Our boys were told to wear trousers to school even in summer sun – so they took matters into their own hands
PARENTS say their boys were told to wear trousers to school in the summer sun – so they took matters into their own hands.
The youngsters were allegedly given warnings after they wore shorts to Farlingaye High School in Woodbridge, Suffolk.
Canny schoolboy Toby Page, 13, found a way around the rules – by wearing a skirt instead.
He said: “When I’m really hot it can make me feel faint and it can affect learning.
“I start to get hot and bothered and fidgety. It’s hard to concentrate.”
Now Toby’s friends have joined him in a mass protest against the no-shorts policy.
His mum Sandy, 47, said: “I’m really proud of him. Some things are worth making a stand over. I support him all the way.”
An online petition slamming the shorts ban has been signed by 700 people.
One person said: “If Prince Louis can wear shorts at formal occasions, I think it’s good enough for a high school.”
Farlingaye High School has been contacted for comment.
Boys across the UK have also worn skirts to school after being banned from wearing shorts.
Ysgol Bro Dinefwr in Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire allegedly told parents that boys risked being sent home unless they wore uniform black trousers in sweltering heat.
Oscar Ralph, 13, got around the rules by borrowing a grey primary school uniform skirt from his sister Lottie, eight.
A family left fuming after their son was banned from wearing shorts to school in 30C heat also put him in a skirt instead.
Bodhi, 13, from Stockport near Manchester, was allegedly sent home after taking off his blazer and wearing shorts instead of uniform trousers.