School boys wear skirts after being banned from wearing shorts

[LukeB]

Schoolboys, 14, who were banned from wearing shorts to school on the hottest day of the year used a uniform loophole to wear SKIRTS instead

The teenage boys wore school-branded PE shorts as temperatures hit 32C
But the school in Brighton, East Sussex, said it wasn't part of uniform code
In protest, the boys arrived the following day wearing pleated navy skirts
They were allowed to wear skirts as they are part of agreed school uniform

A group of teenage boys went to school wearing skirts in protest at a uniform policy forbidding them from wearing shorts during the summer.
The year 9 pupils chose to wear a skirt after they were punished for wearing shorts on the hottest day of the year so far.
As a result Michael Parker, Kodi Ayling, George Boyland and Jesse Stringer, all 14, chose cooler clothing which is part of the official uniform - a pleated navy skirt.

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Despite not being allowed to wear the school's branded shorts, the boys were allowed to wear skirts which are part of the agreed school uniform.
The students at Longhill High School in Brighton, East Sussex, donned the skirts in protest of the school's decision to punish boys who wore school-issued PE shorts rather than trousers on Tuesday.
Pupil Michael Parker said: 'It's not fair for boys to be roasting in black trousers on the hottest day of the year while the girls can wear skirts.'
His mother Angela, added: 'We're fully in support of the boys.

'I think what the headmistress is doing is discrimination and I'm extremely proud of Michael and his fellow protesters.'
Wesley Allen, whose son Kodi was part of the protesting group, said the school's decision to punish the boys for wearing shorts was 'madness'.
He added: 'The shorts he had on have the school logo on them and I think should be allowed to wear them on hot days.
'The school say they have to wear school uniform and the shorts are.

'I think it's madness. The boys have done this to prove a point and I think it's brilliant. I don't think Kodi will wear the skirt all summer but I do think he likes the attention.'
On Tuesday - the hottest day of the year - around 20 boys wore Longhill-branded gym shorts and were all punished by the secondary school as they were not wearing 'regulation uniform'.
Some of the students were sent home and others were kept in isolation and excluded the following day.
Headteacher Kate Williams said: 'Students have access to water in order to keep themselves hydrated.
'We have made reasonable steps to ensure that classrooms are as comfortable as possible.
'I have high standards regarding uniform and in the warm weather, these high standards have been challenged by approximately two per cent of parents and students.'
In a statement, Miss Williams added: 'Four male students at Longhill High School chose to wear a skirt to school. Students can choose to wear any part of the agreed school uniform.


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If girls can wear skirts at school then why can't boys wear shorts! good on them.

[Mokka]

Good for them :clap1:

Rage against the machine

[reece(:]

:clap1::clap1:

Schools are overtly pathetic with strict uniform regime, especially on Egyptian heat days

[MTVN]

PE shorts aren't really appropriate uniform though, probably would have been fine if they'd worn proper uniform shorts

[LukeB]

PE shorts aren't really appropriate uniform though, probably would have been fine if they'd worn proper uniform shorts

It's more appropriate than normal shorts you wear outside of school/on holiday and it has their school logo on so it's no harm really and Also that school doesn't have uniform shorts (does any school) but girls have uniform skirts so it is really unfair.

[Livia]

Firstly, they look ridiculous. Secondly, rules are there to prepare kids for life and for work. They probably think this kind of nonsense will wash when they find a job... but it won't.

[Liam-]

Just wear what you're told to wear, if they have those rules in place, then follow them, contrary to popular belief, rules are not made to be broken, being made to wear specific shoes and coats and stuff is ludicrous, but uniform is uniform for a reason, all these kids have done is made themselves look like tools, they'll probably be really popular in the school though because of it, so well done I suppose?

[reece(:]

Schools don't typically have desk fans/good aircon, so I'd say it's a bit different from the conventional work desk.

[lewis111]

They should have shorts to wear though instead of trousers when it's so hot
Surely students being comfortable and not far too warm is more important than appearance

[LukeB]

They should have shorts to wear though instead of trousers when it's so hot
Surely students being comfortable and not far too warm is more important than appearance

This tbh, if skirts are being made for girlsuniforms then shorts should be made for boys... sexist schools :bored:

[LukeB]

Just wear what you're told to wear, if they have those rules in place, then follow them, contrary to popular belief, rules are not made to be broken, being made to wear specific shoes and coats and stuff is ludicrous, but uniform is uniform for a reason, all these kids have done is made themselves look like tools, they'll probably be really popular in the school though because of it, so well done I suppose?

god forbid wanting shorts as part of the uniform because girls have skirts :rolleyes: yay for sexism.

