School Uniform Carried out by Vasilieva Alina (15 years old) 10 «A» Municipal Budget Establishment Secondary School 1 Pavlovo Nizhegorodskaya oblast

What is a uniform? According to Longman dictionary, a uniform is a type of clothing worm by all the members of an organization, or all the children at a school. Its a dress of the same style, materials and color worn by a group.

The idea of school uniforms is actual nowadays. In the village of Kara-Tube, the Stavropol region of Russia, a scandal erupted after the local school administration banned wearing hijabs, or headscarves, for students. On average, 77 percent of Russians supported the idea of a school uniform previously voiced by President Vladimir Putin shortly after the scandal.

Introduction In this work Im going to study the history of wearing school uniforms in England and in Russia and to compare them, to analyze pros and cons of the uniform, to ask different people if we need a school uniform

The aim of my work is: studying the problem of wearing school uniform in England and in Russia.

Essential Question Do we need a school uniform?

Method I want to compare English and Russian traditions of the school uniform. To do it, I will study different opinions about the school uniform. Im going to ask my friends,parents and teachers about their attitude to the school uniform.

School Uniform in Great Britain Eton College The boys still wear a formal school uniform: a black tailcoat and waistcoat and pin-striped trousers. Famous "Old Etonians" (people educated at Eton) include the Duke of Wellington, writers such as Shelley and George Orwell, and many British Prime Ministers. Both of Prince Charles' sons (William and Harry) studied at Eton (Harry left in June 2003). They are proud of their Old Etonian tie: black with turquoise stripe.

School Uniform in England Most school in England require children to wear a school uniform. Boys Long grey or black trousers (shorts may be worn in the Summer) White Shirt School tie Jumper or sweater with the school logo on. The color is the choice of the schools. Black shoes Girls As above. Girls may wear skirts During the summer term girls often wear summer school dresses.

Why wear a Uniform? Stops kids worrying about what to wear each day. Everyone is equal. Parents don't have to shop for expensive and varied wardrobes for their children. Wearing a uniform instills a sense of pride and discipline in students

Why not to wear a uniform Uniforms deny students right to personal identity and self-expression.

Uniform in Russia In Russia, school uniforms were canceled after 1917 revolution, but were re-introduced in 1948.

Soviet school uniform Boys generally wore dark blue pants and jackets, girls brown dresses with black (white) aprons. The members of the Young Pioneer organization wore famous red neckties.

School Uniform in Russia This is my mother. When she was a student, she wore a school uniform too. She was a pioneer and wore a red necktie and a badge. I am very proud of my mum. She was an excellent student.

School Uniform in Russia Today, there is no unified standard uniform in Russia, however, many gymnasiums and lyceums, may have their own uniform that students are required to wear. Educational institutions without a uniform may also have a certain dress-code.

survey We asked 200 teenagers if they want a uniform

survey We asked 50 kids about a school uniform

survey We asked 50 teachers about a school uniform

survey We asked 70 parents about a school uniform

Modern Tradition There is also modern- day tradition for girls to dress into brown Soviet- style school uniform for their graduation ceremony.

Parents believe uniforms promote good standards parents think that school uniforms improve discipline, helps raise standards and reduced peer pressure and bullying.

Conclusion. Our survey shows that the uniform is necessary to adults: to teachers and parents. They think the uniform helps to keep discipline. It saves time and money. However, most students are against the uniform. Of course, there should be a consensus between the school authorities, parents and children whether the uniform is required or not. As for me, I do not mind wearing a uniform because it gives me a sense of belonging and makes me feel a bit different from students of other schools. A school uniform shouldnt be introduced compulsory in every school but I think there should be a dress-code

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