I can see the headlines of next week's Denbighshire Free Press already.
This follows the latest Facebook furore, this time about pupils at Ysgol Brynhyfryd allegedly not being able to remove sweatshirts at any time on school premises, without permission. Of course, Facebook went wild with disdain but it was only after more than 30 rants that someone actually bothered to check with the school on this.
As have I. Or, rather, I have spoken with a classroom teacher who tells me that for very good reason the school is asking its students to wear their sweatshirts when going from class to class or when in corridors and common areas. This is to give the impression to visitors of an orderly & disciplined school, and that seems fair enough to me.
It's also part of this term's stricter stance on uniforms (though, to date, the results are varied). In reception there are three fearsome cheaply bewigged mannequins, like threatening Nestenes, showing off the acceptable uniform policy, one female sixth former and a girl & boy from more junior classes.
Parents should perhaps show a little more support towards their local secondary. It's time to Back Brynhyfryd during what is a difficult period, during one of reconstruction and the anticipation of a new head. It may seem that uniform policy has nothing to do with education but educationalists will tell you otherwise. Best left for them to decide.
And the senior leadership team plus all teachers should not have to be deflected in their difficult job. At present, they have much to do, more now than they ever have. There's more to worry about than continually having to defend themselves on matters of uniform (the same parent who started off on Facebook found herself on the Free Press' front page on September 2nd, over the cost of regulation polo shirts. Bring back the blazer, collar and tie and see parents squirm at the cost and regimentation. No, seriously. Look at Ysgolion Maes Garmon, Blessed Edward Jones & St Brigid's).
"Outrage as pupils defy sweaty sweatshirt school rule"
"Please Sir, if we spill this orange liquid down our sweatshirts, Sir, can we take them off, Sir?"
This follows the latest Facebook furore, this time about pupils at Ysgol Brynhyfryd allegedly not being able to remove sweatshirts at any time on school premises, without permission. Of course, Facebook went wild with disdain but it was only after more than 30 rants that someone actually bothered to check with the school on this.
On the line: Brynhyfryd uniform policy
As have I. Or, rather, I have spoken with a classroom teacher who tells me that for very good reason the school is asking its students to wear their sweatshirts when going from class to class or when in corridors and common areas. This is to give the impression to visitors of an orderly & disciplined school, and that seems fair enough to me.
It's also part of this term's stricter stance on uniforms (though, to date, the results are varied). In reception there are three fearsome cheaply bewigged mannequins, like threatening Nestenes, showing off the acceptable uniform policy, one female sixth former and a girl & boy from more junior classes.
Parents should perhaps show a little more support towards their local secondary. It's time to Back Brynhyfryd during what is a difficult period, during one of reconstruction and the anticipation of a new head. It may seem that uniform policy has nothing to do with education but educationalists will tell you otherwise. Best left for them to decide.
And the senior leadership team plus all teachers should not have to be deflected in their difficult job. At present, they have much to do, more now than they ever have. There's more to worry about than continually having to defend themselves on matters of uniform (the same parent who started off on Facebook found herself on the Free Press' front page on September 2nd, over the cost of regulation polo shirts. Bring back the blazer, collar and tie and see parents squirm at the cost and regimentation. No, seriously. Look at Ysgolion Maes Garmon, Blessed Edward Jones & St Brigid's).