Should pupils wear a formal school shirt and tie?

It makes you look smart and respectful as well as representing your school better then wearing just a white t-shirt and burgundie jumper. Buying school uniform can be expensive and normally is not the uniform you would expect.

D.L

When you wear a tie you feel high classed and important. When my mum was a child and went to St. Gregory's Catholic Primary School, the uniform was a shirt and tie, she would wear yellow and red ribbons in her hair too because that was the colour of the uniform then. A year before I joined the uniform was yellow and red with no tie or shirt they wore polo shirt. A year after that when I came in reception the uniform changed to burgundy.

jca

School Uniform

Should pupils wear a formal school shirt and tie?

It makes you look smart and makes you more part of the school, but its not comfortable when you sit down for a long time. So I think its more comfertable to wear your own clothes.

Buying school uniform can be a bit expensive. The good thing is that you will feel proud because you will be wearing your school colours.

Overall I don't think pupils should wear a school shirt and tie. Mainly because it is uncomfortable and pricey.

Should pupils wear a formal school shirt and tie?

The Goverment has recently suggested that pupils in school should wear formal shirts and ties. Many have been wondering the cost of the ties and are worried that school uniform is changing slowly so are the costs.

The debate is interesting and I would like to argue against:

We believe children under the age of 12 should not have to put on ties simply because; a young child about 4-6 have to put on a tie in the morning and expect to run around with it when break time? Also when running can strangle there neck.

Should pupils wear a formal school shirt and tie?

The Government have recently suggested that pupils should start wearing ties. Many people have been wondering what the price is for a tie and how long it will take for their child to learn how to wear a tie. Locals have been arguing about the school ties. Some children say that wearing a tie makes you look smart, others think not. Parents have beenarguing as well that their key stage 1 children might fiddle around with their ties, will they mess about?

A tie between yes and no

Should pupils wear a formal school shirt and tie ?

The government are thinking of introducing the formal school shirt and tie, but is it the right decision?

Many people are not sure on that decision, but they are not completely against it.

A lot of children have not been taught to wear a tie; this is because of the modernisation for the past 20 years.

One may suggest a tie because it is much more formal than a sweat shirt and gives a good impressionm, it also shows that they are proud to be a member of our school.

I personally think that schools should not have a tie because tie are hard to do up and for primary students are not the best for them.

Should Pupils Wear A Formal School Shirt And Tie?

The Government have recently suggested that pupils should start wearing a school tie, Many have been wondering how exactly the price would be and also how long would it take for their child to learn. I particularly believe that it is an extremely a bad idea because think about the Key Stage 1 children, will they be playing about with their tie or listening?

Although school ties make us look smart, it would be very expensive. One suggested that its an excellent idea because their opinion is that their child's school uniform is horrendous and because its a Catholic School their uniform should make a good impression and they have more authority and they would be proud wearing a School Tie.

In addition, I would like to suggest that may be quite a good idea because when you are presenting your school you would like to look proud and make people think that you look absolutely clever! The public also suggest that they would not be able to afford the ties and there's really no point of buying ties because the children will just mess them up and expect their parents to buy another one!

So please think carefully to this

By Anelise

Tie to Be or Not to Be

The government have been suggesting bringing in shirts and ties for schoolchildren. Many have been wondering about how much money we'll have to use as they have been spending enough money on uniform as it is. Also many children don't even now how to do up ties.

Although, it makes us look much more formal and look like a school together and most secondary schools wear them so it could get us ready for secondary school. Also it will make us feel proud of our school.

Altogether I think we should not bring in this rule as it may annoy all the students' parents for money reasons. Also, it would make it more simple because you wouldn't need to put all the pressure on the little kids.

Comenius Visit

A few months ago Mr Clowes and Mr Harrison went to Belgium to see our school comenius partners , Belgium, Italy, Greece and we had to send them some toys to let and help them know how we worked in England having fun it was

GREAT!!

