G U M L E Y H O U S E C O N V E N T S C H O O L FCJ
Uniform & Appearance
2016-2017
‘VIVE UT VIVAS’
Gumley House School exists to provide a Catholic Education for girls.
In partnership with parents we help each girl to develop to full dignity as a person
in relationship with Jesus Christ and each other.
St. John’s Road
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Isleworth
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Middlesex •
www.gumley.hounslow.sch.uk
TW7 6XF
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020·8568·8692
[email protected]
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This information is designed to enable parents/carers to have a clear idea of the expectations we have of our students.
It is important that students are encouraged to maintain the highest possible standards regarding their presentation.
The smart wearing of the school uniform is one way of projecting this image. The wearing of our school uniform is
something all parents/carers agreed to support when they chose our school for their daughter’s secondary education.
We are very grateful for the support we receive from our parents and carers in upholding our uniform regulations.
In order to clarify any queries you may have, the following example lists should ensure that parents/carers are aware of
what is acceptable and what is not.
Please ensure that you read this before purchasing any new uniform items. Students will not be allowed to wear nonuniform items even if they have just been purchased. The Headteacher will decide at her discretion on all matters
concerning interpretation of the student dress code, including matters not specifically covered in the student dress
code.
If you are unsure about any uniform purchase please contact your daughter’s Head of Year or refer to the Parent/Carer
and student Handbook on the school’s website.
There are four suppliers of uniform to the school. To ensure uniformity in material quality and colour, it is expected that
all purchases of uniform will be made from these shops:
List of suppliers with contact details:
Dolphin House. 364 Richmond Road, East Twickenham, TW1 2DA
020 8892 1388 Dolphin House have an additional shop in Hammersmith called Sogans, 6 Greyhound Road,
Hammersmith, W6 8NX
020 7385 1055
Stevensons (Len Smith’s), 1-15 Heath Road, Twickenham, TW1 4DB
020 8892 2201
Sanco Schoolwear, 60 Bell Road, Hounslow, TW3 3PB
020 8570 9990
Billings and Edmonds, 112 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, W4 1PU
020 8742 0201
SCHOOL UNIFORM
Uniform
Type
Shoes
Correct
Incorrect/Unacceptable
Plain Black or brown leather Canvas
Heels not above 3.5 cm
Mules
Ballet type shoes without a strap
Coloured trim/laces
Trainers, including Converse, Vans etc
Ankle shoes/boots
Boots
Plimsoll or trainer style shoes
(If a shop advertises a shoe as a “school shoe”, please be aware
that this still may not comply with the school uniform policy).
Socks
White
Beige
Brown
Ankle or knee high
Wool, cotton or nylon
Above the knee
Worn over tights
Tights
Beige
Brown
Plain
Patterned
Skirts
Dark brown skirt, double
kick pleat, worn mid-knee
from authorised uniform
supplier.
Most girls will need
22” – 24” skirts. Taller girls
will need 24” – 26” skirts.
Rolled up
Over the knee
Unfastened
Winter shirts
Must be worn tucked in
with top button done up at
all times.
Folded up
Tied up
Coloured T-shirts or any other visible top under the school shirt.
If seen, the student will be asked to remove it.
Summer
shirts
Worn loose and untucked
Tucked into skirt
Students may not wear a coloured T-shirt or any other visible
top under the school shirt. If seen, the student will be asked to
remove it.
Uniform Type
Correct
Incorrect/Unacceptable
Pullovers
School pullover with trim
All holes to be repaired
Holes or ragged edges
School ties
House tie done up in a smart
knot and tucked into skirt.
Large, loose knots
Worn short above waistband of skirt
Scarf
School scarf or a plain brown
Patterned or large scarves
or cream scarf of the same size Worn indoors
as the school scarf may be
worn during winter months.
Fleece
Dark brown school fleece (can
be reversible). A brown
cagoule can be worn over the
fleece in rainy weather.
Wearing a fleece indoors
Blazer
The school blazer must be
worn by Year 7 & 8 students at
all times. All holes to be
repaired.
Holes or ragged edges
Coat
A smart, dark brown winter
coat (optional). The winter
coat will need to be full or
three quarter length, with full
length sleeves ,at least long
enough to cover the school
blazer, made of plain cloth or
padded and without a logo
and without fur trim.
Coats or jackets made of leather, suede, fur or denim
Short ‘bomber’ type jackets
Logos
Fur trim
Sleeveless coats or jackets
Wearing coats indoors
Bag
A sensible school bag large
enough to hold A4 books and
folders.
Handbags
Type
of Uniform
Correct
Incorrect/Unacceptable
Hair Bands and
clips
Plain: brown or beige
All other adornments, for example bows or flowers
Head scarves
Jewellery
No jewellery is allowed except
a wrist watch (not ornate) and
small, plain gold, silver or pearl
studs (no diamante). Only one
earring in each lower earlobe
is permitted.
Any other visible piercings including those covered up by
plaster or retainers. Your daughter will be asked to remove
any jewellery that is not accepted as part of the uniform
code. The item may be confiscated and not returned.
If a student has difficulty removing any such piercing, this
could result in internal or external exclusion from school
until such time as she conforms to school rules.
Bracelets of any material, including rubber, threads or
cloth.
Make up
No make up
Any make-up including mascara and eye-liner and henna.
Your daughter will be asked to remove it and donate 50p to
charity
Nails
No nail varnish or false nails.
Nails should be kept short.
False nails or nail varnish. Your daughter will be asked to
remove it and donate 50p to charity.
Hair
Hairstyles should be
conventional.
Hair below shoulder length
needs to be tied back in the
laboratory during practical
activities.
If hair is braided in corn rows,
it must be worn tied back
securely with a plain band.
It is essential that the ID badge
and lanyard is worn and visible
at all times while in school.
Fad hairstyles, symbols, or marks shaved into the hair or
eyebrows.
Excessive and unnatural hair colour
ID badge
ALL UNIFORM AND P.E KIT SHOULD BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE
STUDENT’S NAME.
A large number of lost uniform items go unclaimed each year.
Types of shoes that comply with uniform rules. They should be black or dark brown:
These type of shoes do NOT comply with the uniform rules:
Types of coat that comply with uniform rules:
Types of coat that do NOT comply with uniform rules:
Questions
What if my daughter has a medical condition or a doctor/medical practitioner advises her to wear trainers
or other non-uniform footwear?
A doctor’s letter must be provided and the Head of Year must be informed by a parent/carer of the situation.
The doctor’s letter will be kept on file by Mrs Hadjigeorge (Welfare Officer/Attendance).
What if the shoes are broken or lost?
Parent/carer must inform the school by writing a note in their daughter’s planner with a date by when the
new shoes will be purchased and worn.
What if shoes are left at another location?
The parent/ carer will be contacted and will be asked to make arrangements for the shoes to be delivered to
school.