flywheel

Heber never did consult parents, pupils or the wider community on the introduction of, or any subsequent changes to the uniform (as guidelines say schools should do). Change has been announced (a good few times) as if it's a reminder. Don't let anyone tell you any different. I had a child in the school when they didn't have a uniform. When the previous head brought in uniform he said it was 'to reinforce the school's ethos' but when I asked him what the ethos was he was unable to answer. Please suggest an ethos here...... And an alternative one (the one you want) here .....

I've had three children at Heber who've all done well regardless of their conformity or nonconformity with uniform. There's no correlation between uniform/neatness/black shoes/short hair/colour of hair band and achievement, and Heber should just get it into their heads that whatever they think is broken won't be fixed by shirty letters home and first news through child mail. If my child is told off for not bearing the Heber logo I will regard this with grim displeasure. If the school wishes to raise it with me, fine, I have a whole range of responses ready. The school's full of great kids and supportive parents and making the place neater won't make it better; they should rewind and welcome everyone back to school instead of barking out new rules. No smiling before Xmas has never worked as a policy for parents or kids. Lighten up Heber, we're all fine out here.

Could the new Cabinet member for culture, sport and the olympics please get and give us a reply on the opening date question?