[Jack_]

lol @ anyone thinking it's acceptable for people to have to sit uncomfortable in the heat we've had this week just because 'dem's the rules'. Newsflash: when you're uncomfortable, it lowers concentration levels and makes working harder

If you're in these kinds of situations and don't feel comfortable you're more than entitled to put your foot down and stand up for yourself, and I actively encourage it. People are humans, not mindless drones - no matter how hard society tries to make them. What utter BS

[Crimson Dynamo]

exclude them for a month and fine the parents

[LukeB]

lol @ anyone thinking it's acceptable for people to have to sit uncomfortable in the heat we've had this week just because 'dem's the rules'. Newsflash: when you're uncomfortable, it lowers concentration levels and makes working harder

If you're in these kinds of situations and don't feel comfortable you're more than entitled to put your foot down and stand up for yourself, and I actively encourage it. People are humans, not mindless drones - no matter how hard society tries to make them. What utter BS

preach

people are bound to be annoyed that girls have skirts to wear and are allowed it too. One rule for females and another for males. Rules and rules but some rules are unfair and discriminating.

[Jordan.]

Was probably a case of them pushing their luck and just showing up in shorts rather than getting persmission, so I can see it from the schools point. However a few days at the end of term whilst it's roasting they should have just allowed it.

[Jack_]

preach

people are bound to be annoyed that girls have skirts to wear and are allowed it too. One rule for females and another for males. Rules and rules but some rules are unfair and discriminating.

Oh I agree with that too, uniforms should be a two-way system of items that both males and females can choose to wear

[Kizzy]

There should be an exemption above a certain temperature, rules are rules but they aren't at work, there should be some flexibility.
It's counterproductive, expecting focus in conditions we've had over the last few days.

You have to ask yourself what are the schools responsibilites?... it's all well and good insisting the kids toe the line but from a health and safety aspect is it responsible not to allow these children methods to keep cool in hot weather, it's not conducive to a good learning environment is it?

[Crimson Dynamo]

Yes I remember when it was 32 C and i had trousers on and it was....too,...much...and...i...could...not...cope

what a load of childish bollocks.

[Kizzy]

It's illegal to transport cattle over 32 C , but you can group 30+ kids in a room to 'learn'? ok :crazy:

[Liam-]

We didn't have shorts in my high school either, they weren't a part of the uniform, no kids went around 'protesting' by wearing skirts, no matter how hot it was, we stuck to the rules, they're there to learn and be prepared for the rest of their lives, they can't just throw a paddy when they're told they can't do something by their seniors, yes the school should probably provide a shorts option for when it's hot, but they clearly don't, so they should just wear what they have to.

[LukeB]

Oh I agree with that too, uniforms should be a two-way system of items that both males and females can choose to wear

Exactly, it just makes "it's part of the school uniform/rules" a pile of bollocks and a stupid excuse.. Schools should be treating and doing things equally so I'm all for more things like this. They have the right to be annoyed, I know I was annoyed seeing people wear skirts and we(boys) only had trousers.

[Greg!]

Good for them :clap1: uniform rules are a load of shįt anyway, at my school teachers would mesusre girls skirts to see if they were long enough :umm2:

[lewis111]

I don't see what these boys done wrong
What they did didn't harm anyone or offend anyone (probably) and most likely didn't effect the work they done or if anything made it better because hey were less effect by the heat
And that's what rules should be put in place to try and avoid
People NEED to break rules when the rules as stupid and make no sense and shouldn't be rules

Pretty sure people will have had this argument like 40 odd years ago when girls weren't allowed to wear trousers to school, now if a school had that rule it would look stupid and offensive

[Vicky.]

I never bothered with school uniform tbh, much to the disgust of my teachers.

