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Friday, 20 January 2012




School holds make-up lessons for 14-year-old girls

A school in Leeds is running make-up lessons for pupils as young as 14.

Mount St Mary’s Catholic High School show girls how to apply make-up for different events, such as a night out or an interview.

Teachers at the school claim the lessons boost the girls’ confidence and encourage them to make a good first impression.

However, many parents have complained that the classes are inappropriate.

The Family Education Minister said, “At a time when there is growing public concern about the sexualisation of children and young people, it is irresponsible for schools to provide make-up lessons.”

What do you think? Should schools give make-up lessons? Would you like to take part? 





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  • honeybun00 (Age 11) wrote on Friday, 20 January 2012 @ 08:32

    No they shouldn't because girls can already usually apply make up then by themselves and where is Make Up Lessons on the National Curriculum? :S

  • Hydrogen (Age 13) wrote on Friday, 20 January 2012 @ 12:00

    I like this its funny! :D

  • annacatshe (Age 12) wrote on Friday, 20 January 2012 @ 13:44

    i think it is bad beacuse there are better things in life than makeup

  • cotswolds (Age 12) wrote on Friday, 20 January 2012 @ 17:27

    I think that they shouldnt do that coz theres better things in life than make up and anyway girls can ask there mum or there older sister if they have one !!!

  • Bannanalol (Age 12) wrote on Friday, 20 January 2012 @ 18:26

    I think it´s kind of cool that they want to engage in the girls´s looks, and it will probably be handy some day!

  • Reavo (Age 9) wrote on Saturday, 21 January 2012 @ 17:38

    i agree with cotswolds

  • Jelly100 (Age 12) wrote on Sunday, 22 January 2012 @ 06:40

    I think this is ridiculous, make up cant be too hard to put on, and girls that don't know how to apply it can ask their mum, sister or a friend.

  • 09AhmedA (Age 13) wrote on Sunday, 22 January 2012 @ 21:48

    I think that it is quite a good idea

  • superspy10 (Age 11) wrote on Saturday, 28 January 2012 @ 17:09

    i dont care im not that girly but i suppose one lesson for basics could be quite funny:)

  • daisy933 (Age 10) wrote on Thursday, 2 February 2012 @ 18:36

    I think this is ONLY suitable if it is part of a GCSE course or for drama;teaching them how to apply stage makeup. Even PSHE would be OK, though I think teaching them how to apply makeup for a night out is going too far.

  • caitbur (Age 10) wrote on Sunday, 5 February 2012 @ 09:37

    i agree with cotswalds

  • footycrazy (Age 12) wrote on Saturday, 11 February 2012 @ 15:59

    There are a lot of better things in life then make up. The beauty lies within! xx

  • bizzy4100 (Age 12) wrote on Friday, 17 February 2012 @ 23:48

    I think that it's a really silly idea to hold make-up lessons. If girls want to learn how to apply make up, them they should just ask their mums or something. It's teaching children that they need to put stuff on their face to look good, when in fact they should be learning that they are already beautiful.

  • leicslass (Age 11) wrote on Tuesday, 27 March 2012 @ 22:03

    I love that idea. personaly i am a big fan of make up. that should be the rule in all schools.