georges dem used to keep up this foolishness too and the reasoning dem claim was dem waa prevent the spread of head lice. Suh mi used to wonder why the female teacher dem able fi come school wid long hair. Dem cyaan carry lice come gi di pickney dem too? How come Holy Childhood and Wolmer's Girls and Andrews and Immaculate never have dem issues deh yet?

[@craigwilly1079]

FOOLISHNESS, UNBELIEVABLE

[@MrDarkchild26]

They should stop enrolling, let them go bankrupt

[@puertadoor8738]

Wilson is clearly focusing on the wrong things. Yes..GC Foster is a little bit more than a high school! Administration is crap and the students are suffering.Wilson is focused on Sprintec and doesn't care about much else. The powers that be need to deeply investigate that institution and what goes on behind the curtains.

[@leroywalker8196]

I saw it yesterday and I thought it is the most ridiculous thing I've read all week

[@kevonwilliams37]

Willow just bored and want to make news because, i have never heard of an adult schooo having hair restriction.

[@ricardobaggio4330]

Self righteous hypocrites

[@nordmyrie4195]

Total madness.

[@breadcrumbs951]

What if a Caucasian, Indian or of similar ethnicity decides to enroll, will the rule apply to them. Problem the College love.

[@ke5146]

They argument is daed with this

[@mikefun7482]

SAME TING IN HIGHSCOOL. When I was attending Wolmers, these rules NEVER applied to the asians, indians or caucasians.

[@RayonShaldene]

Agreed this is ridiculous. If we agree that more females are enrolled in Universities than males do we want to bar males from University over something so trivial? Yes rules exist but as the society evolves we must amend the rules to fit within the modern paradigm. In 2024 we are barring someone from University for hairstyle. Additionally, implicitly in what was said having braids, twist etc is tantamount to bad grooming. And explain this we both have long dreadlocks, but I have a paper saying I and Rasta and the other persons does, so I am accepted and the other rejected, when essentially we have the same hairstyle. Kmt, foolishness, get rid of the colonial rule.

[@breadcrumbs951]

What will Wilson tell the females who want to bald their heads? Those who want to cut the sides, wear Mohawk, color the top? Bredda that is not a fight Wilson can win.

[@courtneyenglish7829]

The schools here in the UK are discriminating also with similar hair prohibitions. Guess they can point to the Caribbean as being the trend setters or are the schools there in JA the followers.

[@lain4122]

How does the hair affect being a good soldier?

[@recordogrant4004]

Mavrick you pass the hair grooming policy with flying colours 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@teamaggressive2904]

@OralTraceyMaverick Maverick, the issue at hand is that Wilson wants to compete against Micro College and other institutions in Jamaica. When it comes to teachers, they are expected to embody a certain professional image. For instance, if a male teacher arrives at an interview sporting cornrow hairstyles, it’s important to keep in mind that the school principals may adhere to old-school values. Even if the teacher possesses the necessary qualifications, they may still be perceived as lacking professionalism, leading to the likelihood that the position will be awarded to a candidate who appears more polished. In this scenario, two teachers interviewed for a position-one from GC Foster and one from Micro. Despite the GC Foster candidate being more qualified, the grooming and presentation of the Micro teacher ultimately swayed the decision in their favor, highlighting how appearance can impact hiring decisions in educational institutions striving to present role models to their students.

[@ke5146]

Do you know this is clear discrimination goes against law of the land

[@vincentbrown9027]

Only question. What is wrong with long hair? does long hair mean that you are incompetent? I believe is time for us to move past this stupidity about hair styles and focus on what is relevant in moving the country forward first world country don't have a problem with hair style

[@Dwaynemorris876]

Let me translate for you! Who looks closer to what backra massa says is professional! Slavery is still with us!

[@StaceyanRichardson]

@teamaggresdive 2904 such rules are trivial and pre-historic..My son was discriminated against in high school because he wore dread locks,(hair had to be wrapped of course because he was male..but the females that wore dreadlocks didn't have to cover their hair Make this make sense..He was also badged for headboy and his badge was revoked on the grounds that an error was made because both boys had the same first..sad to say we are not even stagnant we (Jamaica) are going backwards.

[@teamaggressive2904]

@@StaceyanRichardson yes this mentality need to change but not for now I guess. Did you know that all girls school in Jamaica never really employ a young male teacher no matter how competent he's?

[@rorylawrence4226]

Will this rule apply to the Chinese and Indian students with "pretty hair" 😢

[@rezilientt5073]

Chut up Black people has the pretty hair you should think before you write

[@Rickyricardo17]

I doubt it. Because aren’t those long hair? GC foster principle want a box pan him mouth. Kmt

[@brandonsaunders7515]

Shhh yah talk too loud 😂😂😂😂

[@anetawelsh6026]

​@@brandonsaunders7515wooooiiieeee mi baady😂😅😅😂😅

[@donyutejamaica631]

How many Chinese or Indian you see walking around with braids or dreads? Stupid question! Bravo GC Foster! About time..

