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South Africa has schools that require and do not require uniforms. We are not sure about the relative importance abnd how common the two options are. We do note substantial numbers of schools that have chose both options. Some limited information is available on specific South African school uniform garments. As far as we can tell, the uniform items are all standard English school uniform garments. In the past this has meant rather formal school uniforms, but an increasing number of South African school uniform garments are casual. This of course reflects the overall impact of Britain on the South African school system. One difference we have noted are in the colors. Khaki is more popular in South African school uniforms than is the case in England. The garments all seem to be standard English school uniform garments. Perhaps the greatest difference is even at the uniform schools, many children come to school barefoot. Not all South African schools of course require uniforms, especially at the primary level. At the schools without uniforms, school wear reflects popular fashions, although some parents may choose basic school uniform items. Overall, the clthing worn at the non-uniform schools tends to be more informal. We also see many children at these schools to come to school barefoot. You do not see ties, kneesocks, or leather shoes at these schools. Even cillared shirts are less common.
We are not sure how common uniform requirements are in South Africa. At first they were worn at private schools. Today we note that they are also worn at public schools. As far as we can tell, the uniform items are all standard English school uniform garments. In the past this has meant rather formal school uniforms, but an increasing number of South African school uniform garments are casual. This of course reflects the overall impact of Britain on the South African school system. As uniform were adopted at public schools they began to become less formal. This of course affected the garments being worn.One difference we have noted are in the colors. Khaki is more popular in South African school uniforms than is the case in England. The garments all seem to be standard English school uniform garments. Perhaps the greatest difference is even at the uniform schools, many children come to school barefoot. Not all South African schools of course require uniforms, especially at the primary level. At the schools without uniforms, school wear reflects popular fashions, although some parents may choose basic school uniform items. Overall, the clothing worn at the non-uniform schools tends to be more informal. We also see many children at these schools to come to school barefoot. You do not see ties, kneesocks, or leather shoes at these schools. Even collared shirts are less common.
Not all South African schools of course require uniforms, especially at the primary level. This has varied over time. Early public primary schools did not require uniforms. We think the uniform public schools began after World war II as they did in England. Thus the garment worn are somwwhat affected by the chronology. Many schools do not require uniforms. We do not yet know how common this is. The garments worn at public dchools without unioforms of course are more varied than at the uniforms. These schools do, however, have dress codes which limit ths the range of options somewhat. At the schools without uniforms, school wear reflects popular fashions, although some parents may choose basic school uniform items. Overall, the clothing worn at the non-uniform schools tends to be more informal. We also see many children at these schools to come to school barefoot. You do not see ties, kneesocks, or leather shoes at these schools. Even collared shirts are less common at these schools. .
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