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School friends? I didn’t really have time to make friends: in addition to the regular school, I also attended a music school, located half an hour’s walk away. I ran from one school to another 4 times a week, from first to seventh grade. In the evenings - homework and preparation for the next test, during the holidays - reading school literature and intensive musical practice.

Teachers? There were few truly worthy ones - those who supported students and aroused in them interest in their subject. And teachers, as a rule, were not distinguished by respect for their students. A condescending tone, mockery and even shouting are, alas, quite common among Russian teachers.

In general, my memories of school years– this is something I would like to avoid with all my heart for my own child. In many ways, our decision to stay in the UK was fueled by the dream of a decent education for our son.

Today I will briefly tell you how it works English School: what a sample daily routine looks like, what a school uniform is and other important nuances of English school life.

Comprehensive development within the school itself

Lesson in an English school. Photo: dailymail.co.uk

In all English schools, both private and public, great importance pay comprehensive development children. In addition to compulsory academic subjects such as mathematics, English and natural sciences, English schools include in their curriculum dancing, singing, physical education, fine arts, computer science, foreign languages ​​and other subjects aimed at developing practical skills and revealing the child’s talents.

English schools offer students a whole range of extracurricular clubs and activities.

In addition to the main program, any English school offers a number of extracurricular clubs and activities. The choice of activities in private schools is especially wide: among them is playing musical instruments, from piano to flute; different kinds sports - football, tennis, rugby, fencing, cricket, swimming, Frisbee - and much, much more.

Please note that all of the above is offered within the boundaries of the school territory - the child does not need to travel to distant lands, as I had to do.

School uniform

Almost every school in England has its own school uniform.

In most English schools it is customary to wear a special uniform. The idea of ​​the uniform is to discipline students and remove the element of competition in the way they dress.

It is usually inexpensive, because such clothes should be available to everyone.

As a rule, the uniform of each school is maintained in a certain color scheme– for example, in blue or green tones. Mandatory uniform elements may vary: usually public schools are more democratic in this regard.

A typical uniform for boys looks like this: a sweatshirt, cardigan or sweater combined with trousers and plain shoes without “embellishment”. Girls usually wear dresses or skirts with the same top as boys, and again formal shoes.

IN summer time During the year, trousers can be replaced by shorts, and sweaters - by T-shirts and polo shirts. Provided for physical education separate form– usually schoolchildren take it with them.

Private schools often have eye-catching accessories such as hats for girls and ties for boys. Often such schools regulate other elements of the wardrobe, including jackets and even socks.

School timetable and holidays

Start and end times may vary greatly depending on the school. On average, school in English schools starts at 9 am and ends at 15-30, from Monday to Friday. The school day is divided into lessons, with 15-minute breaks in between and a long break for lunch. As a rule, private schools have longer school days than public schools, and some also have classes on Saturdays. However, in private schools the holidays are longer: while in public schools the Easter and Christmas holidays average 2 weeks, in private schools they can last 3 weeks or more.

Our clients are often surprised when they find out that English schoolchildren study even in the summer. Indeed, summer holidays in English schools begin no earlier than mid-July and end in early September. However, the good news is that, in addition to the long holidays at Easter and Christmas, there are also short week-long holidays (half-term) in the middle of each term.

As you might guess, academic year in England divided into only 3 academic terms:

Autumn, from September to December,

Winter, from January to March, and

Summer, from April to July.

Schools in England provide healthy and tasty meals for children.

In the middle of the school day, each school has a lunch break. Students can bring their own packed lunch or eat lunch in the school cafeteria if the school has its own kitchen. Each school cares about the health of its students and therefore provides the most balanced meals. Traditionally, the school menu contains options for vegetarians and dishes suitable for all religions. A nice little detail: for all Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 students attending state schools, school lunches are absolutely free. And the youngest children from Reception, in addition to lunches, also receive free fruits and milk.

