School Uniform Guidelines
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SCHOOL BLAZER supplier INFORMATION
SENIOR SCHOOL: APPEARANCE OF PUPILS, SCHOOL UNIFORM, SPORTSWEAR AND SAFETY IN SPORT
Appearance of Pupils
We consider the appearance of pupils to be of the highest importance. We believe our uniform and appearance guidelines offer a common sense approach and we ask parents to support us in upholding these guidelines. However, please note that, in all circumstances, it is the School that decides what constitutes reasonable standards.
Extremes of fashion are not allowed. Pupils must wear the correct uniform, with top buttons fastened, ties properly done up and shirts tucked in at all times.
Jewellery: No bracelet of any description may be worn other than a ‘medic-alert’ bracelet. No jewellery is allowed, with the exception that Senior pupils may wear single symmetrical plain ear studs or sleepers (one pair only in the lobes) and one ring, provided it is not ostentatious. Any jewellery brought into school is at the owner’s risk. Jewellery worn as a result of body piercing, other than that listed above, is not permitted at any time. Jewellery must be removed for all sports lessons and fixtures.
Make-up: In Years 7 to 9, no make-up is to be worn by pupils. In Years 10 to 11, discreet mascara and foundation only are allowed: lipstick, eye shadow, blusher, nail varnish, eyeliner, etc., are not allowed. Nail extensions are not allowed on Health and Safety grounds.
Hair: Hair must be clean, tidy and neatly cut. Significantly dyed, streaked or highlighted hair is not allowed. For girls, long hair must be tied back for safety reasons when requested. Hair bands, ribbons, etc., must be either black or dark green. Large flowers or bows should not be worn.
Tattoos: Visible tattoos are not acceptable.
School Uniform and Sportswear
Supplier
Uniform and sportswear are ordered online from Schoolblazer Ltd at www.schoolblazer.com When you log on to the Schoolblazer website, you will be asked to enter sizing details, gender and year group. This will ensure that you will only view clothing that is applicable to your son/daughter. The website is very straightforward and easy to use. It includes a ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ section and a help line.
The PA runs a second-hand uniform shop called New2You. Please contact Reception if you wish to know when it is next open. The PA also alerts parents via Classlist as to opening times.
Uniform Requirements
Details of the uniform and sportswear requirements for each section of the School are published on the relevant section of the School’s website.
Safety in Sport
The PE Department always endeavours to ensure that your child’s participation in school sport is as safe as possible. Occasionally, of course, accidents do happen, but if correct preventative measures are taken, we hope that we will be able to keep sporting injuries to a minimum. This includes games lessons and sports practices as well as competitive matches.
For each sport, our policy is to follow the guidance from the relevant national governing body, as follows:
Rugby: The Rugby Football Union strongly recommends that players at school level wear a mouthguard. It also recommends that such mouthguards should be custom fitted. Mouthguards are compulsory for all school players involved in rugby activities above school level (County, Division and England Representative Squads). Other protective equipment that a player may also consider includes shoulder pads and headguards.
Hockey: England Hockey recommends that all players wear a mouthguard and shinguards. Again, custom fitted mouthguards offer the best protection. A handguard is another piece of protective clothing that some players may wish to wear.
Football: The Football Association states that shinguards are compulsory.
Cricket: The English Cricket Board states that players at school level should wear a helmet with a faceguard when batting against a hard ball. Wicketkeepers should also wear a helmet with a faceguard when standing up to the wickets. This is in addition to the other normal protective equipment worn when batting (pads, gloves and, for boys, an abdominal protector – i.e. a box). This protective equipment is provided by the School but pupils may wish to have their own.
The PE Department and Games staff always remind pupils before lessons, practices and matches to be adequately protected, especially with regard to mouthguards and shinguards. However, we must emphasise that the final responsibility must inevitably lie with the pupil to wear these items.
Sixth Form Uniform Guidelines
The Governors of Silcoates believe that smart attire is an essential part of the ethos of the School.
Uniform in the Sixth Form should be business-like and suitable for a professional environment. However, clothes should be sensible, comfortable and functional.
General Appearance
- Appearance must in all respects be smart and suitable for attendance at a place of work or study
- Extravagant clothing styles and colours will not be permitted
- Hair styles, footwear and outdoor clothing must be in keeping with these general principles.
- Hair should appear neat and tidy at all times. Hair colour must look natural
- Clothing should not be unclean or in a poor state of repair. Shirts should be a suitable length so that they can be tucked in at all times
Female Dress Code
- Suits must be tailored, smart and cut for a formal work environment. They should be black, dark grey or dark blue and plain. Jackets and trousers should be of a conventional cut. Subtle checked suits and skirts are allowed.
- Smart dresses, shift and pinafore dresses should be of a dark colour and not overly patterned.
- Jackets must be worn at all times when moving around the School and in formal situations such as assemblies.
- Blouses with or without a collar are appropriate and must have a high neckline. Backless, thin strapped tops or tops which show a midriff are not acceptable.
In summer, dresses and blouses may be vest sleeved as long as a blazer is worn when moving around the School. - Shoes should be plain and smart. Stilettos and kitten heels are not appropriate.
- Jumpers with a crew or high neck are acceptable. However, bodycon and lycra material should be avoided.
- Make-up should be discreet
- Nail varnish should be of one colour
- Jewellery may be worn and should be discreet – 1 necklace, 1 ring per hand, earrings should be stud earrings and one per ear. Facial/ body piercings are not appropriate for school and should not be visible.
Male Dress Code
- Suits must be tailored and have a two or three button jacket. Trousers should be of a conventional. Suits should be black, dark grey or dark blue and plain. Subtle dark checked suits are allowed. Waistcoats that match the suit are also allowed.
- A Sixth Form, Prefect or Sports Tour tie may be worn
- Ties/bow ties worn with a plain collared shirt. Polo shirts are not acceptable.
- Dark coloured black or brown shoes
- Jackets must be worn at all times when moving around the School and in formal situations such as assemblies.
- V-neck jumpers may be worn under a jacket. Hoodies are not acceptable.
- Hair must be a natural colour.
- Facial /body piercings are not appropriate for school and should not be visible.
Games Kit:
An asterisk (*) denotes that the item is only available from the school suppliers at www.schoolblazer.com.
Boys Rugby:
School crested green/black reversible rugby shirt*
School crested black rugby shorts*
School crested green socks*
School crested black training pants*
School crested black midlayer*
Mouth guard
Boys Hockey:
School crested white fitness T-shirt*
School crested green shorts*
School crested black training pants*
School crested black midlayer*
School crested green socks*
Mouth guard
Hockey stick (available to borrow from school)
Shin guards
Boys Cricket:
School crested white cricket shirt*
School crested white cricket trousers*
School crested white cricket slipover*
White socks
Cricket spikes (optional)
Girls Hockey and Netball:
School crested scarlet fitness T-shirt*
School crested black skort*
School crested black socks*
School crested black baselayer leggings*
School crested black midlayer*
Mouth guard Shin guards
Hockey stick (available to borrow from school)
Non- squad (Boys):
School crested white fitness T-shirt*
School crested green shorts*
School crested black training pants*
School crested black midlayer*
White socks
Non- squad (girls):
School crested scarlet fitness T-shirt*
School crested black skort*
School crested black baselayer leggings*
School crested black midlayer*
White socks
As always, it remains at the discretion of the Sixth Form team regarding acceptable standards of dress. Those students, who do not meet the Sixth Form dress code policy can expect to be sent home to change. If you would like clarification regarding a particular item of clothing before you purchase it, please feel free to email anandmistry@silcoates.org.uk for further advice.
