Letter about the uniform

August18, 2010

Dear Students and Parents,

Our school physician, Dr. Corazon Batoon, still recommends the wearing of maong pants. This

will now be required for BOTH boys and girls until end of August, subject to extension. The

wearing of maong pants by girls was initially lifted because of the intensified spraying this

weekend. However, according to Dr. Batoon and other parent-­‐doctors, it is best to continue the

wearing of pants. Maong pants, rather than slacks, is advised (and now required, effective

Monday-­‐ August 23) because the thicker the cloth, the better protection against mosquito bites.

Several TV news programs aired just tonight report outbreaks of dengue in different places in

the country. Let us all remember that dengue is life-­‐threatening.

Still on the school attire, the maong pants should be blue (any shade) for uniformity. Girls will

still continue wearing the uniform blouse and for the boys, the uniform polo. For shoes, both boys

and girls should wear black leather shoes and socks (black or white). Aside from this prescribed

attire, the use of mosquito repellant is a MUST.

In connection with the uniform, may I take this opportunity to inform you that starting

September, all students should have the school patch on the pocket at the left side of the

blouse/polo. This will be part of the school uniform. Patches are now available at the PSHS Coop.

Please be guided accordingly.

Very truly yours,

Dr. Cristina B. Cristobal

Chief, Student Services Division