CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT LIST
SENIOR SCHOOL: DAY AND BOARDER GIRLS
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The School’s outfitter is Aubyn Davies and uniform may be purchased from their
shop:
Aubyn Davies, 81 St John’s Street, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1SQ
Tel: 01284 754276
Email: [email protected]
www.aubyndavies.co.uk
Aubyn Davies supply all the regulation school uniform as well as many other items
of clothing and is open Monday – Saturday 9am – 5.30pm.
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Please ensure that all items of clothing or personal belongings are clearly
marked with your daughter’s name.
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Please note that all items sent to the school laundry are tumble-dried. All garments
should therefore be suitable for machine-washing and tumble-drying. A washing
machine is available for boarders use for personal items if they wish.
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There is a Nearly New Shop located at the school where good quality items that
have been outgrown may be purchased. Please telephone reception or visit the
school website (www.culford.co.uk/nearlynewshop) for the latest opening hours.
Reception Tel: 01284 728615.
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Please direct any questions regarding uniform to your daughter’s Housemistress or
Matron.
Fourth Form, Lower Fifth and Upper Fifth Girls Uniform
F4, L5 and U5 Uniform with an *asterisk* to be obtained from Aubyn Davies
Number
Required
*School Blazer*
1
*Skirt, Culford Tartan skirt*
2
*Shirt, white three-quarter sleeved with revere collar*
7
*Jumper, navy v-necked, long sleeved*
2
Tights or pop socks or socks, navy, black or flesh coloured
6 pairs
Shoes, black, polishable, classic style, 2 inch heel maximum
1-2 pairs
*Scarf, School or House scarf*
Optional
Coat, at least three-quarter length, single coloured, navy or black,
no patterns or wording
Optional
Sixth Form Girls Uniform
L6 and U6 Uniform with an *asterisk* to be obtained from Aubyn Davies
*School Blazer, Fitted or Unfitted*
1
*Skirt, Culford Black Watch Tartan skirt*
2
White shirt with collar, no logos or patterns
7
Jumper or cardigan, plain sober colour, v-necked, no logos or
patterns
Tights or pop socks or socks, navy, black or flesh coloured
2
Shoes, black, brown or navy, polishable, classic style, 2 inch heel
maximum
*School or House scarf or plain navy or black*
1-2 pairs
Coat, at least three-quarter length, single coloured, navy or black,
no patterns or wording
Optional
6 pairs
Optional
Compulsory Games Kit – All Years
Sports specific clothing with an *asterisk* to be obtained from Aubyn Davies
Mouthguards are compulsory for hockey and fitting is arranged via the PE department.
*Navy 1/2 zip hoody*
1
*Culford polo shirts (1 white and 1 navy)*
2
*Navy skorts*
*Senior School tracksuit (to be worn in assemblies, classroom
lessons, Houses and Ashby)*
2
*Blue hooped sports socks (long)*
2 pairs
*School sports bag*
1
S-Tec blue PE short
Optional
*Fitness T-shirt*
Optional
Swimwear
Optional
1
Upper and Lower Sixth Girls Only
*Culford polo shirts (1 white and 1 navy)*
2
*Navy skort*
1-2
Fitness T-shirt
1
S-Tec PE short
Optional
*Navy 1/2 zip hoody*
Optional
Sports Equipment
Sports trainers for indoor use (non marking)
1 pair
Sports trainers for outdoor games
1 pair
Hockey Stick (compulsory below Sixth Form)
1
Tennis racket (compulsory below Sixth Form)
1
Shin pads (compulsory for hockey)
Optional
School Equipment
We suggest that your child/ren bring the following items of stationery:
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Lined paper (preferably hole punched)
Pencil case containing fountain pen, roller ball pens, pencils, eraser, pencil sharpener,
ruler, glue stick, hole punch, small stapler, highlighter pens
A clear pencil case is needed for examination use
Several ring-binder files
File dividers
A set of plastic document pockets
Pupils studying mathematics should also bring a protractor, a pair of compasses and a
calculator. The Mathematics department recommend a scientific specification calculator
(e.g. the Casio FX83ES) for the Fourth Form, Lower Fifth and Upper Fifth.
Specialised graphical calculator is required by Sixth Form mathematicians; these should
be purchased through the School at the start of the Lower Sixth.
All pupils in the Fourth Form, Lower Fifth, Upper Fifth and Sixth Forms are required to bring a
notebook computer with them to all lessons. Please refer to the Bring Your Own Device Policy
flyer.
Extras
If pupils do not arrive with the above items for their academic studies or need extra items whilst
at school, supplies can be provided and added to the termly bill. Some departments also
provide subject-specific items, to enhance organisation, and these will also be added to the
termly bill. These items are ordered in bulk with very favourable discounts. Most text books are
supplied by the School, however, parents will be billed for some text books if they are unable to
be used again, for example:
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They have been handed out in good condition but returned in an unusable state
They have been annotated for learning or revision purposes
They contain CD ROMs which can only be used once
Planners which are given out to all pupils at the beginning of each academic year
Additional Items for Boarders
Casual Clothes
There are many formal/semi-formal occasions, e.g. theatre trips and
concerts, when girls need to wear an appropriate smart outfit (not jeans)
1 set
Suitable smart shoes
1 pair
Sets of casual wear e.g. trousers, T-shirts, sweatshirts, skirts
2-3 sets
Casual shoes e.g. trainers
1 pair
Warm clothing for outdoor activities – waterproof, trousers, jumper,
suitable footwear for walking in all weather conditions
1 of each
Nightwear
3
Dressing-gown and slippers
1
Bras (white/natural colour only for school use with white blouses)
5
Underwear - briefs and bras (own colour choice)
8+
Toiletries and sanitary wear
Sponge bag (with loop to hang on hook)
1
Large towels (all with loops to hang on hook)
3
Plastic coat hangers
12
Shoe cleaning kit
Spare name tapes (about 30)
Optional
Bedlinen is supplied but personal duvet and pillow covers (named) may
be brought
Adaptor (overseas students only)
2 sets
Pictures and posters to put in pinboards
Desk lamp
Laptop/tablet/phone chargers
Small torch
Please note that boarders only have limited storage space and parents will be asked to
take home clothing which is not required. Please do not bring excess casual clothing
items, especially shoes!