British school

1. When does the school year start in Britain?
2. At what age do British children go to secondary school?
3. How long does a lesson in a British school last?
4. Do British students wear a school uniform?
5. What are the most popular colours for the school uniform in Britain?
6. Do children in Britain like to wear a school uniform?
7. Do British children learn foreign languages at school?
8. What school holidays do British children have?
9. What do children in Britain have in the
middle of each term?
10. How long do these special holidays last?

The history of the school uniform in Great Britain
The 16th century
Christ's Hospital School in London
“blue coats” for the poor

The Blue Coats
Long blue jackets, knee breeches and yellow stockings
Blue was the cheapest dye (краска)
It showed humility (смирение) of the pupils

The History of the School Uniform in Great Britain
Girls: a blouse, a tunic dress and a pinafore
The 19th century - most schools had their uniform
Boys: breeches/trousers and a blazer

School uniform

The School Uniform
in Modern Great Britain