Today it is difficult to imagine at least one school where students would be allowed to come to classes in ordinary clothes. Any educational institution strives to accustom children to strict discipline, and school uniform This is the best assistant for this.
In some countries, a school uniform is not just clothing, but a whole reflection of the cultural traditions of a particular state. In this regard, in many places it has common features and, of course, very noticeable and interesting differences.
History of creation
School uniforms in England appeared as an official dress code under King Henry VIII. The uniform of the military was taken as the basis. Initially, it was just a long raincoat of exclusively dark blue color. This shade was chosen for a reason. Firstly, it was believed that the dark blue tone would teach children humility. Secondly, blue paint was the cheapest and most easily available at that time. Christ's Hospital became the first educational institution in the history of England where it was decided to introduce school uniforms.
Since the decree of free primary education for all children was issued in 1870, the need for school uniforms in England has increased dramatically. And following Christ's Hospital, all educational institutions in the country decided to introduce strict uniforms for their students.
Quite interesting is the fact that school uniforms were created specifically for the poor. Afterwards, private educational institutions began to appear, considering it a special pride. They used special clothes not to make all students equal, but, on the contrary, to show their attitude towards the more privileged strata of society. It was during this period that the uniform became a “trick” of elite schools.
But the matter does not stop there. Many students, trying to look even better, began to button their jackets with a certain number of buttons, wear school caps at a certain angle, lace their shoes in as many different ways as they can imagine, and carry bags over the shoulder or simply by the handle.
School uniforms in England: description
At that time, the uniform tried to “adapt” to the age characteristics of the students. Costumes of boys who studied at primary school, consisted of shorts predominantly dark gray and blazers (jackets). Socks were always worn with shorts. They were also grey. A shirt of the same color was always worn under the jacket. On holidays or for some special events, students came in white. For teenagers, regular long pants were approved. On their feet, the students wore classic black boots. With the onset of cold weather, every schoolchild put on a pullover with a cutout on the chest in the form of a triangle.
The school uniform for girls included an ordinary blouse, dress and apron. A little later, around the turn of the 20th century, girls began to wear sundresses.
English school uniforms continued to morph and change until the 1950s. It was during this period that reforms took place in the country, and secondary education became accessible to all. Then the idea was born to make one standard of formal clothing for all educational institutions. This is how the division of uniforms into “summer” and “winter” appeared. In fact, it was noticeably larger for girls. After all, during the warm period they wore simple dresses to study, and with the onset of cold weather they changed into insulated sundresses.
And, of course, the highlight of the English school uniform is the logo. All students proudly wore their insignia educational institution. Most often it was embroidered on a tie or jacket. Much less often it was placed on special uniform caps.
Features of England
England is a very conservative country. And she follows her traditions very closely. And the school uniform became one of them. Therefore, every educational institution still provides uniforms to all its students. And not only a suit, but also outerwear, as well as small parts wardrobe: socks, tie, etc. Moreover, school uniforms in England are available in any size and are issued to each student completely free of charge.
There is a very attractive tradition at one Elizabeth Garrett school in London. There, any student can personally participate in the process of creating their future form. Of course, everything happens within certain limits, but individual wishes will be taken into account.
England continues to respect traditions and adhere to established rules. Every self-respecting educational institution has a strict dress code. What it will be like is decided by the institution independently, but based on established standards. In some cities in England, for example, it is still appearance clothing depends on the age of the students who wear it. The tradition of seasonal school uniforms for girls has also been preserved.
IN modern form there is a much greater variety of colors. Now you don’t have to wear only dark and blue tones. It has become possible to use more bright shades. For example, red or burgundy. Girls can afford checkered shirts, replacing regular blouses with them. And in addition to caps, school berets appeared.
Finally
School uniform is really necessary in any educational institution. She teaches children discipline and order. It can also help eliminate competition among students. After all, no one would think of organizing a beauty contest where there are rules requiring the wearing of a special school uniform.
