Grandson new school uniform

hah, that's funny, about 5 years ago all the schools round our way were doing the exact opposite
I think the key questions are how many of the items are 'unbranded' and can be bought cheaply. I think school uniform is a good idea, but there's no need for it to be overly formal or uncomfortable

OFGS not again!

The school has had the same uniform for a very long time but the school finally wanted too change it to a more simple uniform like most of the other schools in the area

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It's never half term yet?

Two weeks early, I think.

A bit like everything that's coming out in my garden.

So down to the mild weather

What ?? The school hopefully will have new uniform by half term

That is a source of great comfort. Glad not to be losing sleep over it.
(What was the issue BTW?)

NO !!!

I was wondering if there was an underlying theme about buying shoes?

Dear Sarah58
To actually answer your question ...

I think that seems reasonable. Branded school uniform can be so very expensive - having had 4 children over an 8 year span, I was relieved when uniform buying became significantly cheaper due to more relaxed rules about items bearing a particular logo.

It looks like the uniform the HT is proposing bridges the gap nicely.

As a teacher, I feel school uniform is important - it can be a great leveller and instils a sense of belonging and smartness, but it doesn't have to break the bank. There are also safety issues involved, especially with students who try to bend the rules with trendy footwear that is not fit for the school environment.

I'm sure she'll soon be in the Zone

No mention of plimsoles or shoe zone.....

I'm not sure I understand the responses to the OP on this thread.

I thought she was asking for an opinion but from the responses of a number of people that seem to have been here a while they're bored with her choice of topic.

Is that right ? Or have I totally missed the point?

Just wait downtoearth

'Ere we go again!

NannandGrampy

Think of Norse mythology

I would just send him in the old ones with holes in, you can stuff them up with cardboard if it snows.
Don't forget to take him to school in your pyjamas.

downtoearth, I think the 'black lace up pumps'are synonymous with you know what.

Ah, plimsolls again!

Yawn, yawn.

imperfect

Perhaps, if there are holes in the plimsoles, they could put a sock in it

Should we enlighten those bemused new GNrs who have not encountered plimsoles before or should we leave them puzzled?

Oh I think the new uniform is a great improvement, the old one hadn't a shirt or jumper, even buttoned up the blazer would just not be warm enough!!