One of my grandsons who goes to a state primary school in a very ordinary area of Greater London told his mother yesterday that for his class assembly he is to come dressed as Sir Isaac Newton, frock coat and long curly wig. If his mum “couldn’t manage that” he can “dress as a magnet”. I googled IIsaac Newton costume and sure enough there are many offered by online shops so this is part of the National curriculum and parents all over the country are having to spend money on a costume for literally a 15 minute assembly. This after spots and stripes day, odd socks day, book day - dress as a book character,, maths day(!) and today, Red Nose Day - wear all red and a red nose (as sold in supermarkets). And for all of these apart from the assembly, paying a minimum of £1 for the hassle.
When his parents were at school they would make a cardboard sign with the name of the character and carry or wear it for an Assembly presentation.
Any idea how to dress up a 9 year old as a magnet?
