School Uniform:

It is school policy that uniform should be worn, as we believe it gives our pupils a sense of belonging to the school community.  Parents must ensure that their children come to school each day wearing the required uniform.  There may be occasions, outside the usual school day, when children are asked to wear uniform to represent the school.

Parents may buy their child’s uniform from wherever they wish but most articles of uniform can be supplied via the following companies:

Sensible outdoor coat/anorak preferably one that will be visible and waterproof. Outdoor coats should not be worn inside classrooms

We have a school badge, if parents wish to buy one for their child’s blazer.

Items which may be purchased from school: (There is an honesty box in the front office for you to use)

Blazer badge - £3.50

Ties - £3 (elastic) or £3.50 (tie-up)

Footwear:

All children must wear sensible and suitable black shoes. Boots and demi boots are not permitted to be worn in school unless your child has been advised to wear a supportive boot due to a medical condition (in this instance, the school will require written medical evidence from a medical professional). Closed toe sandals may be worn during the summer months.

If your child wears wellington boots to school in the winter months or has permission to wear trainers during lunchtimes, they must change back into their school shoes for lesson times. Pupils must always arrive and depart from school wearing appropriate footwear.

All items of clothing should conform to our school policy and be clearly labelled.

Hairstyles:

Hairstyles should be appropriate for school; ‘extreme’ styles, colours or highlights are not acceptable.

Hair that is longer than shoulder length should be tied back with a plain band, scrunchie or hair tie. Hair slides should also be plain and undecorated.

The following are not permitted at this school:

• shaved tramlines or other designs
• extreme different lengths where part of the style is shaved short and other parts left longer
• highlights and colours
• non-natural coloured hair extensions
• excessive hair accessories.

• headwear featuring inappropriate words or images

Jewellery

The school rules on jewellery are as follows:

• One pair of stud earrings may be worn – no other piercings are permitted.
• A smart and sensible analogue wristwatch may be worn.
• Bows must be small, sensible and in keeping with school unform colours.

Pupils will be advised that jewellery is their personal responsibility and not that of the school. Lost or damaged items will not be refunded. All jewellery must be removed during practical lessons, including PE lessons. If pupils are unable to remove earrings themselves, they should not wear them any day when they have PE, games or swimming.  Staff are not permitted to remove children’s earrings.

Makeup and cosmetics

The school rules on makeup and cosmetics are as follows:

• No make up is permitted
• False nails and nail extensions are not permitted
• Nail varnish is not permitted
• Temporary tattoos are not permitted

Pupils wearing excessive makeup will be required to remove it.