SCHOOL UNIFORM

It is important to wear the right uniform so that you look smart for school. It should be worn at all times on the school premises and to and from school.

CLOTHING LIST

These items are only available from the school shop. (see below for opening times)

• School Sweatshirt – dark green, with embroidered badge in house colours.

• School Polo-shirt - white with embroidered school badge in house colours.Your white polo-shirt should never be hanging out so that it shows below your sweatshirt. The collar of your polo-shirt should be showing, not tucked away.

• Plain black trousers or a plain black skirt. These should be in a formal style in plain material. Girls should not wear skirts that are very short or very long. Trousers should be full length even in the summer. Leggings, jeans and jogging bottoms are not allowed.

• Plain white or black socks

• Plain black or natural tights

• Plain black or dark brown shoes (not sandals, boots or trainers) with a low, sensible heel.

Clothing with distinctive logos and football club insignias is not allowed.

Cyclists should wear bright coats or a fluorescent band and should always wear a cycle helmet.Scarves and hats are outdoor wear and may only be worn with a coat.

Trainers should not be worn to registration, assembly or lessons.

• they are allowed in PE or other lessons if your teacher tells you to wear them

• they are allowed when playing sports at break eg football or basketball

• they are NOT allowed at other times eg walking between lessons

In other words - Shoes at school!

Uniform means what it says - we should look the same.

Do not personalise your uniform eg badges, pendants, big belts, short fashions skirts or jeans. Fashion accessories may be confiscated and you may get a detention for not wearing uniform properly.

Dyed and brightly coloured hair is not acceptable.

Click HERE to download the Uniform Ordering form.

MAKE-UP & JEWELLERY

KS3

Students from Year 7 to Year 9 are not permitted to wear make-up or nail varnish.

Students in Years 7 to 9 may wear one ring, a watch and one small stud ear-ring in each ear. The ear-rings should fit close to the ear. Avoid hoops and drops. No other jewellery is permitted. No other visible piercings are allowed.

KS4

At KS4, we have an approach to the wearing of jewellery and make-up that reflects the increased maturity of the students.We will allow the wearing of discrete make-up and jewellery, but there should be no facial piercings.In practical subjects (PE, science and design) it is essential that students remove their jewellery prior to their arrival at the lesson. This is not negotiable and is response to Health and Safety restrictions. The school will withdraw this flexibility if it is abused.If you need to wear an item of jewellery for medical or religious reasons, please bring a letter stating that from home.If you cannot wear full uniform at any time, please bring a signed and dated note from home.

EQUIPMENT

The key to success is good organisation and having the basic equipment to complete work is very important. Students should have available pens, pencils, ruler, rubber, coloured crayons, pencil sharpener and a calculator. This planner should be available at all times during the school day.Students at KS3 do not need correction fluid and should not bring it to school.Students should not carry large items eg skateboards with them round school.

MOBILE TELEPHONES/MP3 PLAYERS/DIGITAL CAMERAS

These are not to be switched on or used on the school premises at all during school time. If seen by staff it will result in immediate confiscation and only parents will be allowed to collect the item from the reception area.Other items deemed a nuisance or safety risk will also be confiscated. Please note in some cases (eg laser pens) these items will not be returned.

SPORTSWEAR

Boys and Girls

Green reversible games shirt (Band in House colour)

White PE polo top (Collar and cuffs in House colour)

Black Shorts

Green games socks or white ankle socks

Trunks (for swimming and under shorts) or swimming costume – one piece, towel, training shoes, shin pads.

Football/Rugby boots (Kite marked safety studs STRONGLY recommended)

KS4 Pupils taking GCSE PE or JSLA

Special items of clothing can be purchased.

Optional Black jogging bottoms

School PE Department sweatshirt (purchased through the PE Department)

SCHOOL UNIFORM SHOP

Situated at the entrance of Middle School (opposite Main Reception).

Open:

Each Week: Every TUESDAY 10.00am – 3.30pm (term time)

Each Term: First SATURDAY* 2.30 pm - 4.00pm*except Bank Holiday weekends when the shop will be open the following weekend.

Other Dates: As Advertised

LOST PROPERTY

Lost property is sent to Reception. PE lost property is kept at the Sports Hall.All personal items of clothing or equipment must be named so that, if lost, they can be returned to you as quickly as possible.Lost property can be viewed during breaktimes as agreed with Admin staff.Do not bring expensive items or large amounts of money to school. During Drama and PE give your named valuables to the teacher.