School Uniform

The purpose of a Uniform Policy in school is to give a feeling of unity, to avoid social differences and to add to the general appearance of members of the school. Parents can help with this by maintaining students’ uniform in a clean state and good repair. School uniform will be worn at school at all times (unless special permission for exemption is given, or there is a non-uniform fund raising day).

Summary of Students’ Uniform Regulations - Years 7-11

1. The Head Teacher’s decision is final about whether students’ dress is appropriate.
2. It is assumed that parents of students in the school accept the regulations.
3. All clothing and other belongings should be clearly and lastingly named. Neither the school nor individual staff can accept responsibility for jewellery or valuables and they should not be worn or brought to school
4. This summary is intended to be helpful, but if in doubt please contact the appropriate Key Stage Coordinator.

1. Outdoor Coats - No precise regulations but they must be suitably protective and of reasonable colour and design. They may NOT be worn inside the classroom.
2. Shoes - Black, reasonably plain, Plain black trainers are also allowed (no coloured flashings)
3. Sweatshirts - Royal blue with School logo - purchased through the School
4. Trousers - Black
5. Skirts - Black plain
6. *Ties - School ties (obtainable from School) will be worn by Year 11 Prefects
7. Socks - Dark colour
8. Tights - Dark colour
9. *Shirts - Short sleeved polo shirt, plain white with School logo.
10. Hair - Reasonable length and style and natural colour
11. Make-up - None
12. Jewellery - NONE except for:
    1. normal-sized wristwatch
    2. plain studs in pierced ears, no more than one per ear, nose studs are not acceptable. No body piercing.
13. No body tattoos are allowed
14. School Bags - Each student must be able to carry books safely to and from school

(NB - coloured zip tops and hooded tops are NOT to be worn)

Regulations for Physical Education & Games Clothing

BOYS & GIRLS (Unisex PE Kit)

1. *Yellow polo shirt (embroidered with GSSC) – Years 8 & above can wear white kit until they purchase the new yellow shirt/black indoor kit
2. *Black Shorts
3. *White ankle socks (summer/indoor activities)
4. *Black football socks (2 pairs)
5. *Black shorts (winter/outdoor activities)
6. *Black rugby shirt, reversible with gold band (embroidered with GSSC)
7. Football boots
8. Trainers
9. *Gum Shields and *Shin Guards are compulsory for Rugby and football lessons
10. Optional Extras - *Black tracksuit trousers (embroidered with GSSC logo – no others Permitted) Years 8 and above may wear plain black tracksuit trousers only.

All items marked with an asterisk* are available through the School.

Separate *GCSE T-Shirts, *BTEC track suits and *JSLA & *CSLA T-Shirts are also available from school for students taking these subjects at KS4.

All kit should be clearly marked with a name. Long hair must be tied back. No jewellery will be worn during PE/Games lessons for health and safety reasons. Kit should be clean and tidy for each lesson. Rules concerning Hygiene, Safety, Discipline, and Safekeeping of valuables will be explained in the Student PE handbook.