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PPronancy2913
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April 3, 2025 at 10:20 amWe’re currently in 12th grade so it’s our last 9-10 months in this school.
But the school just launched a new white uniform for no reason just for fridays, we counted and we’ll only be wearing it for 20 or so days and it costs 1,100βΉ .
Before this they changed our regular uniform 2 years ago along with the winter blazer, then they AGAIN changed the winter blazer and forced everyone to buy it even if it was 35Β°C outside.Today they told everyone to not come tomorrow if they can’t buy the uniform and they’re gonna deny entry if someone doesn’t wear it.
We already had a Phe uniform for Saturdays and wednesyso it makes no sense to buy another uniform which is basically the exact same as the regular ones but completely white ,and that only for wearing it for 20ish days.
All of these uniforms are only available at specified stores which probably have a deal with the school.
Most students here aren’t so financially well off to burn off 1k+ rupees.
When we asked them for the reason to buy this they just said that if another more expensive school told us to buy uniforms we’d do it without thinking and that “rules are rules”.
I am thinking of writing an email to cbse along with my friend but i wanted to know if there’s something more effective or if the school has the right to do this.
They didn’t send any official notice regarding this they’re just doing it verbally
Thanks and sorry for any grammatical mistakes.
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SSaiowl957
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April 3, 2025 at 10:24 amSab chonchle hote hai yeh schools ke note chaapne ke liye π -
PPrimeshikha3305
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April 3, 2025 at 10:27 amFriday ko school mat jao-
RReenapanda42
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April 3, 2025 at 10:42 amHahahaha Long weekend -
SSwiftrutuja7056
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April 3, 2025 at 5:47 pmWas about to say this 20 din ki chutti is okayπ -
EExpertnikhil4517
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April 3, 2025 at 7:21 pmI used to do this in my 10th & 12th ππ -
PPronancy2913
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April 4, 2025 at 6:59 amyes that’s what we’re doing right now but they purposefully make us come on fridays because that’s the only day where we have to submit the homework, so it’s just a crazy type of situation, they’ll force us to come on fridays to submit the homework, if we don’t then they harass us, if we do then they send us back home. idk what they’re trying to prove-
AAlphashark3016
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April 4, 2025 at 5:34 pmSubmit your works before that day?-
PPronancy2913
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April 5, 2025 at 9:18 amBut they don’t take it, saying that it’s not a systematic way to submit before or after the scheduled date .-
AAlphashark3016
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April 5, 2025 at 10:14 amBro, give a junior to submit it for you? Tf is wrong with your teachers?! They are literally changing uniforms so that everyone one with buy and they get money and more money, in upcoming years we will see that every year the schools are going to change uniforms and ask/beg for money
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SShivanshstar626
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April 3, 2025 at 10:37 amSo technically a private school can do this and not face any legal repercussions.But you can and should name and shame the school in the media, that should have a better chance of having an impact than a legal case for this.
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PPronancy2913
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April 3, 2025 at 10:43 amI don’t think name and shame is gonna do anything because many schools do this.
But won’t complaining to cbse do anything ?-
EEpicbear275
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April 4, 2025 at 4:15 amif its available elsewhere and you buy from there, the school won’t be able to object. Since you say that it’s not available elsewhere, the school is technically not forcing you to buy from certain vendor but availability is. No cbse or any court can do in this matter.However, students can write a collective application to principal with signature of all parents and submit a copy to CBSE board. You should clearly mention the minimal use and inability of majority students to pay. This will create enough pressure on school authorities.
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PPronancy2913
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April 4, 2025 at 5:52 amthank you for your response I’ll post about this on twitter and tell my classmates to do so as well .
About the collective application I’ll propose this idea to my classmates tomorrow
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PPronancy2913
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April 3, 2025 at 10:47 amI searched about this and it’s showing that private schools cannot force students to buy from specific vendors.-
TTarunlion321
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April 3, 2025 at 2:46 pmYou are correct. They canβt force you to buy from a specific vendor but a private school is free to setup its internal policies, including new uniforms, as the person youβre replying to said.
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BBrightsharad5081
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April 3, 2025 at 1:14 pmI don’t think CBSE would do anything considering it isn’t anything to do with teaching a curriculum -
MMegashekhar1047
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April 3, 2025 at 2:25 pmIf a lot of parents are against it, they can collectively approach the management. -
VVandanashark196
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April 3, 2025 at 2:46 pmLeak this information to media.Let them pick this story.
Writing to CBSE or taking legal action won’t help as you don’t have time to wait for their resolution.