Since September 1, 2013, a single school uniform has reappeared in Russian schools. In some regions, schools follow the recommendations of local authorities, while in others they set their own requirements for student clothing.
From the history of school uniforms
Few people know that the fashion for school uniforms came to Russia from England in 1834!!! First for boys, and then, when girls’ gymnasiums began to emerge, for girls. The boys sported caps with the emblem of the gymnasium, tunics, overcoats, jackets, trousers, black boots and with the obligatory satchel on their backs. The girls' uniform was also strict: brown dresses with aprons, albeit made of fabric High Quality and with an elegant cut that made the girl's silhouette slender.
However, already in those days, high school students had ambivalent attitudes towards uniforms. On the one hand, they were proud because the children of wealthy parents studied in gymnasiums, and the uniform emphasized their belonging to the upper class. On the other hand, they didn’t like me because they were required to wear a uniform after school. If high school students in uniform were met in the wrong places: in the theater, at the hippodrome, in a cafe, they had a hard time. On the days of Russian celebrations, high school students dressed in a festive uniform, close to the clothes of adults: a military suit for a boy and a dark dress with a pleated knee-length skirt for a girl.
After the revolution, the form was not thought about until 1949. In 1962, the boys were dressed in gray wool suits, and in 1973 - in suits made of blue wool blend, with an emblem and aluminum buttons. In 1976, girls also began to wear new uniforms. From then on, girls began to wear dark brown dresses, and boys began to wear blue suits. In the mid-80s, the last uniform reform took place: blue jackets were made for boys and girls.
And only in 1992 the school uniform was abolished, excluding the corresponding line from the law “On Education”. Brown dresses and blue suits have replaced “washed jeans”, flared trousers and girlish outfits in the spirit of “whatever”. IN modern Russia there was no single school uniform, as was the case in the USSR, but many lyceums and gymnasiums, especially the most prestigious ones, as well as some schools, had their own uniform, emphasizing the students’ belonging to a particular educational institution.
School uniform in different countries(some facts)
Modern students in conservative England still love school uniforms, which are part of the history of their school. For example, in one of the old English schools for boys, students from the 17th century to this day wear uniform ties and vests and, by the way, are proud that their clothes emphasize their corporate affiliation. The largest European country in which there is a school uniform is Great Britain. In many of its former colonies the uniform was not abolished after independence, for example in India, Ireland, Australia, Singapore and South Africa.
In France, a uniform school uniform existed from 1927-1968. In Poland - until 1988.
There is no uniform school uniform in Germany, although there is debate about introducing one. Some schools have introduced uniform school clothing, which is not a uniform, since students can participate in its development. Typically, even during the Third Reich, schoolchildren did not have a uniform - they came to classes in casual clothes, in the uniform of the Hitler Youth (or other children's public organizations).
In Japan, school uniforms are compulsory for most middle and high schools. Each school has its own, but in reality there are not many options. Usually this is a white shirt and dark jacket and trousers for boys, and a white shirt and dark jacket and skirt for girls, or a sailor fuku - “sailor suit”. The form usually also includes big bag or briefcase. Primary schoolchildren, as a rule, dress in ordinary children's clothing.
In India, school uniform is compulsory and consists of a light shirt and dark blue trousers for boys, white blouses with dark skirts for girls. In some schools, the school uniform may be a sari of the same color and cut.
School uniforms in Africa are striking in their diversity and color solutions. In Africa, you can find schoolchildren not only in blue or light blue clothes, but also in yellow, pink, purple, orange and green.
In Jamaica, uniforms are compulsory for schoolchildren. This rule applies in most Caribbean countries. Many schools have a mandatory color for shoes and socks and an acceptable height of heels. Jewelry(except for stud earrings) are usually prohibited, and some schools have their own requirements for student hairstyles. School uniforms for boys in Jamaica are most often khaki and consist of a short-sleeved shirt and trousers. School uniforms for girls vary significantly from school to school. A common option is a light shirt with short sleeves and a skirt or sundress below the knees. The uniform is often supplemented with stripes, emblems, and shoulder straps to distinguish between schools.
