Uniforms

We have a Uniform code.

We believe Uniform helps foster a good community feeling, reducing unwanted differences and helps a good self image.

Be Smart

• Wear your uniform smartly; take a pride in your appearance
• Your effort counts towards improving the whole school
• These rules apply to and from school as well as in it
• Outsiders judge us on how smart we look

Girls

• School logo polo shirt - available from Clubsport with House coloured logo
• Plain black knee-length side zip A line skirt OR black school-style trousers ** from Clubsport only
• School navy blue fleece is the only item of clothing allowed over the polo shirt. These are only available from school and cost either £17.50 or £20.50, depending on the size.
• Dark grey or white socks (plain), or black tights
• Black shoes * (school pattern low-heel, no more than 4 cm
• above sole) not black trainers or pumps.
• A waterproof jacket. (A school-logo jacket is available from Clubsport).
• No 'hoodies' allowed. No fancy belts on trousers. No cardigans or tracksuit tops, No make- up or nail varnish.
• A watch, one ring and one pair of ear studs are the only form of jewellery allowed

Boys

• School logo polo shirt - available from Clubsport with House coloured logo
• Black school-style trousers **
• School navy blue fleece is the only item of clothing allowed over the polo shirt. These are only available from school and cost either £17.50 or £20.50 depending on the size.
• Dark grey or white socks (plain)
• Black school-pattern shoes, not boots, black trainers or pumps.*
• A waterproof jacket. (A school-logo jacket is available from Clubsport).
• No 'hoodies' or tracksuit tops allowed.
• A Watch, one ring and one pair of ear studs are the only form of jewellery allowed

Parents please note

SCHOOL UNIFORM SMALL PRINT!

Shoes mean plain footwear, with distinct heels and soles, made from leather or similar man made substitute, designed for pavement and office environments (as contrasted to gym, track, deck, field, mountain or beach!) trainers, training "shoes", footwear made primarily from fabrics, footwear with track-shoe style soles, boots, deck shoes, and sandals are NOT acceptable in school at any time: trainers may be worn only on the school fields or playgrounds for ad-hoc games at lunchtime. We do this primarily for the health and fitness of feet. Shoes support and protect feet, and should encourage a proper walking posture. They can be worn all day without overheating problems. Trainers are never acceptable unless a written medical note exempts the pupil.

We do not expect pupils to walk to school in trainers then change in class; uniform should begin at home, and end at the return of your child to home. This particular request is an important way for your child to stand up for the standards we are trying to establish in school, and we would look for your support in helping to ensure this aspect of our code.

Trousers should be simple in design, with internal pockets (not "combat" style), with more or less parallel trouser legs. Excessive flares or baggies wider than the shoe is long, excessively tight-fitting legs, trousers with zips or studs along the leg, trousers deliberately worn too long so that they get frayed at the edges, jean style material or a low hipster style are not uniform. Again, if in doubt, check with us before buying. Trouser material should not be cord or denim or lycra.

The school style trouser is to be purchased from Clubsport it is supplied by Trutex and meets our school specification. A plain black belt may be worn to secure trousers. No other type of belt is to worn be worn with school trousers.

Outdoor clothing must not be worn in classrooms. Undergarments should not be visible; this in practice means that T-shirts/vests worn under school polo shirts should not be seen.

Outdoor Wear - We do not permit the wearing of non-school jumpers or sweatshirts, black cardigans, denim or camouflage coats, or coats with logos or lettering, or "hoodies". To keep warm indoors in school the ONLY acceptable option is a school fleece . No other clothing option is permitted. We rely on your support in this.

If pupils are not in uniform, they will be asked to put it right on the spot. We may confiscate unacceptable items which will be returned via curriculum learning tutors at the end of the day. We can loan items of clothing in the short term to help avoid a problem. If this is not possible, then it should be fixed by the following day or a written explanation provided by a parent to tutors. Repeated uniform breaches will lead to serious sanctions, as we would consider them to be deliberate breaches of the school Code of Conduct.

Jewellery should not be worn to school, but if absolutely necessary we accept one finger ring, and a stud per ear (in the lobe) and absolutely never ear stretchers / spacers. No other facial or body jewellery is permitted; pupils will be instructed to remove such items. If this is not possible, the student will be isolated until the item can be removed. This includes tongue and nose studs, visible necklaces, and bracelets. Hair styles sometimes present us with a challenge, and we do not accept patterned crew cuts, shaven heads (unless medical reasons require it), unnatural hair colourings or extreme styles clearly not typical of a moderate, school appearance. A "number 2" all-over clip is acceptable.

Make-up is not permitted. This means no eye-shadow, nail varnish or foundation.

Items of clothing or jewellery that form part of established ethnic or religious cultural identity are of course allowed.

Whatever your children may claim, everybody else is not doing it! Please check with us before permitting your child to spend a lot of money on a fashionable development that may then conflict with our Uniform Code. The whole point about the Code is UNIFORM, the same for everyone. The Headteacher's judgement in all cases will be final, and he expects pupils and parents to do their best to comply with the spirit of the uniform code

PHYSICAL EDUCATION KIT INFORMATION

Basic compulsory uniform:

Boys:

• Reversible navy/white rugby jersey
• Plain white polo jersey
• Plain navy shorts
• Navy/white football socks
• White socks / Navy/White Football Socks
• Trainers
• Football Boots

Girls:

• Plain white polo jersey
• Plain navy shorts or navy tracksuit bottoms/shorts or navy skorts
• Navy/white hockey socks
• White socks / Navy/White Football Socks
• Trainers

Specific Kit:

It is compulsory that all pupils MUST wear shin pads for hockey and football lessons and matches. Gum shields are strongly recommended for hockey and rugby.

In year 7 and 8 students will swim for a Term in each year and boys will require swimming trunks/shorts and girls swimming costumes.

Additional Optional kit:

This kit is not compulsory. Pupils are encouraged to bring warm kit if they wish:

• Plain navy tracksuit bottoms; a small logo is acceptable and white stripes but no coloured stripes
• Plain navy sweatshirt
• Plain navy hat
• Plain navy gloves
• In the summer pupils are strongly recommended to wear a plain white or navy cap.