Thus, at the moment the variety of the food is rather poor. I feel that is the school were to get the balance in food right but made the healthier food more desirable looking that pupils would be more likely to buy healthier things. In conclusion to the canteen system, I think that the school should make great improvements overall and get noticed for the food they sell, and that but making small but necessary changes that we would be setting a good example and setting the standards higher for other schools locally and further.
Another system I believe you should alter for the schools benefit is the terms and conditions for the use of mobile phones, IPods, MP3’s ECT. Myself along with the majority of pupils, disagree with is system. Because, if instead of them being completely banned they could be restricted to certain times and places during the school day. Wouldn’t you agree they if they were not used in lessons, then they will not have any negative effect on learning? In fact listening to music can be a positive activity in many ways including the key too learning, concentration also relaxation and time to think. I understand that it would inappropriate for you to not have any restrictions on this, but surely during break and lunch can only be beneficial to students learning. As well as this, during independent learning it would help us greatly to not be distracted by other pupils and concentrate on the tasks set to us by you. To summarize, there would be a huge benefit to the school by altering this rule. Immediately, pupils’ concentration would be better and staff would not have to waste their time telling pupils off and confiscating mobiles, iPods and Mp3 players.
Equally important is the uniform. I understand that you have to make the uniform so that it is cheap, easy to make but also it has to look presentable. However, I am sure that most parents would be willing to pay a little extra for a now uniform that is more flattering, better quality and looks smarter than out current uniform. After all Helenswood is a very desirable all girls’ school. With the highest pass percentages each year, I think we could look a lot smarter, don’t you?
Perhaps we could have a couple of options of uniform so the we can alternate and pick which we feel most confident in. undoubtedly most pupils would prefer to wear their own clothes to school, this is mainly because when we are in our own clothes we feel that we can express ourselves and make ourselves individual. There for it is only fair that we are able to express some individuality. I think that by you doing this pupils would feel less need in disobeying uniform rules.
Above all else I think that the no make-up rule is responsible for a lot more than you might think, and it could be doing a lot more damage than its worth. For instance, bulling is already a huge issue for schools, the no make-up rule has been proven to increase the number of bullying victims. Pupils are more likely to pick up on imperfections and insecurities of others therefore resulting in pupils taking more ‘sick days’ and ‘bunking’ lessons. Consequently, this would effect the schools reputation for consistently good grades. Further more there will be a loss of confidence which means there will be a loss of involvement in school lessons. Pupils would also feel heavily judged by others. Pride and appearance is a big part of a teenage girls life especially in front of piers. I do understand why this rule is in place although I am sure you will take my point into consideration. And hopefully you will compromise and perhaps allow make-up on selected days or say that it is allowed but not to be put on during school hours so it doesn’t affect the learning of pupils.
I really home that you will seriously consider altering or discarding some rules I have pointed out, and I look forward to hearing your comments.
Yours sincerely,
HANNAH BENNETT
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