Leeds High School Under Fire for Offering Make-Up Classes

Nope, we aren't talking about the make-up classes in which students are given a second chance to gain helpful info they might've missed due to sickness or absence: At St. Mary's Catholic High School in Leeds, England, 14- and 15-year-old Year 10 students have been receiving lessons on how to "make a good first impression" and "boost their self-confidence" with various make-up techniques, according to reports from The Telegraph.

Parents, as well as the Family Education Trust, have expressed concerns about the classes. Per the former, "Parents don't send their daughters to school to learn how to put on make-up but to receive a decent education."

Another parent added, "It's totally inappropriate. Advising on make-up is something that should be done by parents... not a school."

The lessons in question consist of a professional artist providing students with hour-long lessons on how to apply different products for various social occasions. 

Teachers, however, have spoken out in defense of the class. Sue Coluccio, the school's deputy head teacher, expressed that the course is helpful to those that are getting ready to head out on interviews, or into the workplace: "It's so that they're wearing appropriate make-up instead of three-inch thick foundation."

Additionally, "Students had to have permission to take the class so, presumably, parents are supportive."