I would like to clarify and reaffirm a few points in relation to the school uniform before the session in ends which means that parents are fully aware of facts whilst buying items for the start of term over the summer. In relation to this please find enclosed the School Uniform Policy.
School shoes
We ask for pupils to wear school shoes and not trainers as there is then a perplexity for pupils to wear the same shoes for PE as they do period by period. For health and hygiene reasons it is not good practice for pupils to be running about, getting sweaty feet and then sitting in class with the same shoes on. If pupils are then outside and get soaked this is amplified. Often the type of trainers that pupils wear casually are not supported in the same way that “sports trainers” are so therefore for health and safety reasons these are not good for the feet.
Jumpers
We ask that all jumpers have no logos and are 100% plain and v-necked. The v-neck allows the tie to be visible and is an aesthetic issue. In terms of no logo there are two points here. Firstly it stops pupils being bullied for not having the correct logo and secondly it means we don’t get into any discussions about the size of logo.
School Trousers
School trousers are not jeans or combats. These do not look smart and jeans will fade as the year goes by.
Kindest regards
John McGilp
Head Teacher
