Students are allowed to wear makeup and casual clothes to school.
Female students can wear makeup and lipstick to school, and on "Happy Fridays," students can wear outfits in different styles. These unique features have delighted students at Tay Thanh High School (Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City).
Speaking to Thanh Nien newspaper, a group of 10th-grade students from class 10C21 at Tay Thanh High School excitedly shared: "We love it. When we put on makeup, we feel more beautiful. Besides, we get to wear clothes we like, proudly express our style, and showcase our own beauty."
At Tay Thanh High School (Ho Chi Minh City), female students are allowed to wear makeup, and male students can wear casual clothes on Fridays.
Similarly, in Can Gio District, Thanh An Secondary and High School encourages female students to wear light makeup when coming to school. Meanwhile, at Au Lac Secondary School (Tan Binh District), students wear uniforms in the mornings, but in the afternoons, the entire school is bustling with students in colorful t-shirts – blue, red, purple, yellow…
Ms. Bui Thi Minh Tam, Principal of Au Lac Secondary School (Tan Binh District), said that the school organizes classes in two sessions per day, so first of all, during meal and nap times for boarding students, if the white shirts were replaced with T-shirts, depending on their preference, the students would be more comfortable.
Why are students banned from using beauty products?
Referring to the idea of creating something different for students, Mr. Nguyen Quang Dat, Principal of Tay Thanh High School, shared: "It stems from the thought that every day students have to follow regulations like wearing ao dai (traditional Vietnamese dress), uniform shirts, skirts, and trousers. So when will the children get to express their individuality and personality?"
However, according to Mr. Dat, the school administration initially faced difficulties when deciding to create a "Happy Friday" for students. Some teachers objected, fearing the school would become "shabby" and that there would be discrimination among students. But the school remained resolute, organizing the event while simultaneously observing the students' enthusiasm and participation. Seeing their joy and excitement, they gradually convinced even the most "difficult" teachers.
"Why ban female students from using lipstick? Everyone has the right to beautify themselves; it's a way of respecting themselves and society. The school only subtly advises homeroom teachers or youth assistants—teachers who are close to female students—to recommend that they choose lipstick colors appropriate for their age and reputable products to avoid health risks," said the principal of Tay Thanh High School.
Mr. Dat added that students who wish to wear Western-style clothing instead of the traditional ao dai dress only need to inform their homeroom teacher or supervisor of their request. The school will respect their wishes and will absolutely not force them.
"There should be no concept of deducting points for not wearing uniforms or engaging in competitive activities; that's what respecting students means. Students need to be respected, from their gender to their personal opinions. As long as their actions and thoughts don't violate ethics or the law, we shouldn't prohibit them," Mr. Nguyen Quang Dat emphasized.
Mr. Nguyen Quang Dat shared that while regulations must be followed by students, there should still be some open-ended content in necessary and reasonable situations. "Middle and high school students are at an age where they express themselves, so they need respect and guidance, not harsh prohibitions."
At Au Lac Secondary School (Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City), students wear their school uniforms in the mornings, but in the afternoons, they are allowed to wear T-shirts in various colors.
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Shifting from traditional thinking to Industry 4.0
Regarding this, Ms. Mai My Hanh, Deputy Head of the Psychology Department at Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, stated: "Current school regulations should be more 'flexible' to suit the psychological characteristics of students." She cited the example of many international schools where students may dye their hair or paint their nails, yet they remain well-behaved, bowing and greeting visitors respectfully, and expressing gratitude… Sometimes, outward appearance cannot reflect inner character.
Psychologists analyze: "At the adolescent age, many teenagers feel insecure about their appearance. However, just a light layer of pink lipstick can make them feel much more confident, or simply a lightly curled hairstyle can make them feel very pretty. This, in turn, encourages them to speak up and socialize with their friends."
Therefore, Ms. My Hanh believes that administrators in each educational institution must change their mindset, from traditional to Industry 4.0 thinking. Only when the mindset changes towards positive education and positive discipline can we truly have happy schools and happy students.
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