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IIndiandude2263
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April 4, 2025 at 4:00 amPussy cant even reveal name of school here.-
PPronancy2913
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April 4, 2025 at 8:51 amwhy do you need to be so rude
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HHaridude322
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April 3, 2025 at 3:13 pmSb classmate se bol de Friday’s ko school mat aana-
BBravenupur8528
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April 3, 2025 at 9:53 pm+1 Solidarity must be there. 20 days you guys can use to revise at home.
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IIndianfox8190
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April 3, 2025 at 3:25 pmbro contact cbse they will surely take action,I once mailed them, and within 2-3 days action was taken.
just my suggestion, it can also be that they ignore. but it’s better to try, and try making a twitter(X) post about this, tagging cbse, media, education minister etc.(by an anonymous account).
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PPronancy2913
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April 4, 2025 at 5:41 amokay I’ll try it today thanks
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AAlphastar8667
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April 3, 2025 at 4:57 pmWhy not name and shame the school?
Looting parents of students and pressurising them to buy a uniform so that their children don’t feel embarrassed infront of other students is really low.Most newspapers are picking up content from reddit now. Upvote this enough and it might just make the news.
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BBravehawk4336
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April 3, 2025 at 5:26 pmJust don’t go on that day. -
SSmartpanther2886
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April 3, 2025 at 5:27 pmMass bunk on FridaysLong weekend bhi ho jayega !!
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PPronancy2913
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April 5, 2025 at 9:26 amalmost everyone mass bunked yesterday, only 7 people combined in 2 sections . So now today our teachers were telling us that sooner or later they’re gonna make us buy it or that we’ll face their wrath for going against the system, to dramatic lol they’re just a random school.-
SSmartpanther2886
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April 5, 2025 at 12:54 pmThey don’t sound like teachersMore like hafta vasooli gangs !!
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EExpertshark2003
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April 3, 2025 at 5:29 pmName and shame -
SShravanknight937
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April 3, 2025 at 7:00 pmAsk everyone’s parents to talk to the principal at the same time. Show a united front and they ll have to listen. -
MMegafox327
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April 3, 2025 at 9:02 pmMy school did the same when I was in 12th , some how they made an exception for our 11 th and 12 th batch to continue with old uniform after many parents disputed the concern -
DDesireshma669
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April 4, 2025 at 2:36 amSchools are allowed to set policies like this, cbse will not interfere regarding uniforms. -
SSandhyamaster976
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April 4, 2025 at 3:55 amIn childhood mine also was white for saturdays, mine was govt school.
This is what gpt have to saySchools often have different uniforms for Saturdays, usually white, for several reasons:
1. Symbolism of White
β’ White represents discipline, peace, and purity, aligning with the schoolβs values.
β’ It gives a sense of freshness and unity, making students feel different from regular weekdays.2. Sports & Activity Days
β’ Many schools dedicate Saturdays to sports, extracurriculars, and club activities.
β’ White is commonly used in sports because it reflects heat, keeping students cool.3. Encourages Responsibility
β’ White uniforms get dirty easily, teaching students to maintain cleanliness and discipline.
β’ It builds a habit of personal hygiene and self-care.4. Break from Routine
β’ A different uniform makes Saturdays feel special and less monotonous.
β’ It signals a more relaxed day, even if studies are still involved.5. Traditional & Historical Reasons
β’ Many schools follow a long-standing tradition of white uniforms on Saturdays.
β’ Itβs a common practice across India and other countries, especially in schools with military-style discipline.Do you have a Saturday uniform at your school, or are you just curious?
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PPronancy2913
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April 4, 2025 at 5:39 amwe already had a saturday and Wednesday uniform, I’ll update what happened today in the comments
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CCleverfalcon3655
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April 4, 2025 at 4:18 amthere are several laws private school should follow but they bribe the authority one of the main thing NCERT books. have you ever seen private school using only NCERT -
SSohanninja908
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April 4, 2025 at 7:36 amBhai 20 din chuti hojayega toh ghanta fark nahi phat tha -
PPronancy2913
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April 5, 2025 at 9:21 amUPDATE 1:
It’s been two days now, yesterday they sent everyone back home from school classrooms, even those who came from buses, there were only 7 students in the whole 12th classes.Teachers were telling us that even if we have to buy it for 20 days then we have to do it and that going against the school is just gonna be of no use.
I’ve sent an email to the complaint email of cbse and the regional cbse office email.
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PPronancy2913
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April 8, 2025 at 9:53 amUPDATE 2:
No response from regional cbse office and the complaint portal, and now the school has said that they’re gonna give summer vacation after 22 May, MAY??? WTF hiw is this legal -
PProom8019
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April 8, 2025 at 11:29 amPrivate school can do this ..u can do nothing about this
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