Poll: Should NZ ditch school uniforms?
Kia Ora, Jack here! It's time to dive into a topic that sparks much debate – school uniforms. With the recent revamp of Wellington College's school uniform for 2024, it got me thinking—should New Zealand consider embracing a uniform-free approach, akin to schools like Western Springs College or should we continue to enforce the uniform policy? 🤔✨
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21.6% Anti-Uniform Rebellion: Absolutely, uniforms are outdated and need to go!
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0% Indifferent Attitude: Don't really care either way.
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54.1% Pro-Uniform Tradition: No way, school uniforms are a vital tradition and should
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24.3% Middle Ground: Maybe a flexible approach with optional uniforms could work?
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