In regular schools in Cyprus, boys wear gray trousers with a white shirt, and girls wear a gray skirt or trousers, also with a white shirt. Some schools may have different student uniforms. For example, the color of trousers and skirts is changed to blue. Or a special uniform color is added for holidays.
In Turkey, school uniforms vary at different levels of education. So, for example, in primary school students wear blue uniforms. In middle and high school, boys wear dark gray trousers, white or blue shirts, jackets and ties. Girls wear skirts and shirts of the same color as boys, as well as ties. Most private schools have introduced own options school uniform.
In schools in Muslim countries, a headscarf is a mandatory attribute of the female school uniform. When girls turn 12, they wear the hijab. However, even up to the age of 12, starting from the first grade, they wear a school uniform, which is also Muslim clothing and is in many ways similar to the hijab.
In Myanmar, younger boys wear trousers and older boys wear long skirts.
Women's school uniforms in Laos are beautiful long skirt with a smell and an original ornament.
In Japan, school uniforms are compulsory for most middle and high schools. Most often this is a white shirt and dark jacket and trousers for boys, the uniform is called “gakuran”, and a white blouse, dark jacket and skirt for girls, or “sailor fuku” - “sailor suit”, with a distinctively bright tie. A detail of a Japanese schoolgirl's wardrobe is knee-highs or socks. The uniform usually comes with a large bag or briefcase. Primary schoolchildren, as a rule, dress in ordinary children's clothing.
In the USA and Canada, many private schools have school uniforms. There is no uniform in public schools, although some schools have a dress code.
"Dress code" - the word is relatively new, but has already become fashionable, at least for those who work in an office. Literally means “clothing code,” that is, a system of identification marks, color combinations and shapes that indicate a person’s affiliation with a particular corporation. The employer can set his own rules: for example, women cannot come to work in trousers, or only in business suits, or skirts must be knee-length - neither shorter nor longer, loose uniform on Fridays, etc. and so on. Many adult Russians have already joined the corporate spirit, but their children still go to school in “anything at all.”
“- Children should learn from childhood that a suit is more than just clothes. This is a means of communication. How others will communicate with you depends on how you look, says fashion designer Vyacheslav Zaitsev. Perhaps the school dress code can be of great help to improve your self-esteem, because it allows you to dress stylishly, albeit strictly.”
1 Schoolgirls Great Britain
2 Brand new uniform on the first day school year, London, Burlington Danes School.
3 Another school in London— Elizabeth Garrett Andersen. Here, students wear uniforms that they themselves designed. Teachers say that this way the children will not feel discomfort and will be happy to go to class in it.
4 College Students Eton I welcome Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to this educational institution.
5 School uniform Harrow distinguished by straw hats, otherwise it is a regular jacket and trousers.
6 Traditional school uniform in England in first-graders.
7 School at Christ Hospital and her students, dressed in a uniform that has not changed for 450 years.
8 Schoolchildren New Zealand and their school uniform 
I also bring to your attention a selection of photographs of school students from around the world in school uniforms.
