SCHOOL UNIFORM 2011 – 2012

We strive for the highest standards in all aspects of School life and believe that pupils should take pride in their appearance and their school. High standards of appearance are an important part of each pupil’s sense of values and are a preparation for the world outside school. Therefore, the School has a clearly stated policy that all pupils are expected to wear full school uniform both whilst journeying to or from school and, of course, on site. The highest standards are maintained from the moment pupils enter the School and parents are expected to support the policy with regard to uniform.

With the exception of sweatshirts, all items, including items of PE/Expressive Arts uniform, are compulsory.

SCHOOL UNIFORM:

• Plain white blouse or shirt (stiff collar and top button suitable for a tie). Undergarments, beneath, should be white with no colouring or patterns
• Black School tie with School badge (available from School Office - £6)
• Black School ‘V’-necked sweatshirt with School badge - optional (School Office - £16)
• Black School blazer with School badge (School Office - £32)
• Plain black skirt or trousers. Skirts should be no more than 5cm above the knee and no longer than mid-calf
• Plain black shoes with heels no higher than 5cm (not backless)
• Plain (not patterned) coat or anorak
• All items of uniform and must be clearly marked with the pupil’s name.

Any pupil incorrectly dressed will not be allowed into lessons and may not be admitted to school

THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT ALLOWED:

• Denim or jeans or leggings
• Shoes with high heels (higher than 5cm) or backless or trainer style
• Boots
• Polo shirts
• Clothing with motifs, lettering or pictures of any kind
• Zipped/hooded sports tops, jogging tops or non-uniform sweatshirts
• Excessively short (more than 5cm above knee) or long (below mid-calf) skirts
• Make-up, except for Year 10 and 11 pupils who may wear it discreetly
• Nail Varnish
• Jewellery - if ears are pierced, small studs (no more than 3mm diameter)#
• Trainers - except for PE
• Exaggerated hair styles or hair with coloured patterns or brightly coloured highlights
• Large sums of money brought onto the School premises
• Chewing gum and bubble gum
• Body piercing
• Any facial piercing and/or facial piercing retainer#
• Fashion belts#

# These items may be confiscated. Collection should be by parents, from Visitor Reception at least 48 hours after confiscation.