[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.



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

Rage against the machine

[reece(:]

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]

Originally Posted by MTVN

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.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by 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.

Rules were made to be broken Livia.

Especially ridiculously sexist ones such as this.

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

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.

Do you not even know why uniforms exist?

oh brother

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Do you not even know why uniforms exist?

oh brother

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

[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?

[LukeB]

Originally Posted by 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?

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

[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]

Originally Posted by 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

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

[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

[LukeB]

Originally Posted by 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

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.

[Jack_]

Originally Posted by LukeB

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

[LukeB]

Originally Posted by Jack_

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.

[smudgie]

Originally Posted by LukeB

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.

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by 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

I have no more to add to this excellent post.

[Mokka]

Originally Posted by 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

Originally Posted by joeysteele

I have no more to add to this excellent post.

x2

[Crimson Dynamo]

exclude them for a month and fine the parents

[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.

[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?