Dear Parents
Uniform is an important part of a school’s identity. It reinforces who we are as a community and helps allow students to feel pride in their school. It also ensures students are not put under any pressure because of the type of clothes they wear and all are treated equally. It also helps prepare students for life after school where many will have to dress smartly for work.
It would be fair to say that, in the last few years, our uniform at Cornelius Schools has become less uniform. We have a number of interpretations of what is and is not acceptable uniform and we believe it is time to clarify our expectations for students and parents. We have worked with a small group of the parents of boys and girls at Cornelius Schools to provide greater clarity over what uniform is, and is not, acceptable. Can I therefore please remind you to send your child to school wearing the correct school uniform until the last day of school.
All parents agreed to adhere to school policies when their child became a member of Cornelius Schools. Wearing the correct school uniform is school policy: it also creates an identity for school and is an important part of being a school pupil. when everyone is dressed exactly the same.
Finally, for some children, wearing a different jumper, or top makes them ‘stand out’ from their classmates so they are seen to be flouting the rules and different from everyone one else. This can be very upsetting for some children and unnecessary issues often arise when the children are asked to remove the item that is not uniform. Of course, this can be readily avoided if parents encourage their children to wear the correct uniform, as they will need to when transferring to any secondary school.
Once again, we would like to extend our thanks for your continued support and appreciation during these unprecedented times. We hope you and the students have a relaxing summer break, and remain safe.