Poll: Should NZ ditch school uniforms?
Kia Ora, Jack here! It's time to dive into a topic that sparks much debate – school uniforms. With the recent revamp of Wellington College's school uniform for 2024, it got me thinking—should New Zealand consider embracing a uniform-free approach, akin to schools like Western Springs College or should we continue to enforce the uniform policy? 🤔✨
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21.6% Anti-Uniform Rebellion: Absolutely, uniforms are outdated and need to go!
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0% Indifferent Attitude: Don't really care either way.
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54.1% Pro-Uniform Tradition: No way, school uniforms are a vital tradition and should
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24.3% Middle Ground: Maybe a flexible approach with optional uniforms could work?
Poll: Have you ever been bullied?
People associate bullying with children in schools, but it can actually stretch beyond childhood to workplaces or neighbourhoods.
This Friday is Pink Shirt Day, which began in Canada in 2007 when two students took a stand against homophobic bullying after a new student was harassed for wearing pink. People across the globe are now encouraged to wear pink on this day to take a stand against bullying and promote inclusivity.
Have you or your whānau ever experienced bullying? Share your thoughts on Pink Shirt Day below.
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79.8% Yes
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19.9% No
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0.4% Other - I'll share below
Auckland’s Long-term Plan strikes a balance on 10-year investment
Yesterday, we approved our proposed Long-term Plan 2024-2034 – including prioritised investment in transport and water, fairer funding for communities and an Auckland Future Fund.
Find out more details on what this plan includes by clicking on 'Read More'.
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