School assemblies

In England there are no general school assemblies common in Russia. A child’s progress is strictly confidential information that should not be available to anyone except his parents. Schools usually organize one-on-one parent-teacher meetings once every term. Generally speaking, English schools place great importance on communication with parents: any parent can seek help and advice from a teacher or make an appointment with the school principal.

School marks

The concept of a “cool magazine” does not exist in England. In England, they begin to give grades on a scale from A to E only from the age of 7, but I don’t see such an obsession with them as in Russia. In general, English education is a “carrot” system, not a “stick” one: here they reward for achievements, but do not scold for mistakes.

Ridiculing or shaming a child, and even in public, is unacceptable in England. Raising a self-confident, harmonious personality - this is where English teachers see their most important task. And I see the result of such a policy with my own eyes: a child who is passionate about studying, rushing to school every morning.

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One of important aspects studying foreign language is to get to know the country whose language you are studying, its culture, traditions and customs.

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Introduction

Learning a foreign language includes not only learning new words and grammar rules, but it is very important to get acquainted with the countries of the language being studied, their inhabitants, and traditions.

I have been studying English since the second grade and I have always been very interested in learning more about the people living in Great Britain, about their interests, customs, and traditions.

This year one of the topics we discussed in class in English, there was a “school”. In one of the lessons we learned that in England the school uniform is compulsory, moreover, students wear it with pride. I was interested in this statement. I wanted to know what kind of uniform English schoolchildren have.

Object of studyis the school uniform of schools in England.

Research objectives:

• expand knowledge about Great Britain;
• increase interest in British culture and customs;
• learn about the school uniform of English schools and its traditions;
• consider the variety of a given topic.

Research methods:

• work with scientific literature;
• searching for information on the Internet.

Historical reference.

School uniform- casualform clothes for students while they are inschool and at formal school events outside of school.

England is the first country in the world to introduce a school uniform. This happened during the reign of the kingHenry VIII in the middle of the 16th century. The basis was taken from soldiers' uniforms. This form was a long cloak-coat of blue color. Blue paint at that time it was the cheapest and most accessible, and was supposed to show children humility.

The first school to introduce this form wasChrist Hospital . It was a charity school for boys from poor families.

IN 1870 school uniforms were adopted in most English schools. At that time Great Britain was big country and owned colonies in Australia, Cyprus, Ireland and Canada, in the eastern part North America. In schools in these countries, wearing a uniform has also become mandatory. The school uniform acted as a tool for developing discipline among students, and also contributed to the formation of relationships between students.

England is a country where traditions are valued, and this is reflected in the appearance of schoolchildren. For a very long time, the uniform for boys consisted of: a jacket-blazer, a gray flannel shirt (white in summer or on holidays), dark gray trousers or shorts, gray knee socks, a dark blue raincoat, black boots. In cold weather, they wore a V-neck pullover, a cap with the school logo and a branded tie.

However, over time, schools emerged on a private fee basis. In this case, the school uniform was needed not to make all students equal, but, on the contrary, to show their attitude to a higher stratum of society. At the same time, some rules for wearing a school uniform are determined, which make it possible to determine the prestige of the student within the school institution. For example, a jacket is fastened with a designated number of buttons or a uniform cap is worn at a certain angle; shoelaces are laced in a special way; a school bag can be worn over the shoulder or carried by one handle, etc. This may not have been noticed by ordinary passers-by, but among their own people it showed a certain hierarchy.

In English schools where school uniforms are adopted, different sizes are always available. It is issued to students belonging to this educational institution completely free of charge.

Currently, not only in schools, but also in universities in England, pupils and students are required to wear a uniform.

