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Year 11s taking exams in mufti clothes - views please

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MyballsareSandy · 08/06/2015 10:05

Bit of controversy at our school at the mo - it is usually very strict on uniform - year 11s have a leavers assembly just before half term, prob similar to most schools, as it's the last day that the whole of the year group spend together.

The year 11s then come in for their exams/revision sessions as and when, in their own clothes. I don't see a problem with this but there have been a few complaints - mainly about some kids looking scruffy, but also about girls in 'inappropriate' clothing - very short shorts, crop tops etc.

Just wondered what MN view is. This is the first year the school have done this.

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thunderbird69 · 08/06/2015 10:21

At my son's school they have to go in school uniform - they are very strict on students' appearance. Sixth form have to wear smart business dress.
I can see the advantage of dressing in casual clothes as they can dress more comfortably to suit the weather, but they are still representatives of the school and should probably be respectful of this - eg nothing too revealing or no 'rude' pictures/messages on t shirts etc.

Who has complained?

ememem84 · 08/06/2015 10:20

I remember being told when I was y11 I wasn't allowed to sit an exam because I was wearing flip flops. Too noisy apparently. So I took them off. Wasn't allowed to sit exam wearing just feet. Not appropriate.

Was sent home to fetch a proper pair of shoes.

SunnyBaudelaire · 08/06/2015 10:06

honestly does it matter in any way at all what clothes year 11s are wearing to take their exams?
People that are getting het up about it....must have v dull lives tbh.

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