why do some schools have blazers ?

Ah I think I know which thread you are referring to Ana I replied but then things moved on and got more than a little 'silly'

Same poster, not Sam poster!

Sam poster as the one who started 'Which do you Prefer' which got everyone talking about their fast food preferences!

There's another thread going at the moment that I'm rather doubtful about as well...

(it does seem strange that they all seem to have difficulty spelling the most simple of words)

It surprises me that whoever is posting them doesn't get bored repeating the same thing. It IS the same poster, whatever the username that has been chosen each time, that is obvious from the subject and various things about the posts.

We're very subtle, when.

There was a thread about a change in someone's GC's school uniform from blazer, tie etc to sweatshirt etc. I gave my usual well-thought-out, carefully considered and generally brilliant opinion and then was swamped by GNers who have been here as long as I have saying that that one keeps coming up and they think it's a try-on for some reason. As I say, I am confused...

I was keeping quiet as I've been 'caught' more than once

No-one has mentioned previous school uniform threads directly, when, but there are some indirect references in the replies. I'd say you are right. There are some stylistic pointers.

What do you mean Wheniwasyourage

Now, the last time there was a thread about school uniform, I fell for it in spite of having been on GN since the start. I am not falling for it this time, but as nobody else has mentioned it, perhaps I'm wrong again.

Please help the terminally confused!!!

I think your right Cassiej,my great nephew and niece the same,it's a school with a very good reputation.

ps are the 2boyz and 4girls all 11?

I don't think blazers and plimsolls look right together.

Could be just me

I think Loakes are much smarter for school wear.

(I believe!)

Whaaat abut plimsolls? Only £4 from Shoe Zone...

3 of my grandsons attend a school with a blazer for uniform. They were upset that they aren't allowed to wear Vans.

Perhaps they have blazers because boys of 11 wouldn't like wearng pink onesies as a uniform?

My son attends a school that has a really strict uniform policy. Blazer, tie, black shoes [ not trainers ], black trousers and even the socks have to be black. Shirt has to be tucked in at all times.
Uniform, apart from shirts, can only be bought from the school.

It is to do with a sense of worth and to get them used to the discipline of going out to work. It also tends to create a better environment as they are all dressed the same and gives them pride for their school.

Mostly it's because it's believed to instil a sense of discipline and of belonging to a 'team'. A bit like a business suit. Some schools insist on shoes and not trainers for the same reason.

Maybe they sell them in Primark these days.

Must be to do with the school heads I would have thought.i know some parents who say the stricter the better.

Its the Head Teacher and Board of Governors preference often OP - why not email them or go to your next PTA/ Governors meeting and share your concerns with them :-)

Mystifying, isn't it Granto.

Ha, ha - thought the OP of the fast food outlets thread sounded familiar...

What about school holidays ?