The blue pinafores, worn on a daily basis, to protect the uniform, were regulation wear for girls until 1996!
The fine example of a straw boater was a part of the Girls’ uniform until 1978. In the September of that year, uniform for the VI Form Girls was made optional. The article from the Chronicle, written by one of the schoolgirl Editors, makes interesting reading, as the initial reaction of joy, gave way to some feelings of regret.
