Arbiter Azariah
Omega Weapon
Reg: 12-2004
Loc: Between madness and insanity.
Posts: 954
Greatness: 92 (+108/-16)
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Re: School uniforms.......Heh
Hmmm...
Almost all Western Australian schools all have a uniform policy of some sort, private or not. Naturally, public schools have a markedly more relaxed policy than private ones.
For those that don't know, I've been through Catholic Education for 12 years now. And all through those 12 years, we have had people complain about the uniform, loss of individuality and non-impact upon education per-se being the major arguments.
Personally, I don't care whether or not uniforms are worn, but I sure don't mind the idea that going to university means no uniforms. However, I'll bring up a reason or two why some folk think uniforms are a good idea.
1. As Acebloke masterfully pointed out, they identify you. With this in mind, you won't get lost on trips, (a nightmare for any teacher of young children!) and it's easy to identify you. Plus, it's an incentive to be at slightly better behaved. I assure you, it's easier to identify that kid urinating on passing cars if he's got a school crest branded on him! =P
2. Socio-economic background is substantially cloaked. Ever had the case where others stereotype you according to what you wear? It happens, plain and simple, especially among children and teenagers. Woe betide the poor child that can't afford trendy clothes and gets persecuted because of it. With a uniform, it doesn't matter what end of the socio-economic spectrum you are; you're on the same level as everyone else.
3. Private schools are private institutions. They can decide what their kiddies wear in exchange for an education. =P
As I said, I don't really mind uniforms. I just thought the pro-uniform side of the coin needed a bit of support.
PS: My former school's uniform was quite distinct. With green being a primary colour in the uniform, most public school children dubbed us "Christmas trees!" ^_^
--- Prima: "If we waste any more time on 'weeaboo', we'll be bankrupt by the end of the month!"
Secunda: "Did someone just say 'weeaboo?' Because I heard someone say 'weeaboo'."
Persons 2-10: "Wee-a-boo! Wee-a-boo!"
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12/Jan/06, 6:09 am
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