Oddly enough, I still got As in everything, despite refusing to wear a uniform. It really affected my learning eh :D

[Jack_]

I remember a few years ago when I was in sixth form we had a heatwave in May and me and a few friends saw the woman who was in charge of uniform discipline (yeah, an actual thing...and this bitch used to walk around with purple hair and a scarf telling girls to remove theirs and dye their hair a 'normal' colour) telling these poor lower school boys who'd removed their black blazers (who still had long sleeved shirts on underneath) to put them back on

They protested and said 'have you seen how hot is is? I'm sweating and so uncomfortable' and she was like 'I don't care how hot is is, put them back on' :umm2:

It's primitive nonsense

[lewis111]

I never bothered with school uniform tbh, much to the disgust of my teachers.

Oddly enough, I still got As in everything, despite refusing to wear a uniform. It really affected my learning eh :D

I'm sure you are now incapable of following any of the necessary rules of life after that :laugh:

[Jay28jay2]

Good for them, i'd do the same if I thought about it. To people who complain about it, they are teenage boys with hormones etc, they will be sweating and it is not pleasant.

its double standards how girls can wear skirts but boys can't wear shorts.

[LukeB]

Good for them :clap1: uniform rules are a load of shįt anyway, at my school teachers would mesusre girls skirts to see if they were long enough :umm2:

My school didn't care about the length they just care about it being part of the uniform :joker: rules should be fair and the skirts/shorts situation is not a fair rule. It's not that hard to make shorts, I know it cost money but it's the parents who have to pay for it.

[Vicky.]

I'm sure you are now incapable of following any of the necessary rules of life after that :laugh:

Oh of course :smug:

[Kizzy]

We didn't have shorts in my high school either, they weren't a part of the uniform, no kids went around 'protesting' by wearing skirts, no matter how hot it was, we stuck to the rules, they're there to learn and be prepared for the rest of their lives, they can't just throw a paddy when they're told they can't do something by their seniors, yes the school should probably provide a shorts option for when it's hot, but they clearly don't, so they should just wear what they have to.

They are there to learn, and grow as individuals that does not mean blindly following rules like a drone by seniors.

Whatever you had or didn't have, did or didn't do is not a benchmark for others, individuals...that's what employers want. Realists, thinkers, doers, creatives, solvers.

In Leeds today were many workers, ranging from postal to city types...all wearing shorts, no responsible employer would expect employees to work in conditions such as we have seen.

Wearing shorts on a hot day is not the first step on a slippery slope to non conformism or civil disobedience... don't worry.

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

Good on them for making a point, standing up for rights and wanting change. There was no way to do this without breaking rules.

[Jack_]

Any fool can make a rule,
and any fool will mind it.

Henry David Thoreau

[Northern Monkey]

Frigginell we'd have got battered for wearing a skirt at my school.However the school should have uniform shorts in these days of health and safety madness to avoid **** like this.
Although this was just some kids trying to be smart.Trousers(or black jeans as i used to wear) never hindered my progress in school.I never thought I couldn't concentrate because my legs were too hot.

[Jamie89]

We didn't have shorts in my high school either, they weren't a part of the uniform, no kids went around 'protesting' by wearing skirts, no matter how hot it was, we stuck to the rules, they're there to learn and be prepared for the rest of their lives, they can't just throw a paddy when they're told they can't do something by their seniors, yes the school should probably provide a shorts option for when it's hot, but they clearly don't, so they should just wear what they have to.

Maybe if they had done, it wouldn't have been an issue for these boys?

Not every rule is 'right' just because it exists as rule. If that was the case there'd be no such thing as protesting, nothing would ever change, and women/gays/black people would have no rights. (I'm not equating a lack of shorts to those issues obviously... just highlighting my point! :laugh:)

I think it's great what they did, they saw a problem with something and they took a bold step towards trying to fix it... good on them :clap1:

And I think the argument of "if they were adults they wouldn't be allowed to just do whatever they want" doesn't hold considering there are plenty of adults who do protest and seek change for things that are important to them, and it's people like that who are responsible for most of the major shifts in society that we benefit from today.

[Mystic Mock]

Firstly, they look ridiculous. Secondly, rules are there to prepare kids for life and for work. They probably think this kind of nonsense will wash when they find a job... but it won't.

Rules were made to be broken Livia.

Especially ridiculously sexist ones such as this.

[Kizzy]

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[joeysteele]

lol @ anyone thinking it's acceptable for people to have to sit uncomfortable in the heat we've had this week just because 'dem's the rules'. Newsflash: when you're uncomfortable, it lowers concentration levels and makes working harder

If you're in these kinds of situations and don't feel comfortable you're more than entitled to put your foot down and stand up for yourself, and I actively encourage it. People are humans, not mindless drones - no matter how hard society tries to make them. What utter BS

I have no more to add to this excellent post.

