In Australia, school uniforms are the norm.
Which meant the seemingly mandatory “evil enforced uniforms” episode common in American children’s media didn’t translate that well.
“What kind of weak minded dullard looses all creativity/individuality from simply wearing a uniform?” I remember thinking, even in Primary (elementary) school.
So what are some pros and cons for each system, do you think? And are there any embarrassing fashion faux pas you had to endure in your years?
My friend once absently minded put on her uniform for a trip to shops on a weekend once. Made fun of her all day for that one lol! I also recall on a free dress day (which we did have occasionally, but had to pay a gold coin “donation” to whatever charity it was for) my maths teacher went all out and came dressed like something out of Rocky Horror. It was cool of him, good cause and all, but as a teen it was a little weird lol
I do remember liking uniforms for the simple fact that it made for a hard split from school and weekend. Choosing my clothes meant I was on my own free time. The weekend. My downtime. Me time.
That said, I did feel for my private schooling comrades. Blazers, knee high socks, a pretentious hat and usually a tie (both sexes.)
For a public schooler like me, it was just a regular polo T and some shorts. (Although I hated the formal uniform. Blouse and skirt.) Pretty cheap actually.
Which meant the seemingly mandatory “evil enforced uniforms” episode common in American children’s media didn’t translate that well.
“What kind of weak minded dullard looses all creativity/individuality from simply wearing a uniform?” I remember thinking, even in Primary (elementary) school.
So what are some pros and cons for each system, do you think? And are there any embarrassing fashion faux pas you had to endure in your years?
My friend once absently minded put on her uniform for a trip to shops on a weekend once. Made fun of her all day for that one lol! I also recall on a free dress day (which we did have occasionally, but had to pay a gold coin “donation” to whatever charity it was for) my maths teacher went all out and came dressed like something out of Rocky Horror. It was cool of him, good cause and all, but as a teen it was a little weird lol
I do remember liking uniforms for the simple fact that it made for a hard split from school and weekend. Choosing my clothes meant I was on my own free time. The weekend. My downtime. Me time.
That said, I did feel for my private schooling comrades. Blazers, knee high socks, a pretentious hat and usually a tie (both sexes.)
For a public schooler like me, it was just a regular polo T and some shorts. (Although I hated the formal uniform. Blouse and skirt.) Pretty cheap actually.