As the weather gets colder more students are beginning to wear their puffer jackets to school, however, as they are not part of the school uniform, they are confiscated and the wearer can possible receive a detention. We believe this is unfair. The current uniform options provided by the school are insufficient at providing warmth. The school jackets are expensive and poorly made, puffer jackets are far more superior when it comes to value for your money and providing warmth. Many students already own a puffer jacket and parents would rather spend their hard earned cash on a high quality jacket that will keep their children warmer for longer, in school and out of school. Not only is the uniform insufficient, the heating system at Motueka High School is turned off before lunchtime, while on most days its still cold even then. These poor conditions are affecting the health of the students because as the temperature decreases, absences increase. Motueka High School encourages attendance as a necessity to success throughout the year, however because students are cold many become sick and need to stay at home. If puffer jackets were allowed to be worn to school the health of students would improve, this would make a huge difference to their learning as attending classes is the only way to achieve.