HIGHWORTH student Damien Hawkins, right, is gearing up for his next battle with the school authorities.

The 15-year-old who led a rebellion over a ban on kissing and hugging at Warneford School says boys should be allowed to grow goatees.

Despite the fact that he has a beard, headteacher John Saunders has banned them.

Damien plans to lobby schools governors next Monday. He said: "The majority of pupils think we should be able to have beards."