Oprah Winfrey’s company is responding to a South African news report that Oprah’s new school for girls is so strict it makes a reformatory look like a resort.
Oprah opened her new school in January. Her company, Harpo, confirmed these rules for students:
The maximum number of visitors per pupil is four — so in some cases entire families are not allowed to visit at once.
Visitors are asked to bring books for students rather than unhealthy snacks, but there is no ban on junk food.
A company spokesperson says: “Our goal is to protect the health, welfare and well-being of the students at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy. As with other boarding schools, we provide a structured, safe and nurturing environment in which the girls can learn and develop.”
