School Uniform
Guide
SCHOOL DRESS CODE
Full School uniform must be worn both in and out of school except when Informal Dress regulations or Summer Dress regulations
apply.
Dancers in Halesowen are the school uniform suppliers and Ron Flowers Sports in Wolverhampton are the PE Kit suppliers.
Items may also be purchased from the Nearly New Shop.
YEARS SEVEN TO TEN
The School's official uniform is:
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A Navy Blue Blazer
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Dark Grey Trousers
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Light Blue Shirt
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Grey or Black Socks,
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Blue School Sweater (if required)
Shoes must be of plain black leather and be capable of being polished and be polished.
Top coats must be plain and of a dark, sober colour and must cover the blazer. The official School coat can be
purchased from the School stockist.
If a scarf is worn, it must be the School scarf. Hats or caps may not be worn with school uniform.
YEAR ELEVEN
As Years 7 to 10 except that in Year 11 a white shirt may replace the light blue shirt.
SIXTH FORM
Sixth Form dress for male students is smart appropriate business wear comprising:
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A smart black, navy or grey (mid grey/charcoal) suit of a conventional style, not tightly fitted and either single
or double breasted style.
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To be worn with a white or pastel coloured shirt which may be plain or subtly striped and tone with the suit
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An approved tie as listed below
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Plain dark socks
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Plain dark crew or v-necked sweater, cardigan or waistcoat if required, subject always to the tie being clearly
visible at the neck of the sweater.
Appropriate black shoes or ankle boots capable of being polished and be polished.
Top coats must be plain and of a dark, sober colour and cover the jacket.
If a scarf is worn, it may be the School scarf, Sixth Form scarf or a non-uniform scarf of a sober style and colour.
Hats/caps may not be worn with school uniform.
Sixth Form dress for female students is smart appropriate business wear comprising:
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A smart black, navy or grey (mid grey/charcoal) suit of a conventional style. The jacket may be matched with a
dress, skirt or trousers each combination of which should match, be of conventional suit material and not fit
tightly. The dress or skirt should be knee length to mid-calf and the trousers full length,
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White or pastel coloured shirt which may be plain or subtly striped and toning with the suit,
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Approved pin
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Plain dark or neutral toned tights with a dress or skirt, plain dark socks with trousers
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Plain dark crew or v-necked sweater or cardigan if required.
Appropriate black shoes or ankle boots (for trousers only) capable of being polished and be polished. Heels should be
no more than 2 inches high.
Top coats must be plain and of a dark, sober colour and cover the jacket.
If a scarf is worn, it may be the School scarf, Sixth Form scarf or a non-uniform scarf of a sober style and colour.
Hats/caps may not be worn with school uniform.
TIES / PINS
Excepting on formal occasions when the School/Sixth Form tie (as appropriate for the year group) will be worn, or as
directed by the Headmaster, the following ties may be worn with school uniform:
House
Sixth Form
School Prefect
House Prefect
Scholar
The following ties may be worn when representing the relevant activity and with the permission of the member of staff
responsible for that activity.
st
Full Sports Colours
Junior Sports Colours
1 Team Sports
Music Colours
Cadet
House or School anniversary ties may be worn with school uniform for and during the anniversary or House occasion
subject to the approval of the Headmaster.
School representative tour ties may be worn with school uniform on tour subject to the approval of the Headmaster.
Female Sixth Form Students may wear the corresponding enamelled pin as an alternative to an approved tie. Male
students may wear an enamelled pin in addition to an approved tie. No more than one pin may be worn at any time.
SPORTS CLOTHING
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Students will wear School approved sports kit appropriate to the sport played and as itemised on the kit list.
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If cycling shorts are worn underneath rugby shorts, either for training or matches, they must be plain navy
blue, and without a visible logo.
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Students may wear their own sports kit for lunchtime and after school training lessons.
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Trainers with non-marking soles for use in the Sports Hall
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Relevant safety equipment must be used e.g. gum shields
STUDENTS WHO ARE IN DOUBT ABOUT THEIR POTENTIAL SPORTS OPTION ARE ASKED TO CHECK WITH OSH SPORTS
STAFF BEFORE BUYING KIT
INFORMAL DRESS REGULATIONS
Informal dress regulations apply after 16.00 on Monday to Friday, after lessons on Saturday and throughout the
weekend. Sixth Formers may wear informal dress throughout the weekend.
