Bautista, Celine Jewel M August 5, 2019

HUMSS 11 - E. Pinga Mrs. Badillo

Policy on Wearing School Uniform

“Ugh, ang init!”, “Why does this need to be so tight?!” , “Ang hirap gumalaw”

What do you think these students are complaining about? Hmm… yes,
your guess is right. They are complaining about their school uniforms. Are you
one of those who does not like the idea of wearing school uniforms? Do you think
school uniforms should be required or not?

This topic has always been subject of debates. Many students don’t like
wearing school uniform because it makes them uncomfortable and they can’t
express themselves through fashion. But the truth is wearing school uniform is
better than wearing mandatory clothes. I will give you five reasons why.

First, school uniform reduce the barriers that exist between students
in the classroom. We are in a public school. We all know that there are some
classmates of us who are well off or let’s say “rich kid” who can afford things not
all of students can afford. So, if we wear uniform, the line between the rich and
poor will be blurred and the distinction is not as obvious as when students are
free to decide on their own outfits.

Second, school uniform is decent-looking. With our school uniform, we

more look like a student who are educated. Let’s be honest, there are some of us
who like wearing inappropriate clothes and if we have no official uniform, they will
continue wearing those kinds of clothes. What do you think will be the feedback
of it on our school? Will students of this certain school will be recognized as a
bona fide students or let’s say a whore? Think about it.

Third, school uniforms go a long way in promoting the school’s

spirit. Laguna Senior High School is considered the largest public senior high
school in Laguna so we all know that we have school’s prides who are great and
competitive in different fields. We have classmates who excels in journalism and
sports. We also have classmates and schoolmates who are very good in
academics. This uniform of us is a badge and it ignites the higher sense of
school pride.

Fourth, school uniforms is cheaper. If we have no official school

uniform, then we are going to have a problem with what to wear on Monday,
Tuesday up to Friday. Students are more likely to to buy new clothes because
they kept on wearing the same clothes and they want to be trendy. It will be more
expensive to buy new clothes regularly, so if we are wearing school uniform,
thinking about what to wear will not be our problem and we can save more
money.

Fifth, because of school uniform, students are more secured and can
be easily identified. There’s nothing more important than being secured. If we
wear school uniform, we can be easily identified that we are from this certain
school. There are some instances that students get into an accident, and if he or
she wears his id and school uniform she can be easily identified. Same goes with
students who cut classes, if he or she was caught and is wearing school uniform,
the school can now do the action towards the students. Plus if we wear uniform,
we can get discount from public transportations.

So I agree that wearing school uniform should be ordered strictly inside

the school. It will not only benefit the students but also the teachers who abide by
it. School uniforms will bring equality,unity, pride, good reputation, efficiency and
security to the schools who orders it.

Now do you agree that wearing school uniform should be required in the
school?

That’s all. Thank you.