9 Schoolgirls from Colombia, who rush home after classes.
10 Students from India, also, apparently, heading home. 
11 Students from China discussing a school project 
12 Students from Jamaica
13 Very conservative school uniform of students from Malaysia
14 Form in Brazilian school. 
15 School in Burundi, her students and teacher. 
16 Several students and their teacher from Ghana
17 Indonesian schoolboy 
18 Nigerian schoolchildren at recess 
19 Schoolboy from Pakistan in beautiful shape 
20 Bright uniforms of school students in Sari
21 Japanese schoolgirls 
22 And another photo of schoolgirls from Japan
23 Schoolgirls in Vietnam. Specially tailored uniform for the holidays. 
24 Students from one of the schools Nepal
25 Schoolgirls in South Africa
26 Little students from Burma
27 A little more India
Good day, RojeR is in touch with you and today I would like to tell you a little about this type of clothing, the school uniform. fashion trends. For example, in Japan, schoolgirls wear sailor suits to school, and their uniform is the standard of teenage fashion for the whole world. In the UK and the USA, educational institutions themselves come up with their own school uniforms and highlight them with certain logos and colors to make them different from others. But today I would like to look at the school uniforms of countries such as Japan, England and Russia. Make yourself comfortable, gentlemen, I'm starting my little story (￣ー￣) Japan (=⌒‿‿⌒=) In Japan, school uniforms appeared in late XIX century. Nowadays, most private and public schools have school uniforms. Japanese word to denote uniform - seifuku. There are no uniforms in elementary grades; they are introduced at will. educational organization. Where it is, boys usually wear white shirts, short white, dark blue or black shorts and caps. For girls, a school suit may consist of a long gray skirt and a white blouse. Dress code may vary depending on the season. Bright headdresses are common among both boys and girls. Middle and high school uniforms traditionally consist of military-style uniforms for boys and sailor-style uniforms for girls. This uniform is based on military clothing from the Meiji period, modeled on European naval uniforms. At the same time, many schools are switching to school uniforms similar to the Western ones worn in parish schools. It includes a white shirt, tie, sweater with the school crest and trousers for boys and white blouses, ties, sweaters with the school crest and plaid woolen skirts for girls. The gakuran or tsume-eri is the men's uniform in many middle and high schools in Japan. Usually gakuran is black, but in some schools it can be dark blue or brown. Gakuran comes from a species of Prussian military uniform. The word is a combination of the characters gaku, meaning "to study" or "student", and ran, meaning Holland or, historically in Japan, the whole West; thus, gakuran is translated as "Western Disciple". Schoolchildren wear the same clothes South Korea and were worn in China until 1949. But, it’s the 21st century, so the Japanese form has switched to the Western type, and it is precisely because of this that it is loved by many in the world. It began to gain particular popularity when anime about educational institutions began to be shown. This is roughly what she looks like now (/ =ω=)/ England V●ᴥ●V England became the legislator of the tradition of wearing a school uniform. The first school uniform in England, which appeared in the mid-sixteenth century, was made of blue material. This color was used in making the uniform because it was supposed to teach the child to humility. Another advantage to this fact was the low cost of the material. ... After the first uniform was introduced in the United Kingdom, there was still no law making the education system compulsory, so special clothing was introduced gradually. The year 1870 was marked by changes, then a law was passed that obliged all British primary education. Accordingly, the percentage of students who needed to be dealt with somehow increased. School uniforms have become tools for developing discipline among students, and also contributed to the formation of the necessary relationships between students. Thus, an increasing number of school institutions began to use uniforms that were common to all. ... If we go back to history, school uniforms were originally created for the poor. But private schools gradually began to appear, but in their case, the school uniform, on the contrary, served not to ensure equality of students, but to have distinctive feature, which emphasized their belonging to the highest elite class. Now this element turns into an object of authority. ... At the same time, certain rules are invented that determine prestige within the educational institution. The blazer is fastened with a specific number of buttons, the headdress is worn at a certain angle, the shoelaces are laced in the specified way, the bag is carried by two handles or one. This was unnoticeable to ordinary citizens, but for every student in the school it was a determination of each person’s place in the hierarchy of the institution. The school uniform was fully adapted to the UK climate. ... Russia ⊂(￣(ｴ)￣)⊃ In our country, 1834 can be considered the date of the official birth of school uniforms. It was then that a law was passed approving common system all civilian uniforms