Figure 1.-- At most schools the boys wear casual uniforms during the school day. Jumpers are very common. Blazers are usually reserved for coming and going to school. > |
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School attitudes toward uniforms have changed over time. Most prep schools havein the 20th century required uniforms. There was a status in attending prep and public schools. Thus the uniforms, especially prep school uniforms, were often colorful and destinctive. They were also often quite elaborate with long clothing lists. Schools attitudes hve changed reflecting the more egaltarian society that has developed in Britain since World War II. Schools now strss that their uniforms or simple, even plain, and inexpensive.
The school uniform is kept deliberately plain and is as inexpensive as possible. A group of mothers has organised a 'nearly-new' shop at the school to take advantage of the economies offered by redistributing little-worn, outgrown clothing.
Boundary Oak School Prospectus
Clothing lists, though fdifferent in some respects for the Preparatory, Lower and Schools, have been drawn up with a view to economy to the parent whose son is passing from one department of the School to the nest. Boys wear uniform dress, although dress regulations are relaxed at certain times of the day and week.
Bedford School Prospectus
The school uniform is intended to be smart and practical but notextravagant. On week-days the boys wear grey corduroy shorts, grey shirts and lumber jackets. The school tie is maroon with a double silver stripe and socks are grey with block maroon tops. The girls' uniform consists basically of a grey skirt, maroon cardugan and blue check blouse. Naroon blazers are worn by boys and girls on formal occassions and on Sunday morning. All items can be obtained at the School shop and there is also a flourishing second-hand shop run by parents.
Dean Close Junior School Prospectus
