Difference between revisions of "Sixth form dress code"

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The sixth form dress code has been re-written for September 2006 after consultation with existing year 12 student representatives.

The aim is to present a smarter image which is more in keeping with the uniform required of years 7-11, many of whom look up to sixth form students as their role models. At the same time a prescriptive uniform, [pushed for by Lord Morris], has deliberately not been adopted to allow for a degree of choice and individuality.

The compromise still leaves the dress code requirements at BRGS far less prescriptive than those required by most Grammar School sixth forms. However, if Critical Thinking teaches us one thing, it's that a tu quoque holds no water.

Boys

• Tailored trousers, (traditional colours:blue/black/grey/brown and full length)
• Formal shoes, (i.e. not trainers)
• Collared shirt (any colour), without pictures, graphics or logos
• Shirt/blouse to meet trousers/skirt
• Blazer/suit/jacket/tie (optional)
• Plain coloured sweater (optional, but 'V' necked if worn)

Girls

• Tailored trousers/cullottes or skirt (knee length)
• Formal shoes, (i.e. not trainers)
• Collared shirt or blouse (any colour), without pictures, graphics or logos
• Shirt/blouse to meet trousers/skirt
• Blazer/suit/jacket (optional) - evidently girls are not allowed to wear ties
• Plain sweater (optional, but 'V' necked if worn) or buttoned cardigan
• Tights (any dark or neutral colour, not fish net)

And why then, are boys not allowed to wear the buttoned cardigan? Is it a sacrifice made for ties? At least the boys can still wear tights though, what a relief all round.