READERS have had their say after a Flintshire high school told parents that pupils risk being sent home or put in isolation if their skirts are too short.

In a post on the school's Facebook page, Saltney's St David's High School headteacher Steve Richardson said that skirts must not be shorter than knee length - calling it the one significant change in uniform expectations for the new term.

Leader readers have expressed their views on the Leader's Facebook page, with most supporting the school's decision.

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The letter. Source St David's High School/Facebook

Lou Clare said: "Absolutely! Schools should be setting the example of modesty and leading the way in acceptable standards of dress. These young people will have to live in a world, were turning up to an interview in short skirts will be frowned upon."

Cassie Couzens said: "Good! I've seen pictures of girls still in primary school with short tight skirts on no tights either some of them. It looks absolutely awful on young girls."

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Uniform expectations at http://www.stdavidshighschool.org.uk

Jayne Hughes said: "Absolutely I saw a girl the other day, her skirt was so short, from the back she looked like she didn’t have a skirt on because her blazer was longer! It’s not a fashion show! They should have the kilts to the knee as part of the uniform. That way everyone is the same!"

Sue Williams said: "Seems sensible and appropriate, they can dress anyway they like outside school if their parents approve."

Jen Morgan said: "A young girl walked past me today and her skirt was that short you could see her bum cheeks. In a school uniform. Not good."

Marie Holloway said: "This should be a rule though in every school. Girls shouldn't be wearing short skirts,if they can't abide by the school rules then have them wear pants."

Bob Rooke said: Very needed. It was getting a little out of control. Kids going in in full face makeup and hair do's, Skirts way too short, and some even turning their shirts into crop tops. Its a school. Not a nightclub or holiday camp."

Some questioned why it was girls uniform's being dictated.

Joanna Stevens said: "Can I please ask what the rationale is behind it? Why historically, and apparently today, do girls have to dress "appropriately". Who decides what is appropriate and what factors do they take into consideration?"

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St David's High School

As well as the letter, the school informed parents of the changes by text message and made announcements on social media.

The letter from Mr Richardson said: "Please note that there is one significant change in our uniform policy from September.

"There is an exception that all skirts should be tailored and worn on the knee.

"This will be enforced from the start of term and any pupil not following uniform policy will be either isolated or sent home.

The letter adds: "St David's has always taken a very positive approach to uniform.

"Our uniform is inexpensive, practical and accessible...From Monday, any pupil who is not in the correct school uniform will have to provide a note from their parent explaining the reason why they have not adhered to the school's uniform policy.

"A decision will then be made whether to isolate the pupil or send them home."