Editor,
The directive of an esteemed and well-renowned Salesian institution St. Anthony’s College directing students proceeding into the next academic semester to wear uniform seems to have irked a number of students and teachers alike.
However, a closer look within most educational institutions in the urban and semi-urban areas, the tenure to wear uniform has been a rule for those in class eleven and twelve as well though there are many who don’t impose it or possibly do not include it.
The direction by the said college has come a bit too late as I rather put it, because if this is to be a ‘good’ initiative it has to be standardised before admissions and not in the middle of the semesters it takes a bit of problem for parents to buy in such situations. I suggest this “transformation” should be implementable from the new session for new batches seeking admission into the college.
Those protesting should understand that institutions are not fashion platforms to flaunt around irrespective of an individual’s background because there are many who come from different economic and social standards which should be kept in mind.
So if the uniform is to be worn, some sort of opinion should have been taken. Having said this, let us remember that the quality of teaching and educating are the most important factors that mould a student and not clothes.
Dominic Stadlin Wankhar
Shillong
