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BLOUBERGRANT SECONDARY SCHOOL policy

BLOUBERGRANT SECONDARY SCHOOLRef: https://www.bloubergranthigh.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2018-2019-HAIR-POLICY-.pdf

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Source domain: bloubergranthigh.co.za

Collected on 6 August 2026

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What this means

This document is the 2018–2019 Hair Policy of Bloubergrant High School, outlining rules for learner hair appearance to promote respect, neatness, and a distraction-free learning environment. It specifies gender-specific guidelines for hair length, style, color, accessories, and grooming, including bans on dyed hair, braids longer than mid-back, and facial hair. The policy assigns authority to school management and a formal appeal committee for enforcement and dispute resolution.

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Deviation from hair policy

Learners may request to deviate from the standard hair appearance rules if they have a valid reason. This includes changes to hair length, style, color, or accessories that are not allowed under the standard policy.

Who it is for
learners at Bloubergrant High School and their parents
How to act on it
Submit a written request to the School Governing Body (SGB) at least two weeks before the deviation is to begin.
Show the line this came from
Any legitimate request to deviate from the standard hair and/or appearance regulations must be addressed to the SGB in writing, at least two weeks prior to the commencement of the deviation.

Facts

Reference

https://www.bloubergranthigh.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2018-2019-HAIR-POLICY-.pdf

Parties

The policy assigns authority

Key Takeaways

  • 2018–2019
  • Bloubergrant High School
  • hair must be clean, neat, and tidy
  • fringe must be 1cm above eyebrows
  • no unnatural hair colors or highlights
  • boys must be clean-shaven daily
  • sideburns may not extend past middle of ear
  • braids/plaits for girls must not exceed mid-back
  • decision-making authority: Headmaster, Deputy Headmaster, SMT
  • appeal committee: SMT member, Head of Discipline, educator, head prefect, RCL member, SGB member
  • deviation requests must be submitted in writing at least two weeks in advance
  • Bloubergrant High School
  • Malcolm Pedro
  • SMT
  • Head of Discipline
  • RCL
  • SGB
  • Phase Heads
  • Heads of Department
  • Grade Heads
  • prefects