SCHOOL UNIFORM

 

Library in UseWearing school uniform helps to encourage a feeling of belonging to the school. It helps pupils new to the school to have a common starting point and avoids competition towards the latest or more extreme fashion trends which can become expensive and unpleasant. For similar reasons, other more extreme fashion statements, including certain hair styles, hair colours or facial or body piercing (see below) are not considered acceptable for school .

For reasons of safety and the possibility of loss, jewellery is not allowed in school. The only exception to this is in the case of pierced ears, where very small plain studs are permitted, which must be removed for P.E./games and drama. The wearing of make-up or nail varnish is not allowed.

Each year an enormous amount of clothing is lost in school; to help to minimise this all clothing should be clearly named.

The list below has been drawn up following consultation with parents and pupils. We ask for full parental co-operation in ensuring that children are suitably dressed and equipped for school.

GIRLS : A black school sweatshirt with the school logo and a white school polo shirt with the school logo. Plain black skirt, from just above to just below the knee or tailored black trousers. Tights, if worn with a skirt, should be black or neutral. Shoes should be black, should not have a deep tread and should be flat or low heel (as a rough guide less than 4cm).

BOYS : A black school sweatshirt with the school logo and a white school polo shirt with the school logo. Plain black tailored trousers. Shoes should be black and should not have a deep tread.

* School sweatshirts, polo shirts, P.E. t-shirts and shorts are available from

Term Time Wear, 5 St. John’s Road Huddersfield – Telephone  01484 453534

Natasha Schoolwear, 2 Buxton Way, Huddersfield – Telephone  01484 431260

Rawcliffes, 2 Byram Street, Huddersfield – Telephone 01484 530284

OUTDOOR CLOTHING
Should be smart, practical and without controversial slogans or emblems.

THE FOLLOWING ARE UNACCEPTABLE FOR NORMAL WEAR AROUND SCHOOL:

  • denim, pinstripes, checks, colour mixes
  • logos other than the approved school logo
  • tracksuit tops or bottoms
  • T-shirts, leisure shirts or polo neck tops
  • mini/maxi skirts
  • trousers with large outside pockets or external decoration, flared or cropped trousers or leggings
  • trainers, sandals, stiletto or high heels or heavy boots with a deep tread

PRACTICAL WORK
Two overalls, aprons or old clean shirts are needed – one for Food Technology and one for Art and Design Technology. Children with long hair will need safe, sensible means of restraint.

P.E. & GAMES
Indoors – Well fitting plain T-shirt and plain standard shorts, in own house colours. Loose sports clothing can be dangerous.

Outdoors – as indoors with change of socks and underwear, a tracksuit and trainers. A towel is needed for both lessons.

We recommend that pupils who are playing hockey and rugby in P.E. wear a protective mouth guard. Gum shields are normally on sale in school and P.E. staff will talk to pupils about this prior to the activity commencing. Alternatively, gum shields may be obtained independently from sports retailers or seek further advice from your Dentist.

We also recommend that pupils are equipped with suitable footwear for P.E. lessons that take place on the all-weather area. Preferably trainers should be of the type specifically designed for use on such surfaces, sometimes referred to as ‘astroturf’ and generally available from all good sports suppliers at no extra cost to conventional trainers. All trainers worn should have a good tread and not be worn smooth.

CHARGING
Any activity taking place wholly or mainly during normal teaching hours will be available to all pupils, subject to satisfactory conduct and attitude, regardless of their parents’ ability or willingness to help meet the cost.

In order for us to continue to offer educational visits, or bring visitors into school, we rely on the vast majority of parents making voluntary contributions. It is the policy of the school to subsidise pupils whose parents are financially unable to meet the full cost of such visits whenever possible. Parents are asked to apply in confidence to the Headteacher or Trip Organiser in cases of genuine hardship (e.g. families on Income Support). If, however, a significant number of parents decline or are unable to make a contribution then we may have to reconsider the viability of the visit.

MONEY AND VALUABLES
We strongly advise against pupils bringing valuables or large amounts of money to school. Money should be restricted to dinner money and bus fares. If large amounts of money or valuables have to be brought for any reason, they must not be left in classrooms or cloakrooms, but instead they should be given to the class teacher for safe keeping or handed in to the school office. Any money brought into school for various payments should be handed in as soon as possible.