Uniform Expectations What does the word uniform mean?

Why wear School Uniform? A uniform enables the development of friendships across the college without prejudice. Saves money and enables families to budget accurately. Students always look presentable, are comfortable, and have increased confidence because they know they aren’t being judged by clothing and labels. It gives students a sense of identity and belonging, and engages pride in the school. It prepares students to dress in a ‘fit for purpose’ manner, eg a tradesperson wearing appropriate overalls or a lawyer wearing a smart suit. The process of putting the uniform on every morning helps to prepare the students mentally for the day ahead.

Blazers Blazers must be formal, dark blue and have the school badge on. The blazer needs to be worn in a formal manner and worn at all times around the site.

Ties must be clip on, and clipped in place with top button done up. Ties

Shirts Shirts must be blue, have a stiff collar, and have the top button done up at all times. Blouses are not acceptable!

Trousers Boys and girls trousers must be straight in style. Skirts Must not be elasticated, fit tight to the skin or be inappropriately short. Material of skirts and trousers must be uniform regulation; no bodycon, chino, lycra, canvas or denim.

Jewellery One pair of stud earrings is allowed. Stretchers/Spacers are not allowed. Facial piercings of any description are not permitted.

Footwear Footwear must be a full all black shoe. Boots, pumps and trainers are not permitted.

Hair Hairstyles must be suitable for the formal setting of school. Shaved patterns or any extreme styles or colours are not permitted. (School can make discretionary decisions)

Head Only a thin black head band, which is serving a purpose is permitted.

Underwear We do not want to see it!!!

Hoodies You are not allowed to wear hoodies underneath your Blazer. They are not part of our school uniform. Your hoody may be confiscated if you continue to wear it.

Energy Drinks

Mobile phones / electronic equipment should only be used at social times. There may be occasions when teachers decide to allow the use of this equipment in lessons, but this is only if permission is given by the teacher in that lesson. Unauthorised and/or irresponsible usage will result in confiscation and/or further sanctions. Failure to hand over an electronic item or repeated confiscation will result in an ISR sanction. Electronic Equipment

Standard Sanctions Failure to wear correct uniform will result in detentions and/or ISR room sanctions. Refusal to complete ISR room sanctions will result in further ISR room time – exclusion is not an alternative!