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The school leadership team has officially reversed the recent uniform policy. I appreciate the resolve shown by everyone who participated in this initiative to address these concerns. We will monitor the implementation of the new guidelines to ensure the adjustments remain fair for all students.

July 9, 2013

Westlands Uniform petition

Westlands Uniform petition

🏆 Won — 159 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 4 months ago
Hi. So basically I made this petition about the uniform because I think the new rules are a bit far fetched. Keeping students in isolation and sending them home because they don't have a tie is affecting their education more than just letting them be would. Obviously, I understand that uniform is an important aspect of school and I have no problem with the uniform itself, but, like I said, the new rules are far-fetched. Some people buy new shoes for school for around £50, only to find out later that because they have a white sole, they're 'unsuitable'. I made this petition to see how many people agree and try to get SLT etc to notice that these new rules are causing more problems than they're fixing.

Updates

June 27, 2013

The momentum behind this petition highlights a significant shared frustration regarding current school policies. It is encouraging to see this many people acknowledge that these uniform regulations are counterproductive to our academic environment.

Reached 100 supporters

June 27, 2013

6 Comments

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mark Lee
13 years ago Featured

The shoe rule is honestly a joke. We spent so much money on those just for the school to say no. Sort it out.

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Emma Osborne
13 years ago Featured

absolute madness. kids are missing out on actual lessons just cause of their footwear. let them learn.

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Chloe Chopra
13 years ago Featured

isolation for a missing tie is way over the top. punishment should fit the crime!

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David Bauer
13 years ago Featured

Education comes first. Uniforms are meant to be simple not some weird fashion police show.

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James Salazar
13 years ago Featured

Agree 100%. Westlands needs to get its priorities straight.

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Sarah Werner
13 years ago Featured

My son got sent home over his socks. SOCKS. Its ridiculous how they care more about what you wear than what you are actually learning.