Primary school's angels are grounded in wings ban

A Devon primary school head has defended a decision to ban pupils from wearing angel wings during their nativity play. The decision to ban angel wings during the festive period's nativity play was taken because of a risk that the wings could catch fire.

Linda Mitchell, headmistress at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic primary school in Paignton, Devon, told parents they would have to get rid of the wings on their little girls' angel outfits or they would be banned from taking part in the Christmas play.

She said the school had taken the decision after some children were scratched by the wings last year.



Matthew Phillips , a Conservative councillor for Paignton, said the decision to ban angel wings was "political correctness gone mad".

He said: "I can't believe it. Up and down the country there are hundreds of nativity plays taking place in schools every year. As far as I know there has never been any accident. I think it's just silly. It's like banning Christmas."

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