70th anniversaryFriday 6th June 1944

D DayThe liberation of Europe

Best wishes to Yr11(and Yr10 Science exams)

Exams continue today

Question. What do these people have in

common?

AnswerThey all wear a uniform or have to stick to a dress code at work:•Clothes•Shoes•Make-up•Jewellery•Hair colour•Beards!They all have to conform to certain expectations

Expectations?People expect me to dress in a certain way

People expect teachers to dress in a certain wayPeople expect students to dress in a certain way

That’s just the way it is!

Uniform/Dress Code Assembly June 2014

Why is uniform important? Governors set the rules and they want a uniform The vast majority of parents and students value

uniform Uniform looks smart Students tell us they feel smart Uniform encourages a sense of belonging Dressing for school is associated with positive

work habits Uniform helps reduce the lure of expensive

branded clothes

Acceptable Uniform & Dress Code Students are expected to arrive at school wearing the correct uniform

Uniform item Acceptable Unacceptable Where allowed

Footwear

Plain black shoes Plain black boots under trousers White, black, grey socks

Trainers Coloured laces Brightly coloured socks High heels Any logo Any stripes or trim Flip flops/sandals

Trousers

Black tailored trousers Logos/brand names Skinnies Fashion trends Combat/jeans

Skirts

Black formal cut Sensible length

Short skirts

Shorts

Plain black tailored shorts (summer only) with black shoes only

Logos/brand names

Belts

Plain black Fashion belts, belts not attached to trousers

White shirt

& tie

Plain white collared shirt (plain white vest/short sleeved t-shirt may be worn underneath) with school tie

Coloured/patterned vests or t-shirts underneath or on show

Jumper

Black V necked jumper with school logo

Sweatshirts or hoodies Cannot wear jumper for PE lessons

Coats

Weather/waterproof outdoor coat any colour. School track suit top

Hoodies and other sweatshirts are NOT suitable replacements for school jumper No denim jackets

Coats can be worn anywhere other than in classrooms lessons and the LRC

Scarves

Scarves can be worn anywhere other than in classrooms lessons and the LRC

Caps/hats/gloves NOT to be worn inside school buildings

Outdoors only

School staff value the support of parents/carers in upholding uniform standards. Parents can help by:

ensuring their child leaves home dressed for school as set down above; supporting school staff when they have to enforce school uniform expectations.

Focus on uniform

• Weekly uniform focus• Tutors in tutor/assembly time• Spare items in Time Out• Black footwear, ties, jumpers, trousers• Replacement footwear is sprayed and clothes

washed• And basic equipment…• No student should leave a lesson to sort out

uniform

Remember• Uniform list is shown in the school planner• Uniform list is sent home at the start of the

school year• Uniform list is displayed in tutor rooms• SO STUDENTS ARE VERY AWARE OF THE RULES• Parents were sent a text-alert before half term to

inform them• A letter has been posted on the website

informing parents• SO PARENTS/CARERS ARE AWARE OF THE RULES

Canvas type shoes with coloured trim/soleNOT ACCEPTABLE

You will be expected to change into school footwear

Skin-tight black leggingsNOT ACCEPTABLE

You will be expected to change into school trousers

Jumpers NOT ACCEPTABLE

You will be asked to remove and wear school top

Hoodies around schoolNOT ACCEPTABLE

You will be asked to remove non- zip hoodies and provided with school top

School ties should be worn neatlyClip-on ties is a possible solution

Caps and hats – not in school

School equipmentYou are required to bring basic equipment daily

It is….

• It is your responsibility to arrive at school dressed correctly

• It is a requirement if you want to attend this school

• It is the responsibility of tutors to challenge all those students not in the correct uniform

• It is not OK for students to get annoyed with staff when challenged about uniform

Finally

• Thank you to the vast majority of you that do come to school day-in day-out in the correct uniform

• Staff recognise that it is not FAIR when a small number of students think they can wear want they like

• Rules have to be applied equally and consistently if we are to achieve EQUITY

Let’s be proud of our school

Let’s be proud of each other