School uniforms in modern England

The UK is the largest European country with school uniforms,

Today, the student uniform in Britain looks something like this:
- Formal jacket, blazer or sweater with logo educational institution;
- A shirt that matches the color of the school uniform;
- Formal tie (for both girls and boys);
- Strict trousers for boys, long and formal skirts for girls;
- Patent leather shoes for boys, shoes with low heels for girls.
The introduction of school uniforms in modern Britain is justified by the fact that representatives of the Ministry of Education believe that a uniform style of school uniform helps to maintain discipline and also influences the positive behavior of the student. Also, school uniforms blur the line between students of all races and classes.
It is worth noting that in many schools the student parliament is directly involved in the creation and development of school uniforms, which instills responsibility in students already from youth. Young designers are developing a uniform that will determine the overall appearance and prestige of the school.
Each school in the United Kingdom has its own color and logo. Students wear the emblem, naturally, on jackets, jumpers, dresses, and the color is displayed in a tie, which today has become an indispensable attribute of the modern uniform of English schoolchildren. But this is not the only difference in students’ uniforms...

And yet, she is different!

You will never confuse students from two different UK schools. Because despite the fairly strong unification of the form, it still differs noticeably in different schools. This is due to the vision of the leadership of each of them of the necessary (or sufficient) measure of comfort for the child, with adherence to historical traditions, with the school’s belonging to the number of elite educational institutions, etc.

And here are some examples:

Christ's Hospital School (Christ Hospital School)

Independent, co-educational private school (for boys and girls).

The first school “cassocks” are a thing of history, but students at Christ’s Hospital School still wear the same cut uniform as 400–500 years ago. True to tradition, the British left it as everyday school wear, worn on weekdays. Here, long skirts and closed jackets with long sleeves are required for girls and women. Boys and young men wear short trousers (like breeches) with yellow knee socks, over which they wear a long frock coat, which in fact is very reminiscent of a pastor's attire. True, a hundred years ago a student was required to wear such a uniform all the time, even when traveling to another city, but now students simply wear it to classes. Such uniforms are a remarkable exception these days, and the students of Christ's Hospital School take great pride in their ancient - they say "ancient" - attire.

Burlington Danes Academy ( Burlington Danes School)

When making school uniforms, a special insert of a reflective element called Orafol is used. This is a very good move, since in the dark the shape can reflect the car headlights of cars moving along the road. This shows that the state cares about its students, thus increasing safety.

The predominant colors are red and emerald. For girls, a classic jacket is typical; a small checkered shirt is worn underneath it, and a knee-length skirt and knee-high socks are worn. white. The uniform ensemble is completed with a beret as a wonderful addition. For boys, the same blazers are provided, under which a light shirt is visible and a striped tie is worn. The trousers are almost classic type. The left chest of the jacket is decorated with the school emblem, and badges pinned to the collar lapel can also be used.

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School(Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School)

IN London School Elizabeth Garrett Andersonschoolchildren are provided unique opportunity express your creative ideas and wishes regarding school uniforms. Thus, each student takes part in creating a unique uniform. In this way, you can take into account the individual wishes of each child and create a school outfit that will not only be comfortable, but also have an original appearance. A wide variety of palettes are used for tailoring. The form itself may be a more muted color, but some inserts will be full of the brightest colors.

Girls are allowed to wear a looser-cut blazer instead of the usual and more formal jacket. There are also no strict restrictions on the length of the skirt, however, in the case of short skirts, compliance with the rules of decency is mandatory. Boys can wear a regular white or light-colored T-shirt under their blazer. Shoes for everyone have low soles, girls wear moccasins, boys wear shoes with laces.

Eton College

Eton is a prestigious, highly privileged private school for boys, where children from only the wealthiest families in Britain study.

Girls are not accepted there, so the uniform is only for men. Today it is: an old-fashioned frock coat, morning trousers, a bow tie and the most extravagant vest that you can get your hands on.

Harrow School

Another old English school for boys. A distinctive feature of the school uniform is the hat. Students at this school wear top hats in winter and straw hats in summer. The shirt does not have to be white, but light shades. Light trousers gray and a dark blue jacket. Shoes - black lace-up shoes that have a classic look.

The Cheltenham Ladies" College (Cheltenham Ladies' College)

Cheltenham is an exclusively girls' school. Pupils wear knee-length skirts (trousers are prohibited) and green jumpers.

