School Uniform

The wearing of uniform in this school has always been of a high standard, but unfortunately there are a minority of pupils in each year group who would attempt to bend the uniform regulations.  UNIFORM MUST BE WORN PROPERLY in school and in the public eye.  I refer you to the uniform list issued and request your ongoing and consistent support in ensuring that this is adhered to.  There are a number of uniform and general appearance issues I wish to highlight.

1. Blazers are compulsory for all pupils.  This will be strictly enforced. (EXCEPT during the Summer Term  when the informal uniform may be worn without the blazer)
2. School pullovers are optional but useful in cold winter weather.  It is not necessary to provide a badged pullover.  Plain black is acceptable as the blazer carries the badge.  The exception to this is when wearing the informal uniform – the sleeveless pullover must have the school badge on it.
3. Ties should be knotted with a small knot, pulled up to the collar and come to the 5th buttonhole of the shirt.
4. Shirt tails must be tucked neatly into trousers or skirts. This does not apply to the informal uniform.  Garments worn under the informal shirt should NOT be visible.
5. Black shoes with flattish heels must be worn.
6. Girls’ skirts MUST BE OF DECENT LENGTH – not too long, too short or too tight – worn with black knee length socks or black tights.  Girls have the option of wearing black trousers from Halloween to Easter, but at no other time. N.B. THESE MUST BE THE TROUSERS STOCKED BY OUR SUPPLIERS.
7. Outdoor coats must be black and should not be worn on school premises
8. Only the school scarf may be worn with the uniform
9. Boys’ and girls’ hair should be clean, neat and tidy and not excessively dyed, streaked or shaven and should have no motifs.  Hair should not conceal eyes or face and facial hair is NOT permitted.  Hair accessories should be black.  Boys’ shoulder length hair MUST be tied back.
10. Only very basic jewellery should be worn – e.g. A watch and signet ring.  Girls may wear one stud earring in each ear lobe and nowhere else.  Boys must not wear any ear jewellery.  Nose studs, eyebrow rings or tongue studs WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.  Neck jewellery is NOT permitted with the informal uniform.
11. Girls are permitted to wear light makeup in Years 10, 11, 12, lower and upper 6th, but no makeup should be worn by pupils in years 8 and 9.
12. All personal property and clothing should be clearly marked with the pupil’s name.
13. Only school related (eg Duke of Edinburgh Award, Youth Award. designated charity of the month) badges may be worn on school uniform.
14. Uniform for Sports and P.E. as by uniform list.

NOTE:    We strongly advise that mobile phones, MP3 players and all other personal music devices, etc should NOT be brought to school.  If such items are brought to school they should not be used or seen in school.  The school authorities will take no responsibility for these in school.  If they are seen they will be removed and parents requested to come into school to collect them.