Procedure

The Dress Regulations are an integral part of the School Rules, and apply for every occasion connected with school, except occasions (eg certain expeditions) for which other dress is specifically ordered.

These guidelines are intended to clarify the Senior School uniform and dress code outlined in the school diary. It is our expectation that all pupils will respect the intention behind our uniform and dress code, and that pupils show respect for the atmosphere in which they learn. We wish all pupils to feel prompted to take pride in their appearance and certainly it helps pupils to acknowledge the distinction between life at home and at school.

No distinctive article of School dress may be worn unless the wearer is correctly dressed according to these regulations. Parents are asked to see that pupils comply exactly.

Boys and Girls

• Pupils must be neat and tidy in appearance.
• Correct school uniform must be worn not only in school, but whenever travelling to and from school.
• Only those items specified on the uniform list will be permitted.
• All items of uniform and personal belongings must be clearly marked with the owner’s name.
• Blazers should be worn when travelling to and from school, and at all times when moving around the school (except in the Summer Term when authorised by a member of staff). They may be removed in classrooms.
• Shirts must be tucked in except for senior girls’ tailored blouse, and collar and cuff buttons fastened.
• Ties must be worn correctly and made up to shirt collar.
• T-shirts, if worn under shirts, must be plain white.
• Jumpers must not be tied round the waist.
• Extremes of hairstyle, hair colour (including bright un-natural colours, two toning and bold highlights) and hair length are unacceptable.
• For CCF activities, hair and general appearance is prescribed by cadet manuals within each section of the CCF.

N.B.

Girls

• Skirt length should be no shorter than just above the knee.
• Shoe heels should be sturdy and not exceed 4cm with no adornment.
• Hair styles must be appropriate for school, as must hair fasteners.
• Jewellery must be discreet and minimal. One pair of stud earrings for girls is permitted. Earrings must only be worn on the ear lobe and no other form of piercing is acceptable. No more than one ring or bracelet may be worn.
• Coloured nail varnish is not to be worn - make-up should be discreet.

Boys

• Boys should be clean shaven.
• No earrings or stud piercings may be worn in School.
• Hair styles should be kept neat, off the face and around collar length.

Health and Safety

• Girls must tie back hair in practical subjects as directed by supervising member of staff.
• PE and Games; jewellery and rings should not be worn.
PE and Games
• School uniform or official school tracksuit may be worn to sports fixtures (home matches only), and clean tracksuits only may be worn to travel home from weekly sports practice. Tracksuits should not be worn when travelling on public transport. Mixed school and sports uniform may NOT be worn to travel to and from school or Games, including Saturdays and whenever representing the School. Clean cricket whites may be worn with blazer during Summer Term.

Outer Garments

• If students require an outer garment during the winter, it must be the supplied Academy outer coat and be worn over the jacket. Tracksuit tops may not be worn to school except to and from Games events. Fleeces and hooded tops should not be worn.