[Mokka]

lol @ anyone thinking it's acceptable for people to have to sit uncomfortable in the heat we've had this week just because 'dem's the rules'. Newsflash: when you're uncomfortable, it lowers concentration levels and makes working harder

If you're in these kinds of situations and don't feel comfortable you're more than entitled to put your foot down and stand up for yourself, and I actively encourage it. People are humans, not mindless drones - no matter how hard society tries to make them. What utter BS

I have no more to add to this excellent post.

x2

[smudgie]

preach

people are bound to be annoyed that girls have skirts to wear and are allowed it too. One rule for females and another for males. Rules and rules but some rules are unfair and discriminating.

Well girls could not wear trousers to school for long enough so no change there then.

[Alf]

The other kids at the School, who followed the rules, have been hospitalised with sweaty bollox.

[Tom4784]

Firstly, they look ridiculous. Secondly, rules are there to prepare kids for life and for work. They probably think this kind of nonsense will wash when they find a job... but it won't.

This is just plain silly. They are there to learn and career's advice is an afterthought at Secondary School level. Most places of work, if they can't offer Air Con or something like it, will opt for different uniforms or a more smart casual look in summer because there's a health and safety risk involved.

Uniforms do jack **** for discipline, they don't affect anything except for learning if a student is too uncomfortable in them when it's hot to focus. Learning is the top priority when it comes to schools, if these foolish heads allow uniform regulations to get in the way of education then they have failed at their jobs.

School Uniforms are a most pointless waste of materials, money and time.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Any fool can make a rule,
and any fool will mind it.

Henry David Thoreau

no wait Jack found a quote online

WE ARE SAVED


:joker:

[Crimson Dynamo]

This is just plain silly. They are there to learn and career's advice is an afterthought at Secondary School level. Most places of work, if they can't offer Air Con or something like it, will opt for different uniforms or a more smart casual look in summer because there's a health and safety risk involved.

Uniforms do jack **** for discipline, they don't affect anything except for learning if a student is too uncomfortable in them when it's hot to focus. Learning is the top priority when it comes to schools, if these foolish heads allow uniform regulations to get in the way of education then they have failed at their jobs.

School Uniforms are a most pointless waste of materials, money and time.

:facepalm:

Do you not even know why uniforms exist?

oh brother

[Jack_]

no wait Jack found a quote online

WE ARE SAVED


:joker:

no wait LeatherTrumpet found an article justifying police brutality online

WE ARE SAVED

:joker:

[Vicky.]

Why do school uniforms exist, out of curiosity? Also why are pupils not allowed shaved heads, dyed hair (even natural colours) and such?

I am not trying to start an argument, I an genuinely curious and always have been :S

[Crimson Dynamo]

no wait LeatherTrumpet found an article justifying police brutality online

WE ARE SAVED

:joker:

a years worth of extensive research Jack:smug:

I take it you and a few others on here are licking their wounds and perhaps will take on board the lesson you learned today?

[Jack_]

a years worth of extensive research Jack:smug:

I take it you and a few others on here are licking their wounds and perhaps will take on board the lesson you learned today?

A years worth of extensive research, which like any other piece of research carried out by anybody for any length of time, is still shrouded in intracacies and variables which can skew the data. Official statistics are collated and compiled by human beings with agendas, feelings and prejudices and as such they must be analysed and not just accepted at face value. All of this has been pointed out to you already.

Careful LT, your disingenuity is at risk of turning into overt baiting here

[Kizzy]

:facepalm:

Do you not even know why uniforms exist?

oh brother

If you could enlighten me in your least patronising tone I would be grateful.

[AnnieK]

I was grateful for uniform at my school. I went to grammar school and as I was on a free scholarship amongst pretty damn wealthy families every day would have been a nightmare in the clothes stakes. Twice a year non uniform day was stressful enough. Uniform stops any petty **** about who has the best clothes etc.

[reece(:]

Why do school uniforms exist, out of curiosity? Also why are pupils not allowed shaved heads, dyed hair (even natural colours) and such?

