The principal told why she didn’t let children come in shorts because of the shaheeds and anxiety

Scandal at Kyiv Lyceum No. 109: Principal Explains Her Position on Dress Code

A month ago, Ukraine was in the news for the situation at Kyiv Lyceum No. 109, where Principal Vitalia Polyakova banned students from attending school in shorts. In response to public outrage, she remained silent for a while and went on sick leave. The principal has now said that her primary concern was the safety of children in difficult war conditions, not just compliance with the dress code.

In an interview, Vitalia Polyakova emphasized that the safety requirements for students were necessary due to the risk of air raids and shelling. She believes that exposed areas of the body can become vulnerable to injuries during emergencies. “After that incident, anxiety began. Attacks usually pose a threat from ammunition and shrapnel,” she said.

The head of the children’s educational institution added that during the alarm signals, students are forced to stay in shelters, where there is a potential threat of shelling. She explained that shelters can be used for various purposes, so she cannot be entirely sure of the children’s safety.

In conclusion, the director said that, in the end, the students were allowed to go to school on the condition that they came in trousers. Only a few children and their parents changed clothes. Polyakova noted that the issue of students’ appearance is discussed every year, but this year’s requirements have become stricter. She is confident in her position: “Although, perhaps, she did not express it so clearly, the principle has remained unchanged.”

The interview has already attracted many comments; some users agree with the director, while others doubt her sincerity.

It is worth noting that the situation has attracted public attention and sparked active discussion.