School Uniform
1. FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
Wearing uniform is compulsory for all school occasions, including the journey to and from school. Failure to comply could result in exclusion from class/school. Uniform regulations are implemented by all teachers. The uniform is simple in design, where interpretation is necessary, acceptable uniform is decided by the senior staff.
TOP COATS: Plain top coats must be black or navy blue. The following are NOT allowed: coats/jackets with any lettering, logos or motifs. Coats/jackets containing unacceptable material e.g. leather (real or lookalike), denim, corduroy, fur (real or artificial) etc. It is unacceptable to wear baggy jumpers, cardigans, hooded tops, tracksuit tops etc. as a top coat. Fleece coats must have the new simplified school badge.
SHOES: Black, low heeled/flat school shoes (NO boots, high heels, trainers, platform soles, of any kind).
SCHOOL TIES: Must be worn correctly. There are distinctive ties for Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and the Sixth Form.
SCARVES: In very bad weather, out of doors, if accessories such as scarves are allowed, they must be plain black or navy with no motifs.
HAIR: No unacceptable hair styles e.g. unusual dyes, excessively long, short or shaved etc. No shaved heads, beards or facial hair. Hair accessories for girls only should be simple and in school colours.
JEWELLERY: No jewellery, no earrings, facial piercings, rings etc.
MAKE UP: Make up is not allowed.
BADGES: No badges or motifs are permitted on any item of clothing except the school badge and those connected with school activities and County or National sports colours.
2. UNIFORM FOR GIRLS
Plain knitted navy v-necked pullover with new school badge.
Navy pin stripe skirt of approved length (between knee and ankle) and approved style (A line without slits) OR (optional extra) navy pin stripe trousers of approved design and material.
Navy socks of appropriate length.
Plain white shirt, long sleeves and collar.
3. UNIFORM FOR BOYS
Plain knitted black v-necked pullover with new school badge.
Black school trousers. (NO cords, jeans, chinos or other casual trousers).
Plain white shirt, long sleeves and collar.
Black socks.
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
It would be helpful if the following equipment could be provided: dictionary, pen, pencil, eraser, 30cm rule, calculator, atlas, geometrical instruments, e.g. compass, protractor, set square.
GAMES AND P.E. FOR GIRLS
Gold polo shirt with PE badge
White socks
Navy games skirt for netball and badminton and/or navy shorts for gym, dance and athletics.
Training shoes (preferably not black soles)
Navy PE Department sweatshirt
Towel
Navy blue tracksuit bottoms (optional)
GAMES AND GYMNASTICS FOR BOYS
Black reversible rugby jersey with amber chest band
Black shorts (2 pairs)
Black rugby/football socks
Rugby/football boots (with studs)
Black vest
White polo shirt with PE badge
Training shoes (preferably not black soles)
White socks
Towel
Black tracksuit (optional)
White shorts (optional)
Black PE Department sweatshirt (optional)
If you have any comments on the school uniform please contact Mrs Lesley Lee, Deputy Headteacher who works with the committee which reviews school policies, procedures and uniform regularly.
The following shops stock school uniforms:
Joyell
J.M. Textiles
A Class Apart
If, for any reason, there is a temporary short-term deviation from full school uniform, parents must write a letter to the form tutor explaining the reason why full uniform is not worn and give the date when full uniform will be worn.
Any item of clothing not listed above is not school uniform.
ALL CLOTHING MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE OWNERS FORENAMES, NOT INITIALS, AS WELL AS SURNAME
Uniform is reviewed annually. Changes may be made. Before parents purchase any items of uniform please obtain the most up to date list for September term.