I am not trying to start an argument, I an genuinely curious and always have been :S

They're as outdated as tattoo's being reason not to hire

[Liam-]

Uniforms keep the image of the school at a constant image, if a school lets their pupils go in wearing whatever they want, there would definitely be people rolling out of bed in the morning and going in with tat on, a school has to have a good image.

[LukeB]

Maybe if they had done, it wouldn't have been an issue for these boys?

Not every rule is 'right' just because it exists as rule. If that was the case there'd be no such thing as protesting, nothing would ever change, and women/gays/black people would have no rights. (I'm not equating a lack of shorts to those issues obviously... just highlighting my point! :laugh:)

I think it's great what they did, they saw a problem with something and they took a bold step towards trying to fix it... good on them :clap1:

And I think the argument of "if they were adults they wouldn't be allowed to just do whatever they want" doesn't hold considering there are plenty of adults who do protest and seek change for things that are important to them, and it's people like that who are responsible for most of the major shifts in society that we benefit from today.

This post is spot on :clap1: good job Jamie :love:

[Kizzy]

with primark being cool now a non uniform day would be a cinch Annie :) My school was non uniform and I had no probs, whereas my daughter did and she has so many issues had to have a certain bag or coat even stationary! :/

[Jack_]

Uniforms keep the image of the school at a constant image, if a school lets their pupils go in wearing whatever they want, there would definitely be people rolling out of bed in the morning and going in with tat on, a school has to have a good image.

'A good image' is just socially constructed, subjective nonsense though. Who defines that? When people care more about the 'image' of a school over the education of a child, their priorities need reassessing

Look, I can see the benefits to school uniforms and don't oppose them. But enforcing strict add-ons which are completely inconsequential (like wearing coats, scarves, having certain hair styles, make up etc) and being completely inflexible with the rules regardless of the context is backwards bull****. Sometimes freedom of expression and commonsense comes before 'rules'. Humans are humans, not mindless cogs in a wheel there to obey every order ever created

[Ninastar]

Uniforms keep the image of the school at a constant image, if a school lets their pupils go in wearing whatever they want, there would definitely be people rolling out of bed in the morning and going in with tat on, a school has to have a good image.

Not only that, it also brings a sense of 'equality' into the school. If everyone is dressed the same, people cant be laughed at for wearing non-designer clothes/ wearing the same clothes a few times a week because they cant afford new clothes every month

[Liam-]

'A good image' is just socially constructed, subjective nonsense though. Who defines that? When people care more about the 'image' of a school over the education of a child, their priorities need reassessing

Look, I can see the benefits to school uniforms and don't oppose them. But enforcing strict add-ons which are completely inconsequential (like wearing coats, scarves, having certain hair styles, make up etc) and being completely inflexible with the rules regardless of the context is backwards bull****. Sometimes freedom of expression and commonsense comes before 'rules'. Humans are humans, not mindless cogs in a wheel there to obey every order ever created

No I completely agree about the strictness concerning additional things like shoes and socks and stuff, that's ridiculous, my headmistress one sent someone home to change because they were wearing bright orange socks, that is lunacy, but the basic uniform that everyone has to wear, I stand by, no matter how ugly said uniform is.

[Liam-]

Not only that, it also brings a sense of 'equality' into the school. If everyone is dressed the same, people cant be laughed at for wearing non-designer clothes/ wearing the same clothes a few times a week because they cant afford new clothes every month

Also this, uniforms just make sense in every way.

[Jack_]

No I completely agree about the strictness concerning additional things like shoes and socks and stuff, that's ridiculous, my headmistress one sent someone home to change because they were wearing bright orange socks, that is lunacy, but the basic uniform that everyone has to wear, I stand by, no matter how ugly said uniform is.

But being inflexible with the rules regardless of the context is also just as bad. It was nearing the end of the academic year, temps were floating around 30c, I don't think it's unreasonable to allow people to wear shorts for the day. People won't learn or concentrate when they feel uncomfortable and that should be the priority

[Kizzy]

'A good image' is just socially constructed, subjective nonsense though. Who defines that? When people care more about the 'image' of a school over the education of a child, their priorities need reassessing

Look, I can see the benefits to school uniforms and don't oppose them. But enforcing strict add-ons which are completely inconsequential (like wearing coats, scarves, having certain hair styles, make up etc) and being completely inflexible with the rules regardless of the context is backwards bull****. Sometimes freedom of expression and commonsense comes before 'rules'. Humans are humans, not mindless cogs in a wheel there to obey every order ever created

I agree, it seems like the school is acting as a business or a brand rather than a place of education when they enforce silly rules like this.