in the empire, including gymnasium uniforms. At that time, this rule applied only to boys, and in 1896, school uniforms were introduced for girls. They were supposed to wear formal dresses with pleated knee-length skirts different colors depending on age: at 6–9 years old – brown, at 9–12 years old – blue, at 12–15 years old – gray, at 15–18 years old – white. School uniforms were required to be worn not only while studying, but also on walks and at home, and since only children from wealthy families could afford to study in gymnasiums, the school uniform was a class sign. That is why it was abolished in 1918 with the Bolsheviks coming to power and the general equalization of the population. School uniforms returned only after the Great Patriotic War in 1949. Brown woolen dresses with a black apron with lace collars and cuffs were approved for girls, and military tunics for boys. It was mandatory to wear braids with bows in brown or white, and any extravagant hairstyles and haircuts were prohibited. In the 70s, school uniforms were divided into educational and pioneer. Boys wore a blue wool blend suit with a jacket every day, girls wore a blue skirt and a white blouse with an emblem on the sleeve. Later, when the requirements were relaxed, the skirt could be worn in any color, but always in a single color. In the mid-80s, the school uniform for girls became a three-piece suit with an A-line skirt, vest and jacket. A suit could be worn without a vest only with a jacket, and, conversely, the blouse was chosen at your own discretion. In the late 80s in the regions of Siberia and Far North girls were allowed to wear trousers instead of skirts. Officially, school uniforms in Russia were abolished in 1992, but today there is debate about their return. And here are photographs of school uniforms from the following countries, which I did not talk about in such detail ٩(◕‿◕)۶ (Don’t be lazy priests and Google them if you’re interested) Mexico City~ (≧◡≦) It’s a pity that it doesn’t glow in the dark, I’d like to look at that Ghana ⌒(o＾▽＾o)ノ Wow wow wow and wow again! Vietnam ∑d(ﾟ∀ﾟd) Lord, how can they not fall into them.-. Shanghai (⌒▽⌒)☆ Even Maya the bee immediately came to mind. Das Deutschen Republik or Germany (o･ω･o) Sri Lanka (o_ _)ﾉ彡☆ No words at all Indonesia o(❛ᴗ❛)o What a mercy, for some reason it seemed that this was Korea. Uzbekistan (＾▽＾) I love blue and I love skirts like theirs:Z Well~ perhaps, this is where I will end my little, but I hope, at least a little interesting story for you, my dears. Thank you for giving my work your precious attention. (─‿‿─)♡ 
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LeiTz 17.05.2017 11:29
We had a school uniform from 1st to 3rd grade, I don’t know about the chans, but ours was extremely NOT comfortable, stuffy and simply made of disgusting, hard material. I hated this thing with all my soul, although who cared about the opinions of the children themselves.
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Philly 13.08.2016 22:39
Cool. :3 Thanks for being interesting. With:
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Airan 09.06.2016 21:34
It's good that we don't have a special form.
Although I wouldn’t refuse Japanese ^^
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Baka_Usagi 08.03.2016 18:38
That feeling when you open an article to admire a Japanese school uniform, and at the end you see your uniform, which you promised to put on a straw doll after graduation and burn it to hell, there was so much unpleasantness associated with it. And, by the way, in ordinary schools we have a black and white uniform (black bottom, white top, and then as your imagination dictates)... at least it was. Now it looks like a burgundy skirt and a white blouse + a vest to match the skirt, and the junior high school kids have a red plaid pleated skirt and a vest of the same color.
And what is inserted here is already concrete School of Music named after Uspensky was distinguished by its blue uniform. I didn’t study at Uspensky’s school, but I had to study at the Uspensky Lyceum, where we were forced to sew this uniform.
In general, it was unexpected and pleasant to see familiar faces^^
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Yoka 08.12.2015 13:53
Thank you for this lovely article, high school I also wore a uniform (that was something..), but after transferring to high school, I began to wear trousers instead of skirts. :)
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Mallory 25.10.2015 13:50
Very, very interesting with: Detailed and informative)
I personally happened to see this in England: We were riding on the bus and we saw cute little girls in skirts and jackets with the school logo going to class *^*
There will just be a little more criticism... In some places there was a lot of text, which made it dry to read. It’s best when, diluted with more photos of the form, I wanted to look at it more)
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Majeh 13.10.2015 20:19
cool! mom you have talent *o*
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DeadFolks 13.10.2015 14:44
Uzbek people are so happy, wow~ :D
But Japanese school uniforms are certainly beautiful.~
And look, I have something lying around in my folders. :3
This is already from the anime category, but also a school uniform. It's very interesting to look at and guess.