[@deanlydressikie]

Mr Wilson must find himself alone walking the corridors

[@stacyanan23]

Maverick, they want your hairstyle.

[@tobielbon1899]

Jamaica is going back into the colonial era instead of coming out of it. That's why I love the USA. Too much emphasis on the unnecessary things.

[@Uniqueprincess2016]

I think if the coury rules on this, the student might win. Wilson threading down a narrow path.

[@Frenchcut11]

COURT!! When are we going to get comfortable with our roots & culture. I could understand if he had said, if you’re going to have long hair make sure it’s properly groomed and presentable

[@worrellwatson9095]

This is where Lawyer Isat needs to come in.

[@vanroynembhard5675]

Maverick could you check out how old is Willo. Look like he think he is irreplaceable or planning a way for early retirement at taxpayers dollar. CRAP

[@muggiesviews9697]

There are more serious issues in our society than these BS!

[@bankergeorge]

Let's see if your lawyer Dionne have a say in this drama lol

[@jamelsinclair1507]

That’s nothing yet!!..2013 when I was going to GC Foster they turn off the water at 8 in the morning because everyone should be at class by 8.they close the dorm grill so if your inside you can’t come out and if you’re at class you can’t go back to your dorm until class over at 3..prison life!

[@trevormitchell8079]

Does the rules apply to females?

[@robertyoung5825]

I realize the society we live in where the one's with the higher education always come up with nonsense .

[@janedough4608]

A descent into madness

[@angelabarrett7576]

Rules are rules

[@Xplojon]

Need to get these dinosaurs out of power

[@nattydread5251]

Wilson needs to go back to school. because Wilson doesn't have any hair pon him head😂😂😂 mi mada

[@norwynparkinson5541]

Reminds me of Ras Karbi's "Discrimination "

[@vanroynembhard5675]

I use to have high regards for MW but he has gotten so autocratic its a shame. From the way he is handling the jamaica track team to this point .......Too much misuse of power Willo

[@richardpedlar5474]

Why argue with the principle? Go argue with the parliamentarians. Provided that GC Foster is funded from the public purse, the principal should not have the right to implement such rules. It is full time that our parliament pass a law to deal with grooming and dress codes in public schools. The school is not own by the principle. Additionally, the issue of grooming and dress codes can be very subjective.

[@rexcoley5175]

Hit him Maverick!

[@andreagreensorde5573]

Is this for real???? In 2024!!!!!! Unbelievable!!!!!!!!

[@k_abby3398]

As a college student you try to cut out the unnecessary expenses going to the barber is one of them. To be finding money every 2 weeks fi trim 😩 as a black nation we backwards. Why is our hair a problem?

[@stellanaxis]

Garbage discriminatory policy....complete 💩

[@dianasalmon4067]

The affected students need to sue...nonsense in this day and age.

[@anetawelsh6026]

Suh Mavrick,,dat mean sey a white man,,,indian man or chinese man would need to visit the barber 3 times per week fi maintain the half inch😮😂😅❤

[@sheek1982]

In St. Kitts, high school boys are now allowed to plait their hair, provided they keep themselves well groomed but those who attend the local college have always had the choice of hairstyle.

[@Jamdung1]

Colonialism is still screwing up the minds of Jamaicans!

[@kayonkmk]

That rule is a longstanding law

[@stopmotionandgaming4877]

Is it a rule or policy

[@winsomerattigan4293]

I thought College is about Cognitive Teachings and Development NOT Wardrobe Evaluations, what such Nonsense, try that in the USA, Lawsuits left and Right.!!

[@ballgame87]

Sad to see the old slave mill, grinding slow but grinding still

[@pawfin1]

Dwl gc foster college and wilo gone crazy. Me feel a jealous Wilo jealous

[@Dwaynemorris876]

We hate our blackness!

[@phyleenwilliams6903]

So if a person have well groomed locks but is not a Rasta he would have to get a fake letter to say he's one? If not then what? He'll have to cut his locks? I Want to hear the Hair grooming policies for the ladies Dem fi get a lawsuit The same teachers out here who have problems with pickney hair run guh foreign guh hug up all kind of hair and can't sey a word

[@Jahdon4405]

The Principal to go back inna him shell, is not High or Primary school, these people are adults. A because the Principal hair growing days done, LOL

[@leonfraser7781]

Eediat ting dat, check di court case of 1981.

[@rupertbatchan4059]

Maverick the first time that something like this happen 1969 with the opening of the Haile Selassie Jun.Secondar School and the ministry of Education approve the child could attend classes another their was a Air Jamaica Pilot by the name of Bats also .Mr Wilson it's 2024 politician even Doctor Business men and a great portion of the society are wearing locks what is interesting is how the Ministry of education addressing this problem with the problem

[@isaaconywere6869]

He will lose the case in Court period

[@garypatrick312]

Wilson is the biggest fool out there wilson you destroyed a potential world leading junior in maclaughing from holmwood

[@paulinewoods6599]

People must fellow rules .

