Uniform
We expect all students to wear school uniform correctly when attending school, representing the school, or when participating in a school-organised event outside normal school hours and to and from school.
Our policy on school uniform is based on the notion that it:
- Promotes a sense of pride in the school.
- Engenders a sense of community and belonging towards the school.
- Is practical and smart.
- Identifies the students with the school.
- Prevents students from coming to school in fashion clothes that could be distracting in class.
- Makes students feel equal to their peers in terms of appearance.
- Is regarded as suitable wear for school and good value for money by most parents.
- Is designed with health and safety in mind.
We ask all parents/carers to send students to school correctly dressed and fully equipped for their daily schoolwork. In common with most places of work we do not expect extremes of fashion, jewellery or hair style and any final decision about this will be at the discretion of the Headteacher.
The Uniform
1. Green sweatshirt with school logo This should be worn at all times unless permission is given by a member of staff to remove it in warm weather or warm classrooms. It must not be replaced with other sweatshirts/cardigans/hoodies etc.
2. White shirt with collar and top button, with which school tie must be worn; alternatively, a white polo shirt with school logo without tie
3. Plain black skirt or full length tailored work style trousers No jeans or jean style trousers, leggings, jeggings etc. are allowed. Trousers must be worn at the waist and not exposing underwear. Skirts should not be too tight or immodest in length.
4. Flat or low heeled shoes Plain black or brown low heeled with no logos. Boots can be worn in extreme weather only
5. Tights/Socks These should be plain black, dark or flesh coloured
6. Coat A suitable raincoat or top coat. Avoid expensive coats. No leather or denim coats. Coats should be removed before entering classrooms and assembly.
(If students wish to wear additional t-shirts under their shirts in cold weather these must be plain white and not showing below the sweatshirt).
Other Aspects of Uniform and Appearance
- Make-up Discreet make-up may be worn to school but no nail varnish for students studying food i.e. Year 9 students and those KS4 students who take this as an option subject.
- Jewellery One pair of small studs or sleepers, no bigger in diameter than standard pencil are acceptable in piercedLarge or pendant earrings are not permitted. A plain ring and wristwatch may be worn, but no additional bracelets. Facial piercings are not allowed. Body piercing is highly discouraged, should not be visible or of a type which endangers health and safety or prevents students from participating in lessons.
It is important that students accept that jewellery must be removed for many activities to comply with Health and Safety regulations. - Earphones Students are allowed to use their phones and other electronic devices at break and lunchtime. However, these should be switched off and in their bags at other times and earphones and wires should not be worn or visible at other any other time.
- School bags Students bags should be big enough to hold an A4 folder and contain all necessary equipment for the day.
For students who fail to adhere to these rules we reserve the right to confiscate jewellery, mobile phones and other electrical devices and earphones. Students who wear excessive make up will be asked to remove it.
Issues with uniform will be dealt with initially by form tutors and if not resolved in 24 hours, by Year leaders. They will contact parents and request that they support the school and ensure that their child wears the correct uniform. Any further infringements will be passed to the Deputy Head to resolve.
