Preparatory Schools Boarding: The Classroom: Distinctive Characteristics
Figure 1.-- One destinctive characterustic at boarding schools is how unifirmily the children are dressed. There is usually much more more diversity in day schools, even the day schools that also have uniforms, Even at boarding schools there is some variation, but uully not a lot.
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There are also some differences with the uniform. Boys at many state schools do not wear uniforms. The state schools that have uniforms are often more flexible than the prep schools. Thgere are often differences in footwear and hoisiery for example. And of course mothers often have their own idea. Boys at private day schools come to school with blazers and coats in the winter time and boys can choose to weear them during the day is they want. At boarding schools there is a set uniform. The blazers are put away for special occasions. Boys are allowed to choose to wear theiur jumpers, but this often is determined by the weather. On chilly days all the boys will wear the jumpers. This usually is the only real option the children have, but there are differences from school to school. The standard every dat uniform at day schools is a shirt and jumper (sweater), often with ties. There are diiferences wiih the jumpers, but the V-neck grey jumper is the most common choice. Oftn the jupers have detailing in the school colors. A few schools tht have cord lumber jackets, but the jumpers are much more common.On a warm day few will do so, Thus the children at boarding schools tend to be dressed much more uniformily dressed so to speak. Of coyrse we see some variatio, most resulting from mothers not buying items from the designated provider. Some items like gtey jumpers, shorts and knee socks cn be often be found cheaper at the large chain stores and if there are not colores trim on the jumpers and kneesovks are generally fairly easy to substitute. The time of the day can also cause differences. Many children may change their hosiery nd footwear for games and sometimes for various reasons do not change back after games. The schools are usually less strict about this in the afternoon thsn the morning.
