School Uniform
Can we take this opportunity to remind all parents of the expected school uniform from
September 2016.
Children will not be allowed into lessons if they do not conform to the standards stated below.
We are very proud of our uniform and expect all our students to wear it with pride and feel a
sense of belonging to our community.
For boys:
• School blazer
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White plain shirt and school clip-on tie
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White polo shirt with school logo (term 6 only)
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Grey v-necked jumper (Winter months only)
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Black trousers
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Black leather shoes, these should be plain with no visible logo or motif. Boots and trainer
type shoes are not to be worn, most acceptable school shoes will have a distinctive heel.
Please contact school if in doubt before purchasing.
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Scarves (winter months only)
Suitable
Unsuitable
For girls:
• School blazer
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White plain shirt and school clip-on tie
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White polo shirt with school logo (term 6 only)
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Grey v-necked jumper (Winter months only)
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Black skirt - (it must be a dropped-waisted pleated skirt – see picture)
- only the standard school skirt will be allowed.
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Plain white, grey or black socks or tights, socks worn to knee only
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Black trousers of a smart tailored fit – (see pictures above) - Jeans and leggings are not
allowed.
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Black leather flat heeled shoes should be worn, these should be plain with no visible logo
or motif. Boots, sandals and trainers are not to
be worn.
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Scarves (winter months only)
For both girls and boys:
• Outdoor coats; coats with designer/advertising logos on the back are not allowed. Denim,
leather and football coats will also not be allowed. Hoodies and tracksuit tops are also not
allowed.
• All Year 11 Students wear a school pullover with embroidered badge – the current year
11 only
The wearing of school uniform is compulsory
Physical Education Kit
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Boys
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Red polo shirt
Black shorts
Red football socks
Red jumper OR hoodie
Trainers
OPTIONAL - Black jogging bottoms for outdoor in winter
Red polo shirt
Black shorts
Red football socks
Red rugby shirt
Trainers
Football boots
Shin pads
OPTIONAL - Black jogging bottoms for outdoor in winter – Mouthguard - Red hoodie or jumper
All kit should have no logos, branding, or stripes visible.
All kit can be obtained from the following School Outfitters:
Hamiltons - 41 Granby Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8HP (0115 932 6333)
Morleys - 118 Bramcote Avenue, Chilwell, NG9 4DR (0115 925 8046)
Morleys - 446 Nottingham Road, Chaddesden, DE21 6PE (01332 281311)
General Appearance
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Jewellery; Students may wear one pair of earrings providing they are small and in the
lobe of the ear. One close-fitting ring may be worn on one hand. Students may wear a
small cross and chain under the shirt and may wear a watch. Students may also wear one
bangle/bracelet that must be of a religious/charity nature. Students must not have visible
body piercings, including stretchers and tattoos. All articles of jewellery must be removed
for PE and when working in the design area.
Hair; Students hair should be no shorter than number 2, and must not cover the face.
Shaved sections are not allowed. Hair colour should be natural and natural looking
highlights will be permitted. There must be no tram lines or patterns cut into the hair and
no excessive gel styling. A plain narrow headband or bobble may be worn. Flowers, bright
bold hair clips and other hair fashion are not allowed. Long hair should be tied back for
PE and practical subjects. Shaved eyebrows are not allowed.
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Make-up; Students may wear light foundation and light mascara. Eye liner, eye shadow,
blusher, lipstick, coloured lip balm and nail varnish are not permitted. Gel nails and false
nails are not allowed.
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The Headteacher is the sole arbiter in all matters relating to the school uniform and
personal appearance.