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More choice for girls for their Summer Uniform.

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PippiBurnsTheBra · 04/05/2012 10:23

Speaking to friends and observing my DDs playing in the park after school has made me think that girls should have the choice of wearing shorts if they so wish as part of their summer uniform. After all such choice is available to them in the winter months. For those tomboy girls who would not wear a pinafore dress there is no other choice that wear boys trousers which really is not right (correct me if I am wrong) and also wearing a skirt, especially when older, may stop a girl from some activities which will result in displaying your pants to the entire school: climbing, playing on the bars, etc.

I'd be greatful for your opinion on the matter and what choice is available to girls in re to uniforms in your DCs's schools.

TIA

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helpyourself · 04/05/2012 10:43

Secondary school girls generally don't have a summer uniform in this country, which I think is sad- coupled with the fact that the shirts are often translucent, I'd say 90% of the girls at my DCs school are in an acrylic jusmper all year round- they ealso eschew socks and wear tights.

It is a feminist issue as they obviously feel exposed in traditional skirt or dress and socks combo.

My DDs have been to school in three continents, the best summer uniform was a skort and shirt, though when younger they were very comfortable in a summer dress. Out of this country it's much more usual to have unisex uniform + skirts, so they've all DDs and DSs worn shorts miost of the time.

I would like to see schools introduce a salwar kameez uniform, it's non constricting and very comfortable, but can you imagine the DMs reaction to any school that introduced it Shock

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PippiBurnsTheBra · 04/05/2012 10:37

Are the shorts tailored for girls or do they have to buy the boys' ones? Is it primary or sec school?

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littleducks · 04/05/2012 10:26

At dd's school the choice is: gingham dress/trousers and polo shirt/shorts and polo shirt/ shirt and polo shirt.

The poor boys seem to all be in the same trousers as in winter but are allowed to be in shorts too.

SingingSands · 04/05/2012 10:25

Plenty of girls wear shorts in the summer at schools around here.