As Jamaica grapples with a renewed debate over school dress codes, Calabar High School Principal Sian Mahay Wilson has staunchly defended the policy, emphasizing its role in fostering psychological well-being, equity, and institutional identity. Speaking during the commissioning of an $8-million infrastructure project funded by Carib Cement Company, Mahay Wilson argued that dress codes standardize students’ appearance and mindset, creating a sense of unity regardless of their backgrounds. She highlighted the policy’s contribution to students’ self-esteem, confidence, and character development, asserting that it prepares them for life beyond school.