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School Uniform
From September 2011
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 to be worn as extra in cold weather. |
| Black skirt* |
Banner straight or pleated skirt stocked by approved suppliers (see below).
For new purchases these skirts will have the school emblemembroidered at hem from September 2011.
The skirt must not be worn indecently short (maximum 8cms above the knee). |
| Black jacket* |
Banner/Beau Brummel PP98B cloth T2200 with school badge and metal house badge issued on arrival at school. |
| 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 7-11). |
| 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 |
Plain black opaque tights or neutral tights, white or black ankle socks or neutral tights in summer (Easter-October half term); plain black opaque tights in winter or plain black socks ( if wearing trousers) |
| 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
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Rascals of Warwick
1Coten End
Warwick
CV34 4NT
Tel/Fax: 01926 497879 |
PE Uniform
Year 9 upwards
The original PE kit continues to be in use for these years and at present can be purchased from the school uniform suppliers. Alternatively, the new PE uniform can be used throughout the school, as detailed for new Year 7s below.
New Year 7s and Year 8s will need to order from the new PE supplier as follows:
| Black and purple hockey socks |
named inside |
Purple jumper |
named inside |
Purple shirt |
girl’s initials in yellow on the front (embroidery or printed) |
Black Skort |
named inside |
Black tracksuit bottoms |
named inside |
Optional black waterproof/ windproof coat, which can be worn over blazers in the winter, and has reflective parts for dark nights |
New Year 7s and Year 8s can purchase from elsewhere (but the supplier can also do these):
Lace up (mostly white) sports trainers
Normal white ankle socks for netball, indoor PE, summer PE
Shin guards for hockey, football and lacrosse
Small sports bag to put kit in (girls should note the size of their locker before buying their PE bag)
Small towel (in case girls get very wet in outdoor lessons)
Mouthguard (optional but highly recommended)
Astro trainers for hockey and on the grass (optional but recommended)
Black cycling shorts for gym and athletics (optional)
Hockey stick and tennis racket (optional: school will provide for lessons)
Base layer to go under PE shirt, gloves, hat (optional for cold weather) |
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 parental co-operation in ensuring that their daughter comes to school in the correct dress code (see the Home School Agreement). All staff have a responsibility for ensuring that students are correctly dressed in class and elsewhere on site. Any girl coming to school inappropriately dressed will be sent home to change. Parents will be contacted if this is the case. The Heads of Key Stage and Deputy Head – 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 Head of House; 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 House. Requests to vary the code for particular reasons, such as medical needs, will always be carefully considered.
Students participating in school teams and county teams will be given details of school co-ordinated sports kit.
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