Uniform

 

 

School Uniform and Equipment

GIRLS	BOYS
Black blazer with school badge Royal blue, long sleeved, V neck jumper or sweatshirt (Jumpers/sweatshirts must not carry a motif) (Year 11 jumper is maroon) Black plain or pleated skirt of knee to mid calf worn on the waist not the hips (maximum of 5cm above the knee.  Skirts must not be tight or lycra material) Black full length school trousers (not flared/turn ups/skinny/leggings/hipsters/black jeans) White or blue shirt style blouse School tie - royal blue and silver (maroon and silver for Year 11) Plain black opaque tights Formal black leather/leather look (not patent) school shoes with a low broad heel (no wooden/cork) (No trainers and no colours on the shoes) (No chelsea style boots)	Black blazer with school badge Royal blue, long sleeved, V neck jumper or sweatshirt (Jumpers/sweatshirts must not carry a motif) (Year 11 jumper is maroon) Black school trousers (not black jeans) White or blue shirt School tie - royal blue and silver (maroon and silver for Year 11) Black school shoes (No trainers and no colours on the shoes) (No chelsea style boots) Trainers/Trainer type shoes and Timberland type mountaineering boots are forbidden
SPORTS KIT Girls & Boys
Navy Polo short sleeved shirt with school badge Navy shorts/leggings/tracksuit bottoms with school badge White above the ankle socks Lace up sports trainers (no velcro) (no fashion trainers- pumps, vans, converse, air max, huaraches are strictly not allowed) Additional information Optional navy half zip jumper Black/Navy plain swimming costume (only required in Year 7) Performing Arts: Slipper socks or socks with some grip are recommended

Dress Code

Students are required to wear the standard uniform of blazer, tie, white/blue shirt with black school trousers (or knee length black school skirt for girls). Girls are also reminded that if they choose to wear a skirt, then they should wear plain, black, opaque tights. Students are reminded that plain black school shoes should be worn and that trainers/trainer style shoes are forbidden. Patent shoes and shoes with a wooden/cork based heel are also not allowed

Students are not allowed to wear makeup, nail varnish, acrylic nails or jewellery to school at any time. One pair of plain gold or silver studs to be worn in both lobes.  No piercings in any other part of the ear are permitted.  These must be removed for PE.

Our uniform requirements are complemented by a smart appearance and as such, hair styles that should not have a distinct contrast in length. Hair that is dyed must be of a natural hair colour and may not contain more than one colour. To avoid a health and safety risk, long hair must not impede vision or cover the face, except for a fringe which must not cover the eyes. Long hair must be tied up for practical lessons. Religious head coverings must be black and securely tied for practical lessons. Hair bands or accessories must be for functional use to secure the hair . Where hairbands are worn they must be black. Headwear that has religious or cultural purpose should be black. The final decision as to whether a particular haircut/style is appropriate is at the discretion of senior staff.

We hope that all students will co-operate fully with the above dress code. The final decision as to whether a student’s appearance is appropriate or not rests with the school.

Sports Kit

Students must bring their PE kit to every PE lesson, even if they have a note, as the PE staff will involve students in refereeing, scoring or to analyse the performance of other students. Students will be expected to wear the PE kit provided if they fail to bring their own. All PE kit is available from Clive Mark and will carry the Bishop Challoner School crest. Clive Mark will also produce a rain jacket (with school crest) that may also be purchased and worn outdoors when the weather is poor.

Personal Equipment

Students require all the usual writing materials: pen, pencil, rubber, ruler etc. We strongly recommend that students use a memory stick for backing up their computer files. A strong school bag is essential to keep equipment and books in good condition.