School Uniform

Uniform and Equipment Policy (September 2009)

 
Uniform must be worn in school, to and from school and at official functions organised by the school. We believe that with ALL pupils in uniform, we can best reach those objectives of substantial achievement in an orderly atmosphere. Furthermore the appearance and general conduct of pupils makes an impression on the community and parents are asked to co-operate in ensuring that this impression is a favourable one. In cases of financial need, parents may apply to the Borough for assistance towards the cost of school clothing. CHILDREN COMING TO SCHOOL IN UNACCEPTABLE DRESS WILL BE SENT HOME TO CHANGE. Since changing fashions may make it necessary to specify in detail what is acceptable, the school’s decision is final.
 
1)                  All items of uniform should be NAMED. The School cannot accept any liability for loss or damage to clothing or equipment incurred on the school premises.
2)                  For health and safety reasons no jewellery may be worn in school, with the exception of a watch and a pair of small plain ear studs or sleepers.
 
Boys
 
Blazer: Black with school badge
Trousers:         Black-tailored
Shirt:               Plain white (short sleeved shirts may be worn in the summer)
Pullover:          ‘V’ neck – plain black, long sleeved or sleeveless (sweatshirts not allowed)
Shoes:             Black (TRAINERS ARE NOT ALLOWED)
Tie:                  School tie
                        OUTDOOR COAT OR ANORAK SHOULD BE PLAIN BLACK OR NAVY
PE Kit              House Polo top* (colour to be advised on admission)
                        Blue rugby shirt with reversible yellow band*
                        Black or Navy (outdoors) and White (indoors) Shorts
                        White ankle socks
                        Royal Blue Football socks
                        Trainers
                        Football or rugby boots
                        Black tracksuit (optional)
Girls
 
Blazer:             Black with school badge
Skirt:               Black – knee length
Trousers:         Black-tailored school trousers
Shirt:               Plain white (short sleeved shirts may be worn in the summer)
Pullover:          (or cardigan) ‘V’ Neck – plain black, long sleeved or sleeveless (sweatshirts are not allowed)
Shoes:             Black (HIGH HEELS OR TRAINERS OR NOT ALLOWED)
Socks              White or black – must be worn below the knee
Tights:             Plain flesh tone or black (no patterns)
OUTDOOR COAT OR ANORAK SHOULD BE PLAIN BLACK OR NAVY
PE Kit              House Polo top* (colour to be advised on admission)
                        Black Shorts
                        White socks
                        Trainers
                        Black tracksuit (optional)
 
* The items marked are only available from Woodbridge High School’s PE Department.
 
 
Further to this please support the pupils in years 7 to 11 in ensuring that:
 

Shirts/blouses
are worn tucked in to trousers and skirts
Ties
are of an appropriate length (5 stripes)
Ear-rings
one small ear-ring or stud per ear
Body piercing
there should be no other body piercing (eyebrows, nose studs, etc)
Jewellery
no rings, bracelets, necklaces, etc, should be worn
Skirts
are worn at a knee length (not rolled up)
Girls’ socks
are worn below the knee
Girls’ trousers
are smart tailored trousers
Training shoes
are not worn in school except in PE lessons or if taking part in games at break or lunchtime. Pupils arriving without shoes will be required to wear black plimsolls issued by the school.
Haircuts
hair is not worn extremely short (no 1 cut) and does not include stripes/patterns (including patterns in eyebrows), is not unduly attention seeking and does not include excessive hair accessories.
Hoodies/caps
are not allowed in school at any time
Written motifs/logos
written motifs/logos on coats are not allowed
Black designer trainers
pupils should not wear these to school (including Converse, Prada, etc)
Black pumps/shoes
Girls should not wear decorative black pumps
Make-up
Should not be worn at all in years 7-9 and only small/subtle amounts in years 10-11. Pupils will be expected to remove excessive make-up.
Badges
only badges appropriate to school life should be worn on lapels
Headscarves
a plain, unpatterned dark headscarf (no tassels, fringes or brightly coloured clips) is acceptable, but the face must not be obscured in any way. This is for reasons of school security, in order to foster a sense of social cohesion and in order to discharge essential communication skills in education. In our view non-verbal communication, including facial expression, is a vital part of a young person’s education if they are to take full economic and social role in 21st century British society’.
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Please reinforce the expectation that your child should:
§         arrive/depart school in full uniform (including blazers, black shoes, etc)
§         be in full uniform at all times inside the school buildings (corridors, classrooms, etc), including the wearing of blazers and black shoes
§         arrive/depart at assemblies wearing blazers
§         the school will advise of days (usually in the second part of the summer term) when blazers need not be worn at all times in the school.
 
EQUIPMENT
The pupils should arrive at school sensibly equipped for the day. Please support the pupils and the school by noting:
§         I-pods, MP3 players, other electronic items – should not be brought to school.
§         Mobile telephones – should not be brought to school
§         Bags – should be big enough to contain all exercise books, journals and equipment
§         Pencil cases – these should include pens, pencils, ruler, rubber
§         Water – pupils may wish to bring their own supply or a bottle that they can fill from the water fountains. Water is freely available in both canteens at lunchtime. In addition, bottled/packaged water is available for purchase.
 
The school will not take action to investigate the theft or loss of electronic items or mobile telephones that it has specifically asked pupils not to bring to school.
 
CONFISCATION AND SANCTION
 
All pupils will be made aware of the arrangements during the school year, most particularly in the first term. Pupils who choose to disobey the uniform and equipment expectations will be sanctioned for deliberate defiance of school rules. This will be done in the context of the school’s published sanctions actions procedures. 
 
It is appropriate for the school to confiscate items of inappropriate clothing or equipment that have been worn or brought to school in defiance of these expectations. All items of clothing will kept by the teacher/member of staff confiscating. The pupil will be informed that an item is being confiscated and that the item is not permitted in the school. The pupil will be given a reasonable time when the item can be collected. Under normal circumstances this should be within 24 hours.