On 19/07/2010 2:57 PM, Phil Cook v2 wrote:

> In theory that's partially correct, however there are normally only two
> unique items in a uniform - the tie and a school patch. Everything else
> is generic and just states 'shirt - blue/white, trousers/skirt - black'
> so you'll still get some kids turning up in Asda/Wal-Mart trousers and
> some in designer ones.
>

That is one of the good things about modern school uniforms (jumper and 
trousers or skirts), they are cheap. They look sloppy by comparison, though.

> As for the unique items it's often a single store that's given
> permission to sell them and as a result they can charge what they like
> knowing the parents have to buy them. I was speaking to a parent who
> complained they didn't sell a patch itself, just the jackets with the
> badge already affixed and the silly money they wanted for it compared to
> a supermarket own-brand jacket.
>

IRRC It tends to be the better schools that go down that road, giving 
sole permission to expensive retailers. And it is not compulsory for 
children to wear uniforms if their  parents object.
I would liked to have seen my school enforce wearing them. LOL

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Best Regards,
	Stephen

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