Full school uniform must still be worn on the following occasions unless authorised by the Housemaster:
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Students going to town on Mondays to Fridays;
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Students on official School business, including home or away matches, open mornings, Sunday services,
concerts and other such activities; When requested by the member of staff in charge of an activity;
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When going home or returning to the School (except for boarders returning on the evening prior to school
restarting).
Students attending sporting clubs and activities after school-hours must wear the correct kit as stipulated by the
member of staff in charge of the activity.
Informal dress must be clean, smart and presentable. Matrons, Housemasters and staff on duty will determine whether
a particular item is suitable for informal dress.
Boarders must keep an appropriate amount of informal clothing in School and store it under the direction of Matrons
and Housemasters. Matrons will assist Full Boarders with the laundering of informal dress but Weekly Boarders should
arrange for informal dress to be laundered at home. No responsibility is accepted for items of informal dress which
are put in the School's laundry system.
Summer Dress Regulations
Summer Dress Regulations apply in the Summer Term after the May Day Bank Holiday, or earlier if determined by the
Headmaster.
For Summer Dress shirts or blouses may be worn with sleeves rolled neatly above the elbow. Blazers or suit jackets
should be removed. The Headmaster will decide if ties are to be worn depending on the weather.
PURCHASE OF UNIFORM
Dancers supply all items of school uniform and bedding, and Ron Flowers supply all PE/Games kit.
Dancers are based in Halesowen which is situated six miles from the school, a journey of about 10 – 15 minutes by car
or 20 – 25 minutes by bus from Stourbridge town centre. Unfortunately, it cannot be reached by train. For
parents/guardians with access to the internet, search for www.multimap.com enter Dancers post code (B63 3AR) and it
will give an exact location.
Opening hours are as follows:Monday – Saturday
0900 – 1730
Sunday 1000 – 1600 (by prior arrangement only)
Parents/guardians may purchase all items of uniform direct from the Halesowen shop during the above times.
However, should the need for replacement uniform be identified during the school week, please contact them direct
by telephone, fax or email. They deliver items of uniform for pupils on a weekly basis. When placing an order it is
essential that you include the pupil’s full name and House to ensure correct delivery. Payment should be made direct
to Dancers either by cash, cheque or credit/debit card in advance.
Parents should contact Dancers as soon as possible to arrange for the purchase of uniform (please see price list for
details).
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ALL UNIFORM IS PURCHASED (INCLUDING ALTERATIONS) BY MID AUGUST 2015.
PURCHASE OF PE/GAMES KIT
The supply of all PE/ Games clothing will be through Ron Flowers Sports, Wolverhampton.
If you have any queries regarding the PE/Games Kit you may contact the suppliers directly on 01902 429490 or by
email: [email protected].
Their website detailing ordering procedures for parents and pupils is: www.ronflowerssports.com
NEARLY NEW UNIFORM
The PA Nearly New Shop is situated behind Witley House.
The details are as follows:
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The PA Nearly New Shop is run on a voluntary basis by a group of volunteers to raise funds for the benefit of
the boys of the school. It is run independently of the Parents Association.
Uniform in good, clean condition may be donated to the shop.
The money raised from the sale of uniform is given to the school through Grants, agreed with the Headmaster.
Dates when the shop will open are published on FROG under the school information, school uniform tab and
also on the shop door. They are also emailed out to all parents on a regular basis.
Donated items may be brought to the Nearly New Shop, when open, or the School Office.
Contacts for the shop:
Carol Yapp [email protected]
NAME TAPES FOR BOARDERS AND OUT BOARDERS
Name tapes are essential items for all Boarders and Out Boarders and must show not only your son’s name but also his
‘senior house’.
These name tapes can be supplied by Dancers, a ‘while you wait’ service.
For all boys entering at ‘year 7’ a space will be left on the name tape so that the senior house can be added at a later
date with permanent laundry pen.
PARENTS MUST ENSURE THAT ALL GARMENTS, INCLUDING CASUAL CLOTHES, SENT TO THE SCHOOL ARE NAMED
WITH A SEWN-IN NAME TAPE.
