Parents say school's 'ridiculous' rule leaves students 'cold' in classrooms

Home / New Zealand / AucklandUpdatedJoel KulasinghamJournalist·NZ Herald·29 Jul, 2026 11:20 PM3 mins to read‌NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Thursday, July 30, 2026. The Government continues Covid inquiries. The NZDF looks into allocating some budget for drones. Video / NZ HeraldParents of the second-largest school in the country have expressed concerns about their children feeling cold in class because of a rule not allowing students to wear jackets inside.

Multiple parents of Mount Albert Grammar School students confirmed to the Herald that teachers have been enforcing a “no jackets and

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Parents say school's 'ridiculous' rule leaves students 'cold' in classrooms

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