School Uniform and Short Trousers

In the dim and distant past when I was at primary (elementary) school I used to wear shorts every day, despite the fact that most of my contemporaries were in long trousers (pants). I think I must have wanted to be different or something. However I would have fitted in well here where many of the boys are still in short school uniform trousers at and older age than me. I'm not sure if it is compulsory or optional at different ages... will have to find out. I rarely see kids at work incidentally, young ones get care from school dental nurses (therapists) free and the high schoolers are only seen by dentists with the relevant paperwork sorted to be paid. No loss for me!

Like the UK and unlike the US all kids are in uniform. The boys look like Brits in grey with school tie and requisite coloured jumper (sweater) but the girls all have very long tartan skirts matching the jumper, giving them a very old fashioned appearance.

Incidentally, even in the middle of winter many men coming from work are in short shorts... and a few patients turn up in sandals too.