Please place the name tapes in obvious places as per instructions below. If sewing onto an elasticated waistband,
please stretch the material before sewing.
On socks, name tapes are more easily sewn on either vertically or by folding in half with each end turned inside, then
stitched vertically down the depth of the tape.
Name tapes to be sewn as follows:
Shirts/Sweaters
Securely on the collar.
Trousers/Cricket Trousers
On the waistband but, if
elasticated, please stretch first.
Alternatively, school trousers
can be labelled inside the zip
front.
Blazers/Jackets
Inside the top of the inside
pocket.
School/PE socks
Navy rugby socks
Underwear
Inside the top, but sew in with
material stretched.
Outside the top, so not visible
with top turned down. Sew in
with the sock stretched.
On the waistband. Sew in with
the material stretched.
Athletic Vests/Rugby Shirts
Games/PE Shorts
Tracksuit trousers
School Hooded Tops
On the bottom LEFT edge of the hem
of the coloured side.
At the back inside the collar.
Inside the waistband. Sew in
with the sock stretched.
Lab coats
Technology aprons
Towels
On the outside above the pocket.
In the centre of the front.
On the bottom corner.
Fitted sheets
Pillowcases
Duvet covers
On the right side corner seam.
On the top right OUTSIDE.
On the top right OUTSIDE.
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR BOARDERS
UNAMED ITEMS OF CLOTHING
These are a considerable nuisance to both Laundry and House staff. They will be retained by the Laundry, and sent to
charity if not claimed by the end of term.
ALTERATIONS
Dancers offer an alteration service whereby garments can be amended to fit as required. Please see price list.
REPAIRS
Matrons will arrange for urgent repairs for boarders during the school week, but parents are responsible for checking
their sons' uniform and making all other repairs as necessary.
PARENTS OF OVERSEAS STUDENTS
Suppliers offer a delivery service for all school uniform to parents/guardians of overseas pupils only, as they may
experience difficulties in visiting the Halesowen shop. Please contact suppliers directly and as soon as possible to
discuss your requirements. They can also arrange for name tapes to be sewn onto clothing purchased from them (at
an extra charge).
LAUNDRY
At the beginning of term, please consult your son’s House Matron for details of the House laundry system.
It is recommended that blazers are dry cleaned. Trousers, sweaters and ties can be dry cleaned or washed at home by
parents. Parents of full boarders should make suitable arrangements with Matrons.
Parents/guardians should ensure that they use a washing powder/liquid without bleaching agents for all washable
coloured clothing and bedding bought from Dancers. All other washable items of school uniform, including sports kit,
can be washed in the school laundry.
BEDDING
It is essential that all bedding is purchased from Dancers, as it is made to measure specifically for our beds and all
duvets are of a Proban treated cotton-covered fire retardant material.
At the end of term one set of bed linen is retained for the first sheet change the following term.
Parents of new pupils are asked to supply pillows for their sons, which should be clearly labelled with name tapes.
Parents are asked to be responsible for the laundering of the pillows.
END OF TERM
Apart from the single set of bed linen which is retained for the beginning of the next term, all items of clothing and
equipment must be taken home. The school accepts no responsibility for items left in school during the holidays.
Special arrangements are made for pupils living overseas.
UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
THE ITEMS MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK* APPLY TO BOARDERS ONLY
ITEM
UNIFORM
SHIRTS - blue long sleeves (Trutex) Years 7 – 10
SHIRTS - white long sleeves Year 11
SCHOOL PULLOVER
BLAZER
SHOWERPROOF COAT WITH CREST
TROUSERS - flat front charcoal grey (Trutex)
TIES - school, house, Prospect (Year 7 only)
SOCKS – black
SCHOOL BAG
SHOES (leather, plain black lace-up or slip-on)
*
*
*
*
*
INDOOR SHOES - for house use (Year 7) sturdy deck shoes are preferable to slippers
APRON (LAB COAT Year 9 upwards)
SCHOOL SCARF (optional)
SPORTS KIT
WHITE SHORTS
WHITE T SHIRT – OSH Crest
WHITE OSH ANKLE SOCKS
NAVY SHORTS – OSH Crest
TRACKSUIT BOTTOMS - OSH Crest
SCHOOL HOODED TOP – OSH Crest
SPORTS SOCKS Navy
SHIN GUARDS
TRAINERS – Indoor with non-marking soles
TRAINERS – Outdoors
ATHLETICS VEST (Not Year 7)
RUGBY BOOTS
GUM SHIELD (OPRO recommended - fittings are available via the school)
NON-COMPULSORY ITEMS
SPORTS BAG (optional)
RUGBY COMPRESSION SHORTS (optional)
WATERPROOF TROUSERS
BASE LAYERS
MID LAYER FLEECE
GILET
CRESTED KIT BAG
CRESTED KIT RUCK SAC
BOOT BAG
BOARDERS ONLY
DUVET - flame retardant (must be purchased from Dancers)
PILLOW
DUVET COVER SET (includes 1 pillowcase, must be purchased from Dancers)
FITTED WHITE SHEET - 2' 6" polycotton (must be purchased from Dancers)
ADDITIONAL PILLOWCASE (optional) (must be purchased from Dancers)
MINIMUM
QUANTITY
REQ’D
10
1
2
1
2
1 each
7 pairs
1
1 pair
2 pairs for
boarders
1 pair
1
1
1 pair
1
3 Pk
2 pairs
1
1
2 pairs
1 Pair
1 pair
1 pair
1
1 pair
1
1
1 pair
1 pair
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1 or 2
2
2
2
*
*
*
*
UNDERPANTS - not thermal
PYJAMAS - not thermal
DRESSING GOWN
TOWELS
*
VESTS - not thermal (optional)
10 pairs
2 pairs
1
2 – Bath
2 – Hand
4
SUMMER TERM ONLY
OSH Sun Hat
CRICKET JOCK BRIEFS (Year 7 Only)
ABDOMINAL PROTECTOR (Year 7 Only)
ATHLETIC VEST (not for Year 7)
1
1 pair
1
1
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (BOARDERS ONLY):
TOOTHBRUSH
COMB
SOAP
SPONGE BAG
COATHANGERS
SHOE CLEANING KIT
10 MEDIUM SAFETY PINS (to keep socks together when laundered)
OUT BOARDERS – QUANTITIES OF SOME ITEMS E.G. SOCKS OR SHIRTS ARE AT PARENTS’ DISCRETION
ALL ITEMS SENT TO SCHOOL MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE STUDENT’S NAME
PLEASE CHECK THE SIZE AND CONDITION OF THE STUDENT’S KIT REGULARLY. ORDER REPLACEMENTS WELL IN ADVANCE, ALLOWING
YOURSELF TIME TO NAME ITEMS BEFORE THE STUDENT RETURNS TO SCHOOL.
Lesson Equipment
This is a list of the equipment needed for all lessons:
 Pencil Case
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Writing pens
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30cm ruler
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Pencils
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Colouring pencils
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Pencil Sharpener
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A highlighter
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A red pen for marking
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A protractor
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A Compass
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Scientific calculator (preferably CASIO Solar Power)
YOU MUST TAKE THIS EQUIPMENT ALONG WITH YOUR BOOKS AND PREP DIARY TO EVERY LESSON.