Northampton life educational bus

This year we had another visit from the Northampton life educational bus, this time learning about drugs. One by one children from diffrent classes came to find out why drugs are bad for your health.

This is what we learned:

Not to take lots of drugs in a roll which is called overdose.

Only take things that have ingredients,or it might be something your allergic to.

Never smoke even if you think it cool it could take 7 minutes of your life.

Fair Trade Sale

On Thursday, we had the Fair Trade people in our school to sale chocolate, biscuits, fruit bags etc. Most people brought over 60p but the white milk chocolate was delicious!I also enjoyed the Fair Break they were small, but good. I particularly hated the queue! It was horrendous there was so much children and just a few things but we all managed to share.

By AB

Comenius Party

The Comenius project is a group of schools in the places England, Poland, Belgium,Greece and Italy.We have been sharing gifts to show each other what our schools and country are like. We have been thinking about what to send them in year six, we've brainstormed lots of ideas. Mr Clowes and Mr Harrison have been to Belgium recently with all the rest of the Comenius party.

Visit to Tesco

St Gregory's Primary went to Tesco recently, as a Tesco 'thank you' for collecting so many vouchers in the 'Equipment for Schools' campaign.

Tesco Store Manager

"This is the second year we've been doing 'Equipment for Schools'... before that we were doing 'Computers for Schools'... There is a new vision for Tesco... it's not a small aspiration...there is payback for us as it increases loyalty.

Thanks for collecting!"

Michael Ellis MP

"I'm focussed on doing anything we can to help our young people and communities here in Northampton. One of the issues we do face is the difficult economic times and large companies like Tesco do have corporate responsibilities and are exercising that responsibility in the work they do for our children in schools."

Lauren (pupil)

"I enjoyed myself immensely. We got something to eat as well as getting a party bag and a toy of our choice from a penguin, Santa, or a snowman. We went because St. Gregory's had collected a lot of Tesco vouchers for schools and so Ellie, Frank, Mr MacMorrow and I were invited. We all went along and our Head Governor, Mrs Behan, joined us. Moulton School and Arbours School were also there."

Football News

This year the Year 6 football team have been extremely successful, not losing a game all season. Thus, qualifying for the county play-off finals. The team would like to thank Mr Brennan for being an excellent coach to us. All the team played really well in every game, I.A. scored 13 goals, Shayne scored 11 goals, C.B. scored 6 goals, Fernando scored 6 goals and mighty Timi scored 1 goal, making 36 goals altogether.

The player that got most of the 'Man-of-the-Match's was Shayne. The captain, I.A., displayed a great performance in every game as well as all the other players. We thank our solid defence, Samuel, Timi and J.C. The amazing goalkeeper, W.H., made many great saves and kept clean sheets, he only let 3 goals in all season.

Finally, the team would like to request a NEW FOOTBALL KIT that is equal to the quality of the football they can produce.... Many thanks!

Our visit to Twickenham

Going to Twickenham, London, was a very fun experience. We listened carefully to The Pope as he was speaking about "To Live Life To The Full" and preaching the words of Cardinal Newman "Heart Speaks Unto Heart". Also they sponsored CAFOD which is our school charity. We enjoyed the company of Blue Peter presenter Andy who presented it in a fun way, and listening to two choirs that sung for The Pope. We are grateful that our head teacher asked us if we would like to come.

Pope Visit 2010

Cool Science at School

Cool Science Presentation

The 'Cool Science' Presentation was a favourite for our children. We watched balloons suspended above a hairdryer and found out about how different gases react with materials. Click on our link above to view the photos at the Google Gallery.

A Virtual Tour

In Geography, we are proudly presenting a Virtual Tour of St.Gregory's Catholic

Primary School. It's very hard and complicated, but we enjoy it and have fun creating hyperlinks etc. I particularly enjoy inserting photos of our school badge and the rooms as well.

I really find it hard working with a partner because sometimes we don't agree to the same things and its so fustrating! Besides that, my

partner gives me lots of enjoyable company and conversations.