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Wednesday, 15 August 2007
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A survey undertaken by Oxford-Brookes University has concluded that wearing a uniform at school improves pupils’ behaviour both inside and outside school. It states that having a uniform helps to reduce bullying in school, makes children better behaved outside the school gates and even aids concentration in class.

The survey also found that pupils from schools without uniform codes were liable to be bullied for the way they dress. Teenagers who took part in the survey said that uniform codes acted as a social leveller and reduced the risk of children being picked on for wearing clothes that were not deemed to be ‘cool’. It was found that uniforms often directly contributed to a feeling of school pride, which they did not want to compromise by misbehaving outside the school gate.

At the National Schoolwear Centres in Galway and Tuam, parents can get all their school uniforms and accessories. The Schoolwear Centre in Galway is Ireland’s largest dedicated schoolwear shop and stocks uniforms for all Galway city and county primary and secondary schools, while in Tuam parents can purchase schoolwear for all the schools in that area.

Management and staff at the Schoolwear Centre try to make shopping for schoolwear a pleasant experience. The quality of their products is superior; staff are friendly and will do everything possible to assist parents in outfitting their children. The Schoolwear Centres stock uniforms right throughout the year and, despite the fact that everyone needs a fresh new uniform returning to school in September, it is possible to avail of the Schoolwear Centre services at all times.  

Despite the usual media hype at this time of year regarding the cost of ‘Back to School’ clothing and equipment, it is the most economic way to dress school children and teenagers. The National Schoolwear Centre is proud to be associated with all its existing schools and very happy to welcome all schools that decide to introduce a new uniform or update their existing one. Some schools opt for the formal uniform, while others may choose a casual uniform, consisting of sweatshirt/polo shirt/track pants. The vast majority of children and parents are very happy to have the decision of what to wear every school morning already decided for them. This is true for all ages of children attending school.


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