School Uniform

We regard the wearing of school uniform as very important and seek the support of parents in maintaining our very high standards in this respect

We expect students to come to school looking tidy and presentable.  Jewellery is restricted to a watch, a single flat ring worn on the finger and one pair of small plain stud earrings worn in separate ear lobes.  We reserve the right to confiscate, or insist that students remove, any item which contravenes these guidelines or which we deem to be a potential safety hazard.  Hair accessories should be plain black, navy or white and not excessive.  Religious headwear must be plain black, navy or white. Personal stereos must not be worn, nor should mobile phones be switched on or visible inside the building. Excessive makeup, false nails and nail varnish are not allowed. Hairstyles must not be extreme, avant-garde or an unnatural colour.  We reserve the right to determine what is a reasonable style or colour of hair and to insist that students with inappropriate hairstyles have them restyled or coloured, wear a suitable covering or remain in isolation in school until we consider their hair to be acceptable.  Hats, scarves, T-shirts, jeans, sportswear, boots or trainers of any colour must not be worn in school.

Uniform Requirements

All students will have the school fleece or the school water resistant coat as the only type allowed. Wearing a school coat on the journey to school is compulsory for all students following the October half term holiday and up to the February half term holiday. Non-uniform items such as fleeces or hoodies cannot be worn under school coats or over school sweatshirts.

As well as from our supplier, Michael Sehgal & Sons, Trutex or Banner trousers and skirts (non-logo items) can also be found at the following suppliers:

Ciel Uniform, 39 High Street, Gosforth.
Tel: 0191 246 4505  |  www.cielschooluniform.co.uk

Emblematic, Unit 26, North Tyne Industrial Estate, Longbenton, NE12 9SZ.
Tel: 0191 270 1449  |  www.emblematic.co.uk

PE kit requirements

Year 9, 10 and 11 girls & boys

• At least one long sleeved item from Navy/Amber GA rugby shirt OR Mid layer navy GA outdoor top (Outdoor & Winter/Spring lessons)
• One Navy/Amber polo shirt (indoor and summer term lessons)
• At least one item from navy GA shorts OR navy GA tracksuit bottoms OR navy GA sports leggings
• Long navy football socks to be worn for outdoor contact games
• White ankle sports socks to be worn for indoor and Summer activities
• Non marking training shoes (not leisure shoes)
• Football boots must be moulded for our artificial pitch surface. Screw in or metal blades are only permitted on our grass field
   

Note to all Parents regarding PE

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is recommended, e.g. shin pads and mouth-guards for contact sports such as football, hockey and rugby.
• All jewellery should be removed.

When and where to purchase uniform

Before the current Covid-19 crisis, it was our intention to make all items of uniform for new year 9 students available for purchase from school on the evenings of Wednesday 1st July and Thursday 2nd July (the Intake Evenings). However, these evenings along with the scheduled Intake Parents’ Evenings (Wednesday 8th July or Thursday 9th July) are under review. Details of how to purchase uniform can now be found on our website (News and Events) which includes information from our uniform supplier, Michael Sehgal & Sons Ltd.

The water resistant coat will continue to be ordered and collected from school.

Year 11 from September 2020

From September 2020, year 11 students may continue to wear uniform with our “old” logo, until such time as those particular items of uniform are no longer available from school stock.

When out of stock, you will need to purchase them (with the new logo), from our supplier, Michael Sehgal & Sons Ltd.

Water resistant coats (all students)

School will continue to stock and sell the water resistant coats. To year 11 students, any of these coats that we still have in stock with the current logo have been reduced from £37.50 to £20. When a particular size of the water resistnat coat with the current logo is no longer available, coats with the new logo can be purchased at full price from school.

Please note that students are required to wear a school coat (fleece or water resistant coat) to and from school following the October half term break up to the February half term break. Non-uniform items such as fleeces or hoodies cannot be worn under school coats or over school sweatshirts.