A spokesman said the Academy stood strongly by their zero tolerance policy regarding discrimination and violence. 'The pupils involved in carrying out these acts of violence have been strongly reprimanded and a school-wide warning has gone out that any future acts of violence, carried out in the name of discrimination, or any other reason, will be met with similar strong and decisive action. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Wingfield Academy has its own 14-page Anti-Bullying Police document which says it is ‘unacceptable’ and ‘all students and pupils should know that incidents will be dealt with promptly and effectively.’. The school has posters and notice boards and in classrooms to tell students what to do if they are being bullied and a ‘post box’ is set up in the on-site learning resources centre for students to report incidents anonymously or name culprits. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. ", Audience Relations, CBC P.O. After the show, South Park aired the episode about gingers, a group of people started a face book group named "National kick a ginger day, are you in?" Three years later, an adolescent prankster created the “National Kick a Ginger Day” Facebook page that openly … I am doing a school project and i would really like to see what you guys have to say! If I went into school and kicked a kid then I would be arrested. Cartman's friends dye his hair ginger while he is asleep and after suffering hateful treatment from the rest of his town, he decides to rally the red-heads and fight those who are not ginger. Some members of the Facebook group “National Kick a Ginger Day” prompt them to attack redhead children. National Kick a Ginger Day: say what?! "Any situation that takes place within the school would be addressed according to the policy and procedure and the appropriate legislation.". The speech ends out escalating into a ridiculous movement in which the majority the school and eventually the town discriminates against the "Ginger Kids". The Facebook event "National Kick a Ginger" day has almost 4,700 members across Canada and has sparked a rash of opinions in support and against on the social networking site. He was scared so I went to get him out of school. A spokesman said the Academy stood strongly by their zero tolerance policy regarding discrimination and violence. In November 2008 social networking website Facebook received criticism after a 'Kick a Ginger' group, which aimed to establish a "National Kick a Ginger Day" on … Red hair (or ginger hair) occurs naturally in one to two percent of the human population, appearing with greater frequency (two to six percent) among people of Northern or Northwestern European ancestry and lesser frequency in other populations. Prosecutor reopens Maryville rape case and calls for special... 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Mark in the calendar, when is Kick a Ginger Day in 2021, and turn this date into the positive one. Samantha Russell said the kids kicked her daughter Gwendolyn Russell because she is a redhead. International Kick a Ginger Day Facts. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Opposite to the date, there was National Kiss a Ginger holiday created. Several websites have chosen November 20th as an ‘official’ National Kick a Ginger Kid Day so parents now fear there could be further problems. The Observances come from a Facebook group created by Forgie, who only invited eight red-haired friends. The unofficial day is believed to have been inspired by an episode of the controversial cartoon South Park. "The school touts that they have a zero policy for violence yet a suspension from a football game does not seem like a zero tolerance policy.". The Facebook group set up by parents shows pictures of injured children. A mandatory suspension occurs when a student commits physical assault on another person that causes bodily harm requiring treatment by a medical practitioner. According to Bill 157, the Safe Schools Act, a discretionary suspension is assessed for bullying. Parents are outraged at the vicious attacks, and the school have assured them that some pupils have been 'reprimanded', Parents warned other children not to take part in 'kick a ginger kid' day, which is believed to stem from a South Park cartoon. They said it was going to to be Kick a Blonde Kid Day the day after. He was scared so I went to get him out of school. SNP vows to UNILATERALLY hold a second Scottish independence referendum if Sturgeon wins May election - and... We can vaccinate ALL teachers, say schools: Heads send Boris a plan for huge seven-day operation  to... Disney+ blocks under-sevens from watching 'racist' Peter Pan, Dumbo and The Aristocats for breaching... We're sadder, poorer... and fatter: Mail on Sunday survey finds Britain is suffering under lockdown - but... PETER HITCHENS: So is this really an epidemic of despair? Research has been conducted to see if they do have souls, but