Tudor Hall School

Tudor Hall School is a girls' school where not everyone is accepted: high academic performance is expected and good origin. Uniform: green checkered skirt, green blazer and baby blue jumper.

Anthony Gell School

Still, in England there are schools where it is allowed to attend classes without a school uniform. You are allowed to come to school in comfortable, decent, casual clothes. This includes Anthony Jell School, which has abolished school uniforms.

However, in general, such phenomena are the exception rather than the rule. Perhaps that is why they are so striking. The general impression testifies precisely to uniformity, order and tradition in every British school.

School uniforms in Russia

In our country, school uniforms for boys were introduced only in the middle of the 19th century, and for girls in late XIX century. The boys' uniform initially had a semi-military look. Similar in style, caps and caps, trousers and coats, overcoats and uniforms, half-caftans, and later, shirts, blouses, tunics - differed in color, piping, as well as buttons and emblems. General form The form changed several times. The main color of the gymnasium uniform was dark green, then blue in all its shades; gray was a rare color. Pupils in gymnasiums wore closed brown dresses with a high collar and aprons - black on school days and white on holidays. The dress uniform was complemented by a white turn-down collar and a straw hat. In private women's gymnasiums and boarding schools, the uniform could be of different colors (coffee, white, blue, gray). After the revolution of 1917, the uniform school uniform was abolished and reintroduced after the end of the Great Patriotic War Patriotic War in 1948.

At present, a single uniform for secondary schools and educational institutions in Russia has not been adopted, although wearing a school uniform as a set of style items is mandatory for students within each specific school. The decision to wear certain items of school uniform with one or another established color or symbolism is usually made at the level individual schools, their boards of trustees, parents and teachers.

Conclusion

A uniform school uniform plays a significant role in the life of a student. It does not allow the development of subcultures at school, the level of income of parents is not visible by clothing, children and students get used to the official style of clothing that will be needed at work in the future, students feel like a single team, a single collective.

I would like to note that in modern Russia There is no uniform school uniform. In educational institutions that do not have a school uniform, there are rules for wearing business-style clothing. In our school, business attire is also required for students. And although our class is very friendly, and we do not divide the children into poor and rich, I would really like it to be customary in my school to wear a single uniform. I think that all the students, both first-graders and graduates, put it on with pleasure and felt proud of their appearance and felt a sense of belonging specifically to our school.

In Great Britain, school uniforms first appeared during the reign of King Henry VIII (1509 – 1547). It was blue, because it was believed that wearing such a color was supposed to teach children humility, and the fabric of this color was the cheapest.

In modern England, each school has its own uniform; in addition, school symbols are widely used.

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1. This is what a school uniform looks like for primary school students at a school in Poynton, Cheshire.

2. The beginning of a new school year. Year 7 students at Burlington Danes School, White City, London, wear their school uniform.

6. Primary school pupils from Mere Brow School in Tarleton, Lancashire, play in the schoolyard.

7. The first day of the new school year at Nottingham Academy. Each student was given a digital photo frame.

8. The uniform of one of the schools in the London district of Harrow also includes a straw hat, traditional for this school.

9. Modern school uniforms can be in bright colors.

10. The dress uniform of Eton College, one of the most famous educational institutions in the world, includes a tailcoat and a smart waistcoat.

11. Pupils at Christ's Hospital School must wear the traditional uniform, the cut of which has not changed for 450 years. But the survey shows that children really like it and are proud of their “ancient” form.

School uniform - is it good? Does it help class cohesion and maintain discipline, or does it kill individuality and self-expression? Much depends on the traditions of education adopted in a particular country or in different schools.

Obviously, the form itself will not make the student more curious, more diligent, or smarter. And it makes no sense to refer to the experience of English educational institutions with a five-century history as an argument “for” the form. Even if all the children wore wizard robes and pointy hats, their school would not turn into Hogwarts. However, the way schoolchildren look in a particular country says a lot about the culture and mentality of its people.