Thanks for the material! *0*
It was interesting to read and, as Domonyashka already said, to gawk at it all at the end. *-*
Australian school students
Another connoisseur of bright shapes are Africans. Here the school uniform amazes with its variety of shades. Orange, green, purple, yellow - each school chooses its own color.
Queen Elizabeth and Jamaican schoolgirls
Sports-style school uniforms are common not only in Germany, but also in China. So, for the cold season, schoolchildren have a dark windbreaker and trousers, for the summer - a white shirt and shorts for boys, a blouse and blue skirt- for girls. And, often, a red tie!
Japan can be considered a country in which school uniforms are more popular than in the UK. Who among us has not seen anime cartoon heroines dressed in long white socks, pleated skirts, jackets and white blouses? Sometimes Japanese schoolchildren wear a uniform called "sailor fuku" or "sailor suit". They wear a bright tie with it and, as a rule, take a massive backpack with them.
Japanese schoolboys and schoolgirls
In many private schools in the USA and Canada, uniforms are considered mandatory, but each educational institution has its own uniform. Most often these are outfits of rather restrained colors - blue, gray, dark green. In some schools, girls wear checkered skirts and boys wear striped ties. Mandatory components of the uniform also, as a rule, are shirts with long and short sleeves, cardigans and jackets. The only uniform in which you will be “allowed” into any American school is an American football uniform.
New Orleans schoolgirls
This is how we got to Russian school uniforms. It was first introduced in 1834, when Russian Empire adopted a law on gymnasium and student uniforms. 62 years later, it became compulsory for high school students. Later, the school uniform was abolished, and only in 1949, during the times of the USSR, it returned again. Tunics with a stand-up collar for boys, brown dresses and aprons for girls, a pioneer tie for everyone - the standard uniform of any Soviet schoolchild.
Now in Russia there is no uniform form; it has been introduced only in some educational institutions. Basically, these are clothes in calm shades, which can be complemented with things from your everyday wardrobe. It looks more modern than in Soviet times, but on “Last Bell” students of Russian schools still prefer to wear white aprons and tie bows, as their mothers did.
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School uniform - a necessity or a relic of the past? There are serious battles on this topic on the eve of Knowledge Day. To give our readers a basis for these debates, we will talk about how and when the uniform originated, how this school attribute is treated in different countries, and how a British briefcase differs from a Japanese backpack.
The history of the emergence of school uniforms, however, is itself controversial. Some believe that they started going to school in the same clothes in Ancient Greece. Students were asked to wear shirts or tunics, light armor, and a cape called a chlamys. Other historians do not agree with this version of events; they refer to the fact that almost all Greeks wore similar clothes, and really strict requirements for school uniforms were imposed in Ancient India. No matter how hot it is, the student should come wearing dhoti hip pants and a long kurta shirt.
But as far as Europe is concerned, everything is very clear. The UK is considered a pioneer country in introducing school uniforms. For the first time since ancient times, special clothing appeared at Christ's Hospital school. Students wore dark blue tailcoats with tails, vests, bright knee socks and leather belts. However, then - in 1552 - orphans and children from low-income families studied at Christ's Hospital families, and now this school is considered elite. According to a recent survey, even modern students of Christ's Hospital speak positively about the school uniform. Even though it has not changed for 450 years, schoolchildren perceive it as a tribute to tradition, and not as an outdated attribute.
Pupils from one of the British schools, Harrow, in school uniform
Currently in the UK there is no uniform uniform for all educational institutions. Each school has its own requirements. For example, at Harrow boys wear not only trousers and jackets, but also straw hats, and at Elizabeth Garrett Anderson the students themselves came up with the clothing design - gray suits with pink stripes. In the most prestigious educational institutions mandatory element school clothing is considered a logo or coat of arms.
