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Police In Newfoundland Investigating Anonymous 'Ugliest Girls' Poll

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 04 Dec, 2015 01:06 PM

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A school board in Newfoundland and police are now investigating a case of cyberbullying involving an anonymous poll ranking girls at a high school based on their looks.

Lynelle Cantwell, a student at Holy Trinity High School in Torbay, is getting national attention for her response to the creators of the online poll, called "Ugliest Girls in Grade 12."

Today the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District said in an email that it and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary are looking into the poll.

The school board says the poll is contrary to the school board's social media policy and the actions of the creators are unacceptable.

The board says it's been meeting with students class-by-class to discuss the matter and has provided guidance to anyone feeling in need.

The board says it's possible that a student's actions on social media could result in disciplinary action.

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