Ref.MR/MC
February 2016
Dear Parent/Carer
In an effort to reinforce our uniform policy and to ensure that parents/carers are clear on the
academy’s expectations and to serve as a reminder, details of the uniform requirements are
set out on the reverse of this letter. Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the
guidelines, to ensure that after half-term your child returns wearing correct uniform.
Over the past week this message has been reinforced to students in their year group assembly
and by form tutors.
If further clarification is needed on correct footwear, a photo gallery is available on the web
site to view.
Any student who fails to wear appropriate footwear or academy dress will be placed in seclusion
until the situation is resolved.
Furthermore, students must come adequately equipped for their studies to include, pen, pencil,
ruler, rubber, calculator, pencil case and bag. The academy PE kit must be worn – alternative kit
is not allowed.
In the meantime, thank you for continued support in helping the academy to maintain
standards.
If you have any queries about the academy’s uniform policy, please contact the relevant progress
co-ordinator for your child’s year group.
Yours sincerely
Mr M Riley
Senior Vice Principal
ACADEMY UNIFORM
Girls
Black plain tailored skirt / trousers. Please note, tight,
slim fitting trousers are not permitted, nor are trousers
which are of 'stretchy' material
White plain collared shirt
Plain dark socks or tights
Black plain, sensible shoes (heels under 2” high)
Black blazer with Academy badge
Boys
Black plain tailored trousers
White plain collared shirt
Plain dark socks
Black plain, sensible shoes
Academy tie
Black blazer with Academy badge
The school has now taken sole responsibility for selling the uniform. An order form for additional uniform
can be completed on line or handed into the school office, payment can be made by cheque or through the
Schoolcomms payment system.
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Jeans, denims, cords or leggings
Tight fitting trousers
Training shoes or Ugg style boots
Footwear with any of the following – white soles, platforms, studded spikes or
sportswear logos
Sweatshirts or other casual wear
Outdoor jackets are not to be worn indoors
Caps/hats are not to be worn indoors
Only discreet make-up is permitted
Any students who adopt an ‘excessive’ hairstyle will be required to change the
style.
Hairstyle should be a natural colour – blue, green, pink, orange or purple are not
permitted hair colours
Any tanning should be subtle and natural looking
Nail extensions should be of subtle colour and the tip of the nail should be no
longer than 1cm
Students may wear a pair of small stud earrings
Necklaces, rings and bracelets are not allowed
Spacer piercings must be filled
Visible facial and body piercings are not allowed
Whilst students may carry a mobile phone in their bag, this is at their own risk.
PE
The Physical Education kit is only available from the Academy. The clothing element of the kit is
supplied directly from the manufacturer to ensure significant cost savings. It will be available to order
or purchase at the New Parents Evening held in July each year.
BOYS/GIRLS
Royal blue/white football shirt with double logo.
Royal blue polo shirt with double logo.
Black shorts with logo.
Royal blue football socks with 3 black stripes
Training shoes*
Shin pads* (for football & hockey)
Gum shield* (for rugby & hockey)
Towel*
Moulded stud football boots* suitable for artificial turf pitch. Bladed boots not allowed (boys and girls)
Football boots* (boys and girls)
Black/navy swim suit*
Plain swimming cap*
Black tracksuit bottoms
Broad Way, High Heath, Pelsall, Walsall. WS4 1BW | Principal: Paula Arrowsmith
Telephone: 01922 685777 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.scacademy.co.uk