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School Uniform
From June 2008

Through the school uniform code we aim to:

  • encourage pride in the school
  • support teaching and learning and a positive work ethic
  • enable students to be comfortable, safe and secure
  • ensure that girls of different social, religious and ethnic groups feel welcome
  • encourage a sense of equality and cohesion.

All members of the community are expected to uphold the values of the school and share its high aspirations. All girls are required to wear the school uniform and high standards of personal appearance are both expected and monitored.

Years 7 – 11: General School Uniform

Overall look Matching black jacket and skirt or trousers with pale blue revere long/short sleeve blouse. Purple jumper with yellow and blue stripe (or, in Year 11 only, black jumper) to be worn as extra in cold weather.
Black skirt* Banner Code SSK 190 cloth T2200 or
Banner Code SSK 140 cloth T2200 or
Banner Code SSK 139 cloth T2200 or
Banner Code SSK 196
The skirt must not be worn indecently short (maximum 8cms above the knee).
Black jacket* Banner/Beau Brummel PP98B cloth T2200 with school badge
Black trousers Smart tailored black trousers - not denim, cords, jeans style or flares (an appropriate length to avoid tripping etc).
Blue blouse Pale blue blouse with long/ short sleeves and revere neck eg Banner ‘Girton’, ‘Heathfield’ or Innovation.
Extra clothes can be worn under the blouse in cold weather – but these extras must not be visible.
Jumper* Purple V-neck, with light blue and yellow stripe at neck (Years 7-10).
Scarves, hats and gloves Muslim students who wish to wear the hijab (headscarf) are welcome to do so, provided that the fabric is plain, lightweight and blue, black or white. Scarves (optional): plain black or plain white – or black, university style, with purple, blue and yellow stripe*.
Hats and gloves (optional) to be plain black or plain white.
Socks/tights White or black ankle socks or neutral tights in summer (Easter-October half term); plain black opaque tights in winter.
Shoes suitable for school use Plain black conventional flat shoes or low wide-heeled shoes with soft soles. Plain black conventional sandals in summer. No boots. Plimsolls or trainers only for sport.
Belt Only a thin plain black belt may be worn with trousers.
Top Coat Black: full or three-quarter length winter coat in a plain material. This must cover the black jacket. No denim is allowed.
Science overall Available from school.
Jewellery and make-up The only jewellery which may be worn is a watch and small silver or gold ear studs (one in each ear lobe). A small cross or other religious symbol is acceptable if discreet. No jewellery to be worn in PE lessons – if earstuds or SOS bracelets cannot be removed they must be covered with micropore tape or sweat bands. Make-up and nail polish are not allowed.
Piercings and tattoos With the exception of a single piercing in each ear lobe, no facial or visible bodily decorative piercings or tattoos are allowed.
Hair Should be of a natural colour and style; long hair should be tied back when Health and Safety require it eg in science, art and technology lessons, and for PE. Hair accessories must be black or blue in a material suitable for a school environment.

Note: items marked * are not standard items and can only be obtained from our suppliers.


The two school uniform suppliers for Years 7 - 11 are:

National Schoolwear Centres
Alcester Branch
3/4 Bulls Head Yard
Alcester
Warwickshire B49 5BX
Tel: 01789 400344
Rascals of Warwick
1Coten End
Warwick
CV34 4NT

Tel/Fax: 01926 497879

 

PE Uniform List (Years 7 - 11)

Black athletics briefs or black cycling shorts
Sky blue polo shirt
Purple wrap-over pleated skirt
Sky blue socks - knee length, winter. White ankle socks, summer
School navy tracksuit with badge
School sweatshirt (optional)
Windproof fleece (optional) - strongly recommended
Trainers
Astroturf boots (optional)
Hockey shinpads - for KS3 and all hockey club members
Hockey stick (optional)
Tennis racket (optional)
PE bag or rucksack to carry P.E. kit: small bag with a large name tag and small travel padlock
Mouthguard for hockey (strongly recommended for KS3 and all hockey club members) :fitted by O-Pro at school


Identification
ALL uniform must be named so that it can be returned to students if lost.

Enforcement of the uniform code
It is the responsibility of the girls to adhere to the dress code. We anticipate parents’ co-operation in ensuring that their daughter comes to school in the correct dress code (see the Home School Agreement). Form Tutors are responsible for monitoring the dress code; and all staff have a responsibility for ensuring that students are correctly dressed in class and elsewhere on the site.

Any girls not adhering to this code will be asked by their Form Tutor (or any member of staff) to comply. Refusal to comply – or persistent non-compliance – will be reported to the Head of Key Stage, who may send the girl home to change into the agreed uniform code. Parents will be contacted and a formal letter of non-compliance will be sent home. If a girl continues to flout the agreed uniform code, it will be considered a serious breach of discipline and the matter will be pursued further with the Head of Key Stage and the Assistant Headteacher (Community). The Pastoral Leadership Team – and ultimately the Headteacher – are the final arbiters of what is acceptable.

Issues arising from the dress code
Girls should raise issues with their tutor and/or the Head of Key Stage; they may also request that such matters, including proposals for change, be discussed at the School Student Council. Parents should raise any issues relating to the dress code or other aspects of appearance with the Head of Key Stage. Requests to vary the code for particular reasons, such as medical needs, will always be carefully considered.

 

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