The Communicator | September 2022

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ST. EDMOND CATHOLIC SCHOOL

HS Math Tutor everyday from 11:03-12:15 in room 134

From Your President Mrs. Mary Gibb It has been an amazing start to the school year. We held an incredible “Back to School Bash”, middle school celebration and high school “glow dance” all in the first week of school.

The 3 and 4 year old preschoolers started this week so that added about 95 more students to the building.

Vol. 1 - Sept. 1, 2022

Mark Your Calendar!

Upcoming Noteworthy Dates

Sept 5

No School - Labor Day

Sept 14

1st Parent Workshop 6:30 pm Topic: Safety Speaker: Luke Fleener, Webster County Sheriff

Sept 16

Blue Mass

Sept. 17

Bishop’s Dinner Sioux City, IA

Sept 26-30

Homecoming Week

October 1

Homecoming Dance

First Parent Workshop

Luke Fleener, Webster County Sheriff Topic: SAFETY Emergency Safety Plan -Updated annually and teachers are trained.

Vulnerability assessment scheduled for Oct. 6th.

I’m happy to report, for the second year in a row, we saw an increase in enrollment. We currently have 630 students in our building on a given day.

Grief Groups are being started to help our students work through the difficulties in processing loss.

September 2022 | The Communicator Newsletter

Why we wear uniforms 1. Create cohesion When students all wear the same clothing every day at school, it levels out the playing field. Any expectations on what to wear are removed and children develop a greater sense of equality.

2. Reduce the potential for bullying Without school uniforms, the potential for children to tease and make fun of one another is increased. People use clothing to express themselves; children are no different in this regard.

Sadly, when a child expresses themselves in a different way to everyone else, it can create a point of difference between one child and another.

3. Improve study ethic If a child feels like they don’t fit in, or they don’t have the latest and best clothing, it can be damaging to their confidence. A lack of confidence can be one of the most significant barriers to academic growth. Introducing a school uniform removes this possibility, meaning your child has less to worry about and more reason to be confident in class.

4. Increase safety There are significant safety concerns to not adopting a uniform in school. With their school colors on, children can immediately be recognized at a distance as a member of that school. In a situation where someone who isn’t a member of the school is on-site, they can be easily identified as not part of the school by their lack of uniform.

5. Fairer dress codes When a school adopts a uniform, it creates a simple and standardized dress code. When children are allowed to wear what they like, innumerable variations mean schools must adopt a long list of dos and don’ts to formulate their dress code. These dress codes are often harsher on girls too, making for an unfair and unequal community.

6. Remove peer pressure Children are often under some form of peer pressure but adopting a school uniform can remove one form of it.

Without a uniform, children can develop expectations about what should be worn to fit into a certain group. Children divide themselves into cliques and the sense of togetherness that a uniform brings is lost.

8. Easy mornings for students and parents As any parent knows, weekday mornings can be chaotic. It can be tricky enough to get yourself ready for work without having to worry about how your child is getting on too. That problem is amplified if your child doesn’t have a school uniform to put on each morning, as they take their time to decide what to wear. In the end, it could take away from what is important – your child’s studies.

9. Encourage professionalism Some people believe that school uniforms contribute positively to a child’s behavior in school. Their uniform develops an affinity with learning. Once they put it on, their purpose is to work hard at their studies. A sense of professionalism develops within each child, leading to more focus in the classroom.

10. Reduce Distractions Uniforms make for one less distraction during school. By wearing what they like, children can become more focused on their school status rather than their studies. Fashion trends and owning the latest styles become the priority, and it could lead to a downturn in that child’s progress at school.

11. Focus on character Without a uniform, what they wear can end up defining your child rather than the content of their character. Children should be prioritizing the development of their personality, having the confidence to be who they are and not be defined by material things like the clothes they wear.

12. Easier economics for parents Children can be demanding when they notice their friends have something they don’t. Without a uniform, the potential for this to happen with clothing increases. Children may put their parents under pressure to buy them a new wardrobe every season or capitalize on every new trend that sweeps through the school.

13. Enjoy weekend style We should still make some attempt to allow children to express themselves with their clothing. It feels good to wear something we like, helping to build confidence in who we are. After wearing their uniform five days a week, children can develop a greater sense of appreciation for their other clothes that they can wear on weekends and evenings.

The information above is an excerpt from the The Benefits of Schools Uniforms and Why Schools Have Them | Nord Anglia International School Manila

https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/ourschools/philippines/manila/international/article/2020/7/24/thebenefits-of-schools-uniforms-and-why-schools-have-them

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