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School Uniform

We feel that uniform is important to help the students establish themselves as part of the school community. Whilst the uniform should be smart and help give the young students pride in themselves it should also be comfortable, easy to wear and not a source of confrontation between staff and students. We therefore ask that parents help to support us in this. Our basic uniform consists of:

·         Royal blue blazer with the school logo, pale blue polo shirt with the school logo, tailored black trousers or pleated, knee length black school skirt, black shoes, socks-standard black, grey or white, plain tan tights.

·         P.E. Kit consists of the following: reversible blue and cream rugby jersey, plain white T-shirt for athletics and gymnastics, black shorts, black socks, white socks, football boots, training shoes and towel. The t shirt and rugby shirt are also available through the school.

·         Equipment - students will also be expected to have a school bag (those with 2 shoulder straps are advised), a pencil case with pens and pencils, a calculator and small pocket dictionary.

School uniform is available from Skoolkit at 31 Leigh Road, Eastleigh.

Telephone 02380 629095

or go straight to Skoolkit Website www.skoolkit.co.uk

Rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings and studs are not permitted.

Trainers are not permitted except for PE.

Hair should be clean, and tidy. Long hair should be tied back and extremely short hair (below grade 1) is not acceptable.

Boys are allowed to grow beards but these should be kept clean and tidy.

Girls are not allowed make up in the lower school, as they transfer to the upper school (Years 10 and 11) they will be allowed to wear discreet make up.

Extreme styles or fashion statements that the school deems to be unreasonable, along with any hair adornments are not permitted.

In matters of dress and uniform the Principal and staff are sensitive to the beliefs and cultures of ethnic minorities. This dress code will be strictly adhered to and the school will not tolerate any variation or extreme of fashion, including hairstyle.

It should be noted coloured sweat shirts are not permitted in school or as an external coat. Students should have a coat for external wear.

All year 7 students are entitled to rent a locker for the year. The rent for the locker is £5 a year and there is a £5 deposit, which is refundable on return of the school padlock.