Price list Old Swinford Hospital School, Stourbridge
School Blazers
Regular Fitting Blazers
Embroidered Pullovers
Chest Size
Chest Size
Regular
32"
£22.50
30" 31" 32"
£53.50
34"
£24.00
33"
£55.00
36"
£25.50
38" 40"
£66.95
38"
£27.00
42" 44"
£70.00
40"
£28.50
46" 48"
£74.00
42"
£33.50
50"
£76.50
44"
£34.50
52"
£79.00
46"
£35.50
34" 36"
Long Fitting Blazers
Chest Size
Long
32"
£57.50
34"
36"
£59.00
38"
40"
£71.00
42"
44"
£74.00
46"
48"
£78.00
School Trousers
School Shirts - White & Blue (Twin Packs)
Collar Size
Short Slves
Long Slves
12½
£12.50
£12.50
13 - 14
£12.99
£12.99
14½ - 15½
£16.50
£16.50
16 - 17½
£16.99
£16.99
Regular Fit
Sturdy Fit
24" 25"
£17.99
£17.99
26" 27"
£19.99
£19.99
28"
£21.00
£21.00
29" 30" 31" 32" 34"
£24.50
£24.50
36" 38" 40" 42" 44" 46"
£24.50
£24.50
Showerproof School Jackets
Chest Size
30"
32"
£20.00
XS / S / M / L / XL
£25.50
XXL
£26.50
Bedding
Black Socks
Style
Size
Cotton/Nylon
Wool/Nylon
Waist Size
Duvet
£45.00
Duvet Cover
£22.00
Youths (4-7)
£5.99
5 Pair pack
Pillow Case
£4.75
Mens (7-11)
£7.50
5 Pair pack
Fitted Sheet
£12.00
Mens (7-11)
£5.95
Singles
Mens (11-13)
£6.95
Singles
Miscellaneous Items
Craft Apron (Yrs 7 & 8)
£3.99
Lab Coat (Yr 9 & Above) (all sizes)
£21.00
Beanie Hat
£3.75
Name Tapes
Printed (While you wait)
100
£7.99
Embroidered (7/10 days)
144
£8.99
House Ties
Foster / Dudley / Maybury / Witley
£8.00
Baxter / Foley / Potter
£12.00
School Tie
£12.00
Sixth Form Tie
£12.00
School Scarf
£14.99
Labelling (Per Item)
£1.00
Alterations
Trouser legs (up/down)
£7.00
Sleeves (up/down)
£12.00
Prices are correct at time of going to print, We reserve the right to alter these prices without notice.
Please make cheques payable to Dancers Ltd
DANCERS LTD, PECKINGHAM ST, HALESOWEN, WEST MIDLANDS B63 3AR
PHONE: 0121 550 1237
FAX: 0121 585 5739
EMAIL: [email protected]
Old Swinford Hospital Order Form & Price List
Price
Size
Required
Quantity
Total Price
Received
YR 7 – 10
Athletic Vest
£14.99
Rugby Jersey
£29.99
White T-Shirt
£8.50
Navy Shorts
£18.99
White Shorts
£18.99
Navy Gilbert Socks
£7.99
White Ankle Socks
£6.99
YR 11 – 13
Senior Gilbert Performance T-Shirt
£22.50
Senior Rugby Jersey (Hooped)
£29.99
Navy Shorts
£18.99
Navy Gilbert Socks
£7.99
White Ankle Socks
£6.99
Girls
Girls Netball Shirt without Velcro
£19.99
Girls Netball Skorts
£19.99
Girls Leisure Shorts
£19.99
White Ankle Socks
£6.99
Additional Items
Gilbert Hoodie
£34.99
Standard Hoodie
£24.99
Gilbert Micro Fleece
£39.99
Gilet
£24.99
Gilbert Compression Top
£24.99
Gilbert Compression Shorts
£17.99
Gilbert Tracksuit Bottoms
£29.99
Gilbert Rain Top
£34.99
Gilbert School Kit Bag
£29.99
Gilbert Rucksack
£24.99
Bootbag
£9.99
Opro Gumshields (Boil & Bite)
£10.99
Payment
Paid
To Pay
Total:
Childs Name
Contact Name
Contact Number
Address
Gilbert Rugby Headguards from £15.00
Gilbert Rugby Body Protection from £25.00
Rugby Boots from £30.00
Naming Service Available @ 90p per item
Name ……………………………………… Items…………..
House………………………………………
OSH NEARLY NEW SCHOOL UNIFORM SHOP
(Located at the back of Witley House)
Remember to visit us when you’re tackling the
huge task of buying uniform for your son, and
remember how quickly they grow! We offer
great value – for example blazers from £10-£25,
trousers £5, shirts £2. We carry some sports kit,
and aim for a wide range of sizes, but are of
course dependent on what we receive as
donations.
Volunteers Needed!
We’re keen to recruit new parent volunteers to join our team at the Nearly New
Shop. The commitment is small, just a few hours per term, but is hugely appreciated
and helps raise significant funds for the School. Please email [email protected] if
you’d like to find out more.
THE NEARLY NEW SHOP IS RUN BY VOLUNTEER PARENTS AND ALL OUR PROFITS ARE
DONATED TO SCHOOL PROJECTS
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT