Uniform

_{We believe the school uniform achieves three important goals:} 

• It encourages a sense of community identity and pride. By wearing the same badge and the same clothing, pupils are encouraged to think of the needs of the community as well as their own individual needs.
• It encourages our pupils to develop habits for life. By learning to polish their shoes, fold trousers or hang up their blazers, pupils learn the habits of discipline and personal responsibility that will stay with them for life. 
• It promotes equality by reducing visible differences in clothing, helping students feel more equal regardless of background and lessening social pressures linked to fashion or wealth.

Labelling:

All items of clothing (including bags) must be clearly marked with the pupil’s full name.  Sew-on labels are preferable to iron-on labels and black permanent markers may be used but names should be written large and clear. All items not marked with an asterisk in the uniform and in sports kit lists must be completely plain. No logos, patterns or embellishments of any kind are allowed.

Should there be any questions as to what acceptable school uniform is please contact your year group co-ordinator to check before purchase.

Hair:

Pupils’ hair must be in be in a conventional and understated style. Please note the following:

• Hair which is below the shirt collar must be tied back securely at the nape of the neck. Half tie backs are not acceptable
• Hair accessories must be small, plain and black
• Hair must not be an unnatural colour

We will not allow:

• Skin fades’ where the pupil’s hair is cut below a Number 1 on the sides. 
• Hair that is teased, backcombed or be covered in excessive product (wax, gel etc.) 
• Patterns shaved into a pupil’s hair or eyebrows, including an artificial parting. 
• High or flamboyant hair styles, such as a ‘Mohican’. . 
• Styles that block the view of others in any way. 
• Any other hairstyles that the School considers to be inappropriate.

School Shoes:

School shoes should be black, flat and logo-free. The style should be traditional, avoiding the appearance of a trainer. Some specific styles that are not permitted: 

• Styles that appear to be more like sports trainers than professional black shoes. 
• Boots or ankle boots. 
• Suede shoes. 
• Styles that have more than one Velcro-fastener. 
• Styles with obvious logos or branding. 
• Elaborate buckles or decorations or patterns. 

However, this list is not exhaustive and the School’s decision on what is/is not acceptable is final. If parents are unsure as to whether a particular style will be accepted, they must send a picture of the shoe to the School before purchasing.

If in doubt, please consult the following pictures to see what is/is not acceptable.

Acceptable School Shoes

Make-up

• Make-up is not permitted in the lower school; it may be worn discreetly in years 10 and 11. False nails, nail varnish and false eyelashes are not permitted.
• Jewellery is strictly limited to one watch and one small stud earring per earlobe. Piercings elsewhere on the ear, on lips and on noses are not permitted.

Pupils are not allowed to wear henna. Pupils who come into school with henna visibly adorned on the hands will have to cover this with gloves.

Items of religious significance

Mrs Gould may grant exceptions to any of the above, but only where this is required as a matter of sincere religious observance and where this can be substantiated by a letter from the leader of the relevant religious community. The School's decision is final.

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