Uniform and Equipment

The School Shop is available throughout the year to supply all necessary uniform and equipment items. The shop is open on Wednesday afternoons during term times, 3.00 until 4.00 pm. It is now located in JM Barrie block - download a map showing the school shop.

School Uniform

All pupils in the Main School are expected to wear school uniform as indicated below.

Plain burgundy sweatshirt with the school logo;
Plain light blue polo shirt with the school logo;
Black trousers or skirt of approved style. (Denim and cords are not acceptable);
Black shoes;
Socks or tights in flesh or white or grey or black.

From September 2009 the correct uniform for students in Years 10 and 11 will be as follows:

Plain black sweatshirt with the school logo;
Plain light blue polo shirt with the school logo;
Black trousers or skirt of approved style (denim, cords and skin tight trousers are not acceptable);
Black shoes;
Socks or tights in flesh, white, grey or black.

No jewellery of any kind, except a wristwatch and one small stud in each ear, may be worn at school.

Teachers will check that pupils are always correctly dressed. Parents will be informed of breaches of the school uniform and their support is expected in rectifying any problem.

Where it has been possible for the school to obtain items at discount rates, these will be offered for sale by the School Shop.

Physical Education

Outdoor PE

Blue rugby style top for boys and girls (football club shirts with logos are not acceptable);
Black shorts;
Blue socks;
Black footwear.

Indoor PE

White T-shirt;
White socks;
Black shorts;
Indoor trainers (mainly white with non-marking sole).

Swimming

Swimming hat;
Towel;
Black or blue one piece swimming costume or swimming trunks;
- Boys may wear swimming shorts but only those displaying a school logo - available from the school shop;
- Boys studying GCSE or 'A' Level must wear swimming trunks.

All kit (including trainers) should be identified with a name tag.

Pupils are not allowed to participate in games in the Gym or Sports Hall using trainers which have been worn outside. Normal school footwear may not be used for PE or games.

Watches and ear studs must be removed before PE or games.

Additional Items

The School Uniform Shop also sells other vital items, including pencil cases, writing and mathematical equipment including Art sketchbooks and calculators. Electronic calculators are used increasingly as pupils proceed through the School and it is in the pupil's best interest to have a calculator of his or her own. In Year 8, a four function calculator is used but, in Years 9, 10, and 11, some pupils progress to a scientific calculator with trigonometric functions.

Also available are aprons which are advisable for lessons in Craft, Design and Technology and Food Technology.