School Uniforms Essay

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SCHOOL UNIFORMS What is school uniform? School uniform is an outfit common for every students in school in various countries. They form the basis of a school's dress code. School uniforms are wearing in schools around the world, e.g. in USA, Brazil, Germany, China, Canda, the United Kingdom, Spain etc. They are becoming a popular trend also in Poland. Do all polish children have to wear school uniform? No, that depends upon the school that they attend. Some schools require uniforms and some don’t. Something about history of uniforms in Poland From 2007, all primary schools and middle schools were to enforce compulsory uniform, whilst high schools and other forms of further education were given the choice to decide on their own. The appearance of school uniform was decided upon locally, which meant that "uniform" in most schools consisted of a jacket or shirt only - selected by the school management purely to avoid breaking regulations (the rest of clothing was still up to the students to decide). By mid-2008, compulsory school uniforms were repealed and it remains so to this day. Why do school children wear uniform? School uniform is used to identify the school of the child, is a badge of pride and is an important part of being a school student. Uniforms show that you are part of an organisation. Uniforms give students a sense of belonging to a particular school and create an identity for the school in the community. Advantages  With uniforms, there's no discrimination because of what you're wearing. All students look similar that’s why there is no doubt of bullying. They will feel comfortable if everybody is wearing the same thing. Uniforms allow students to concentrate on learning instead of what they are wearing. Money also plays a big part in the clothing we wear. Uniforms are initially expensive but they can be worn for years. Uniforms cost less overall than
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