Students from British College Eton
In other European cities, school uniforms are not so valued. Thus, in France, a uniform school uniform existed only in 1927-1968, in Poland - until 1988, in Germany and Switzerland it resembles tracksuits and is accepted only in some educational institutions.
The example of Great Britain was followed by its former colonies - India, Australia, Singapore and others. There, school uniforms were not abolished even after these states were recognized as independent. Thus, Indian schoolchildren attend classes only in a special uniform: boys wear dark blue trousers and white shirts, girls wear a light blouse and a dark blue skirt. In some schools, girls wear saris on holidays.
Another ex British colony- Singapore has not introduced a uniform uniform for all schools. In each educational institution it differs in color, but consists of classical elements- shorts and light shirts with short sleeves for boys, blouses and skirts or sundresses for girls. The uniforms of some schools are heavily decorated with badges or even shoulder straps.
Most Australian and New Zealand students also wear school uniforms. In its diversity it can be compared with the British one. But in Australian schools, due to the heat, they often wear shorts rather than trousers, and wear hats with wide or narrow brims.
Australian school students
In another hot country - Jamaica - school uniforms are considered compulsory. Many educational institutions have requirements not only for the suit, but also for the color of socks or the height of the heel of shoes. Jewelry is not welcome, nor are extravagant hairstyles. Many boys wear khaki shirts and trousers, while girls wear below-the-knee sundresses in various colors, complete with school name patches.
School uniforms are used in many European countries. A school uniform determines belonging to a particular educational institution in some countries, while in others it is recognized as a national norm.
It is worth noting that England became the legislator of the tradition of wearing a school uniform. The first school uniform in England, which appeared in the mid-sixteenth century, was made of blue material. This color was used in making the uniform because it was supposed to teach the child to humility. Another advantage to this fact was the low cost of the material.
By historical standards, Great Britain at that moment was a fairly large country where wearing uniforms became mandatory. This was due to the fact that England was a colonial country (Ireland, Australia, Cyprus and others). But, despite the fact that over time the independence of the state was gained, in a large number of institutions the uniform was still left. Now the English school uniform is used not only in junior schools, but also in popular universities, where studying is always prestigious.
Everyone knows that England is a country of conservatives, so if you trace back today modification of special clothing, you can notice one common line - the uniform of English schoolchildren has always been close to clothing in the classic style.
For a long period of time, boys in Great Britain wore the following clothes as a uniform: it was a blazer-type jacket, under which a gray flannel shirt was worn (in warmer times, for example, in the summer or in honor of some holiday, they wore a white shirt); depending on the time of year - dark gray trousers or long shorts of the same color; the knee socks are again gray; conservative dark blue coat and black shoes (boots); in cold weather there was an additional pullover with a triangular neckline. It was natural to have the school logo, which was placed on the branded cap and tie.
Based on the above, it turns out that the concept of a school uniform included not only one suit, but also outerwear, as well as small details, even socks. Great Britain generally honors its traditions with a special spirit, so wearing a uniform will always remain one of the elements of an already established way of life. School uniform in English schools Every institution must have it in stock, which is also stored there and students receive it absolutely free.
After the first uniform was introduced in the United Kingdom, there was no law making the education system compulsory, so special clothing was introduced gradually. The year 1870 was marked by changes, when a law was passed that obliged all British citizens to primary education. Accordingly, the percentage of students who needed to be dealt with somehow increased. School uniforms have become tools for developing discipline among students, and also contributed to the formation of the necessary relationships between students. Thus, an increasing number of school institutions began to use uniforms that were common to all.
On modern stage in England there are standards that are unconditional, which include school uniforms. What school uniform is in Britain depends, of course, on the characteristics of each educational institution. In some places, there is a practice of dividing the age category, where for boys under fourteen years old, shorts are part of the school uniform, and for older boys, these are trousers. Seasonal clothing also included, girls can wear lighter dresses in the summer, and in the fall everyone dresses in sundresses made of warm material.
