Boys at a school in Devon this week donned skirts in protest at not being allowed to wear shorts as part of their uniform during the hottest days of the year.
The Guardian reports:
As the temperature soared past 30C earlier this week teenage boys had asked their teachers if they could swap their long trousers for shorts. They were told no – shorts weren’t permitted in the school uniform policy.
When they protested that the girls were allowed bare legs, the school – no doubt joking – said the boys were free to wear skirts too if they chose.
On Wednesday, a handful braved the giggles and did so. On Thursday the scale of the rebellion increased and at least 30 boys opted for the attire.
I know it’s juvenile but I completely love this story. Apparently when the youngsters asked the headteacher why they couldn't wear shorts during hot weather when their female classmates are allowed to wear skirts, she quipped that they were welcome to wear skirts too.
It’s madness that schools aren't encouraging kids to stay cool and comfortable when the weather gets unseasonably hot – everyone knows you get the best out of people when they're not sweltering, and allowing the removal of blazers or the wearing of shorts just seems like common sense to me.
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