‘Referendum’ among parents on school uniforms

In an interview with Sunday newspaper Illum, Education minister Evarist Bartolo revealed plans to hold a "referendum" on school uniforms.

The referendum would ask whether parents were in favour of uniforms, whether they wanted to change them or whether they wanted simpler uniforms.

Bartolo argues that the education system did not depend on what children wear and several schools abroad did not have uniforms.

His personal opinion is that uniforms should be simplified. But if removed, guidelines would be issued on what students should wear.

Read the full interview in Illum