If we go back to history, school uniforms were originally created for the poor. But private schools gradually began to appear, but in their case, the school uniform, on the contrary, served not to ensure equality of students, but to have a distinctive feature that emphasized their belonging to the highest elite class. Now this element turns into an object of authority.
At the same time, certain rules are invented that determine prestige within the educational institution. The blazer is fastened with a specific number of buttons, the headdress is worn at a certain angle, the shoelaces are laced in the specified way, the bag is carried by two handles or one. This was unnoticeable to ordinary citizens, but for every student in the school it was a determination of each person’s place in the hierarchy of the institution. The school uniform was fully adapted to the UK climate.
There are many colleges located in English city Cambridge. The school uniform there differs depending on the particular school. Below is a more detailed description of the school uniforms of some schools in England. A large number of educational institutions provide a wide variety of school uniform options, but the emblem of the educational institution, which is placed on different subjects clothes - ties, jackets, caps.
The school, which is located in White City in London, Burlington Danes has its own distinctive feature from other school institutions, which is quite interesting. To make school clothes, special Orafol reflective elements are used, which during twilight or night can reflect the headlights of cars moving on the road. In this way, the state provides its students with increased security. A very original and competent option. The color scheme can also have bright shades such as red or green.
Girls wear classic jackets, under which they wear a small-check shirt with a skirt middle length knee-length and white socks, complements general image takes a school uniform. Boys wear blazers, accompanied by a white shirt with a collar, always with a striped tie. The trousers are still close to the same classics. The school emblem is usually embroidered on the left chest of the jacket or a badge is attached to the turned-down collar.
The Elizabeth Andersen Garett School of London provides an excellent opportunity to express your wishes and creativity to your students. They are invited to actively participate in the development of school clothing options. This ensures that the wishes of each child are taken into account, as a result of which it is possible to create a school outfit that is very comfortable and elegant. Various colors are used.
In clothes there is a combination of colors that are more muted and calm with inserts of elements bright colors. Girls can wear both formal jackets and jackets that have a looser cut. Skirts are also available to choose from - medium, long, and short, in compliance with the rules of decency. For guys, it is not necessary to wear a collared shirt under a blazer; you can get by with a light T-shirt. Shoes must have low soles, for girls this is a moccasin type of shoe, for boys - lace-up shoes.
Pupils at Mere Brow School, in Tarlenton, Lancshire, wear jackets made by Carlos School. These are amazing clothes that are aimed at combating environmental problems, as they are made entirely from recycled polyester. To sew such a jacket, you need to use thirty plastic bottles. These clothes appeared in stores in 2008. Naturally, guys wear formal trousers and a light shirt under such a jacket. Girls have a similar costume, only trousers are replaced by strict knee-length skirts. Sometimes they have a pleated style, which is typical for the clothing of English ladies. Everyone here wears ties, regardless of the student’s gender.
Nottingham Academy School has its own peculiarity, like other schools in the UK. There is still a tradition that has come a long time ago. Despite the fact that the style of clothing has become more relaxed, the shirt does not have to be white, but light shades. The light gray trousers and dark blue jacket remained virtually unchanged, as did the straw hat, which is a characteristic feature of this school. The shoes appear to be black lace-up shoes that have a classic look.
Not all British schools make it compulsory to wear a uniform, but a very small number do. There you are allowed to come to school in casual and comfortable clothes, the main thing is that the uniform looks decent and is limited to the limits of decency. In modern school clothes, an accessory such as a scarf is often used, which must fully match color scheme school uniform.
School uniform is enough convenient option for group teams, which contributes to the consolidation of the student community, ensures the pursuit of common goals and causes. In this way, the competitive feeling between students disappears if there is inequality between them at the financial level. A school uniform also allows you to identify a student’s affiliation with a school educational institution.
The school uniform, which is produced for students in England at the present stage, is sure to suit everyone, since the variety of its options allows, despite its traditional nature, to preserve the individuality of the student.