Christ's Hospital School. Photo from studentinfo.net

Great Britain

The very concept of “school uniform” appeared in the UK. Back in 1553, not far from London, Christ’s Hospital School was founded by royal decree - an educational institution for boys from poor families, which to this day is called the “blue coat school”. True, now this is a privileged educational institution for children of both sexes. The uniform is still the same: long tailcoats, white “judge” ties, short culottes and yellow stockings. Oddly enough, children are proud of their medieval attire and do not try to make a revolution in order to dress appropriately for the era.

In general, there are very few schools in the UK that do not have compulsory uniforms. Public schools have their own "heraldic colors" that students must adhere to. Often up to high school boys before late autumn wear shorts and knee socks. In private institutions, you need to buy uniforms in the school store, and not only a suit in winter and summer versions, but also physical training, socks, ties, often shoes and even hair clips.

School uniform in Cuba. Photo from the site https://arnaldobal.wordpress.com/2011/03/24/cuba-es-la-poesia/

Cuba

Cuban schoolchildren receive sundresses and shorts of rich cherry color free of charge, as well as textbooks and writing materials. The high school students' outfit is designed in a tobacco color scheme. Closer to graduation, Cubans change clothes again, this time into blue shirts and blue trousers and skirts. All children are members of the youth division of the Communist Party, so the uniform is complemented by red or blue scarves - in the manner of pioneer ties.

India

In some schools, the uniform for girls is a sari or shalwar kameez of a particular color. But more often it is a European costume for everyone - a legacy of the times of British rule. Alas, what is good for the cool climate of Foggy Albion pretty much poisons the lives of children whose schools are located on the equator. Sikh boys wear turbans to school. In public schools, children from low-income families receive uniforms, textbooks and stationery for free, but probably every parent dreams of sending their child to a better school, although by Indian standards this is quite expensive.

Japanese schoolchildren. Photo from the site http://vobche.livejournal.com/70900.html

Japan

The most famous version of the Japanese school uniform for girls is the “sailor fuku”, a sailor suit with many variations. The best designers are working on the development of models - after all, a spectacular form is one of the factors in attracting new students to the school, which is extremely important in a rapidly aging country with negative population growth. IN Lately the trend has changed - sailor suits are losing relevance, Japanese school style drifts towards English.

An interesting story happened with the men's traditional jacket with a stand-up collar - gakuran, reminiscent of an ancient military sailor's jacket. The word "gakuran" consists of two characters that mean "student" and "West", jackets of this style were worn by schoolchildren and students in Japan, Korea and China for almost 100 years (less so in China, of course). But gakuran was also loved by members of numerous gangster associations. In addition, the same hieroglyphs can be deciphered as “school robbery.” In the 70s of the 20th century, psychologists decided that gakuran has a certain “dark aura” and is one of the reasons for school violence, which has become acute social problem. But to this day, many Japanese schoolchildren wear gakurans; for them it is not so much a tribute to tradition as a protest and a challenge to public opinion.

School uniform in Korea. Photo from the site http://history.kz/8315/8315

North Korea

White top, dark bottom and scarlet tie - this is how young followers of Juche ideas should look.

Chinese schoolchildren. Photo from the site http://rusrep.ru/article/2013/12/17/

China

After the end of the Cultural Revolution and until the mid-90s of the 20th century, a variety of colors and styles reigned in the country - each school itself decided what its students would look like. However, in 1993, new state standards for school uniforms were released; from now on, they had to ensure freedom of movement, be practical and cheap. And it turned out that the easiest way is to dress the children in tracksuits - both boys and girls. Only prestigious private schools insisted on following the British or Japanese style.

Since heating in educational institutions is only available in the very north of the country, in the cold season children pull on their uniforms over warm clothes, but when the sun begins to warm up, pants and sweatshirts turn out to be a size or two larger. Today, most Chinese schools have opted for the flour sack. I must say this " fashion trend“neither the students nor their parents liked it. Under influence public opinion, and after several scandals when carcinogens were found in cheap fabric, the Chinese government returned to the issue of school uniforms and again changed the standards towards lighter ones. So, soon Chinese children will again look not like juvenile thugs.

