Jewellery

For health and safety purposes the school will permit:

• One pair of stud earrings (<0.5mm diameter) in the lower ear lobe (no loops).

No other piercings are allowed. No clear plastic piercings or plasters over piercings are acceptable.

• A wristwatch. Smart watches are not permitted

Rings and bracelets are not permitted.

All jewellery must be removed for PE. Jewellery in excess of the above will be confiscated and kept for collection at the end of the school day from the School Reception.

Non-acceptable items include:

“Skinny” trousers, jeans, short skirts, knee-high socks, trainers, boots or canvas shoes, hoodies

Hair and Nails

Extremes of fashion relating to any item of clothing, hairstyle or appearance will not be permitted. No fashion branded clothing or accessories are permitted.

• Nail varnish and nail extensions are not permitted.

Nails should be cut short

• No false eyelashes

• Hair colouring is only allowed if it appears natural

• No patterns or tramlines should be shaved into the hair or eyebrows

• Hair should not be shaved below a grade 1

• Hair accessories must be plain and black in colour

• Plain black head coverings can be worn for religious purposes

Compulsory PE Kit:

• Rugby shirt / Polo shirt (Purchase from School Uniform Direct only)

• Navy blue shorts

• Jockey shorts (not boxer shorts)

• Plain white sports socks

• Small towel

• Trainers that offer good ankle and heel support (Non-marking sole – no high top trainers)

• Football boots

• Shin pads

• Navy blue football socks

• Gum shields

Jewellery and piercings must always be removed for PE lessons.

Essential Equipment

It is important that students arrive on time and well equipped for every lesson they attend. This prevents disruption to their own learning as well as the learning of others and allows teachers to make the maximum use of teaching time available.

All students should be equipped with a school bag large enough to carry A4 sized folders and books. It should be strong and able to protect books in wet weather. All students should have the following equipment with them at school:

• Student Planner (we will issue one free planner at the start of the year)

• 2 black pens

• 1 green pen

• Coloured pencils

• 2 sharpened pencils

• 1 eraser/rubber

• 1 highlighter pen

• 1 30cm ruler

• 1 glue stick

• 1 geometry set

• 1 scientific calculator

• 1 pencil case

Tippex or other correction fluids are not allowed in school.

School uniform helps to level the playing field among students from different socioeconomic backgrounds. Where everyone wears the same school uniform, it allows students to focus on their education rather than their appearance. This sense of equality fosters an inclusive environment where all students feel valued. In turn, this creates a safer and more supportive environment where students are less likely to feel judged or excluded based on their appearance.

Wearing a school uniform instils a sense of belonging among students, just as footballers wear football shirts to represent their team, so that they feel part of a community. This shared identity enhances school pride and encourages students to work together.

Uniform is constantly monitored. Any deviation from the uniform policy due to exceptional circumstances must be discussed with the relevant Year Team Lead (Head of Year) in the first instance. Sanctions will be issued as per the behaviour policy where this is not the case.

In the event of persistent uniform indiscretions a student may be sent home to rectify the issue. Ultimately, all final decisions regarding uniform will be made at the discretion of the Principal.

For all of your uniform requirements visit our school uniform provider – School Uniform Direct, more information can be found on their website: www.schooluniformdirect.co.uk