A school has caused outrage among parents after sending home letters asking pupils to vote for the best looking boy and girl.
The school asked children to vote for the awards that would be given out in an end of year assembly.
'Best couple' and 'biggest poser' were among the other awards that pupils were asked to vote on.
But an aunt of two of the students criticised Hugh Chrisite School in Kent for the 'shocking' nominations.
Sharing a photo of the form handed to Year 9 students, Lucy Hall said parents were appalled, KentLive reports.
She wrote: "My nephews school just sent them home with this - school is hard enough when you are 14 to create awards over best looking boy and girl.
"Shocking. Hugh Christie School why would you let this happen? Parents are appalled by this."
Other parents also shared their disgust at the awards.
Chelsea Groome said: "That’s horrendous! What about a category for most inspiring, kindest or most caring?
"Awards that celebrate the good in kids rather than reinforcing superficial values? Shame on the school!"
Victoria Jay added: "Why not have things like: kindest pupil, most enthusiastic, most sporty, best jokes, tries the best, most helpful, most friendly, most likely to invent something/be a millionaire/change the world/be PM. You know, qualities we want to encourage..."
Katie Byrne added: "This is disappointing in so many ways.
"Sure it was well meant, but asking kids to vote on looks and biggest poser and who is stroppiest reinforces belief that your looks matter most.
"On website the founder’s values: outstanding character, integrity & courage. A good place to start."
Chrissa added: "Absolutely disgraceful.
"I understand when schools have no knowledge of some areas of specialism but this is basic ethics!
"How about we give this school the award for “How to ruin a cohort’s mental health and self worth” - they are worthy of that!"
What the school said
The school has now backtracked and told pupils to "disregard" the form.
In a tweet responding to the outrage, Huge Christie School wrote: "We will inform students to disregard the form.
"The member of staff responsible has been spoken to.
"We totally agree this was inappropriate and apologise unreservedly for any offence caused to our students and parents."
But the list has sparked outrage among parents who slammed the superficial catagories.t
