ReSPONSES
THS Community Survey, 2018
Students
Genders and ages (via school years) were well presented.
Students were fairly evenly split on whether uniform is important and valuable to them, with slightly more in favour of the uniform than against.
Many students provided feedback that the uniform is uncomfortable and not practical, with a large number of detailed and insightful comments on areas for improvement
Female students most like the PE Shirt, Bomber Jacket and PE Shorts and would most like to change the Kilt, Girls Blouse and PE Shorts.
Male students most like the PE Shirt, Bomber Jacket and PE Shorts and would most like to change the Bomber Jacket, Knitted Jumper and Crested Shirt.
There was strong feedback in favour of hoodies and leggings for warmth and comfort in winter
Parents & Teachers
Genders and ages (via school years) of the students of the parents were well presented and there was a good response from teachers.
Parents and teachers strongly believe that the uniform is highly important and valuable to them.
The majority responded that they believe that the uniform is of good quality, good value for money and easy to care for & clean.
Parents of female students most like the Bomber Jacket, PE Shirt and girls blouse and would most like to change the Kilt, Girls Blouse and PE Shorts.
Parents of male students most like the Bomber Jacket, Crested Shirt and PE Shirt and would most like to change the Knitted Jumper, Bomber Jacket and Tracksuit Pants.
All of community
All student genders and ages (via school years) were well represented.
On balance the community believes that the uniform is important and valuable to them.
The community believes that it is good quality and value-for-money, but that there are issues around comfort, practicality and warmth.
PE Shirts, PE Shorts and Bomber Jacket are favoured by the community.
The community would like to strongly change the Kilt and the Knitted Jumper.