School uniform

Our uniform

All students are expected to wear the school uniform and maintain the highest standards of appearance at all times.

We believe that the wearing of a school uniform is an important factor in establishing a pride in, and identity with the school, and at the same time minimises social divisions between students.  All schools in South Ribble agree a common approach to their uniform policy - please see the document at the bottom of this page.

School Uniform

 Uniform Standards

• Blazers should be worn at all times by all students.  They may be removed in class at the discretion of the teacher.  A jumper in place of a blazer should NOT be worn. 
• Trainers must NOT be worn in school apart from in Physical Education lessons.
• Any request for permission to be excused wearing an item of uniform must be made in writing to the form tutor giving the reason and the period for which it is sought.  The school has items of uniform which may be lent to a student without the correct attire, so that they can attend lessons as normal.
• Hair accessories should be of simple design. Extreme haircuts are not permitted. A #2 is the shortest hair permissible.
• Make-up is permitted as long as it is subtle - no heavy eye make-up/lipstick.
• For health and sefty reasons no jewellery should be worn in school other than a watch (Smart watches are not allowed). Earrings, nose. tongue, face, body studs/bars etc are strictly prohibited as are acrylic nails or similar items. tudents who arrive in school with such items will do their work in isolation.  Students are not allowed nail polish and are asked to remove it.  We always have a stock of polish remover in the pastoral offices. False eyelashes are not permitted due to health and safety

Religious considerations

Students whose religious beliefs require legs to be covered can wear tailored trousers or may wear black salwar kameez.

PE Uniform

 PE Standards

Physical Education is a legal and important part of a student’s education and therefore it is essential for students to have their PE kit for every PE lesson, regardless of illness or injury.

There may be occasions where a student may not be able to participate fully due to illness/injury.  However, in these circumstances the student can take on the role of coach, official or another role but they must wear their PE kit, which would prevent their school uniform from getting wet if the lesson is outside and raining.

The PE Department has, therefore, made it a policy that:

1. PE kit must be taken to every PE lesson.
2. If a student is unwell or has an injury, they must bring a letter from their parent/carer stating the reason and where applicable the length of time that the student be unable to participate fully. The student must attend PE with their PE kit.  
3. If students are injured to the point that they are unable to get changed a medical note is required

Equipment

It is important that students are independent and responsible and part of that is provision of their own stationery and equipment.  We can buy in bulk and we don't pay VAT so, while you can buy these items from elsewhere, we strongly suggest that you buy these from our uniform shop.  The whole pack will cost £5.00. It will be essential for all students to have these items:    

Compulsory items

1 pack of coloured pencils
1 x Protractor
1 x pencil case

In addition to the stationery above, students must also have the following:

1 x Scientific Calculator (see below for recommendation) 

A plastic refillable water bottle

Apron for technology, science and art lessons

Hair bobbles - hair must be tied back for Technology, Science and PE lessons

Scissors, pencil sharpeners and compasses will be loaned to students and should not be brought into school.

All students must have their own scientific calculator, it is strongly suggested that consider purchasing fx-83GT or fx-85GT as shown in the images. These preferred models are "natural display" CASIO calculators and can be obtained from many sources including supermarkets and online. 

Bags

Students will need a bag large enough to carry all their equipment and books for each school day.

Drinks

Water is the only drink that can be brought into school - we suggest that all students bring their own water bottle so that they can stay hydrated during the day

School Uniform Shop

The school runs its own uniform shop with Trutex and Stitch Design as our suppliers.

The school now operates an online payment system for school uniform through PARENTPAY. If you would like to use this facility you can use the following link to the ParentPay website:

https://www.parentpay.com/ParentPayShop/Uniform/Default.aspx?shopid=364

During term time the uniform shop is open to students during each break time.