ClaireG Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 It is prize giving at YS's school tonight and he has been nominated for a prize On a quick re read of our invite i have noticed it says in small print dress formal / uniform for all prize winners. Help, does this mean hubby will need to wear a suit or do you think shirt and tie will be ok. I was planning on black trousers and boots and a smart top, will this be ok do you think? This is the first time we've been to anything apart from parents evening and a residential trip evening at the school so have nothing to judge on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Hope I am reading this right,but if its your son who is nominated for a prize,then I think the formal wear is just for him. Smart casual should be fine for the audience & relatives of prize winners. Some parents will just wear everyday clothes,so I shouldn't worry too much. Congrats on his achievement,by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 Thanks All prize winners ( so students), have to wear uniform so i think the formal dress is meant for parents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Hope I am reading this right,but if its your son who is nominated for a prize,then I think the formal wear is just for him.Smart casual should be fine for the audience & relatives of prize winners. Some parents will just wear everyday clothes,so I shouldn't worry too much. Congrats on his achievement,by the way That's exactly how it was at Rosie's prize giving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 Have just asked Adam if he knows as he's just got home. He said he doesn't have to wear his jumper but shirt has to be ironed, shoes clean and tie straight. All he knows about the parents is that we get a glass of bucks fizz He's also got tickets for us with seat numbers on. Have found some pictures from last year on schools website but typically they are all of students getting prizes and the guest speaker ( this year is Ben Saunders, the north pole chappy). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Well done lad! For Rosie's I just went in work wear - after all I'd just come straight from the office, some were in very casual wear, others (bizarrely... very much so considering my town) were in evening dress - long dresses, tattoos and tart's shoes.... the lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Oooer Could "dress formal" apply to 6th formers who'd normally wear jeans, with uniform for the others? Well done to him - and have a great evening to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I'm certain that smart casual will be fine for the mums and dads - the most important thing is that you're there (I'd wear something loose fitting though so you don't bust a button when you swell with pride ) Have a lovely evening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Congratulations to your YS . I'd say smart but casual would be fine. In my experience you'll see the whole range of outfits from shorts to suits . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 love the description of evening dress We had prize giving this afternoon and I thought we were doing well with me getting into a dress and hubbie into a teeshirt with a collar He does possess a suit, shirt and tie but strictly wedding and funeral attire - shame he looks good in a suit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 Thanks everyone Hubby went in a suit in the end and i worse black trousers with a smart black and white top. Yes, we did see a full range of outfits. Some were It was a lovely evening I am amazed at some of the pupils achievements and talents, ranging from fantastic exam results to amazing sportsmen and woman, talented musicians and dancers. Adam's award was the year 7 endeavour award. He was awarded this for his conscientious effort resulting in excellent progress He was presented with a lovely Parker pen in a case and a certificate by the rather lovely guest speaker, the polar explorer and professional endurance athlete Ben Saunders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Congrats to your son and of course to you for bringing him up so well. We have been to ED's school prize giving for the past 2 years in Gloucester cathederal, it is a fantastic venue, and you do see see a strange array of clothing We usually wear me: smart trousers and top and a smart coat, it can be chilly in there and OH: a suit. She got her awards for excellent GCSE results last year and excellent AS results this year, it is lovely to feel proud, but the head teacher does go on a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 He does possess a suit, shirt and tie but strictly wedding and funeral attire - shame he looks good in a suit I've got one of those too..tho' he was wearing Jeans when we got married if I remember correctly:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
