We’re furious after our kids were told they couldn’t wear shorts to school – so we’re playing them at their own game
PARENTS are furious after they claimed their kids were told they couldn’t wear shorts to school – so they’re now playing them at their own game.
Ysgol Bro Dinefwr in Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire allegedly told parents that boys risked being sent home unless they worse uniform black trousers in sweltering heat.
Canny schoolboy Oscar Ralph, 13, found a way around the rules – by wearing a skirt instead.
He told WalesOnline: “We have asked if we can wear shorts and it’s their decision that we can’t. So I borrowed my sister’s skirt.
“There was a bit of fun and jokes about it, but nothing nasty. The teachers said nothing.
“It was a lot easier to work not being distracted and so hot. In trousers I was constantly sweating.”
Oscar borrowed a grey primary school uniform skirt from his sister Lottie, 8.
He fastened the skirt with a safety pin and wore it with his usual school shoes, shirt and tie.
His mum Hannah said: “We were not sure if he would get in trouble or made fun of.
“Shorts are not allowed, but skirts are part of the uniform, so they can’t stop him.
“He looks a bit like a Celt in a shirt, tie and skirt. He walked the 1.6 miles to school on his own as usual, dressed in a skirt, it’s very brave.
“His friends know about it. They weren’t keen to do it too, but I hope he’s started a trend.
“It’s a lovely school and he loves it there. It’s a very nice school and proof of that is that he’s not been reprimanded for wearing a skirt.”
Oscar’s dad Andrew said: “He has got some bottle. I don’t think I could have done this at his age.
“I am really proud of him. It’s crazy not allowing them to wear shorts to school in this weather.”
A school spokesperson said: “We expect all our pupils to wear the formal school uniform.
“We will continue to work together to monitor the situation and weather patterns carefully.
“If there are any changes, parents will be informed through our usual communication channels.”
It comes after parents at another school said they are “very proud” after kids forced it to close after it banned skirts.
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