School uniforms in Australia. Photo from the site https://www.flickr.com/photos/pbouchard/5168061145

Australia

Junior classes usually wear standard polo shirts and shorts, with both girls and boys being comfortable for active games. Private schools follow the British tradition and dress up children in business style. However, in general, Australian school clothes lack elegance and hints of sexuality. It is believed that somewhat baggy dresses and heavy lace-up boots are intended to deter pedophiles.

School uniforms in Ireland. Photo from the site https://kristina-stark.livejournal.com/40071.html

Ireland

Many schools have adopted plaid skirts and ties, which evoke associations with Celtic clans. Instead of formal jackets, as a rule, students wear knitted jumpers and cardigans. It is noteworthy that Irish children, like English children, even in sub-zero temperatures, wear uniform socks.

Germany

Perhaps the Germans are stopped by memories of the times of the Third Reich, when almost all children came to classes in the uniform of the Hitler Youth, but in Germany there are no uniforms in public schools, although there have been debates about this for many years, and in some places they are introduced in person. By the way, immigrants from the USSR who moved to German lands became big opponents of the unification of schoolchildren’s clothing. But individual school councils can make decisions on branded school colors with the wish that at least something in the students’ everyday attire matches the brand book.

School uniform in Malaysia. Photo from the site https://ru.insider.pro/lifestyle/2016-12-12/vsyo-chego-vy-ne-znali-o-malajzii/

Malaysia

In Muslim countries, the school uniform for girls is a hijab of varying degrees of severity. However, Malaysians are not fundamentalists; moreover, the country is very international, multilingual and tries to adhere to a pro-Western course. Muslim women wear long tunics; for students from secular families there is a shorter option. The school uniform in the country was unified in 1970 - in both private and public schools it is mandatory and the same, in blue and white. The country's Ministry of Education has officially banned schoolgirls from dyeing their hair and using cosmetics. Also prohibited are costume jewelry and jewelry, and in some places overly elegant hairpins.

School uniform in Egypt. Photo from the site http://trip-point.ru/

Egypt

After the famous revolutionary events Islamic fundamentalists came to power in Egypt. At the same time, a law was passed allowing girls to come to lessons and exams in clothing that left only their eyes exposed. However, in international schools, which operate, as a rule, in resort towns where foreigners prefer to settle, everything is still practical and democratic. Of course, there are schoolgirls wearing headscarves in Hurghada and Sharm al-Sheikh, but they are in the minority.

School uniforms in Turkmenistan. Photo from the site https://galeri.uludagsozluk.com/r/t%C3%BCrkmenistan-k%C4%B1zlar%C4%B1-1090224/

Turkmenistan

The girls are dressed in Long Dresses bright green with national embroidery and skullcaps. Hairstyle - two braids, and if you are unlucky with your own hair, you can buy extensions. Moreover, students of colleges (blue) and universities (red) also wear uniform dresses. Boys come to classes at more classic style, but also in skullcaps.

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. 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 the modification of special clothing to the present day, you will 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 uniforms in English schools are required in every institution, which are also stored there and students receive absolutely free of charge.

After the introduction of the first uniform 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, 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. So everything large quantity School institutions began to use uniforms common to everyone.

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 the practice of separation occurs age category, there, for boys under fourteen years old, shorts are part of the school uniform, and for older boys, these are trousers. Seasonal clothing is 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 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.

There are many colleges located in the English city of 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 always remains an integral and main element, which is placed on various items of clothing - 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 medium-length knee-length skirt and white knee-high socks, complementing the overall look of the school uniform with a beret. 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 breast 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 clothing there is a combination of more muted and calm colors with inserts of brightly colored elements. 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 in 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. Modern school clothes often use an accessory such as a scarf, which must fully match the color scheme of the school uniform.

School uniforms are a fairly convenient option for group teams, which contributes to the consolidation of the student community and 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.