[@profootball-iw8dc]

What is freedom

[@Kenibrah]

All fun and games till civil lawsuit land and money fi pay

[@calvertsmith8912]

Maverick what would you say about NCU? or other such tertiary institutions who have rules and principles governing their student body?, do a research and come again.

[@rentonflowers6202]

step maverick step

[@denisepearson783]

He has no hair ,and cannot grow it either..they fear grey hair.😊

[@alandowright690]

How does your black hear affect learning.? Nonsense In 2024 we are fighting against Hair😂😂.

[@chistonfrancis7397]

Even hell have rolls

[@Inactive1987]

I have to disagree with the Maverick on this one, there are rule and guidelines in society that we may not agree with, but for us to make way in this world sometimes we have to conform and adhere..I attended teachers college and tbh would rather keep my long hair, but I understand that the choice for me is either keep my long hair and not employed and cut my hair and stand a better chance of securing a job...the institution is responsible for preparing the students to be favorable candidates for employment and apart of that is to be presentable and conform to society's rules..listen, if we start to accept long hair for professionals what else are we gonna be accepting towards...maybe next thing you'll hear is that its fine to wear your pants below u bottom because it doesn't affect your ability to do you job..

[@Rayunicorn1]

You nor Maurice Wilson should have the power to decide for another person how to style their hair. It’s none of your business.

[@nashville9900]

Maveric too many men are looking like women in Jamaica .

[@raquelcarter3350]

Kmt Maurice need fi fall back pon dat

[@patrickgenus9065]

Ah the Gad send em ?

[@N1ck-WayneSayers]

I understand properly combed but hair length? Nah💀

[@MarciaCross-py9gx]

BUT HIM CAN BUY WIG, TRU TING MAVERICK, BAD MIND AND JEALOUS YES. LOL FIGHT AGAINST HIM YES.

[@commoncents1822]

You sound like you're doing "Sports Commentary",🤣

[@heisenberg8083]

GC nuh av nothing fi do

[@marciaelliott2836]

Over to you Madam DJM ❤

[@dorrettedwards6774]

Bad mind the brute bad mind 😡

[@leonjohnson583]

21 first century 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ronniedweetno891]

Me boss make be real and unbiased on this situation. 1. The rule is foolishness yes. Nobody should be discriminated based on hair style or whatever 2. The fact that the student enrolled themselves into the school, knowing that this was a rule and proceeded to break the rule just did not sit well with me and a sumn we as who we are in our culture always do. We have our rights and always give it away. If they enrolled into the school knowing it was rule, why not approach the administration from there and take up whatever issue we have from thier than just a try be unruly and nobody cant tell we nothing type of vybz and make situation worse. The ppl them have them rule and stipulation from how long but we chose not to follow it because nobody fi give we chat. Why not take that up prior or call and explain why than just break the ppl them policy willingly. Again me no agree with that type of rule at all but me sure know there are other cases where ppl just no follow the ppl them rule just because we have a problem with it than going to them directly to address the situation.

[@topkat7426]

MAV TALK CHUTE

[@kayceeDis]

Foolishness!

[@puertadoor8738]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@anordsichinsambwe2591]

Policies help to maintain schools.

[@MarrioLawrence]

So Maurice Wilson went to gc foster and put these rules in place ? Or were these rules already in place? If it’s the latter the criticism should be aimed at the institutions and not him .

[@OralTraceyMaverick]

He is the current Principal & he is the one defending these rules..

[@Objectivity-w5j]

I'm sure you're correct.....Wilson is probably just enforcing the rules that were already there

[@Rayunicorn1]

@@Objectivity-w5jThank God Rosa Parks didn’t think that “rules are rules.”

[@teamaggressive2904]

@OralTraceyMaverick Maverick, the issue at hand is that Wilson wants to compete against Micro College and other institutions in Jamaica. When it comes to teachers, they are expected to embody a certain professional image. For instance, if a male teacher arrives at an interview sporting cornrow hairstyles, it’s important to keep in mind that the school principals may adhere to old-school values. Even if the teacher possesses the necessary qualifications, they may still be perceived as lacking professionalism, leading to the likelihood that the position will be awarded to a candidate who appears more polished. In this scenario, two teachers interviewed for a position-one from GC Foster and one from Micro. Despite the GC Foster candidate being more qualified, the grooming and presentation of the Micro teacher ultimately swayed the decision in their favor, highlighting how appearance can impact hiring decisions in educational institutions striving to present role models to their students.

[@Rayunicorn1]

@@teamaggressive2904 Jamaica is a backward country and some of these decisions need to be fought in the country’s courts. Ridiculous!