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A school uniform is a uniform worn by students primarily for a school or otherwise an educational institution. [1] They are common in primary and secondary schools in various countries and are generally widespread in Africa, Asia, Oceania, and much of the Americas, but are not common in the United States, Canada, and most countries in continental Europe.
Western-style school uniforms were introduced to present-day Malaysia in the late 19th century during the British colonial era. The present design was standardised beginning in January 1970. Today, school uniforms are almost universal in the public and private school systems. The uniforms at Malaysian public schools are as follows: [192]
Taiwan schoolgirls in uniform during the time of Japanese rule, 1927. Uniforms are required for students in many schools in different countries. School uniforms vary from a standard issue T-shirt to rigorous requirements for many items of formal wear at private schools. School uniforms are in place in many public schools as well.
A school tie indicates pupils of a particular school, or year group, or of a particular house in that school. [2] [3] In addition, for some schools, the school tie is not merely an indication that the student belongs to a group or community but the tie is a part of the concept called "smart": which associates tidy school uniforms with high standards.
The Hyde Grammar School netball team, 1949, wearing gymslips (Manchester, England). Navy woolen pinafore dress with velvet yoke, worn by students of Dunfermline College of Physical Education c. 1910–1920. A gymslip is a sleeveless tunic with a pleated skirt most commonly seen as part of a school uniform for girls.
Formed in 1926, the Central High School Kiltie Drum & Bugle Corps is using uniforms older than the students wearing them.
5. Muffin walloper. Used to describe: An older, unmarried woman who gossips a lot. This colorful slang was commonly used in the Victorian era to describe unmarried old ladies who would gossip ...
Pupils at St Swithun's School in school uniform. School uniforms in England are worn in over 90% of primary and secondary schools in England. [1] Parents are required to purchase the uniform which in 2015 averaged roughly £212.88 per child. [2] The Department for Education encourages all schools in England to have a uniform. [citation needed]