Next month, the school is missing out on her chosen secondary because of a line with the council over transportation. Her parents call it "discrimination."
Samia Siaman has a line-up for her in September at the Feeder Catholic School closest to her home inCrickhowell, Powys, but 18 miles away. And she has no way to go. Go back there.
Her mom and dad Feodora and Matthew are anxious for Samia to continue her religious education as the whole family practices Catholicism.
Still, the closest Catholic after Powys' family home is in Torfaen, a 30-40 minute drive.
Unfortunately, both parents work atschool pick-up time. That is, neither of them can drive ahouse whereis 11 years old.
To make matters worse, the Powys Council refused to pay the school'stransportation costs, even though it was servicing other students.
Therefore, Feodora and Matthew are furious that transportation problems can prevent Samia from attending school at all.
They called the council's refusal "discrimination" and denounced the authority to treat religious education as a "second best measure."
Dad Matthew toldWales Online: Since Powys does not have a Catholic high school, children from here go to St Albans in Pontypool.
"It is the policy of the Powys County Council to consider providing transportation if you live more than 3 miles from the school.
" I applied for transportation to school, but I appealed because it was rejected, but it was also rejected last week. "
Matthew could not take her daughter to school while working as a teacher. I was able to do it, but I couldn't get my daughter together at 3 pm.
I can't even do Feodora Hair and Beauty, Samia's mother, who runs her own business.
Matthew said he felt she was "favored" by the council. "Religious education is treated as the second best and feels discriminatory."
Her parents, longing for Samia to attend the secondary, said she was at a school in a neighboring county. I even requested a seat on one of the buses.
The couple asked the Monmouthshire Council to help send her daughter to school if she dropped her off at the bus stop.
They were even willing to pay a fare of £ 480 a year, hoping that the Poyws Council could refund or at least offer a compromise.
However, the council said that the residents of Monmouthshire prioritized attending school. This means that the family can only apply for 6 weeks in the semester, which is too late.
Matthew said: "Currently, there is no school in Samia to move on to the next semester. Even if I had a seat, I would have missed the six-week semester."
Samia is a Catholic And we are Catholic and her grandparents are Catholic and we are all practicing. This is our life and culture.
PheodraciamanSamia's mom
Although he has an 11 year old child secondary , Now I was worried about all the uncertainties.
The Powys Council has provided Samia with a location for Crickhowell High School, a school near her home, but she wants to continue her Catholic education.
Matthew added: "Our faith is very important to us and I don't think this is morally correct.
" As residents of Powys, which of the children they attend Catholic high school
"Samia is Catholic, we are Catholic, and her grandparents are Catholic. Our life and culture."
Feodora, who takes Samia and her sister Evea to church every Sunday, also blamed the Discrimination Council.
"I have never seen such discrimination against Catholic students when the local council could not provide a Catholic school."
Sherman said with local multiple sclerosis. We are also complaining to the MP and the Catholic Parish.
A spokesperson for the Powys Council said: Attend the appropriate school or water collection school near you, as set out in the council's policy.
"This policy is in line with the" Strategy for Transforming Powys Education "approved by council leaders. Engagement) April 14, 2020.
"To be eligible for free transfer from home to school, the school closest to the learner or the school in the catchment area must meet the following requirements: Most to the learner's home address: Close, in which case more than 3 miles from your home address. For secondary schools (11 to 16 years old).
"Application for free shipping is rejected because it does not meet the council's policy. The decision was considered in the transport appeal last month and the application failed.
"The transport appeal is heard and decided on a case-by-case basis. Applicant is dissatisfied. If so, you can complain to the Welsh Public Services Ombuzman. "
A spokesperson for the Monmouthshire Council said: The route is taken and the child is taken to the nearest pickup point on the route. I used to do this within the first 3 weeks. All concessional applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.