so far there have been no positive results according to Grand Council member Isaac … The sole purpose is to beat up other children with red hair. In 2005, South Park aired an episode called “Ginger Kids”, where the character Cartman decides to create the holiday “Kick a Ginger Day”. I was hit in the face and it made national news. A local mom wants a group of high school boys suspended for kicking her redheaded daughter, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. Chew said the assaults may have been motivated by a Facebook posting urging students to beat up redheads on "Kick a Ginger Day." One mother, who asked not to be named, said she had taken her 13-year-old son out of school until she is given assurances there will be no further incidents. Senior staff at the 850-student Wingfield Academy in Rotherham say some students who have carried out the attacks have been ‘strongly reprimanded’. They sell merchandise praising people with red hair and emphasises that the day should not be put into reality.He said: 'I think it’s disgusting. 'She should be able to go to school without having to worry about being kicked in the corridor. It is most common in individuals homozygous for a recessive allele on chromosome 16 that produces an altered version of the MC1R protein. Parents have launched their own Facebook group to highlight the issue and have complained to Academy head Russell Heritage to make sure there is not repeat of the violence. Kiss A Ginger Day was founded by Derek Forgie in 2009 as a response to the holiday created in 2008, "Kick a Ginger Day". The locker room assault happened on Nov. 20, which was promoted by a Facebook group as Kick a Ginger Day. She was crying and didn't want to be there," Samantha Russell said. This leads to the majority of the town discriminating against people with ginger hair, highlighting how easy it is to persuade people to hate another section of society with no justifying argument. Kick a Ginger day was tied to a South Park episode, where "Ginger Kids" people with red hair, pale skin, and freckles are targeted in a class presentation put on by Cartmen, the shows most narrow minded and often derogatory character. 'The very positive ethos of the academy has its foundations in developing mutual respect, entrepreneurship, integrity and personal independence.'. Police are understood to be investigating the incidents at the Academy for 11-16-year-olds where at least six youngsters were attacked. It’s very upsetting for my daughter. On the 21st of October anyone and everyone should kick their local leprechaun to show them where they stand in the world. The father of another 13-year-old Year 9 pupil said his auburn-haired daughter had been singled out for the bullying and went home with bruised legs. When I spoke to the police they said they would treat it as an assault, but it is up to the school to involve them.'. Published: 11:03 GMT, 18 October 2013 | Updated: 13:19 GMT, 18 October 2013. Schoolchildren have been attacked by fellow pupils who organised ‘Kick a Ginger Kid Day’, inspired by the cartoon South Park. The Kick a Ginger Day website stresses that the whole event is a joke and no one should kick another person. This is because many believe that Gingers are witches, dating back to the 11th century. The comments below have been moderated in advance. The idea is believed to have been taken from an episode of the controversial cartoon South Park and websites have been set up aimed at organising a ‘National Kick a Ginger Kid Day’. "It's not a snapshot," Picard said. The posting may have been inspired by an episode of … Often done on the last day of school as no punishment is possible for two months or so and then it is all forgotten. The victims were also issued an apology on behalf of the school. Ya that stuff goes on more than you'd think actually. Kick-a-ginger-day victim In 2008, a Facebook group was made by a boy from Vancouver, Canada, called “ Kick-a-ginger-day ” which inspired a number of students in the area to seek out peers with red hair and kick them in the shins. 'The two kids who kicked my daughter were given lunchtime detention and made to apologise, but how do we know they will not go for her again outside school. Facebook groups began popping up, declaring November 20th “Kick a Ginger Day”. Eventually, Cartman realises the error of his ways and the town decides to overlook their differences and live in peace. Picard would not comment on the specifics of the case, including punishment, citing that it was an internal matter. "Things are being addressed appropriately. EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Trump spends first weekend as ex-president playing golf at his West Palm Beach club before... TALK OF THE TOWN: Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May post £21million loss for their DriveTribe... Ann Summers chief says transgender women are welcome at their sales parties and she wants to 'empower' them. Now going after Jews too. The Facebook page had dubbed it "National Kick a Ginger Day." The Facebook group urged members to kick people with red hair — referred to as ginger … Mostly instigated by non-whites against whites. Kick a "ginger" day, beat a "haole" [white person] day in Hawaii, get a gringo day in CA., etc. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. BECKY MCCALL is so scared of jabs they make her faint - and that's... 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Parents uploaded pictured of their battered and bruised children who were attacked on 'Kick a Ginger Kid Day', Parents set up a Facebook group which has attracted more than 40 members to discuss what had happened to their targeted children, In 'Ginger Kids' Cartmen, the programme's most bigoted character makes a presentation targeting people with red hair, pale skin, and freckles. Google the “kick a ginger” phrase and you can tap into a national thread, featuring the fears, anger and “bring it on” bravado of years’ worth of red-haired victims. A number of websites have chosen Nov 20 as an ‘official’ National Kick a Ginger Kid Day. 'It is both boys and girls who have been carrying out this bullying and I want action from the school to make sure it doesn’t happen again. Proof the Pfizer Covid vaccine works in the real world? Kiss A Ginger Day is an unofficial holiday that is celebrated all over the world on January 12th. “I just broke that gingers kneecaps with that … Red-haired children have been left beaten and bleeding after they were targeted by fellow middle school pupils as part of 'Kick a Ginger Kid Day' - inspired by the cartoon South Park. On its website the Academy boasts: 'The level of care, support and guidance for students was described by Ofsted as ‘Outstanding’. To my surprise around 4000 people pressed the like button and over 600 answered "yes." The group is currently being investigated by the police. This one we support to the fullest! She said: "My son rang me and said kids were kicking him, saying it was National Kick a Ginger Kid Day. Samantha Russell said they have been suspended for one game. Dozens of students at a California middle school attacked their red-haired classmates as part of 'Kick a Ginger Day,' an event possibly inspired by TV show 'South Park,' police said. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 'My son’s leg is swollen and there are bruises coming through. Youngsters with ginger hair were targeted on their way to classes and inside the building as other students kicked them. The attackers targeted 11 redheaded students in what they referred to as "Kick a Ginger Day," the Los Angeles Daily News reported Wednesday. Kiss A Ginger Day History. edited 6 years ago. The Observances come from a Facebook group created by Forgie, who only invited eight red-haired friends. He wouldn't confirm the punishment had been implemented. Talk show host Larry King dies aged 87 at LA hospital just three weeks after being transferred from the ICU... How carers kept my disabled son locked up for a year to avoid coronavirus - but he got it anyway. "I wouldn't say all the information being portrayed is accurate, but that will all be addressed and taken care of at the school level. The purpose of this holiday is to show that special ginger in your life just how much you care by giving them a kiss, either on the cheek or on the lips. Parents … This event is supposed to take place november 20th. In 'Ginger Kids' Cartmen, the programme's most bigoted character makes a presentation targeting people with red hair, pale skin, and freckles. 'Apparently it has originated from an episode of the American show South Park and websites have sprung up about it.'. "If it was kick a black kid day or kick a gay kid day, those kids would have been suspended from school immediately," Samantha Russell said. A Tecumseh woman wants a group of Grade 9 students at L'Essor high school suspended after they repeatedly kicked her daughter. Four girls and three boys were the victims of physical or verbal abuse because of their red hair, freckles … She said: 'My son rang me and said kids were kicking him saying it was National Kick a Ginger Kid Day. "An incident took place," Picard said. Kiss A Ginger Day was founded by Derek Forgie in 2009 as a response to the holiday created in 2008, "Kick a Ginger Day". A Tecumseh woman wants a group of Grade 9 students at L'Essor high school suspended after they repeatedly kicked her daughter for being a redhead. He said: 'These deplorable acts, done in the name of singling innocent people out, have no place in our school and as soon as it was brought to our attention that such acts had taken place in our school, we acted swiftly to deliver a strong message. The acts were part of the fictitious "Kick a Ginger Day", an event inspired by the animated television show South Park. "She was pretty distraught. "She felt defeated and embarrassed.". 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