[LukeB]

Not only that, it also brings a sense of 'equality' into the school. If everyone is dressed the same, people cant be laughed at for wearing non-designer clothes/ wearing the same clothes a few times a week because they cant afford new clothes every month

But the current uniform is not giving students no equality in any way.. if they made them all wear only trousers then that's equality but girls can wear skirts which is optional for them but boys only have one option which is trousers. I'm all for people wearing uniform but in fairness and not discrimination.

If girls can wear skirts then they need to make school shorts for boys if not skirts should be banned.

[Vicky.]

Not only that, it also brings a sense of 'equality' into the school. If everyone is dressed the same, people cant be laughed at for wearing non-designer clothes/ wearing the same clothes a few times a week because they cant afford new clothes every month

However..then it becomes a case of who has a designer backpack, who brings the brand new ipod into school...who has an expensive school coat, etc etc.

The actual uniform stuff I do kind of understand despite not following it myself :laugh: Its the haircuts, makeup, etc that I really dont get and it comes across as schools just trying to be awkward

[Jack.]

Good on them!! I find it stupid how schools have the rule that shorts can not be worn. Wearing a part of shorts aren't going to affect the child's education is it.

[reece(:]

The debate isn't about uniform in general though, it's about permitting an alteration on a hot summer day which should be entirely fair.

[Mokka]

The debate isn't about uniform in general though, it's about permitting an alteration on a hot summer day which should be entirely fair.

exactly

and about the sexism of female members having an alternative to pants that male members do not

[Crimson Dynamo]

well they are on their far too long summer holidays now so noone will care, least not the teachers..

:idc:

[_Tom_]

There's definitely a need for school uniform - especially if you don't come from a wealthy family. Mufti day was usually bad enough, but if I'd have had to come in my own clothes everyday it just would have been more ammunition for bullies because I wouldn't have the top trainers etc.

In this case I don't see why they wouldn't permit shorts for boys - they usually make shorts with the same material the trousers are made from. I see no issue in that.

[Amy Jade]

I had to wear full length pants in work on the hottest day of the year with no air con so i'm not overly sympathetic :laugh:

[Greg!]

I was grateful for uniform at my school. I went to grammar school and as I was on a free scholarship amongst pretty damn wealthy families every day would have been a nightmare in the clothes stakes. Twice a year non uniform day was stressful enough. Uniform stops any petty **** about who has the best clothes etc.

I've got nothing against uniform as a principle but some schools take it way too far, like getting sent home for having a tiny logo on a shoe is a joke

[LukeB]

I still don't get the "it's part of the rules" yes it's part of the rules which is stating the obvious but it's about these lads being told off and being put in isolation for wearing PE shorts WHICH has their school logo on which is still representing the school but was allowed to wear skirts.. These boys have the right to fight against discrimination so I don't get why they are in the wrong. If you want something done then you need to fight for it which is what these boys are doing instead of whining to their parents or on social media because writing your thoughts isn;t going to get you anywhere. school trousers material can be made into shorts and it should be an option for boys like skirts are an option for girls otherwise it's not equal and it's actually being sexist.

[Ammi]

...this to me is no different to females in their workplace being expected to suffer discomfort in wearing heels and flat shoes being banned, which Nicola Thorp brought to parliament so very much something that I think unreasonable and something the students should make a stand about...rules are not always right/not always fair etc and should always be open to review and changeable...I mean, that's what we're teaching our children in schools to 'free think' individual situations and in consideration of other factors and the intense heat this week being a huge factor...


...mind you, I'm always a little sceptical about these stories as portrayed in the media in general because I know that they're often not as portrayed and especially when a school doesn't make comment, we only ever have one side as it were and it's also important to know exactly what the conversations were that took place etc...I also hope that they applied sunscreen to their legs because that sun was relentless...

[arista]

"we only ever have one side as it were and it's also important to know exactly what the conversations were that took place etc.."

It has given that School More Worldwide
Connections.
So they can just enjoy it all

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Ka Ching.

[jennyjuniper]

If girls can wear skirts at school then why can't boys wear shorts! good on them.

The headmistress said that they can wear any part of the agreed school uniform, so the shorts MUST be okay to wear.:shrug: Good on the lads for creative thinking.